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Mingle with the many locals who gather here, be it for their first coffee of the day, a social weekend brunch, lunch or dinner, late night wine, or a music gig in the laid-back lounge. The multi format café-restaurant-wine bar caters to every meal or mood. By day there are homemade cakes, friands, and to-die-for caremelised onion muffins and a full breakfast menu. In the evening choose from mains like the signature veal osso bucco or tapas with wine pairings. Dine alfresco on the Victoria Avenue pavement, or snuggle into a leather banquette in the comfy lounge. Wireless Internet is also available.
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