Name: The Fair Trader Café Bar
Address: 11 Exhibition St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9041 7032
Price range: $1 to $20

About The Fair Trader Café Bar

If you're in Melbourne and looking for a cozy spot to grab a bite or enjoy a drink, you can’t go wrong with The Fair Trader Café Bar. Located at 11 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, this vibrant café bar serves up a casual yet welcoming vibe, perfect for a relaxed meal or a quick drink with friends. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or just a light snack, The Fair Trader has a diverse menu that caters to all kinds of tastes.

From delicious small plates to healthy options like the fresh salad bar, there's something for everyone. If you’re after a quick bite, you can grab a takeaway or even enjoy the comfort of dining in. For those who want to enjoy their food from the comfort of their home, delivery is also an option.

The Fair Trader Café Bar is not just about the food-it's also about the drinks. They offer a selection of beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails, perfect for a happy hour after work. Whether you fancy a glass of wine or a chilled beer, you’ll find a drink to pair with your meal. For those who prefer a lighter touch, coffee options are also available, alongside refreshing alcohol-free drinks.

Vegetarians are also well taken care of here, with plenty of vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Whether you're visiting for a hearty meal, a drink with friends, or a quick snack, The Fair Trader Café Bar offers a great balance of flavors and vibes.

Special Menu

LITTLE GREEN SALAD

................................A$3.50

TRADER CHIPS W/ AIOLI

................................$

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI

................................A$19.00

CRISPY CALAMARI SERVED WITH HOUSE GREEN SALAD, LEMON WEDGE, TRADER CHIPS AND AIOLI

WAGYU CHEESEBURGER

................................A$19.00

CAPE GRIM 180GM WAGYU BEEF PATTY, AMERICAN CHEESE, CARAMELISED ONION, MAYO, LETTUCE & TOMATO ON A TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN W/ TRADER CHIPS

CHICKEN PARMA

................................A$18.50

HOUSE MADE FREE RANGE CHICKEN BREAST PARMA W NAPOLITANA, MOZARRELLA CHEESE, FRESH HERBS SERVED WITH HOUSE GREEN SALAD AND TRADER CHIPS

CHARCOAL GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH

................................A$19.00

CAPE GRIM STEAK, LETTUCE, TOMATO, CARAMELISED ONION, MAYO, BACON, CHEESE ON A STONE BAKED TURKISH AND TRADER CHIPS

HOLLANDAISE

................................A$2.50

HASH BROWN

................................A$2.50

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Full Menu

Gallery

Business Info

Service options

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great coffee

+ Great tea selection

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Coffee

+ Happy-hour drinks

+ Happy-hour food

+ Healthy options

+ Quick bite

+ Salad bar

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Gender-neutral toilets

+ Toilet

+ Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Trendy

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

+ Paid multi-storey car park

+ Paid parking lot

Hour time open

Right Now :

Monday: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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+61 3 9041 7032

11 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Reviews

We get regular catering done through Fair Trader and they are an absolute delight to work with. The quality , taste and presentation of food is great . Always on time and very accommodating for all our requests . A business based near collins street, we usually get catering for 50-60 pax and it’s always a win!

- Shrinkhla. N. Khera -

A surprise at the bottom of Exhibition street and part of the Fair Work building. What a selection of meals - focaccia’s, wraps, salads and hot meals - one problem, what to eat!!! Ample room to dine in with large share tables or smaller tables for two. Take away is definitely popular with the CBD workers. Fully licensed with a great selection of wine and spirits as well as coffee and cakes. Busy so therefore a little over zealous with wanting to take your order to keep the business ticking over, I understand that for the regulars however being new to the venue, I needed a little more time to work through the huge variety of delicious foods. Something for everyone and worth a visit.

- Warren Tate Speaker Coach -

Fast service. Excellent smashed avocado and poached eggs. Reasonably priced. Clean. Nice background music.

- Amy-Ann Japan -

Probably my favourite chai right now. Has a really good ginger kick which I like. Always goes well with a muffin or pastry like a Portuguese tart. Anyway, come support a great CBD cafe during covid. The city is doing it tough and as a proud Melbournite I am happy to be back.

- Dom Piet -

We came here before the game, fantastic place for a drink at happy hour. And the food menu looks pretty good too, didn't have any but it's pretty cheap. Great friendly staff, definitely worth it to stop in.

- jay czajka -