Booktalk Cafe

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Nothing goes better with hearty fare than a good book. If you're keen to go to a trendy café but prefer the company of a romance novel rather than your real-life partner, Booktalk in Richmond is the place to go.



The walls at Booktalk are lined with shelves of new and pre-loved literary gems. While new books can only be browsed at the shelves, you are welcome to bring a second-hand title to peruse as you sip on your mocha. An ideal place to go in winter, you can shelter from the cold with a hot coffee and a good read amongst like-minded people.

As the name suggests, Booktalk's set-up encourages discussion, so reading does not have to be an antisocial experience. While most tables comfortably seat one or two, there are also larger tables, perfect for facilitating a group discussion. Bookings are welcome, and with Booktalk being quite a popular destination, calling ahead of time is recommended if you want to secure group seating. Most of the tables are indoors, but there is limited outdoor seating as well.

Serving breakfast and lunch, Booktalk's menu is typical of café fare. Messy as soup may be, it is a favourite among customers at lunchtime, along with focaccias, sandwiches and salads. There is a decent selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Featured daily specials are often pasta dishes or soups. Unlike the majority of the books, fortunately, the food is not second-hand. Open from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Booktalk is an ideal place for a relaxing mid-morning or afternoon coffee if you can't manage to secure a spot at breakfast or lunchtime.

The pricing is moderate, with breakfast or lunch probably costing you not much more than about twenty dollars. Eftpos payments are accepted.

Close to Richmond Railway Station, Booktalk can also be accessed by the route 70 tram. Located on busy street richmond&fb=1&gl=au&hq=swan street&hnear=0x6ad64259018db945:0x5045675218ce810,Richmond VIC&ei=YqAzTsPVDMjxmAX50dTHCA&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAQQtgM Swan Street , there is an abundance of shops to browse once you have enjoyed the ambience of Booktalk.

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