• Twilight scene outside HR Cafe & Bar with palm trees and string lights, people walking and dining.

    EAT, DRINK & CELEBRATE

    Melbourne | Mernda

    We are open 7 days a week for coffee, great food and drinks.

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  • A breakfast table in a cafe with a black cup of coffee, a croissant on a small plate, and a newspaper titled 'Melbourne Today' with an announcement about an upcoming event in Mernda. The cafe has large windows, wooden furniture, and modern decor.

OUR VENUES

Interior of a modern coffee shop with large windows, greenery outside, and customers sitting at tables, engaging in conversations and working. There are pendant lights, a display case with pastries, and a neon sign on the wall that says 'Sangria ART'.

St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Modern commercial building with signage for HR, woodland childcare & education, and fitness center, surrounded by landscaped greenery and parking lot at sunset.

Mernda

Now taking bookings

You bring your team.
We’ll bring the cheer.

From corporate lunches to Christmas celebrations and end-of-year parties, bring everyone together for good food and good company.

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What We Offer

A group of nine diverse people enjoying a meal together at a restaurant, smiling and laughing, with food and drinks on the table.

DINE-IN

People at a buffet table filled with various foods including sandwiches, salads, snacks, bread, desserts, and drinks during a social gathering.

FUNCTIONS

A waitress in a black uniform holding a tray of assorted appetizers at a catered event with people socializing in the background.
A waitress in a black uniform holding a tray of assorted appetizers at a catered event with people socializing in the background.

CATERING

OUR STORY

Assorted dishes including French fries with ketchup, a burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese, three croquettes on a plate, a salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and a lemon wedge, chicken curry with white rice, naan bread, and a small bowl of sauce.
A chef in a white coat cooking on a stove with flames rising from the pan.

From weekday lunches and after-work drinks to office parties, and catered events, at HR we bring people together. We combine a welcoming atmosphere with flavour-driven food, quality drinks, and relaxed hospitality that lets you enjoy the moment.

Whether you’re booking a table, planning a function, or organising catering, we’re here to make it simple, smooth, and memorable.

Good food. Good company. Good times that’s HR.

Moments with HR.

  • Two hands holding cocktails, one sunrise mocktail the orange drink and one glitter wave the dark purple drink with ice and cherries in a nighttime setting at the cafe.
  • People having conversations at a dinner party in the cafe with large windows and plants.
  • Fried chicken with salad, sauces, and a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and an egg in the background.
  • A person is serving a tray of mixed appetizers including spring rolls, samosas, and stuffed bread at the restaurant table.
  • A woman in a light pink dress stands among pink and white floral decorations at her birthday celebration in the cafe, with a sign reading 'Silvie's 30th' overhead.
  • Woman in black dress with necklace and sunglasses on head sipping a cocktail through a striped straw, seated indoors at the cafe
  • A collage of three images: the first shows a glass of a pink cocktail with ice, the second shows a woman at a restaurant pouring white wine into a glass, and the third shows a person holding a tray of sliced wrap sandwiches filled with vegetables and meats.
  • A person with sunglasses holding a blue cocktail with a lemon twist, sitting at a dimly lit outdoor space of the cafe with another smiling woman in the background.
  • Four friends are enjoying drinks and conversation at a restaurant table, with two men holding cocktails and a woman with her back to the camera, in a cozy indoor setting at night in the cafe

Blogs

  • A diverse group of people enjoying a buffet-style meal at a social gathering, with various dishes and drinks on the table.

    Best Catering Services in Melbourne (2026 Guide)

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  • How Much Does Catering Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Pricing Guide)

    Planning an event and wondering about the catering cost in Melbourne? Whether it’s a corporate function, private party, or cocktail event, understanding catering prices can help you plan.

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  • People at an outdoor gathering enjoying food and drinks during sunset, with a table of various appetizers including wraps, salads, pita bread, and spreads.

    Best Corporate Catering for Office Events in Melbourne (2026 Guide)

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Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

  • A young woman with blonde hair smiling and taking a selfie indoors, with a modern office background.

    Sarah M.

    “A beautiful spot with great food and a relaxed atmosphere very friendly service, will definitely be back.”

  • Smiling young man with dark hair and beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, standing indoors.

    Robert Parke

    “Perfect place for brunch or a casual evening drink. The coffee was excellent and the space feels warm and welcoming.”

  • Young woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing an off-shoulder pink top and a pearl necklace, indoors near a window.

    Silvie B.H

    “Had such an amazing time hosting my birthday at HR Cafe reserved half the cafe, decorated it and set up a photo booth.”

  • A man with dark curly hair, a beard, and glasses with clear frames looks off to the side. He is wearing a dark green knit sweater and a white shirt underneath. The background is light-colored with a blurred plant visible on the right.

    Lee Slocombe

    “A short walk from the View Hotel on St Kilda Rd. Great breakfasts and lunch. Lovely staff.”

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling in a brightly lit indoor space.

    Olivia L.

    “Charming café with a great selection of drinks and food. Everything tasted fantastic and the service was top-notch.”

  • Michael P.

    “A hidden gem with a lovely atmosphere.
    Perfect for both casual dining and small gatherings”