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Taiyo Sun

394 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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394 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Taiyo Sun

Taiyo Sun brings the calm cadence of a Tokyo kissaten to Fitzroy North, pairing thick-cut shokupan toasts with specialty matcha drinks. Just three tables and eight seats tuck into the concrete-and-timber space—though patrons regularly grab orders to unwrap at the park nearby. The kitchen hollows out pillowy milk bread to hold savoury Japanese curry under melted cheese, alongside sweet azuki butter and creamy tamago variations. Cups range from velvety strawberry matcha lattes to the matchapuccino, pulling an espresso shot straight into whisked green tea.

  • Specialty Shokupan Toasts: Thick-cut, fluffy milk bread arrives toasted with savoury curry and cheese, mashed tamago, or sweet azuki butter.
  • Matchapuccino & Matcha Lattes: Signature drinks mix whisked green tea with espresso or house strawberry blends alongside specialty coffee.
  • Tokyo Kissaten Feel: A minimalist interior holds just three tables and eight seats, making takeaway to nearby park lawns a common move.
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Why Choose Taiyo Sun

Discover why locals visit Taiyo Sun for thick shokupan toasts, specialty matchapuccinos, and serene kissaten charm.

  • Thick, Pillowy Shokupan Toasts

    Thick-cut Japanese milk bread is toasted crisp on the outside while staying tender inside, topped with options like savory curry and egg salad.

    the soft shokupan was amazing, toasted to perfection whilst also maintaining a pillowy inside!

    Eva

  • Signature Matcha and Espresso Blends

    Taiyo Sun combines espresso and Japanese matcha into balanced signature drinks like the matchapuccino and strawberry matcha latte.

    The matchapuccino, a blend of matcha and espresso, I couldn’t pass up

    Alana D (awholelattelana)

  • Serene Tokyo Kissaten Aesthetic

    Wood, exposed concrete, house plants, and curated Japanese reading materials evoke the cozy ambiance of a neighborhood Tokyo kissaten.

    I loved the architecture of the building and the interior design: exposed concrete, raw wood 🪵 and many tiny little plants 🪴 as a decoration.

    André Eiermann

  • Authentic Music and Hospitality

    A soundtrack of Japanese indie music paired with attentive, welcoming hospitality creates an authentic Japanese cafe escape.

    Authentic Japan vibes with Fishman’s playing over the speakers and warm/polite service 10/10.

    Bessie Smits

  • Convenient Takeaway for Compact Seating

    With three small tables inside, guests frequently grab warm shokupan toasts and iced matcha drinks to take away.

    Seating is very limited with just 3 tables and 8 seats inside, so be patient and prepared to wait for a table or order take-away.

    Peter W

  • Effortless Parkside Picnicking

    The cafe's park-adjacent position makes it effortless to carry out curry buns and matchapuccinos for a picnic outdoors.

    We took away and had our meal at the nearby park with our dogs.

    Shermaine Chia

Signature shokupan toasts and specialty matcha drinks

  • Matchapuccino

    oh, the Matchapuccino, yes, there is such a thing - is so yummy and not sweet at all.

    Shermaine Chia

  • Tamago Toast

    we also got the tamago toast, the corned beef as well as honey butter, the soft shokupan was amazing, toasted to perfection whilst also maintaining a pillowy inside!

    Eva

  • Curry Cheese Toast

    The curry cheese toast is kinda hard to describe tbh, imagine a really thick and fluffy piece of white bread, but hollowed out only to be filled with tasty Japanese curry with vegetables, and finally covered in cheese!

    Carl Steffan

  • Strawberry Matcha Latte

    The strawberry matcha latte was nice too.

    W W

Other favorites

Sweet bakery treats and secondary cafe specials

  • Azuki Butter Toast

    Their azuki butter toast and curry buns were warm and delicious

    Mandie L.

  • Matcha Donut

    I went for a strawberry 🍓 matcha 🍵 latte 🥛 and a matcha 🍵 donut 🍩!

    André Eiermann

  • Curry Croissant

    Who would’ve through croissants and Japanese curry would go so well together! The croissant served was nice and flakey, and their curry was flavourful.

    Wendy Boun

  • Pizza Toast

    Pizza toast and azuki butter toast are delicious!

    Ad Ross

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and personal hospitality at Taiyo Sun

  • House Spread Tastings

    Staff offer guests complimentary tastes of house-made spreads like black sesame paste and kinako peanut butter before ordering.

  • Curated Kissaten Atmosphere

    The dining space features curated books about Japan, tiny green plants, and authentic Japanese music like Fishmans playing overhead.

  • Mascot Merchandise & Gifts

    Alongside cafe fare, guests can pick up custom cat mascot merchandise featuring Beard Edward, branded Fresko cups, and tote bags.

  • Custom Milk & Water Base Adjustments

    Baristas tailor signature hybrid drinks to preferences, easily preparing the matchapuccino on water or alternative milks like oat and almond.

Before you head over

Practical tips on seating, timing, and takeaway for your visit to Taiyo Sun

  • Plan for Intimate Seating

    The shop has only 3 tables fitting roughly 6 to 8 patrons, making dine-in seating tight for pairs and unsuited for groups over two.

  • Arrive Early for Curry

    Signature hot curry items can sell out around 1:00 PM; head in earlier during the morning service if you have your heart set on curry toast or buns.

  • Take Away to a Nearby Park

    With indoor capacity strictly limited, ordering your shokupan toasties and matchapuccinos to take away for a picnic at a nearby park is a seamless alternative.

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