Lil' Ray

💛 We know this may come as a shock to some of our regulars and loyal customers but after a lot of thought (and months of conversations), we’ve made the decision to move on.

Lil’ Ray has been an incredible chapter in our lives, one full of laughter, tears, coffee, and connection but it’s time for us to change direction and spend some more time with our young family.

We want to say a huge thank you to our amazing staff, who will be with us until the very end, and to our wonderful community of customers who’ve supported us and grown with us over the past four years. You’ve made this place what it is. 💛

💛 Our last day will be Saturday, 8 November, we’ll be working right up to then and fulfilling all confirmed ordering and catering till then. New tenants will move in shortly after and we know you’ll make them as welcomed as you made us four year ago! Tell then we’d love for you to drop by over the next two weeks to say goodbye, share a coffee, and one last smile.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of the Lil’Ray story.☕✨

New at Lil’ Ray: Matcha Latte! ☕️💚 Smooth, earthy, and perfectly crafted—your new go-to for a cozy pick-me-up. Swing by and try it out!

The best croissant in Melbourne? We’ve got them right here! 🥐✨

makes the flakiest, butteriest croissants in town, and you don’t have to go far to get your hands on one. Swing by Lil Ray Fresh today and treat yourself—you deserve it!

Full Menu Available: 🕗 8:00am - 1:00pm (All week)
🌟 Closed on New Year’s Day 🌟
From January 6 through to the end of the month, we’ll be open on our regular days with adjusted hours: 🕗 8:00am - 1:00pm (All week). Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support in Making Lil’ Ray your trusted local cafe 😀

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

As we prepare to close the doors to the café before the big day, we’re reflecting on how grateful we are for all the wonderful customers who’ve supported us this year. Whether you’ve popped in for your morning coffee, shared a meal with friends, booked catering, or simply stopped by for a chat, YOU are what makes our café so special.

This year has been an adventure—especially with our magical trip to Disney over the last two weeks (I’m literally writing this at LAX, about to board the plane home!). While we were away, our incredible Lil’ Ray team stepped up and kept everything running smoothly. To our amazing staff: thank you for your hard work, care, and dedication. You’ve gone above and beyond, and we’re so lucky to have you.

From Harper, Phoebe, Nathan, and me—David—along with the entire Lil’ Ray crew, we wish you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s to more great coffee, community, and adventures in 2025!

❤️ David & family

We are looking for some fun team members to come and join us at Lil' Ray.

If you're interested or know someone it may fit the bill then fill in a quick form and we will be in touch.

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Thanks for sharing and so happy to help out with this great community organisation ❤️

🌈🍪 Bringing some sunshine to our winter Lil’ Rays’ new Rainbow Cloud Cookie!

A colourful treat combining vanilla cookies and white chocolate for a fun burst of joy into your day.

Try it now at !

Hot chocolate special from 2-3 pm this Friday to celebrate end of term!