Melbourne
4.9★
Escape Hatch Books and Coffee
643 High St, Kew East VIC 3102
Overview
Escape Hatch Books and Coffee is a café in Kew East, within easy reach of the suburb's residential streets, local shopping, and public transport connections across Kew East. As part of Kew East's everyday shopping and services, it supports routine errands, grocery shopping, and specialty purchases for households nearby. Residents visit throughout the week for essentials and planned shopping trips, often pairing a visit with cafés, schools, or public transport along the same local routes. Retail such as Escape Hatch Books and Coffee improves everyday convenience in Kew East. Easy access to shopping helps reduce travel time and keeps daily life centred around familiar neighbourhood streets.
Quick info
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Parking & transport
Parking options
Reviews
Amy B.
★★★★★“Stopped in for a rest on a walk with our newborn. Bright and warm bookshop with great book selection and space to sit down with a cuppa. The kids section looks great for when our girl is a bit older. There is also a loo and a change table out the back for babies.”
Carolyn Schiffmann
★★★★★“As a Kew local, I am really happy I found this bookshop AND they sell coffee as well! Great selection of books and lovely people! Highly recommend a visit ⭐️”
Mark Worsnop
★★★★★“Well managed book shop which has a general range but specialises in books for children with regular free book reading sessions for children (different ages at different times). Staff are knowledgeable and friendly and range on display always interesting.”
Min Goh
★★★★★“We love this place! Fantastic selection of books and great advice for kids books for presents and for my toddler! We have been shopping here for a few years (including at the old location) The interactive window display that changes regularly is super fun too!”
Annika MacKenzie
★★★★★“So happy to have found this gem. Great coffee and super friendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to help. Large range of books for all ages, gifts, cards and gift wrapping, Love this place! Awesome little cubby nook for kids sit and read or look at books too.”
Frequently asked questions
Independent boutiques and chain stores both appear in Kew East. Escape Hatch Books and Coffee is listed among local shopping options. Escape Hatch Books and Coffee is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 Google reviews. Confirm details on Google Maps before visiting.