East Melbourne General Store

The general store is such a delight, living locally I frequently pop in and have encouraged friends to do so too. All of which are as equally delighted as me. I’m consistently amazed that I can get everything I need in a small local store, the coffee is both fantastic and reasonably priced and all of the staff are very friendly, championed by Lizette. An absolute gem of a place and we are lucky to have this on our doorstep in East Melbourne.

Hidden… in a good way. I Run in the area all the time and decided to stop at the end of a long session and grab a much needed coffee. It was sensational. Lovely quiet Saturday morning vibe. Pleasant lady who I assume was the owner served me. Will be back for sure.

Love to drop into this little gem! Great coffee, great food, wonderful staff and a range of everything you could ever need.
Will always try stop for a coffee on my way past.
Thank you.

What a lovely small business.
I went here today and had a very nice salad sandwich.
The owner Lizette was very very friendly and loved a chat. Her customer service was awesome. I told her I’ll be back. Lizette I hope you remember serving me. :)

"I absolutely love this grocery store and cafe, charmingly managed by a wonderful lady and her friendly staff. It's one of the few places in the neighbourhood that serves good coffee in the evenings, offers a selection of good wines, and provides essential groceries. A true all-in-one gem!"

The place to come for that little bit of everything. On a different route to work I found this glorious little place and if I’d had more time I would’ve stopped for a cuppa. Nestled in leafy East Melbourne, this is an old time store that stocks just about everything you do need and might need. Wine seems to be popular here but also Turkish delight, croissants, frozen food, vegemite, dry cleaning, teabags, next to, fresh bread, feather dusters and pretty much most things. The lovely Carly chatted to me about the place that has been here for nearly 30 years and has a regular, local following. Two large couches out the front surrounded by books and toys invite you onto the covered area, with succulents and plants giving it a homely feel - as though you’re sitting with a neighbour on their front porch. It is a place that you can only appreciate if you visit so hop along and check it out. Will take many of you back down memory lane.

My partner just moved into the neighbourhood so I stopped in today for a coffee and a toastie. Lovely staff, and it's such a cute little shop with a great mix of staples and more eclectic produce. Love the art you're selling too. Will be back for sure!

What a lovely little shop - old fashioned in a good way, with old fashioned service with a smile. Excellent range of products, including wine, and gourmet groceries. Definitely worth having a look, especially if you are a local!

This is my local and I visit this place frequently for excellent coffee, a sense of community, a team that remembers your name and salad sandwiches that remind me of my grandmother.

A very special store with everything a neighbourhood needs plus a delightful group of staff to make every visit a great one!

Exceptional service and have the country feel to it. Exceptional Portuguese custard tarts, even better than the ones I have tried in Portugal or anywhere else for that matter! One of the best coffees in the area too. Very touched and glad to have them so close.

So cute! Like an old fashioned milk bar, but way better. Lovely inviting shop, such nice service. Stopped for an icecream on a Sunday evening. Will definitely be back

Beauty store and amazing customer service! Everything looks super fresh and clean. Products are selected with care and thought.

Lovely lady, friendly service. Best salad sandwich I've had ever. Gluten free bread was so soft and tasty. Nice advice to head down to the park too. Thanks for the lovely lunch.

Came with my friends a few weeks ago for a late afternoon coffee! I love that you guys are open late and it’s such a nice place to sit and hang out and enjoy a good coffee, if i was nearby i’d be there far too often

Great little independent store, the type of place that adds charm and character to an area.

A gem of a place to have a coffee and read your book. Incredibly friendly staff and a great selection of groceries and gifts/homewares.

This is a wonderful little gem in East Melbourne. We just moved into the area recently and we are so glad we came across it! The coffee is always great and we love getting a fresh roll or sandwich. Staff are always so friendly and smiley. Thank you!

I have been to this store multiple times. It has a retro feeling to it with a healthy sandwich bar and excellent coffee. They pride on great quality grocery items and promote a lot of products from small businesses from the state. The staff are very helpful and friendly and love a good chat. Lisette, the very sweet and friendly owner has groomed them and taught them well.
PS: Love the plants at the front. Can’t wait for COVID to end so I can sit outside basking in the sun and have a sandwich and a beverage.

What a treasure of East Melbourne the General Store is! Fresh pastries, sandwiches drinks and coffee. All the staff are friendly and professional and the store is welcoming and well stocked.
Local residents and visitors can enjoy the large variety of products and excellent service. A great place to stop and have a coffee and cake in the sun in the front of the store (when Covid ends!)
I'm happy to support a local business that really does provide a service to the community.