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PARDON Coffee

3-4/155 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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3-4/155 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 431 611 518
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PARDON Coffee

Greville Street’s pocket-sized kissaten-style retreat pairs dialed-in batch brews with warm Japanese hospitality. Five tables create a quiet pause for morning rituals or afternoon resets alongside vintage tunes and Studio Ghibli art books. Regulars track down the velvety lattes and rich hojicha or black sesame pours in tactile ceramic mugs, paired with toasted ham and cheese sandwiches or a chewy salmon bagel with potato chips.

  • Dialed-In Coffee & Lattes: Tactile ceramic mugs filled with dialed-in batch brews, velvety lattes, and nutty black sesame or hojicha blends.
  • Japanese-Inspired Retreat: An intimate five-table nook with vintage tunes and Studio Ghibli art books to browse.
  • Comforting Cafe Bites: Chewy salmon bagels and toasted ham-and-cheese combos served with potato chips.
  • Reliable Morning Routine: Welcoming, attentive Japanese hospitality that keeps neighborhood routines moving even on public holidays.
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What's On at PARDON Coffee

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Guests Choose PARDON Coffee

Why Prahran locals rely on PARDON Coffee for daily rituals, unique Japanese beverages, and restful cultural moments.

  • Consistent Morning Coffee Ritual

    Baristas provide fast, dependable espresso and warm hospitality that sets a reliable tone for the workday commute.

    They are a constant part of my morning ritual.

    Erz Imam

  • Hearty Breakfast Combos & Bagels

    Toasted bagels and value-driven breakfast combos provide filling, quick breakfast options for morning diners on the go.

    $10 breakfast deal with bacon cheese toasty and side of some chips was an absolute brilliant idea cooked to quality tasting food.

    Freedom Fighter

  • Relaxed Ambience & Vintage Ballads

    The intimate cafe atmosphere pairs retro vintage tunes with an unhurried, comfortable neighborhood ambiance.

    The relaxing, pre-80s ballads consistently playing through the speakers adds to the ambience

    Kalana Las Wijayatilake

  • Curated Japanese Culture & Art Books

    Patrons can browse a curated in-house selection of Japanese culture publications and Studio Ghibli art volumes while they sip.

    They've even got Ghibli artwork books to browse through while having a coffee or tea!

    K Pahl-Duffy

  • Specialty Japanese Lattes

    A distinct specialty drink menu features house-crafted hojicha, strawberry matcha, and black sesame lattes alongside specialty coffees.

    My favourite coffee shop go-to for delectable black sesame hojicha latte, mouth watering food and lovely customer service.

    Thani Fee

  • Welcoming & Uplifting Care

    Warm, attentive customer service and smiling hospitality leave visitors feeling uplifted and cared for every visit.

    Love going to them and get coffee they basically make your day.

    Alireza Cheshmeh

Signature savory bites and specialty Japanese lattes favored by regulars

  • bagels

    I enjoy coming here for bagels because you won’t find any bagel places within walking distance.

    oohwant

  • ham and cheese toastie

    The ham and cheese toastie was well toasted which went nicely with the matcha latte

    C T

  • matcha latte

    i was pleasantly surprised by how good this little cafe's matcha is!

    Elisa Lie

  • black sesame hojicha latte

    My favourite coffee shop go-to for delectable black sesame hojicha latte, mouth watering food and lovely customer service.

    Thani Fee

Other favorites

House-baked sweets and specialty treats to round out your visit

  • iced coffee with ice cream

    I visit this cafe near enough every single day as I can’t stop coming back for my iced coffee with ice cream!!

    Chloe

  • brownies

    the BEST brownies I’ve ever tasted, and I’ve tasted a LOT of brownies in my time

    Chloe

  • butter cake

    decided to add on a home made butter cake. Both were sooooooo gooood - especially the cake.

    jeyyy

  • cheesecake

    it was lovely to take a seat and enjoy their delicious batch brew and cheesecake.

    Danielle Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there enough seating to dine in with a group?

Seating is very limited, with only about five indoor tables and a few outdoor benches, making it better suited for solo visits or quick takeaways than larger group gatherings. Weekend mornings can also be packed.

What Japanese specialties and drinks are available?

Alongside espresso, Pardon serves Japanese specialty drinks including creamy almond matcha, strawberry matcha, and roasted hojicha or black sesame lattes. Guests can also browse a collection of Japanese culture and Ghibli art books while visiting.

What kind of food and baked goods are served?

Expect toasted cafe staples such as bacon and cheese toasties, ham-and-cheese croissants, and generous cream cheese or smoked salmon bagels, along with house-made sweets like burnt caramel cheesecake, brownies, and butter cake.

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