Funky industrial interior with a great location by the water. The service was quick, friendly and efficient and they serve excellent coffee that needed no sugar. I didn't eat the food but I will be back for breakfast, because the meals I saw served to others around me looked incredible with large serving sizes.

Popped in here for a quick lunch as an alternative to DFO good court or exhibition centre overpriced focaccias.
LOVE the industrial decor - all dark timber, exposed beams, hanging pendant lights, crates as tables etc. Done very well - not too overdone as to intimidate customers with its hipster look. We ordered an open sandwich and grilled lamb wrap which were both 9 out 10. Fresh, natural ingredients. And under $10 too - $9.50 to be exact. There were about five different types of bread to choose from which was pretty cool.
There were plenty of people working in the open plan kitchen, baking goodies that were on the counter - hard to resist!

Service excellent - quick and friendly. We sat on a table outside where the ash tray could have been emptied cos it really stank!

The only thing that stumped me was the drinks. They only sell one brand of mineral water and flavored bevs which is totally fine. They come in extra tall bottles so the straws sink and get stuck at the bottom unless you drink straight out of the bottle. First world problem, I know.

Definitely a go-to cafe for never-fail food and service.

Approximate cost: $15

Charlie Lovett is a casual cafe with It is also a franchise brand. What makes Charlie different from other franchise/commercial cafe chains around town, is that apart from reasonable reliable coffee they also serve decent food as well.