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Ocean Project Caféé Restaurant

Greek Precinct, Melbourne, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

Opening hours

Monday7:30 am – 5 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 5 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 5 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 5 pm
Friday7:30 am – 5 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address427-433 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct VIC
  • CuisineCoffee

427-433 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct VIC · 660 m from Melbourne centre

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At a glance

About The Bean Project

The Bean Project brings Coffee food to Greek Precinct in Victoria. You'll find it at 427-433 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct VIC, roughly 660 m from the Melbourne city centre.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

The Bean Project is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating; there are vegetarian options.

Planning a night out in Greek Precinct? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Oxford Scholar Hotel and J&G Taiwanese Fried Chicken.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian options
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned
  • Card payments

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastSmashed avoSourdough, feta, dukkah and poached egg
LunchToasted focacciaHam, cheese and tomato
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksChai latteSpiced tea with milk

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Closest restaurants to The Bean Project

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Oxford Scholar Hotel – 427 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    Oxford Scholar Hotel 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 427 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    20 mS · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    J&G Taiwanese Fried Chicken 🥟 Chinese · 376-392 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    40 mNE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Little Bang Espresso ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    50 mNE · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Standing Room – 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    Standing Room ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    60 mNE · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Wonderbao 🥟 Chinese · Shop 4/19-37 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
    70 mS · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Boss D Hot Pot Rice Noodle 🥟 Chinese · Greek Precinct
    70 mSE · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Druids Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Greek Precinct
    80 mS · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Joomak 🍖 Korean · Greek Precinct
    80 mS · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Dear BBQ Cafe 🍖 Korean · Greek Precinct
    80 mS · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    KFC 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 401 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    90 mS · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Greek Precinct

Greek Precinct is home to 281 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards chinese restaurants, cafés & brunch, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of The Bean Project there are 8,414 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Melbourne (660 m), East End Theatre District (790 m), Koreatown (860 m), Carlton (1.0 km).

Cuisine mix in Greek Precinct

  • 🥟 Chinese51
  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch46
  • 🍣 Japanese42
  • 🍽️ International40
  • 🍨 Desserts & Gelato27

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Bean Project located?

The Bean Project is located at 427-433 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct VIC. It is about 660 m from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of The Bean Project?

The Bean Project is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does The Bean Project serve?

The Bean Project serves Coffee cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Does The Bean Project offer takeaway or delivery?

According to our latest data, The Bean Project offers takeaway.

Is The Bean Project wheelchair accessible?

Yes — The Bean Project is listed as wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact The Bean Project?

You can reach The Bean Project by email at [email protected].

What is the closest restaurant to The Bean Project?

The closest venue is Oxford Scholar Hotel, about 20 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include J&G Taiwanese Fried Chicken (40 m), Little Bang Espresso (50 m), Standing Room (60 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near The Bean Project?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 560 m), Shark Fin Inn (Chinese, 760 m), Trattoria Emilia (International, 780 m).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Greek Precinct?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Realfoods Canteen (90 m), Frankies (100 m), Little Charley Cafe (110 m).

How many restaurants are there in Greek Precinct?

Our guide lists 281 places to eat in Greek Precinct, most commonly chinese restaurants (51), cafés & brunch (46), japanese restaurants (42). Within 25 km there are 8,414 venues in total.