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06/06/2026
On May 24th 2023 the absolute legend Tina Turner passed away. Here is a throwback video of our Chef Damian doing the Nutbush on the day she died. Customers got up to join in and he said to me a few days later his legs were still sore! 😂❤️🕺
03/06/2026
On Monday I spent the afternoon dancing in my little flat. Here I am still dancing in my cafe. Dancing grounds me, it connects me to the earth and it lights a fire in me and that makes me feel powerful and protected.
03/05/2026
And just like that a light went on. I am no longer just surviving I am truly living. I feel I can breathe deeply and savour all the joy there is to have in this life. R&R Cafe is going strong. Damian and I are going strong. The year of the fire horse is dynamic and momentous! Can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 brings. Bring it on! #2026
08/04/2026
This song will take you back! Enjoy ❤️🕺💃❤️
04/04/2026
Let me reintroduce myself. I run R&R Cafe with my husband Damian. My name is Trina Woolhouse and I am a psychiatric survivor. Many years ago I was locked in cells, put in a straight jacket, shackled to a hospital bed, stripped of my clothes, held down and injected medication and verbally abused and ridiculed by staff of psychiatric hospitals here in Melbourne. For what?Throughout all of these episodes I never felt fear. I looked for kindness in people’s eyes and I saw it in some. Some beautiful souls helped me and over time I became stronger, so much stronger. I have spent decades taking medication so I could have custody of my two beautiful children. Be the good girl. I was trapped in a fear based system. This medication dulled my light, my immense creativity and to a degree my joy. I am now free of all toxins in my body. A new era for me is beginning and although there is so much pain and chaos in the world, I love this planet. I love the forests, the flowers, the rivers, the beaches and the deserts. I love it all and have so much hope for it.
R&R Cafe is my ministry, my haven, my sanctuary. It is also my salvation.
01/04/2026
In the mornings I dress to impress my regular customers!! I knew Gertrude comes in on a Wednesday with her sons. She always comments on my jewellery pieces. I was only thinking of her when I put my outfit together today. She is such a treasured customer of mine. 💖✨💖
30/12/2025
2025 was a huge year for us. It started with our cafe being hidden by scaffolding and surrounded by builders for 5 months 😩🤬My Dad has also been seriously unwell 🥺😢Damian and I got tattooed and more committed than ever. At the beginning of the year we sadly said goodbye to and . However we ended the year strong. Thanks for all your continued support and a big thank you to all our brilliant staff who gave their all this year particularly during the last month. 🙏🫶 ❤️ #2025
27/12/2025
A selection of recent selfies. I remember when I got an iPhone, the first thing I asked my teenage daughter was how do I take a selfie!! She laughed so much. Selfies are a self love story. A modern self portrait and an Australian invented word!
24/11/2025
Happy 22nd Birthday Beautiful Boy. So proud of you living your best life and I am beyond excited to announce that you will be performing your original music at R&R Cafe this Sunday November 30th. Don’t miss out on hearing Monty’s sublime sounds. Catch from 12 noon. ❤️🐸❤️
Address
497 Rathdowne Street
Carlton, VIC
To get to the café and restaurant located on Rathdowne Street in Melbourne, you can use public transportation or drive yourself. If you choose public transportation, take any train or tram that will take you to Melbourne CBD. Once you are in the city, catch a number 1 or 6 tram heading northward towards Brunswick East or Moreland and alight at Stop 114 on Rathdowne Street. The café and restaurant is only a few minutes walk from the station.
If you prefer to drive yourself, head towards the city centre and locate Lygon Street. Follow Lygon Street until it comes to an intersection with Rathdowne Street on your left-hand side. It is best you park your car somewhere nearby since there might be no parking space available on the street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 4pm |
| Sunday |
7am - 4pm |
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What people say
Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe is a must-visit spot for foodies in Melbourne. The cafe offers an extensive menu that caters to all tastes and preferences. Their Eggs Royale Toasted Sourdough English Muffin with Smoked Salmon, Soft Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Oven Roasted Roma Tomato, Chorizo Crumb is a standout dish that will leave you craving for more. If you're in the mood for pasta, their Penne Bolognese is a must-try - it's cooked to perfection and topped with Parmesan Crisp, Roquette and Red Onion Salad. For those looking for something warm and comforting on a chilly day, their Oat Porridge is the perfect choice - it's gluten-free and vegan too! The cafe also serves up delicious Tandoori Lamb Cutlets served with Salad, Tamarind Chutney and Minted Labne as their new special. And if you're looking for a quick snack, their Spicy Pork and Hoisin Sausage Roll served with Soy Sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings. With such an impressive menu and cozy ambiance, Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe is definitely worth a visit!
