The Commune

Melbourne, Australia

3.6

Open now

5 reviews

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Telephone:
+61 3 9654 5477
Website:
www.thecommune.com.au
Address:
2 Parliament Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
East Melbourne
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
450 ftStop 10: Parliament Station
710 ftParliament
740 ftStop 9: Bourke Street
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Good For Dancing
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
No

Today

Today 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Melbourne) 10:15 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

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5 reviews of The Commune

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Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Someone suggested a business meeting here. I’ve not spent much time in this area of the city, but it’s easy enough to find. I really liked the layout, with an indoor and outdoor option, coffee re-​fuelling station, breakfast/​lunch place.
Service was pretty good. My iced coffee was room temperature (but it was a scorcher of a day) and they happily added ice and offered to go further and re-​make it if needed.
Didn’t try the food, but I’d go back for sure.
Place rating: 4
Redwood City, CA
Great casual place to get a bite. Was pretty hungry and had the red wine beef stew with side of veggies and it was satisfying. This is a popular place with locals and the outdoor seating is nice.
Place rating: 3
Sydney, Australia
Good café for a quick lunch. Not a bad coffee in the mornings and close to Peter Mac! The selection of cakes is awesome, but it can get a little busy and there is no real line structure.
The outdoor seating is heated in winter but in summer it is lovely outside.
Place rating: 4
Northcote, Australia
Somewhere just out of the city lies the commune; hidden in amongst State Parliament
house territory, and the park Hyatt. There’s also an influence of corporate types/​
office workers near by. Thursday night is Jazz night, every week, showcasing some traditional Australian jazz– swing, bossa, classic numbers etc. It’s small and intimate inside with sit down table seating. The commune also has a large area
with plenty of seating outside. Basic meals and drinks are available throughout.
If you need some space, you’re able to expand outside. The commune is located along st Andrews place, which is handy if you’re on the 112.
Place rating: 3
Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
The Commune is geared to its clientele — corporate types and public servants located in the nearby Treasury Buildings. It’s prices are likewise matched. It tends to lean towards the expensive side for a workday lunch.
The range of meals is extensive. You can buy the usual focaccia and wraps but there is also a wide and varied hot food section, including curries, stews, stuffed capsicums and seafood dishes.
The coffee is not the best in Melbourne and you wouldn’t go out of your way for it. It’s not the cheapest either.
It does a nice jazz night later in the week, and the windows opening to the outdoor section is pleasant when the weather is fine.
There is also a full bar for those so inclined.