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Uncles Panini & Coffee

8 Station St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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8 Station St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

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+61 3 9088 2434
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Uncles Panini & Coffee

Steps from Moorabbin station, this sunlit corner turns the midday rush into an art form with paninis grilled to order. Forget fridge-stale cabinet bread; the kitchen sears chicken hot off the grill before pressing it crisp. Regulars chart their morning commute around steady espresso shots and a notably spicy Prana chai brewed with an uncommonly heavy hand on the leaves. Grab a warm daily muffin with butter, or take a seat curbside with a breakfast roll before boarding the citybound train.

  • Grilled to Order: Meats like chicken are cooked fresh to order rather than reheated from cold display cabinets.
  • Proper Loose-Leaf Chai: Brewed with a generous heap of whole-spice Prana chai leaves, served hot or poured over ice.
  • Station-Side Ritual: Positioned directly across from Moorabbin station for quick morning coffee and breakfast paninis.
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What's On at Uncles Panini & Coffee

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Why Commuters and Locals Choose Uncles

Fresh-grilled paninis, craft Prana chai, and station-side convenience in Moorabbin.

  • Fresh-Grilled Paninis Cooked to Order

    Paninis feature chicken and fillings prepared hot and fresh rather than purely pre-assembled in display cabinets.

    Turns out they are frying the chicken fresh etc. paninis comes. Chicken is piping hot. Fresh grilled.

    Jas man

  • Consistent Daily Toasties and Coffee

    Mornings and lunchtimes offer freshly prepared hot comfort staples like grilled toasties paired with reliable house coffee.

    I buy cheese toasties from them almost every 2 days and their coffee is best.

    Rica Misra

  • Rich Loose Leaf Prana Chai

    Generous quantities of loose leaf tea provide a rich, aromatic chai profile without thin or overly milky results.

    I have never, ever, come across a cafe that uses this quantity and quality of chai in their Prana Chai’s.

    Stan

  • Homemade Baked Treats and Specialty Drinks

    Freshly baked cafe specialties such as house muffins and iced spiced drinks offer quality beyond typical takeaway fare.

    The baked goods and paninis are all homemade, and the muffins are phenomenal!!!

    jess artin

  • Convenient Morning Commuter Stop

    Positioned right opposite Moorabbin station, commuters can grab an early coffee and breakfast panini before catching the train.

    I love coming to uncles every morning before my commute to the city!

    Tash Devers

  • Direct Station-Front Access

    Located immediately facing Moorabbin station with indoor and outdoor seating for quick morning collections or easy stops.

    Located in front of Moorabin train station.

    Hormesis

Customer favorites prepared fresh daily at Uncles

  • Prana Chai

    I have never, ever, come across a cafe that uses this quantity and quality of chai in their Prana Chai’s. I was shocked at just how generous their serving was.

    Stan

  • bbq chicken panini

    Super delicious, fresh, hot, panini. 🤤 It was much better than I expected.

    Stan

  • cheese toasties

    I buy cheese toasties from them almost every 2 days and their coffee is best.

    Rica Misra

  • breakfast panini

    ps. breakfast panini is a winner!!

    Tash Devers

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and made-to-order touches that elevate your Moorabbin cafe visit

  • Fresh Fried-to-Order Panini Fillings

    Rather than simply reheating pre-assembled cabinet sandwiches, paninis feature meats like chicken freshly fried and grilled to order, arriving piping hot.

  • Generous Loose-Leaf Prana Chai Brewing

    Chai is prepared using generous measures of authentic loose-leaf Prana Chai rather than standard commercial powders or syrups.

  • Warmed Daily Homemade Muffins

    Freshly baked homemade daily muffins are served warmed through with a pat of butter upon request.

  • Hands-on Owner Hospitality

    Owner Jamie actively engages with guests on the floor to ensure every single customer leaves completely satisfied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are paninis prepared fresh to order?

Paninis are made with fresh grilled and fried fillings rather than simply reheated from the cabinet, which may take a few minutes longer during peak lunch periods.

How is the chai latte prepared?

Yes. The cafe uses a generous serving of loose leaf Prana Chai for both hot and iced chai lattes, providing a rich spice flavour rather than standard hot milk.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, the cafe features outdoor seating with shade in addition to spacious indoor dining options.

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