A defining feature of the cafe culture in Melbourne that I absolutely love is that most cafes are independently owned and I think preferred. Well known coffee franchises have not taken a large enough hold to push them out of the market. #mbnov

@lmika I wish we had that same respect in the States. I’ve joked the food culture where I live is going nuts over the new chain in town.

@lmika Yes, we have done well not letting chains take over that small element of our food society

@lmika A great point! We're also lucky to have some decent coffee places in Wollongong and up north in Sydney.

@skoobz I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things improve for you.