Rat the Cafe

Rat the Cafe is a specialty coffee shop and eatery located in Thornbury, Victoria.

The cafe focuses on coffee, thoughtful dishes, and sustainability. The owner/chef, Callum MacBain, adopts a waste-free approach to building his menu. Most of the raw materials used are either organic or biodynamic. The cafe's menu is compact and showcases the best of the season. Customers can enjoy dishes made with mostly organic fresh produce, naturally leavened bread, and truly free-range eggs. The cafe also serves good breakfast sandwiches and nicely cooked poached eggs. Rat the Cafe has a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with simple chipboard tables made from offcuts and faux leather chairs. The cafe features alfresco dining, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal or coffee outdoors. The venue is child-friendly, pet-friendly, and has disabled access. The cafe's waste-free approach to building its menu and focus on using organic and biodynamic raw materials make it a unique and thoughtful dining experience.