CIBI
Cafe · Collingwood ·
Seasonal Japanese cafe with grocery & design store
Seasonal Japanese cafe with grocery & design store
"The weekend breakfast plate at this clothing-factory-turned-concept-store is as understated and wholesome as everything else in the space: a hunk of grilled fish, potato salad, greens, rice, miso soup, and tamagoyaki—the rolled omelet. It’s just what you need ahead of a trawl through the cavernous warehouse filled with Japanese ceramics, kitchen tools, coffee accessories, plants, sake, hand-dyed fabrics, home ramen kits, and more. The family-run shop has been here more than fifteen years, but the tofu-making workshops and monthly markets are new." - ellen fraser
"The weekend breakfast plate at this clothing-factory-turned-concept-store is as understated and wholesome as everything else in the space: a hunk of grilled fish, potato salad, greens, rice, miso soup, and tamagoyaki—the rolled omelet. It’s just what you need ahead of a trawl through the cavernous warehouse filled with Japanese ceramics, kitchen tools, coffee accessories, plants, sake, hand-dyed fabrics, home ramen kits, and more. The family-run shop has been here more than fifteen years, but the tofu-making workshops and monthly markets are new." - Ellen Fraser
"Melbourne is known for its cafes thanks to places like Cibi. Almost 15 years after opening, this Japanese cafe on a Collingwood backstreet is more popular than ever. The breakfast set is a staple, with grilled salmon, tamagoyaki, rice, potato salad, miso soup, natto, and pickles. With its mismatched furniture and greenery, Cibi feels like a true neighborhood spot. The light-filled space also features a Japanese grocery section and a design store where you can find things like yuzu miso and stone sake cups." - Audrey Bourget
"Cibi is buzzing with customers exchanging smiles and knowing glances." - Eater Staff
