Mr. Edwin's Café in Shepparton, Victoria is the town's only Filipino café and has become a gathering place for people from different communities, from Filipinos to Australians. Despite a challenging start, it has gradually become a favourite spot among locals.
Key Points
- Shepparton is part of Greater Shepparton, a region known as the “Food Bowl of Australia,” with more than 7,000 local businesses and a growing food economy, according to the Victorian Government website.
- Among them is Mr. Edwin’s Café, managed by Angel Vales, wife of Edwin Vales, which has become a local community hub where Filipino and Australian customers come together.
- From humble beginnings, the café recorded sales of just $93 on its first day of operation.
- Over the following months, it gradually gained recognition across Victoria and continues to serve Filipino dishes that the owners hope to introduce to the wider community.
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