Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am – 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address15 Monash Road, Carlton VIC
- Websitestali.com.au/pages/st-ali-canteen-the-university-of-melbourne
- CuisineCoffee, Cake, Sandwich
15 Monash Road, Carlton VIC · 1.8 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCoffee, Cake, Sandwich
- AreaCarlton, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning
- BrandSt Ali
About St Ali Canteen
Located in Carlton, VIC, St Ali Canteen is a cafés & brunch café serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 15 Monash Road, Carlton VIC, roughly 1.8 km from the Melbourne city centre.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
St Ali Canteen is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating; there are vegetarian options.
Planning a night out in Carlton? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Student Dining and Roll'd.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🥡Takeaway
- 🛵No delivery
- ☀️Outdoor seating
- 📅No takes reservations
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 🥦Vegetarian options
- 🍸No licensed / bar
- 📶Free Wi-Fi
- ❄️No air-conditioned
- 🚗No drive-through
- 💳Card payments
What to order
Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to St Ali Canteen
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Student Dining 🍽️ International · Monash Road, Carlton30 mS · 1 min walk
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Roll'd 🍲 Vietnamese · 11 Monash Road, Carlton40 mSE · 1 min walk
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3
Student Pavilion 🍽️ International · 11 Monash Road, Carlton50 mSE · 1 min walk
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4
Gong Cha 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 15 Monash Road, Carlton50 mS · 1 min walk
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5
Ho Ho's Xpress (Level 1) 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · 11 Monash Road, Carlton50 mSE · 1 min walk
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Moonfishh 🍣 Japanese · 11 Monash Road, Carlton50 mE · 1 min walk
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Rice Workshop 🍣 Japanese · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton60 mS · 1 min walk -
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Thailander 🍜 Thai · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton60 mS · 1 min walk -
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Passeggiata (Level 1) 🍝 Italian · 11 Monash Road, Carlton70 mE · 1 min walk
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PappaRich 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton80 mS · 1 min walk
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Eating out in Carlton
Carlton is home to 206 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, italian restaurants, international restaurants. Within 25 km of St Ali Canteen there are 8,372 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Greek Precinct (1.4 km), Fitzroy (1.5 km), North Melbourne (1.6 km), Parkville (1.6 km).
Cuisine mix in Carlton
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Ali Canteen located?
St Ali Canteen is located at 15 Monash Road, Carlton VIC. It is about 1.8 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of St Ali Canteen?
St Ali Canteen is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does St Ali Canteen serve?
St Ali Canteen serves Coffee, Cake, Sandwich cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
Does St Ali Canteen offer takeaway or delivery?
According to our latest data, St Ali Canteen offers takeaway and does not offer delivery.
Is St Ali Canteen wheelchair accessible?
Yes — St Ali Canteen is listed as wheelchair accessible.
How can I contact St Ali Canteen?
You can reach St Ali Canteen or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to St Ali Canteen?
The closest venue is Student Dining, about 30 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include Roll'd (40 m), Student Pavilion (50 m), Gong Cha (50 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near St Ali Canteen?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 670 m), Al Dente Enoteca (Italian, 1.1 km), Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant (African, 1.4 km).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Carlton?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include House of Cards (80 m), Castro's Kiosk (150 m), Espresso Bar (160 m).
How many restaurants are there in Carlton?
Our guide lists 206 places to eat in Carlton, most commonly cafés & brunch (52), italian restaurants (25), international restaurants (23). Within 25 km there are 8,372 venues in total.