The Fair Trader
Editor's Pick
Cafés · Melbourne
★ 3.6 · 5 reviews

The Fair Trader — Café in Melbourne

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Temporarily Closed — Google is showing this venue as temporarily closed. Detected 1 May 2026. Check their social media for updates before visiting.

Ethically sourced goods and delicious coffee create a vibrant community hub at this Melbourne café and marketplace on Exhibition Street.

Hours
By appointment
Where
Melbourne
11 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000
Price
Varies
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Melbourne Insider Pick

Ethically sourced goods and delicious coffee create a vibrant community hub at this Melbourne café and marketplace on Exhibition Street.

The Fair Trader is well known for it's delicious food and coffee which is served from 7am daily.

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jay czajka via Google
★★★★★
We came here before the game, fantastic place for a drink at happy hour.nAnd the food menu looks pretty good too, didn't have any but it's pretty cheap.nGreat friendly staff, definitely worth it to stop in.
Shrinkhla. N. Khera via Google
★★★★★
We get regular catering done through Fair Trader and they are an absolute delight to work with. The quality , taste and presentation of food is great . Always on time and very accommodating for all our requests . A business based near collins street, we usually get catering for
Alex Brownlie via Google
★☆☆☆☆
Genuinely the worst pizza I've had in my life. Don't come here for anything except happy hour drinks.
Hansaniee Kora via Google
★★★☆☆
Cafe at the end of exhibition building. Ordered a pasta salad. $11 plus $1 for the container I believe. Very small portion but was enough for me. Friendly lady behind the counter.
Warren Tate Speaker Coach via Google
★★★★☆
A surprise at the bottom of Exhibition street and part of the Fair Work building. What a selection of meals - focacciau2019s, wraps, salads and hot meals - one problem, what to eat!!! Ample room to dine in with large share tables or smaller tables for two. Take away is

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Frequently Asked

The Fair Trader doesn't take online reservations — please call to enquire about table availability. Phone: 03-9078-7544.
The Fair Trader is located at 11 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000, Melbourne, Melbourne. Paid street and council parking is typically available in Melbourne, with public transport options nearby.
Please let The Fair Trader know of any dietary requirements when you book and they'll do their best to accommodate.

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