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Trouper Coffee

141 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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141 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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61 3 9967 5245
HoursMonday: 7:00 – 11:30 AM Tuesday: 7:00 – 11:30 AM Wednesday: 7:00 – 11:30 AM Thursday: 7:00 – 11:30 AM Friday: 7:00 – 11:30 AM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Trouper Coffee

Fast mornings and unpretentious neighborhood dining anchor this Chapel Street hangout, pairing top-tier flat whites with plates that skip the typical cafe markup. Snag a seat at the shared center table for quick breakfast staples—think eggs Benny, jalapeño bagels, and smashed avo with balsamic and pepitas. Come midday, the kitchen flips the script entirely, transitioning to Saigon Street Eats for Vietnamese plates and vegetarian street fare.

  • Midday Vietnamese Pivot: Come midday, the cafe transforms into Saigon Street Eats, dishing up Vietnamese street fare and vegetarian options.
  • Fair-Priced Cafe Fare: Dependable morning pours and breakfast staples like eggs Benny and smashed avo arrive without inflated price tags.
  • Communal Room Vibe: A spacious center table sets a communal, easygoing pace for solo diners and families on Chapel Street.
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Why Visit Trouper Coffee

Why locals choose Trouper Coffee for morning rituals, family breakfasts, and lunch

  • Dependable Coffee & Breakfast Staples

    Trouper delivers reliable specialty coffee alongside fresh morning classics like smashed avo and eggs benny.

    Really delicious coffee, too. Highly recommend the smashed avo on toast with balsamic vinegar and pepitas.

    Daniel Pintado

  • Midday Shift to Vietnamese Street Eats

    Come midday, the cafe transforms into Saigon Street Eats, dishing up authentic Vietnamese street food and vegetarian plates.

    I also visited at lunchtime when the cafe turns into Saigon Street Eats -great Vietnamese food.

    Fiona F

  • Personal Recognition & Care

    Regulars are welcomed with warmth, with dedicated baristas remembering habitual coffee orders right away.

    I love how she remembers my order and prepares my coffee right away.

    Dilan Köksal

  • Reassuring Neighborhood Value

    Trouper keeps quality high while ensuring breakfast dishes and espresso stay genuinely accessible for the neighborhood.

    A welcome addition to the neighborhood with prices that do not make the eyes water.

    Ed Wong

  • Relaxed, Family-Friendly Brunching

    Fast table turns, attentive service, and an easygoing environment cater smoothly to families and brunch groups.

    Service was fantastic- friendly staff and drinks/meals came out quickly. Family friendly environment.

    Lisa W

  • Spacious Communal Seating Layout

    An open interior centered around a large communal table encourages effortless neighborhood connection and casual catch-ups.

    I love the big table in the middle & the way the general layout.

    Claire Ryan

Signature breakfast staples and savory favorites crafted for your morning routine

  • Smashed avo

    Highly recommend the smashed avo on toast with balsamic vinegar and pepitas.

    Daniel Pintado

  • Eggs benny

    The French toast was divine and the eggs Benny were cooked beautifully.

    Lisa W

  • Toasties

    The best coffee and delicious toasties and jalapeno bagels.

    Fiona F

  • Chilli scrambled eggs

    Highly recommend the chilli scrambled eggs and smashed avo.

    Ed Wong

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for your visit to Trouper Coffee in St Kilda

  • Check the Midday Menu Shift

    At lunchtime, Trouper transitions into Saigon Street Eats with Vietnamese dishes and vegetarian choices alongside its morning cafe fare.

  • Settle at the Central Communal Table

    Grab a spot at the large communal table in the center of the cafe if you are dining solo or looking for a casual shared space.

  • Visit for a Family-Friendly Brunch

    With a relaxed atmosphere, swift service, and all-day breakfast staples like French toast and eggs benny, it easily accommodates visits with kids.

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