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ReviewGood Food Guide (Vic)North Melbourne

Lumen People

Delivering simple, creative food that speaks to the seasons.

All-day venue Lumen People.
1 / 4All-day venue Lumen People.Eddie Jim
Tamago and cheddar milk bun at Lumen People.
2 / 4Tamago and cheddar milk bun at Lumen People.Lil Watkin
Lumen People cafe in North Melbourne.
3 / 4Lumen People cafe in North Melbourne.Lil Watkin
Sardines with labne, tea soaked currants and sweet red onion on sourdough.
4 / 4Sardines with labne, tea soaked currants and sweet red onion on sourdough.Bonnie Savage

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Everything here is thoughtfully procured. Coffee is ethically sourced (and meticulously made). Day to night plates include milk buns stacked with Burd eggs and cheddar, a tartine of Brussels sprouts and ricotta, and Mount Zero lentils with pork and fennel sausage. Wine is small-batch and responsibly farmed, and the slender space is cheery and welcoming.

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