Cafe of the Year: Moon Mart
A top daytime spot that goes beyond great coffee, taking pride in its food and fitout while serving the community.
South Melbourne
How many two-year-old cafes have several dishes in Melbourne’s brunch hall of fame? Char siu bacon and egg rolls and kimchi-honey jaffles lured diners to Moon Mart’s first location in West Melbourne, helped along by first-rate coffee and delightful staff.
Now the magic formula is drawing crowds to its new home across the Yarra.Inspired by the convenience stores of Japan and Korea, the cafe is the creation of chef Eun Hee An (formerly at Sydney’s Moon Park) and Mei Onsamlee (ex-Momofuku Seiobo).
The best bit? The mood-boosting space has more room for Hee An’s ferments, which propel the menu to such great heights.
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