Self Preservation - Melbourne - 70 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Hands down below zero, this is one of the coolest cafes in the CBD. It has a feel of Fitzroy in the City which is exactly what Melbourne needs.

I generally find that CBD eateries lack atmosphere - it is time for a clean up of the 90s and Self Preservation is a good start.

Simple menu, great coffee, laptops all around and jewellery for sale at the back.

And the food is great - not just another Block Arcadesque place. I had a marinara for $20, lots of flavour and very fresh seafood. My friend had a celeriac and porcini mushroom soup - superbly made.

Will keep coming back.

7/10

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