Oh, Footscray... You never fail to surprise and delight.
Sweet Grass is a true urban oasis, hidden in plain sight on Barkly Street.
Inside, lean back in a wicker chair and let the ambient music wash over you.
Once you've stopped shaking your head in disbelief, you can order a mocktail, espresso or Vietnamese coffee or one of the interesting teas on offer, like green tea with roasted rice.
There's no earthly food here but plenty of spiritual nourishment...
...even if that means doing nothing for half an hour, except breathing.
"As a man in his last breath
drops all he is carrying
each breath is a little death
that can set us free".
- Mark Nepo
"Essential Sufism"
"Essential Sufism"
Sweet Grass (Facebook)
357 Barkly Street, Footscray
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9.30am - 5pm
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Wow that is a hidden oasis - does it serve food at all or just drinks?
ReplyDeleteNo, no food sadly. Would be extra amazing if they did just three or four classic Vietnamese dishes, a coleslaw or noodle salad.
DeleteGood to know its opening hours.. often there seems to be an "Open" sign up.. but the door is locked. Though I do ride past it on the way to work so obviously wouldn't be open then. I was wondering too if it serves food - but it doesn't sound like it :(
ReplyDeleteYes - it's a bonsai shop as well which helps that it stays open that bit later, whereas many cafes shut at 4pm. Nope, no food - I wish though!
DeleteWhat a discovery! I'd love to have a place like this nearby. There's a meditation room (the one on Queen St) across from our office, but nothing compares to clearing your mind in a beautiful outdoor space.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty special - looks so ordinary from outside and then...!
DeleteI've been trying to get in there for months - any time that I'm free it seems to be closed. I'm not confident that they adhere to their published opening hours.
ReplyDeleteDarn! I must say I noted the hours retrospectively, so can't be sure if they do indeed stick to them. An unfortunate yet all too common western suburbs phenomenon...
DeleteJust walked past there - not open! So - proceed with the above hours with caution, it seems.
DeleteI love this place- a wonderful & serene haven. Been going there almost every weekend! They are open on Sundays. The hours are flexible- sometimes til 6pm or 7pm. Love it! Joey.
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteAs The SWEETGRASS'S Management team, we would like to take this opportunity to apologize for any inconvenience that caused to you during your visit to our showroom at SWEETGRASS'S CAFE & BONSAI NURSERY (357 BARKLY STREET, FOOTSCRAY VIC.3011). Due to the high demand of completing our landscaping projects outside, We could not open the door on time in the past months as advertised. We are now committed to serve you on the opening and closing hours as follow:
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10AM - 5.30PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 10AM - 6PM
We thank you for understanding and looking forward to welcome you back soon in the near future.
From SWEETGRASS'S MANAGEMENT TEAM
Awesome place!! Looks so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWould be a nice place to stop by for a nice tea... I love my tea... and take a photo or two of me in my handmade dresses for my blog.. if mgmt don't mind :)
oh! What a find! I am going there, soon. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteThis could be one of Footscray's secrets, very nice!
ReplyDeleteFantastic place to chat for hours. Many of the bonsai trees have interesting stories to them. A place for philosophy.
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