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Melbourne's coffee culture is legendary, often considered the birthplace of modern cafe 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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Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Maker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Rosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AM
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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Axil Coffee Melbourne Central
CBD
Championship pedigree roaster with 2 World & 7 Australian Barista titles serving their own beans at CBD flagship
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Superrandom
Brighton
Brighton café led by Japanese baristas excelling in latte art and espresso precision with premium single-origin beans
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Elle Coffee
Carnegie
Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Wood and Co Coffee
Brunswick
Brunswick roastery café where beans are roasted on-site and shipped within days of roasting for maximum freshness
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AM
Crimson Coffee
CBD
Multi-roastery operation roasting 80+ scoring seasonal beans on a Diedrich, with filter and espresso from globally sourced lots
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Path Melbourne
North Melbourne
Japanese-influenced brew bar with detailed tasting notes, single origin options, and pour over service alongside espresso
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Kōhī no deshi
Brunswick
Japanese-inspired micro roaster serving unique blends like sakura in handmade ceramic cups with V60 available
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowElle Coffee
Carnegie
Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowWood and Co Coffee
Brunswick
Brunswick roastery café where beans are roasted on-site and shipped within days of roasting for maximum freshness
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowRosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 124Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate
Opens Wednesday 7:00 AM
Supernova coffee
CBD
Serving Symmetry Coffee roasted beans with expert baristas pulling consistently excellent shots during Melbourne's morning rush
Opens 7:15 AM tomorrow
Crimson Coffee
Camberwell
Multi-roastery operation roasting 80+ scoring seasonal beans in small batches on their Diedrich roaster, from Camberwell origins to CBD expansion
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowProject 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
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