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Melbourne's coffee culture is legendary, often considered the birthplace of modern café society outside Italy. This is a city where coffee is not just a beverage; it is a way of life deeply woven into the urban fabric. From the hidden laneways of the CBD to the bohemian streets of Fitzroy and the beachside neighborhoods of St Kilda, Melbourne offers an unparalleled density of exceptional...
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Project 281 Coffee Roasters
Brunswick
In-house roastery led by champion Anne Cooper with 30+ years experience, precision roasting single origins in a sprawling Brunswick space.
Open until 3:15 PM
Assembly - Carlton
Carlton
Roastery and tea specialist brewing seasonally sourced, small-batch coffee with a focus on producer relationships and craft since 2013.
Open until 3:00 PM
Niccolo Coffee
Cremorne
Roastery café in Cremorne pouring their own expertly roasted specialty beans with creative latte art and communal workspace.
Open until 4:00 PM
PROUD MARY CAFE
Collingwood
Iconic café and roastery in Melbourne, known for a legendary brunch menu and specialty coffee, from the founders of Aunty Peg’s.
Open until 3:00 PM
Rosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate.
Open until 3:00 PM
Red Bean Coffee Roaster
Preston
House roastery in Preston's industrial-chic precinct serving mellow roasts alongside breakfast and lunch in cozy digs.
Open until 3:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Brunswick
In-house roastery led by champion Anne Cooper with 30+ years experience, precision roasting single origins in a sprawling Brunswick space.
Open until 3:15 PM
Crimson Coffee
CBD
Multi-roastery operation roasting 80+ scoring seasonal beans on a Diedrich, with filter and espresso from globally sourced lots.
Open until 3:30 PM
Atelier Ensō
Carlton
A hidden Carlton laneway café by Q grader Alicia Feng, roasting single-origin beans in-house for rotating pour-overs and espresso.
Open until 3:30 PM
Aunty Peg's
Collingwood
Industrial-chic specialty brew bar, home to Proud Mary Coffee’s advanced extraction & education center.
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
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Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast café in central Melbourne, with fast, convenient specialty coffee and espresso and express brunch.
Open until 4:00 PM
Maker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café in Prahran with a stylish fitout, rotating international single origins, espresso, and light, locally sourced food.
Open until 3:00 PM
Two Conversations
CBD
Hidden laneway gem serving rich, aromatic filter coffee and precisely crafted milk-based espresso in a cozy setting.
Open until 3:00 PM
Axil Coffee Flinders Gate
Degraves Street
Axil's Flinders Gate café serves home-roasted beans, backed by 2 World Barista Champions and 7 Australian Barista Champions.
Open until 3:00 PM
Wood and Co Coffee
Brunswick
Brunswick roastery café where beans are roasted on-site and shipped within days of roasting for maximum freshness.
Open until 2:00 PM
Five Senses Coffee
West Melbourne
Roaster-academy hybrid since 2000 with direct-trade sourcing, training facilities, and hands-on education in specialty coffee craft.
Open until 3:00 PMCafés with Food
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CBD
Specialty cozy roast café in central Melbourne, with fast, convenient specialty coffee and espresso and express brunch.
Open until 4:00 PMTwo Conversations
CBD
Hidden laneway gem serving rich, aromatic filter coffee and precisely crafted milk-based espresso in a cozy setting.
Open until 3:00 PMProject 281 Coffee Roasters
Brunswick
In-house roastery led by champion Anne Cooper with 30+ years experience, precision roasting single origins in a sprawling Brunswick space.
Open until 3:15 PMAxil Coffee Flinders Gate
Degraves Street
Axil's Flinders Gate café serves home-roasted beans, backed by 2 World Barista Champions and 7 Australian Barista Champions.
Open until 3:00 PMWood and Co Coffee
Brunswick
Brunswick roastery café where beans are roasted on-site and shipped within days of roasting for maximum freshness.
Open until 2:00 PMCrimson Coffee
CBD
Multi-roastery operation roasting 80+ scoring seasonal beans on a Diedrich, with filter and espresso from globally sourced lots.
Open until 3:30 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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