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The Butter Room

16 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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16 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 7014 0623
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Butter Room

Katherine Place hides a pocket of modern Seoul bakery craft right in the Melbourne CBD. Step past the whimsical bunny motifs for Korean-style bakes you won’t spot in standard cafe counters. Regulars head straight for the sogum bread, crisp garlic cream bulbs, and pistachio cinnamon scrolls finished with tangy cream cheese. The counters also turn out Dubai chewy cookies stuffed with crunchy kataifi alongside flaky tissue bread. For something warm, the kitchen dishes up silky scrambled egg croissants, bulgogi toasties, and gyukatsu plates. Drinks lean just as adventurous—think nutty injeolmi lattes topped with toasted crumble or a cold strawberry matcha.

  • Korean-Inspired Pastries: Signature bakes include Korean salt bread (sogum bread), kataifi-packed Dubai chewy cookies, tissue bread, and garlic cream bulbs.
  • Specialty Lattes: A specialty drink lineup highlighted by iced injeolmi grain powder lattes with crumble and layered strawberry matcha.
  • Savory Breakfast & Toasties: Hearty brunch options like silky scrambled eggs over buttered croissants and savory bulgogi toasties.
  • Playful Laneway Space: A snug, relaxed laneway space accented with playful bunny motifs and character novelties.
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Why Visit The Butter Room

From Korean-style salt bread and injeolmi lattes to silky egg croissants and cozy corners, here is why guests love The Butter Room.

  • Trendy Korean-Style Pastries & Salt Bread

    The bakery crafts specialty Korean and French fusion treats that are hard to find in conventional bakeries, featuring freshly baked salt bread (sogum bread), Dubai chocolate croissants, and sweet garlic cream cheese buns.

    unique variety of korean french bakery items

    Travel on the Edge

  • Specialty Injeolmi & Matcha Drinks

    Signature drinks blend traditional Korean grain powder into rich specialty beverages like iced injeolmi lattes alongside ceremonial-grade matcha and creamy creations.

    The grain powder really delivered a sweetness with a warm and toasty flavour profile that I really liked.

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

  • Silky Scrambled Eggs & Flaky Croissants

    The morning kitchen serves decadent hot breakfast items anchored by ultra-silky scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, and butter-laden layered croissants.

    Probably the best scrambled egg I've tasted, light, creamy, perfectly cooked. Plenty of butter between the egg and croissant.

    adel mkadmi

  • Savory Bulgogi Brunch Toasties

    Savory lunch toasties combine sweet and salty Korean brunch profiles, including rich bulgogi beef balanced with sliced jalapeño on toasted bread.

    The bulgogi had pieces of jalapeno which gave a nice kick.

    Lana H

  • Cozy Laneway Hangout Corners

    Tucked into Katherine Place, the cafe offers a snug, intimate laneway retreat ideal for settling in for an unhurried catchup or quiet reading session.

    cozy corners to chill.

    Yayoi N.

  • Intimate Catchups for Small Groups

    With compact seating arrangements best enjoyed in pairs or small groups, the dining room provides a warm, welcoming space to connect over coffee and shared cake.

    it’s not a big place, so it's best to go in pairs or a maximum of four people

    Katherine Cheuk

Signature Korean-style baked goods and savory brunch staples

  • Salt Bread

    It’s actually hard to find good salt bread at other cafes, so I’m really happy they sell such delicious salt bread here!

    유진홍

  • Scrambled Egg and Bacon Croissant

    we had the eggs and bacon on a croissant and the blueberry cinnamon scroll and the pastries melted in our mouths

    Ellie Connolly

  • Tissue Bread

    Plain tissue bread - 9/10

    Karishma

  • Bulgogi Toastie

    The bulgogi had pieces of jalapeno which gave a nice kick.

    Lana H

Other favorites

Specialty beverages, viral cookies, and novelty sweets

  • Dubai Chewy Cookie

    the Dubai chewy cookie was a good treat

    Stumeister

  • Iced Injeolmi Latte

    The grain powder really delivered a sweetness with a warm and toasty flavour profile that I really liked.

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

  • Matcha Latte

    The matcha latte was soooo yum.

    DH Kim

  • Bear Brownie

    the bear brownie was cute 🥹

    Karishma

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal hospitality and charming details that elevate your cafe visit.

  • Surprise Keepsakes & Complimentary Treats

    The cafe surprises visiting diners with complimentary branded keychains and bonus cookies tucked into orders as a hospitable welcoming gesture.

  • Personal Customer Recognition

    Regular patrons are warmly recognized by staff on return visits, creating a personalized neighborhood connection alongside attentive counter service.

  • Thoughtful Family Tableware

    Families dining with young children receive dedicated kid-friendly plates and cutlery to ensure an effortless, accommodating morning meal.

  • Whimsical Character Gift Packaging

    Pastries and specialty baked items are packaged in thoughtfully designed takeaway boxes and decorative packaging that preserve the treats' presentation.

Before you head over

Tips for getting the best table, timing your visit, and navigating the menu

  • Visit in Small Groups

    Seating is limited in this cozy cafe space, making it ideal for duos or groups of up to four rather than larger parties.

  • Time Your Visit Off-Peak

    For a calm, unhurried experience or to grab specialty drinks right at opening, drop by outside peak midday hours or early in the morning.

  • Check the Daily Pastry Display

    The counter display frequently features rotating Korean specialties like salt bread and seasonal pastries, which can change or sell out quickly.

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