Overview
Tucked away on Gore Street in Fitzroy, Faraday’s Cage is a café that feels distinctly Melbourne—unpolished yet refined, relaxed but full of intention. Housed in a spacious, light-filled warehouse with soaring ceilings and an open-plan bakery, the café delivers a sensory-rich experience where the scent of fresh sourdough mingles with espresso and ambient music.
At the core of Faraday’s Cage is its on-site bakery, which produces a rotating selection of rustic loaves, pastries, and sweets using organic and local ingredients. The food menu reflects the same ethos—hearty, seasonal, and deeply satisfying. Think house-made crumpets with honey butter, shakshuka with fresh flatbread, slow-cooked lamb toasties, or rotating salads and grain bowls packed with texture and flavour. It’s a menu built around nourishment without compromise.
Coffee is top-tier, made with beans from Five Senses and served across espresso, filter, and alternative brew styles. There’s also a curated selection of teas, fresh juices, and fermented drinks like kombucha.
The space itself is a big part of the draw—high ceilings, raw textures, and communal tables make it ideal for group catch-ups or solo work sessions. Families, creatives, and regulars all mix easily in this welcoming, open environment.
Faraday’s Cage isn’t chasing trends—it’s building community through craft, comfort, and quality. Whether you're grabbing a loaf to go or lingering over brunch, it’s the kind of place that sticks with you.
Last update July 2025
