Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address26 Grant Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- Websiteunihouse.org.au/venue/lionels-cafe-2
- CuisineCoffee, Sandwich, Juice
26 Grant Street, Southbank VIC 3006 · 1.3 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCoffee, Sandwich, Juice
- AreaSouthbank, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 4 days a week (closed Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays)
- BrandStaff Club
About Lionel's Cafe
Located in Southbank, VIC, Lionel's Cafe is a cafés & brunch café serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 26 Grant Street, Southbank VIC 3006, roughly 1.3 km from the Melbourne city centre.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
Lionel's Cafe is open 4 days a week (closed Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays); the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating; there are vegetarian options.
Planning a night out in Southbank? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Little Black Cafe and Journeys Cafe by ASRC.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🥡Takeaway
- 🛵No delivery
- ☀️Outdoor seating
- 📅No takes reservations
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 🥦Vegetarian options
- 🍸Licensed / bar
- 📶Free Wi-Fi
- ❄️Air-conditioned
- 🚗No drive-through
- 💳Card payments
- 📱Contactless payments
What to order
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Closest restaurants to Lionel's Cafe
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Little Black Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 224 St Kilda Road, Southbank110 mNE · 1 min walk
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2
Journeys Cafe by ASRC ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 120 Sturt Street, Southbank150 mW · 2 min walk -
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Miss Pearl Bar + Dining 🍝 Italian · 140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank180 mNW · 2 min walk -
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Betwixt Cafe & Bar 🍣 Japanese · Building 877/120 Sturt Street, Southbank200 mW · 2 min walk
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5
Betwixt Cafe & Bar ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Southbank220 mW · 3 min walk
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6
Café Godot ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 152 Sturt Street, Southbank280 mW · 3 min walk
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7
ACCA coffee cart ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Southbank290 mSW · 3 min walk
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8
Malt Kitchen & Pantry ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Southbank320 mSW · 4 min walk
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9
NGV Garden Restaurant 🍽️ International · Southbank320 mN · 4 min walk
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10
Broad Bean ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Shop 3/26 Fanning Street, Southbank380 mNW · 5 min walk
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Eating out in Southbank
Southbank is home to 111 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, burgers & chicken. Within 25 km of Lionel's Cafe there are 8,526 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Melbourne (1.3 km), South Melbourne (1.4 km), East End Theatre District (1.5 km), Greek Precinct (1.6 km).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lionel's Cafe located?
Lionel's Cafe is located at 26 Grant Street, Southbank VIC 3006. It is about 1.3 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Lionel's Cafe?
Lionel's Cafe is open 4 days a week (closed Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Lionel's Cafe serve?
Lionel's Cafe serves Coffee, Sandwich, Juice cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
Does Lionel's Cafe offer takeaway or delivery?
According to our latest data, Lionel's Cafe offers takeaway and does not offer delivery.
Is Lionel's Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Lionel's Cafe is listed as wheelchair accessible.
How can I contact Lionel's Cafe?
You can reach Lionel's Cafe by email at [email protected] or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Lionel's Cafe?
The closest venue is Little Black Cafe, about 110 m to the north-east (1 min walk). Other close options include Journeys Cafe by ASRC (150 m), Miss Pearl Bar + Dining (180 m), Betwixt Cafe & Bar (200 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Lionel's Cafe?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Trend Cafe and Restaurant (Pizza, 470 m), Mister Margherita (Pizza, 850 m), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 950 m).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Southbank?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Saporito (380 m), Olmate's (390 m), Protagonist (420 m).
How many restaurants are there in Southbank?
Our guide lists 111 places to eat in Southbank, most commonly cafés & brunch (47), international restaurants (17), burgers & chicken (9). Within 25 km there are 8,526 venues in total.