Tradeblock Cafe — Restaurant in Melbourne

Tradeblock Cafe is part of the Victorian College for the Deaf. It aims to prepare Deaf people for open employment or further training in the hospitality industry. They have some signs explaining how to order using Auslan sign language and they are also happy to show you. Found the experience great and the staff was very nice. Will definitely go back. Also love the chocolate on the Cappuccino.

It is an authentic work environment and Deaf space open to the public. Tradeblock offers a hands on hospitality program where senior students experience a range of roles and responsibilities, while contributing to their secondary school qualification. Students are able to build their communication, life skills and understanding of the workplace in a culturally supportive context. The Tradeblock Program assists in breaking down barriers existing...

Such a wonderful cafe with a warm and welcoming vibe. The team here run the space with care and professionalism. Ordering is easy, they guide you with visual signs, and you feel included in the process.

The coffee was excellent, especially the cappuccino with the generous chocolate dusting on top. The food was fresh, simple, and comforting. You can tell everything is made with attention to detail.

What makes this place special is the purpose behind it. It’s not just a cafe, it’s a training environment that gives young people real hands-on experience working in hospitality. You can feel the pride and passion in their service, and it creates a lovely community atmosphere.

Highly recommend dropping by if you want great coffee and want to support a cafe that is genuinely making a positive impact. I’ll...

Don't go just to support a good cause, go for the good coffee and tasty food! :)

Funky decor, proper nice coffee and DAMN that Egg & Bacon burger was SCRUMPTIOUS! Nice & quiet too (as you'd expect!), and for us hearing folk it is a very small glimpse into another world, and also a chance to help people for whom the world may be more challenging, even if just a little.

I am on a diet right now :( but otherwise I'd have sampled what looked like fantastic...