When asked why Charles Callis created CNF in 1996 his response is a passionate one. “I started the business to create the café/bar I always wanted. I could see a decline in the quality of dining venues in South Yarra and decided to raise the standard.”

 

Raising the standard of dining in South Yarra was not the only thing Charles did with CNF. Along with his team of key hospitality profesionals. Charles has created a breakfast and Tuscan dining experience that has been getting better every year.

CNF has been written-up in The Age Epicure and is listed in The Age Good Bar Guide, The Best Breakfast in Melbourne Book, Mietta’s Guide and Lonely Planet to name a few. It was also won a spot in the “Top 10 Breakfasts in Melbourne” and Thomas Johannsen (the Australian Tennis Open Champion) voted CNF his favourite café.

So how will CNF grow in the future? Well, plans are being made to expand the business into retail wine sales and there is even talk of holding regular food and wine events. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what happens; but whatever happens, you can be sure Charles and his team will do it with their signature style and quality – expect nothing less.