The results are in.

Would you believe it if we told you that you have prevented 180 plastic bottles from ending up in the ocean? Well you better believe it.

Thanks to your amazing efforts The Freefill Project has set sail and been carried by the currents to previously unchartered waters. Our cafes have reported back with results that just keep getting better. The ocean is more beautiful because of you, so keep sipping those lattes and refilling your drink bottles at Melbourne's most environmental cafes!

And There's More

Gertrude Street Enoteca

The sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere of Gertrude Street Enoteca at 229 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, is the perfect meeting-place. This little wine bar has an array of wines available to enjoy alongside home-style food made from local produce.
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Doctor Java

If you have a thing for exotic coffee, Doctor Java at 87a Smith St, Fitzroy is your kind of cafe. With coffee from the tropical areas of Ethiopia, Papua new Guinea, Columbia and Brazil, your are sure to find the right blend for your mood.
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Birdman Eating

Open your mind and enter the world of Birdman Eating at 238 Gertrude St, Fitzroy. Weird and wonderful contraptions hang from the ceiling of this funky cafe, creating a vibrant atmosphere for you to enjoy.
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La Niche

For a little slice of France, ride your bicyclette to La Niche at 67 Smith St, Fitzroy. The food is delightful and complimented by their selection of wine, you will feel compelled to waste the hours discussing culture, art and philosophy.

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Cafes Continued..

Having fun exploring Melbourne's cafes? Here are some more environmentally conscious cafes for you to find.. don't forget, bring your drink bottle and ask to fill it up.

Bibita

If you need a break from shopping in Melbourne Central or just looking around on your break, how about lunch at Bibita up on level two. You can have a delightful lunch and fill up your drink bottle ready for round two of shopping.
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Siyia

Head up to Smith Street, Collingwood, where the shopping and the cafes are excellent. Siyia at number 334 is a must for breakfast, serving up some of the best omelettes and paninis in town.
more information at yourrestaurants.com.au

Cafe Rosamond

Venture a bit further down Smith Street to find Cafe Rosamond at number 191, enter off Charles St. This cozy cafe is a sanctuary, where you can enjoy expertly brewed coffee, all-day breakfasts and a selection of cupcakes and pastries for the sweet-tooth.

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Beans & Bagels

If it's freshly-roasted coffee beans and home-made bagels that you're after, Beans & Bagels at 121 Johnston St, Fitzroy is the place to go. There are so many different flavours to choose from you may have to make a return visit.
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Arcadia

The bright and buzzing Arcadia at 193 Gertrude St, is at the heart of Fitzroy cafe culture. Stop by for a casual bite to eat and take in the lively atmosphere with a few friends.
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The Brunswick Street Edition

If you like alternative fashion, vintage boutiques, cool graffiti and cute terrace houses, make your way down to Fitzroy and discover these lively little cafes along the artistic and always interesting Brunswick Street.

Newtown SC

One of the gems of Fitzroy is Newtown SC at 180 Brunswick St. This cosy cafe welcomes you with excellent coffee, a friendly atmosphere and a quite a collection of pot plants.

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Gutz Cafe & Sandwich Bar

Pay a visit to Gutz Cafe & Sandwich Bar at 221 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Serving up a delicious selection of all day breakfasts, sandwiches and lunch options its a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

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Via Volare

Another of treasure of Brunswick St cafe culture is Via Volare at number 326. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, enjoy the art deco atmosphere inside or sit outdoors and watch the people of Brunswick St pass you by.
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Jasper's Caffeine Dealers

It is safe to say the lovely people at Jasper's Caffeine Dealers know their coffee. Fair trade and organic certified, you can taste their huge selection of coffee beans and purchase some for yourself down at their store on 267 Brunswick St.
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Have a lovely time discovering the delights of Brunswick Street.

Third cup of coffee...

Mr. Tulk

Announcing Mr Tulk at 304 Swanston St. Located at the State Library and named after their first librarian, this is a great place to have a break and enjoy a good book.
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Jungle Juice Bar

Next up is Jungle Juice Bar at 20 Centre Place. A tiny cafe with a big heart for the environment. Peruse the storybook menu and order a delicious coffee and bagel.
more information at thatsmelbourne.com.au 

Seven Seeds Specialty Coffee

An oasis hidden amongst the buildings of Carlton is Seven Seeds Specialty CoffeeAddress: at 106 Berkeley St. Enter this warehouse space filled with interesting objects, a coffee lab and an atrium of coffee plants. Take it all in over a specialty coffee, it's what they do best.
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Orr St Cafe

Explore the side streets to find Orr St Cafe at well, Orr st, Carlton. This contemporary cafe is an ideal location for a quiet lunch or a catch up with friends.
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Happy Freefilling.

Round Two

Pushka Espresso Bar

The next addition to our line-up is Pushka Espresso Bar at 20 Presgrave Place. It is worth exploring Melbourne's maze of lane-ways to find this little cafe. Home to possibly the smallest art gallery, twentybythirty; a little box by the entrance showcasing a new exhibition each month. Serving up baguettes, bagels and coco pops, this quirky little cafe offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Soul Soup Cafe

If you're up in Carlton, pay a visit to the guys at Soul Soup Cafe, 55 Cardigan St. Warm up your soul with a hot bowl of home-style soup made from fresh, seasonal produce and enjoy a cup of their organic fair trade coffee. Their sunny courtyard is a great place to relax and soak up the atmosphere with friends.

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Our cafes are the heart of Melbourne cafe culture so take the opportunity to visit them and ask to fill up your drink bottle. 

More cafe announcements to come.

The Inaugural Announcement

Here it is.

1000 £ Bend

Kicking off the lineup of Melbourne's most environmentally conscious cafes is everything you love about St Jeromes captured in a warehouse, 1000 £ Bend at 361 Little Lonsdale St. Complete with art space, this is the place to claim a couch and hang out with mates over a coffee. It makes for an inspiring lunch break.
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The Hardware Société

Just around the corner you can find one of Melbourne's secrets that everyone is talking about, The Hardware Société at 120 Hardware St. Their menu is an amazing offering of French and Spanish inspired twists on breakfast and lunch. Try the Boiled eggs with Soldiers and you will see what we mean. The teapots have tea-cosies and coffee is served with a mini doughnut just to top off the experience.

more info at thatsmelbourne.com.au

Ask to fill up your plastic water bottle at any of these cafe's and have fun exploring the city to find the best of Melbourne's cafe culture. We can safely say the hunt is definitely worth the treasure.

Stay tuned for more cafe announcements to come!