The perfect lunch combo

We could happily eat a pulled-pork panini from Footscray Milking Station every single day. Paired with a Padre espresso and a Jarritos mandarin soda, it’s hard to top this lunch combo.

A quiet corner with a loyal following

Tucked away on the quiet corner of Bunbury and Cowper Streets, this cosy café has been buzzing since it opened in 2012. The menu leans into comforting breakfast fare—think tapioca porridge with fresh fruit and mushrooms on toast—both vegan-friendly, and overall thoughtfully inclusive of dietary needs.

Sunshine, seats and slow coffee

Inside, it’s a warm, inviting space. Bench seating soaks up the afternoon sun through the front window, while small tables and a large communal table give you plenty of options to relax (or read the paper). A few pavement tables round things out for those who prefer their coffee outdoors.

Worth the trip for the panini alone

Now, back to that panini: made with Brasserie bread, it’s stacked with tender slow-cooked pork, pickled cabbage, caramelised apple, and a mysteriously addictive mayo. Honestly, it’s worth the trip to Footscray no matter where you’re coming from.