Hardware Societe, French-inspired café in Katherine Place, Melbourne, Australia
Hardware Societe is a French-inspired café in Katherine Place that combines fresh ingredients with classic French cooking techniques. The menu merges these techniques with Australian breakfast traditions to create its own morning specialties.
The café opened its first location on Hardware Street in 2009 and shaped Melbourne's breakfast scene from the start. These origins marked the beginning of a growth that eventually took the place beyond its home city.
The place blends French and Spanish influences throughout its menu, with dishes like lobster Benedict and chorizo baked eggs showing how these traditions shape what appears on plates.
The place opens at 7:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM on weekends, closing at 3:00 PM daily. This makes it strictly a breakfast and lunch destination with no evening service.
The business has crossed borders with locations now operating in Paris and plans underway for Barcelona. This international spread shows how the Melbourne concept takes root in other cities.
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