Impress Mum this Mom’s Day and produce her on the last word cafe crawl.
Include us on a journey to find a few of our favorite cafes in and round Melbourne CBD. From slick espresso bars to cozy neighbourhood cafes and massive, daring brunch establishments, we’ll aid you navigate among the finest espresso spots this metropolis has to supply.
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Whereas Melbourne might not have invented espresso, we’ve accomplished a reasonably wonderful job in perfecting a quintessential cafe tradition to impress the lots. If you’re on the hunt for a scrumptious brew, then look no additional than our curated listing of outstanding espresso spots.
Aunty Peg’s
Tucked away in Collingwood is Aunty Peg’s, a heat brew bar and roastery run by the Proud Mary household. Hospitality and extraordinary espresso are second to none at this spacious warehouse-style cafe. It is a spot for these severe about their caffeinated bevvies. Bask in a curated listing of rotating single origins from across the globe. Milk drinkers ought to notice that this cafe solely serves black espresso to additional spotlight the standard of the espresso however their sister cafe, Proud Mary, is simply up the highway should you’re craving a flat white and a chew to eat.
200 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066
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Cibi
Transferring onto one other Collingwood establishment is Cibi, run by husband and spouse dream workforce Zenta and Meg Tanaka. Transport your self to Tokyo with choices of homestyle Japanese cooking, fragrant teas plus an insanely good espresso providing. Get pleasure from Japanese model breakfast plates impressed by the homeowners grandmother’s residence cooking, and spherical off the expertise by shopping via their spectacular assortment of grocery smallgoods, Japanese homeware, and life-style catalogue.
33/39 Keele St, Collingwood VIC 3066
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ONA
ONA’s core values are all about group, innovation and excellence, and a espresso at their beautiful Brunswick area. You’ll be spoiled for decisions at ONA espresso, with over 20 coffees to select from. Costs vary from $5 to upwards of $25 for extra premium sips. Milk espresso lovers should get their palms on Raspberry Sweet, the notorious mix curated by Saša Šestić, winner of the 2015 World Barista Championships.
22 Ovens St, Brunswick VIC 3056
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Bench Espresso Co
This slick, minimal espresso bar is positioned on the nook of Little Collins and Elizabeth Avenue, and retains metropolis goers caffeinated with among the best-made espresso within the space. Simplicity is the important thing to how Bench Espresso Co is run, and the menu is stored brief and candy with a handful of espresso choices and snacks on supply. You’re fortunate to get a seat on this well-liked metropolis joint, however milk crates within the neighbouring laneway is at all times an choice for these searching for that quintessential Melburnian expertise.
321 Little Collins Avenue, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Operator Diner
It’s at all times a vibe over at Operator Diner, the latest venue by the Operator25 household. All-day breakfast is the best way to go, resembling fluffy buttermilk pancake stacks slathered with maple pecan butter and pure maple syrup, a scorching canine filled with an fragrant Thai-style pork sausage, or the ‘Regular Suspect’: a savoury sausage patty full with creamy scrambled eggs, and one of the best bacon chutney on the block. Code Black Espresso is being slung on the espresso machine and served in retro diner-style cups.
2/130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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The Kettle Black
You’ll be savouring among the finest brunch dishes in Melbourne at The Kettle Black, a natural-light crammed brunch cafe by hospo legends ‘The Darling Group’. Calm down over some expertly-made 5senses espresso, and make sure to give their blueberry and ricotta hotcakes a shot!
50 Albert Highway, South Melbourne VIC 3205
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Florian
Step again in time at Florian, an unpretentious European-style eatery in Carlton North. Cosy, cluttered, and brimming with character, Florian is all about recent produce and ease. Espresso is offered by Allpress and is perfected by the baristas to an artwork. A blackboard menu adjustments each day, boasting delicious choices of freshly-made seasonal sandwiches and salads. Come for the espresso, and keep for the Farmer’s Breakfast, a deal with consisting of cured meat, cheese, boiled eggs, house-made pickles, and toasted sourdough.
617 Rathdowne Avenue, Carlton North VIC 3054
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Small Batch
Wander down an unassuming laneway and into Small Batch, a roastery-takeaway cafe hybrid dishing up scrumptious espresso, freshly baked pastries and hearty sandwiches. It doesn’t get extra Melbourne than this curler door hidden gem. Andrew Kelly is the mastermind behind this iconic roastery, and his dream of sharing his discovery for outstanding espresso. Do your self a favour and expertise it for your self at this North Melbourne staple.
3-9 Little Howard St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
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Dukes
With over a decade of expertise, Dukes Espresso is on the forefront of Melbourne’s specialty espresso scene. With a robust deal with ethics and sustainability, you may be effectively assured that each brew loved at Dukes comes with full transparency. You’re in for a present as you nestle into this warmly-lit nook of the CBD as you watch among the finest baristas within the scene pump out espresso after espresso on this busy and intimate espresso bar.
247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
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On a regular basis Espresso
Darkish wood accents, moody uncovered brick, and stellar espresso makes up this warehouse-style cafe/roastery. Get pleasure from a no-frills bagel brekkie with espresso roasted in home. Make an observation to check out the NOLA: chilly brew, milk and syrup over ice. You’re welcome!
36-38 Sackville St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Path
The crew over at Path Melbourne are fairly severe about their espresso, and it actually exhibits at their espresso bar sanctuary reverse Queen Victoria Market. Anticipate a complete listing of rotating single-origin espresso and filter roasts ranging in meticulously written flavour profiles, and at instances a premium worth. Path reminds us of a well-oiled machine, with all of the cogs and gears intricately working to create a seamless hospitality venue in pursuit of pure espresso excellence. You possibly can’t go improper with a horny single origin right here, and peek at their tasty collection of meals choices of their recent pastry show.
15-17 Weston Avenue, Brunswick VIC 3000
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Calēre Espresso
Spherical off your cafe crawl with among the finest brews within the space over at Calēre Espresso. Helmed by Alicia Feng, this Gertrude St gem dishes up a powerful array of Asian-inspired toasties and candy treats, plus a premium vary of brews from ONA and rotating visitor roasters resembling Manta Ray and Her Secret Santa. We advocate a fruity filter espresso to pair with their Lap Cheong and Fried Egg toastie.
166 Gertrude Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3065
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