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The Kettle Black

The Kettle Black The Kettle Black is a renowned coffee shop and Australian restaurant located on Albert Road. With its sophisticated and stylish ambiance, this multi-award winning venue by the Darling Group serves up delectable dishes like black sticky rice pudding, kale and cauliflower salad, and avocado toast with grapefruit gel. Additionally, the second-story space of their 1880's terrace house can be booked for private events via their events team.
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A Croissant meets Prawns, the crossover you need in your life.Tuck into this toasted croissant with a poached prawn sala...
09/01/2025

A Croissant meets Prawns, the crossover you need in your life.

Tuck into this toasted croissant with a poached prawn salad, cucumber, crispy chilli oil, chives, cos, finger lime, served with fries & aioli.

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Albert’s Table — located on the second story of our 1880’s terrace house is the perfect space for your next event. ✨ Get...
16/02/2022

Albert’s Table — located on the second story of our 1880’s terrace house is the perfect space for your next event. ✨ Get in touch with our events team via the link in the bio or email [email protected] to find out more about our available spaces and packages.

Fluffy & light ~ always a fiery delight ◼️ Bookings available for this weekend through the link in our bio.
19/11/2021

Fluffy & light ~ always a fiery delight ◼️ Bookings available for this weekend through the link in our bio.

Light. Zesty. Refreshing ~ with fresh grapefruit gel, parmesan crisp & watercress. Avo toast has never looked so good ◼️...
11/11/2021

Light. Zesty. Refreshing ~ with fresh grapefruit gel, parmesan crisp & watercress. Avo toast has never looked so good ◼️

All new ~ all for you ◼️ Black sticky rice pudding, adorned with coconut granola, mango, and coconut sorbet. Your new su...
09/11/2021

All new ~ all for you ◼️ Black sticky rice pudding, adorned with coconut granola, mango, and coconut sorbet. Your new summer favourite is here.

Simplicity ~ perfected. ▪️  Masterfully balanced, our kale and cauliflower salad with almond hummus is the perfect mid-w...
15/09/2021

Simplicity ~ perfected. ▪️ Masterfully balanced, our kale and cauliflower salad with almond hummus is the perfect mid-week pick me up.

Love is the greatest refreshment in life. This Valentine’s Day, we've partnered with Wild Flos to bring you an exclusive...
11/02/2020

Love is the greatest refreshment in life.

This Valentine’s Day, we've partnered with Wild Flos to bring you an exclusive, one-day-only, pop-up flower shop.

Give your lover a beautifully packaged arrangement with a hand written message. Every purchase receives a free coffee from yours truly. 💕

We have your brunch plans covered 🤤
05/02/2020

We have your brunch plans covered 🤤

We’re going PINK for all of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Order our limited edition   🥞 and 10% of p...
01/10/2019

We’re going PINK for all of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Order our limited edition 🥞 and 10% of proceeds will be donated to The Think Pink Foundation. 💕

Drink your greens 🍃
26/06/2019

Drink your greens 🍃

It's soul food 😍 | Seasonal Local Mushrooms on Sourdough, with salsa verde, stracciatella, vincotto & hazelnuts
24/06/2019

It's soul food 😍 | Seasonal Local Mushrooms on Sourdough, with salsa verde, stracciatella, vincotto & hazelnuts

What a beauty 👏      | 📸
23/06/2019

What a beauty 👏 | 📸

Address

50 Albert Road
South Melbourne, VIC
3205

The Kettle Black is located on Albert Road in Melbourne. To get there via public transport, you can take a tram to the Domain Interchange stop and walk south along St Kilda Road until you reach Albert Road. Alternatively, you can take a train to Flinders Street Station and then catch a tram heading towards St Kilda Beach.

If you are driving, head south on St Kilda Road from the city centre until you reach Albert Road - The Kettle Black will be on your left. There is limited street parking available nearby, but there are several paid parking lots in the area as well.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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The Kettle Black is a must-visit coffee shop and Australian restaurant located on Albert Road in Melbourne. This multi award-winning venue by the Darling Group offers sophistication and style in every aspect of its service. The menu is diverse, with dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. The avocado toast is a standout, with fresh grapefruit gel, parmesan crisp, and watercress adding a zesty twist to this classic dish. For those with a sweet tooth, the black sticky rice pudding is a must-try, adorned with coconut granola, mango, and coconut sorbet. The kale and cauliflower salad with almond hummus is also highly recommended for a mid-week pick-me-up. The Kettle Black's attention to detail extends beyond its food offerings; they also offer event spaces for hire such as Albert’s Table - perfect for hosting your next event in style. Additionally, their Valentine's Day pop-up flower shop partnership with Wild Flos was a hit among customers who enjoyed beautifully packaged arrangements along with free coffee. Overall, The Kettle Black is an exceptional dining experience that should not be missed when visiting Melbourne.

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