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                                                                                                                         381 Montague Street, Albert Park, Melbourne VIC 3206
                                                                                                                         Monday - Friday 6:30 - 15:30, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 - 15:30
                                                                                                                         Tram route 12, Stop #132 at Kerferd Rd/Canterbury Rd











































                                                                                                                                                      Halcyon Days


                                                                                                                                                         Happy and Peaceful


                                                                                                                          Halcyon  Days,  situated  on  a  busy  corner  of  Albert   Anthony describes the décor as retro minimalist. The
                                                                                                                      Park, a short distance from the CBC, is joint-owner Antho-  bright and colourful interior is a nod to the 1970s, with
                                                                                                                      ny Cozella’s first foray into the cafe industry. He opened   arches, orange velour and terracotta tiles reminiscent of
                                                                                                                      Halcyon Days in 2022 with business partner Eugene Lavery,   seventies household trends.
                                                                                                                      an industry veteran.                                A café needs excellent coffee. Halcyon Days has cho-
                                                                                                                          Some may see opening a new cafe in these chal-  sen  Industry’s  Rose  Street  house  blend  for  milk  coffees
                                                                                                                      lenging times to be a brave move, but the pair believes   with a rotating seasonal blend for espressos.
                                                                                                                      quality will stand the test of time no matter what the   The menu is based on comfort food and boasts dish-
                                                                                                                      circumstances. And it is quality they have brought to   es not found in many Melbourne cafes. Among the most
                                                                                                                      this trendy suburb.                             popular dishes is carrot cake toast — carrot marmalade on
                                                                                                                          Halcyon Days has been a hit with locals thanks large-  house baked bread with cream cheese. Buckwheat pancakes
                                                                                                                      ly to the personal and friendly service. Anthony aims to   topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon are another
                                                                                                                      learn his regular customers’ name by their third or fourth   favourite. On occasion the traditional Sicilian eggplant dish
                                                                                                                      visit, lending a personal touch to their coffee run.   Caponata can be found on the menu.



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