University Cafe

Best Known For

A hearty Lygon St pizza loaded with tomato, mozzarella, sopressa, pork sausage, double smoked ham and a drizzle of chilli oil.

A beloved stalwart of Lygon Street in Carlton, University Cafe is a laid-back and wonderfully characterful Italian café that has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's most iconic dining strip for generations. With outdoor seating perfect for watching the world go by, University Cafe delivers honest, satisfying Italian meals and classic breakfasts with the kind of relaxed, welcoming charm that only a truly great neighbourhood café can offer. There is something deeply comforting about a place that knows exactly what it is and does it consistently and well — and University Cafe on Lygon Street is precisely that. A familiar, unhurried space where great Italian food, a good coffee and the lively energy of Carlton's famous café culture come together effortlessly.