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Grounded On Hotham

Shop 3/91-101 Hotham St, Traralgon VIC 3844, Australia

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Shop 3/91-101 Hotham St, Traralgon VIC 3844, Australia

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+61 3 5176 6676
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Grounded On Hotham

Buzzing from 6 a.m., Grounded On Hotham fuels Traralgon with dialed-in espresso, hearty brunch plates, and lightning-fast hospitality. Regulars rely on the early counter service for morning flat whites and melted Croque Monsieur toasties. The kitchen keeps things fresh with inventive weekly specials alongside loaded hash browns topped with chili con carne, avocado, pico de gallo, and poached eggs.

  • Dawn Starts: Espresso pulls and hot breakfast orders start moving at 6:00 AM for early morning routines.
  • Standout Griddled Classics: Regulars come back for molten Croque Monsieurs and loaded hash browns with chili con carne.
  • Inventive Weekly Specials: The kitchen frequently introduces creative, off-menu weekly plates alongside familiar brunch staples.
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Why Choose Grounded On Hotham

Discover why locals choose Grounded On Hotham for morning coffee, inventive dishes, and heartfelt service.

  • Early 6:00 AM Dawn Start

    Doors open at 6:00 AM, creating an energetic meeting hub for morning routines.

    From 6am the place is buzzing with people and it seems you have created your own little community where people feel connected.

    Kellie Eddy

  • Fast Turnaround in Busy Hours

    Even during peak morning rush, orders are processed and served within minutes without compromise.

    Upon entry i was meet by very delightful and professional staff and had my order taken and delivered to me in a minutes.

    mitchell selzer

  • Inventive Weekly Specials

    The rotating weekly specials feature novel, inventive dishes executed with precision.

    The specials of the week are very different, never seen before but are executed extremely well.

    Amber Dunlop

  • Memorable Specialty Fare

    Standout specialty toasties and croques deliver memorable breakfast quality.

    Anytime I am in town I will be stopping past for another one of these, this was as close to a religious experience I think I've had 10/10.

    Luke Phillips

  • Welcoming Home-Like Warmth

    Guests are embraced with genuine hospitality that makes them feel like family.

    Such warm friendly service, feels like you are being greeted into a home.

    Hayley Luxford

  • Thoughtful Everyday Care

    Staff go out of their way to open doors and deliver coffee directly for parents navigating with prams.

    The team always will hand deliver me my coffee and hold the door open for me to get through with the pram and it’s so helpful and does not go unnoticed!

    Sarah C

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the wait for coffee during busy periods?

Service is prompt even during busy morning rushes, with takeaway coffee and orders typically prepared and handed out in just a few minutes.

What are the popular breakfast and toastie options?

Yes, the cafe features standout options like their Croque Monsieur toastie, alongside specialty dishes such as loaded hash browns with chilli con carne, avocado, and poached eggs.

Is the cafe accessible and accommodating if you are visiting with a pram?

Yes, the team is accommodating to visitors with prams, holding doors open and hand-delivering coffees to your table.

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