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Caffe Cordina

Venerable cafe, popular for lunch or for pastries & coffee in the coffee bar. Mixed reviews of the food.

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Address: 244/5 Republic St
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 08:00-16:00
Website: caffecordina.com (opens in a new tab)

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