Wall Two 80Ph: 9593 8280 ; Rear 280 Carlisle St, BALACLAVA 3183Cafe, $$ -, * for Ambience Open 7 days 6.30am-6pm; Unlicensed; MC V; No bookings |
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Mietta's Review
Since it opened in 1998, Wall Two 80 has spawned a generation of 'hole-in-the-wall' cafes set in the oddest, most unlikely spots. Owners David Sharry and Keith Shreeve continue doing as they set out to do, within simple surrounds, offering a very basic menu featuring filled pide and coffee, all done incredibly well. It is well on its way to becoming another Melbourne coffee drinking institution.
Other published opinions
Age Cheap Eats 2010 Score: ** "Happy 12th birthday Wall Two 80
Age Cheap Eats 2009
Age Cheap Eats 2008
Age Cheap Eats 2007 "Weather permitting, the classic Wall Two 80
Age Cheap Eats 2006
Age Cheap Eats 2005
Age A2 Thomas Hunter 16/10/04
Age Cheap Eats 2004
SMH GFG 2004,'Take two passionate barristas,funky design team Six Degrees,and an old Kosher butcher in St Kilda's cooler sister,Balaclava,and what you get is Wall Two 80'
Herald Sun, Weekend, 10/4/04,Harbant Gill,'This hole in the wall,tucked behind a CD store,is a seriously happening place that spills out on to a side street.But however busy the friendly waiters are,it takes just a few minutes for the to-die treat to arrive.'
Age, Epicure, 6/4/04
Herald Sun, citystyle, Shared Experiences, 25/3/03, Michael Harden. Great for communal dining.
Age Epicure, Under $10, 12/3/02. "keep it simple, stupid. Wall two 80
Age Epicure, Cheap eat 2000, 2/5/00
Sydney Morning Hearld, good living, 7/12/99 "Melbourne we love you". Terry durack -"Melbourne does casual dining better than any city I know, its cafe scene is so rich and varied that Sydney's few jems can start looking very lonely. still pumpin old stagers such as the dogs bar etc, have been joined by a gamut of character laden newcomers such as wall 280."
Age, Sunday Life, Eat Streets, 3/8/03, John Lethlean
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Wall Two 80 9593 8280, Rear 280 Carlisle St, Balaclava - Wall Two 80 has spawned a generation of 'hole-in-the-wall' cafes. It's well on its way to becoming a Melbourne coffee drinking institution.