Coles Cafeteria, Bourke Street, C. 1953
Coles’ first cafeteria was opened in Store No. 12 – the flagship store and company headquarters constructed in Bourke Street. Coles claimed it was Australia’s first in-store cafeteria!
The cafeteria opened in 1930, took up an entire floor and had seating for more than 1000 people.
The Coles Bourke Street flagship store opened in 1928 and traded until 1987.