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Spilt Milk

288 Neerim Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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288 Neerim Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

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+61 3 9528 1997
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 – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Spilt Milk

A compact Carnegie bolt-hole for daily takeaway coffee and toasted sandwiches served without fuss. Regulars queue outside the dedicated front window for morning flat whites, but stepping inside uncovers a peaceful bench setup tuned to wordless lo-fi rhythms. The kitchen focuses squarely on pressed comfort—running hot truffle mushroom and Korean beef bulgogi toasties alongside steeped Prana leaf chai.

  • Walk-Up Takeaway Window: A dedicated footpath window keeps neighborhood coffee queues moving swiftly for morning commuters.
  • Creative Pressed Toasties: Pressed sandwiches branch beyond the ordinary with Korean beef bulgogi, kimchi, and truffle mushroom.
  • Lo-Fi Listening Vibe: A compact bench interior pairs slow breakfast reads with wordless background beats.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Carnegie Locals Choose Spilt Milk

How this neighborhood Carnegie cafe fits seamlessly into your daily routine, morning walks, and quiet mornings.

  • Dependable Morning Takeaway Routine

    Spilt Milk provides consistently crafted morning coffee with quick service designed for everyday commutes, featuring a dedicated front window that streamlines footpath ordering.

    Fast coffee

    Chris Pope

  • Creative Gourmet Pressed Toasties

    The cafe serves specialty toasted sandwiches like Korean bulgogi and truffle mushroom crafted fresh from their compact kitchen setup.

    Highly recommend their Korean Beef Bulgogi toasty!

    Keopiseth Hak

  • Distraction-Free Lo-Fi Background Sound

    A curated lo-fi playlist free from lyrics or loud beats allows guests to decompress away from the commercial bustle.

    super cool background music (no lyrics to distract or loud thumping)

    Jenny P

  • Cozy Corner for Reading and Unwinding

    The compact interior offers an unhurried, cozy setting suited for relaxing with breakfast and a book away from the main strip.

    It's a cosy space and I enjoyed stopping there to eat and read.

    Graeme Dunlop

  • Welcoming Pit-Stop for Dog Walks

    Thoughtful hospitality extends to local dog walkers, offering complimentary pet treats right at the counter during morning strolls.

    every morning our little doggos get a doggie treat whilst we get our coffees.

    Lewis Bel-Maguire

  • Smart Front Window Walk-Up Service

    A dedicated front takeaway window allows customers on the street to order and collect their orders rapidly without crowding the indoor tables.

    Front window for takeaway service is smart.

    Rapido Changio

Signature pressed toasties and standout coffee drinks favored by regulars

  • Korean Beef Bulgogi toasty

    Highly recommend their Korean Beef Bulgogi toasty!

    Keopiseth Hak

  • roast beef toastie

    Spilt Milk’s roast beef toastie is absolutely mouthwatering!!

    Lewis Bel-Maguire

  • truffle mushroom toastie

    They have delicious toastie options including a Korean kimchi one, as well as another vegetarian -truffle mushroom.

    Daisy

  • ice latte

    Once you have their ice latte, it's hard to have anywhere else!

    Hitomi Lucke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable details that define the cafe experience.

  • Familiar Order Recognition

    Owners and baristas memorize regular orders and faces, greeting returning visitors by name and recalling their drink choices off by heart.

  • Morning Dog Treats

    Four-legged companions accompanying morning walkers are welcomed curbside with complimentary dog biscuits.

  • Dedicated Footpath Takeaway Window

    The space features a dedicated exterior window designed specifically for ordering takeaway espresso directly from the footpath without queuing inside.

  • Lyric-Free Lo-Fi Soundscape

    Curated instrumental lo-fi playlists create a lyric-free, calm backdrop so guests can read and decompress away from the bustling main strip.

Before you head over

Key practical details for ordering, seating, and planning your visit.

  • Morning Footpath Queues

    Expect regular morning queues on the footpath for takeaway coffee, but ordering moves rapidly through the dedicated street-facing window.

  • Cozy Seating & Plug Availability

    Indoor dining is limited to five compact tables and perimeter bench seating, offering a quiet, lyric-free space without power plugs for recharging devices.

  • Restroom Access Off-Site

    Be aware that the venue has no customer restrooms on-site; visitors must use the public facilities located across the street near Woolworths.

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