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19/12/2025
Big shout outs to our catering partners
for this opportunity…
18/12/2025
LAST HAPPY HOURS OF 2025 STARTS THURSDAY SO GEAR UP AND BE THERE AT 4PM TO ENJOY THE EXCITING NEW TAP IN-HOUSE NOW AND MUCH MORE 🍻🥂🍻🥂🍻🥂
Thursdays are the gateway to the weekend—full of possibilities, relaxation, and fun. Whether it's wrapping up a productive week, enjoying Happy Hour , or making exciting weekend plans, there's just something special about Thursdays! What's on your Thursday agenda?
Morning Coffee Boost:
☕ Visit at The Fair Trader Café for the best coffee in town, paired with a delicious selection of sandwiches and pastries.
Evening Fun:
🎉 Happy Hour is back!�🕔 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM�📍 The Fair Trader Café
Drinks Deals:
* $9.00 Pints 🍺
* $7.00 Basic Spirits 🥃
* $7.00 House Wines 🍷
* $7.00 House Sparkling 🥂
Food Special:
* $25.00 Parma + Pint of Somersby Apple Cider ❤️🍺
* $30.00 Porterhouse 250gm + Pint of Peroni or Asahi
Cheers to a great start to the weekend!
🍸
17/12/2025
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS CATERING & FESTIVE EVENTS — IT’S WHAT WE DO BEST! ✨🎄�Spread the cheer this holiday season and let our friendly team take care of your Christmas parties, corporate celebrations & end-of-year gatherings. ❤️🎁�ENQUIRE TODAY & MAKE YOUR EVENT UNFORGETTABLE! 🥯🍓🍇
�Happy Holidays, Melbourne! 🎅✨
✨ Bring Christmas Magic to Your Table ✨�From office Kris Kringle mornings to family celebrations, our artisan catering delivers fresh, wholesome & joy-filled festive food straight to your event. 🥗🥪🍰�🎉 Impress your guests.�🎄 Feed your team.�✨ Celebrate in true Christmas style.
📲 DM to order | 📍 Pick-up or Delivery�
Locally loved. Perfectly plated. Catering that brings people together — especially at Christmas. 🥖🍒🥗🎄
Start your day merry & bright at The Fair Trader Café Bar — where the coffee’s warm, the breakfast is hearty, and the Christmas spirit is all around. Whether you’re fuelling up for a busy December or catching up with friends before the holidays, we’ve got comfort, quality & community covered.
🍝✨ Plus — Festive Lunch Just Got Better!�Enjoy our Italian Pasta & Risotto Specials all season: rich Bolognese, creamy Carbonara, Pollo Funghi, or classic Aglio Olio. Perfect for a cosy Christmas-time lunch. 🇮🇹🎄
Nothing beats a freshly brewed cup crafted by the legend himself, 🙌 Pair it with a wholesome brekkie — or come back for a festive lunch and indulge in comforting Italian goodness. Dine in or take away — your December days just got a whole lot brighter.
🎅✨ Good coffee. Great people. Real connection. Christmas at The Fair Trader.�🥐☕️🎄❤️
17/12/2025
Wednesday Lunch options
Salad Bar
SUPERFOOD QUINOA SALAD 🥗(V,GF)
COCONUT BOMBAY POTATO SALAD 🥗(V)
CHICKEN AVO SALAD 🥗 (GF)
Sandwich of The Day
TURKEY BLT SANDWICH
Sandwiches
PESTO CHICKEN PANINI
ITALIAN SALAMI PESTO CIABATTA ROLL
PASTRAMI SANDWICH🥖
ROAST TURKEY CRANBERRY BAGUETTE 🥖
BBQ CHICKEN BAHN MI 🥖
ROAST CHICKEN SANDWICH 🥪
PROSCIUTTO W’ FIG BAGUETTE 🥖
VEGGIE DELIGHT 🥪
Hot Buffet of the Day
Chicken Mushroom Pie 🥧 🇦🇺
Beef Pie 🥧
Beef/ Pork Sausage Roll
Vegetable Lasagna
Beef Lasagna
Homemade Chicken Tortellini in creamy mushroom sauce n parmesan
***Lunch Specials***
Macaroni Carbonara 🤩🤩
Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝
Buffalo Chicken Burger 🍔
Chicken Schnitzel served w’ mushroom sauce
Yummy Yum Yum 😋😋
Sandwiches and wraps w’ 🥪🥪 new fillings and catering options available daily
🍔🥗🍗🍝🍜🧆
15/12/2025
Monday Lunch options
Salad Bar
SUPERFOOD QUINOA SALAD 🥗(V,GF)
MIXED LENTILS SALAD 🥗(V)
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SALAD 🥗
Sandwich of The Day
TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH
Sandwiches
PESTO CHICKEN PANINI
ITALIAN SALAMI PESTO CIABATTA ROLL
PASTRAMI SANDWICH🥖
ROAST TURKEY CRANBERRY BAGUETTE 🥖
BBQ CHICKEN BAHN MI 🥖
ROAST CHICKEN SANDWICH 🥪
PROSCIUTTO W’ FIG BAGUETTE 🥖
VEGGIE DELIGHT 🥪
Hot Buffet of the Day
Chicken Mushroom Pie 🥧 🇦🇺
Beef Pie 🥧
Beef/ Pork Sausage Roll
Vegetable Lasagna
Beef Lasagna
Homemade Chicken Tortellini in creamy mushroom sauce n parmesan
***Lunch Specials***
Macaroni Carbonara 🤩🤩
Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝
Buffalo Chicken Burger 🍔
Chicken Schnitzel served w’ mushroom sauce
Yummy Yum Yum 😋😋
Sandwiches and wraps w’ 🥪🥪 new fillings and catering options available daily
🍔🥗🍗🍝🍜🧆
12/12/2025
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT TONIGHT SO HAPPY HOURS WILL BE HAPPY AGAIN ON THURSDAY 18th DECEMBER AT 4pm.
We will see you on Thursday.
Address
11 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000
For public transport, take any tram that stops at the intersection of Exhibition Street and Little Lonsdale Street. The cafe is located on the western side of Exhibition Street, just a few steps from the tram stop.
If you're driving, head towards the Central Business District (CBD) and park at one of the nearby parking garages or metered street parking spots. The cafe is located on the western side of Exhibition Street, between Lonsdale Street and Little Bourke Street.
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What people say
The Fair Trader Cafe Bar, located on Exhibition Street in Melbourne, is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious food and amazing coffee. The cafe prides itself on using the freshest and best ingredients that Melbourne has to offer, ensuring that every dish and cup of coffee is of the highest quality.
Their sandwich of the week, Roasted Pork Belly with Asian Slaw, is a standout option for lunch. Additionally, their Thursday lunch options include a variety of salads and hot dishes such as Spanish Styled Paella with Chicken & Chorizo and Free Range Roasted Chicken Breast with Mashed Potato and Roasted Vegetables.
But it's not just their food that makes The Fair Trader Cafe Bar stand out - they also offer Happy Hour specials on Friday nights from 5pm-8pm. With $9 pints, $7 basic spirits, house wines, and sparkling, as well as a $25 pizza and jug of beer deal (excluding Peroni & Asahi), it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Overall, The Fair Trader Cafe Bar is a new gem in town that offers great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. It's definitely worth checking out!
