Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe

Rathdowne & Reeves is a well-established cafe on Carlton's main strip, opening early from 6:30 AM on weekdays to catch the morning crowd. With a strong 4.7-star rating from 400 reviews, it's clearly a local favourite that does the cafe fundamentals well — whether you're after breakfast, a coffee, or lunch before heading to work or uni.