A little cafe with a big, pink heart.

Posie Project is a small, family-run cafe owned and loved by Lan and her two sons, Minh and Khang, who live just a stone’s throw away. It began with a simple idea: build a little corner where people could slow down, share a great cup of coffee, and walk away with something beautiful made by someone nearby. Somewhere that felt more like a lounge room than a shop — softer, slower, a bit pink.

We sit in the heart of Montrose, tucked into good company — a flower shop right beside us, the library, oval and park just a few steps on, and the Dandenong Ranges holding the view from our front step. With doors at the front and side, it’s an easy stop on the morning walk — kind to dog leads, kind to prams, and very kind to people who just need somewhere lovely to land.

We opened our doors on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road with three things we loved: coffee, food, and a boutique full of beautiful, hand-picked treasures. Today, those three things still sit shoulder to shoulder on our shelves and across our cabinet, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Every morning starts the same way — lights on, grinder on, music on. Regulars drift in for their usual, kids press noses against the cabinet to choose their cake, and little feet trail their parents over to the boutique corner to find the next treasure. Saturdays are full and Sundays are slow, and we love both.

Behind the counter is a small, tight-knit team who care about the coffee, the smiles and the space. Beyond the counter is a rotating collection of treasures — candles, jewellery, ceramics, soaps, kids’ clothing and more — each one hand-picked by Lan, making Posie the little treasure hunt it is.

Thank you for being part of this. Whether you pop in for a flat white or a gift for someone you love, we’re so glad you’re here.