Book a table at Monti Food and Wine, a licensed cafe in Albert Park. Breakfast, brunch and lunch, seven days. Open 7am to 3pm weekdays and 8am to 3pm weekends.
Working near South Melbourne Market and short on lunch ideas? The market is brilliant for a dim sim on the run, but when you want to sit down, order properly and be back at your desk inside the hour, head one suburb south. Monti Food and Wine is a women-run, fully licensed cafe at 315 Montague Street, Albert Park — about a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) from the market, open for lunch seven days until 3pm.
To be clear about where we are: Monti is in Albert Park, not South Melbourne. We’re close enough that a lot of our weekday regulars work around Clarendon Street, the market and the Montague precinct, and walk down for lunch.
A Work Lunch That Fits Inside the Hour
Weekday lunch at Monti is built for people with a meeting at two. Walk in or book a table, order at the table, and the kitchen keeps things moving. The lunch menu leans Mediterranean — think a steak sandwich on Turkish pide, a grilled chicken baguette with slaw and chilli jam, the Green Bowl, and bigger plates like blue swimmer crab spaghettini when you have time to linger.
- Quick and good value: our weekday toastie and coffee combo is $18 — the easiest desk-break in the area.
- Sit-down lunch: a proper plate, a proper chair and a proper coffee, without the market crowds.
- Long lunch: we’re fully licensed, so a Friday glass of wine or a spritz with lunch is no problem.
Team Lunches, Client Lunches and Farewells
If you’re organising lunch for the office, Monti handles groups and small functions during the day. Book ahead for larger tables so we can set up together, and let us know about any dietary needs when you book — the kitchen is used to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests.
Feeding a meeting at the office instead? Our catering page covers platters and office orders for teams around South Melbourne, Albert Park and the Montague precinct.
Breakfast Meetings From 7am
We open at 7am on weekdays, which makes Monti an easy spot for a breakfast meeting before the working day starts. Specialty coffee, house-baked muffins and banana bread, pastries from Noisette, and a full breakfast menu if the meeting runs long.
Getting Here From South Melbourne Market
Monti is about a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) south of the market into Albert Park, so there’s no need to move the car. Find us at 315 Montague Street, Albert Park VIC 3206. If you’re driving, allow a few minutes for street parking around the Albert Park village.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 7am – 3pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8am – 3pm
Lunch runs until close. Walk-ins are always welcome; bookings are the best way to guarantee a table for a group.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Monti from South Melbourne Market?
About 15 minutes on foot, or 1.2 km. Monti is at 315 Montague Street in Albert Park, the suburb directly south of the market.
Is Monti a South Melbourne cafe?
No — Monti is in Albert Park. We’re a short walk from South Melbourne and many of our weekday lunch guests work there.
Can I book a work lunch for a group?
Yes. Book online or call 03 9681 4112, and tell us the group size and any dietary needs.
Does Monti serve wine at lunch?
Yes. Monti is fully licensed, with wine, spritzes and cocktails available from morning.
What time does lunch finish?
The kitchen serves lunch until we close at 3pm, seven days a week.
Monti Food and Wine · 315 Montague Street, Albert Park VIC 3206 · 03 9681 4112 · Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat–Sun 8am–3pm · Book a table