It’s time for Melbourne’s best cafes to take centre stage and step into the spotlight. Although an integral, essential element of the fabric of Melbourne’s social environment, cafe’s often play the “supporting” role in the city’s vibrant, diverse cultural landscape. True cafes have their own distinctive style, their own loyal clientelle “community”, and reflect the personality, tastes and passions of their owners. The Melbourne Cafe Festival brings together a collection of Melbourne’s best cafes to showcase just what cafe culture is all about.