While exploring Melbourne (precovid), we came across this cute blue door and decided to give it a…read moreshot. I tried one of their specialty matcha lattes, and it was pretty interesting for sure. The space was very cute and the prices were standard for the area.

I had a chai latte here it was so cute and small. The store was packed, the service was fast and…read morenice though! And I really liked the location, so much cool street art to see

A part of me expected that the further from the city centre you travel, the worst the coffee shops…read morebecome, that is if they simply don't morph into a bunch of chain stores. Well, was proven wrong one morning when I was at Roxburg Park waiting for a train, and decided to step in here for a coffee. The place actually felt like it should be located in the inner city. The coffee was nothing short of awesome, and there were some pretty good offerings for breakfast. It certainly did beat my expectations.

This is one of those nice little coffee shops that appears in the various shopping centres around…read moreMelbourne. Okay, I've only experienced the one in Epping, and I'm probably going to have to try some of the others because this place isn't the best. The coffee is okay, but not that fantastic. They do have food and other nibbles, but stop serving the hot food around 4:00 to 4:30 namely because they close at five (at least on Saturday). The service is okay, but not hugely fantastic, and the prices aren't really the cheapest. Still, I seem to always come back here for some reason - maybe it is because it is next to Coles.

I generally look for a BB's whenever I'm after a decent coffee in any shopping center because I…read moreknow I like their coffee. What I really like about BB's is their milkshakes, and the Epping store is no exception. The shakes are thick, with plenty of ice cream and topping. The servings are huge. A big cup could easily cover two people. Another must is their custard tarts.

Market Land Coffee, we all know their coffee is impeccable..though I could without the sass from…read moreCustomer Service Rep at the counter and a less confusing bin situation. Unless there is a crisis of some sort I always order and have for some time ordered a 'double ristretto soy latte' yes this this sounds obnoxious and like I'm an absolute yuppie, but ristretto tastes better- seriously try it. Anyway, I asked for this at the busy counter, people behind me, it was hectic and everyone seemed to be in a hurry. The gentleman questions my order, not what it is as is usually the case, rather he recommended I not have the extra shot nor ristretto as their mix is strong. I advised him I was aware and it was fine and he questioned this, we then entered into a very passive aggressive conversation about whether I could handle the strength. Feeling uncomfortable holding up the line I just asked him to give me what he thought was best, I was very frustrated- I hadn't had my morning coffee. Seeking a boost of sugar which I never put into my ristretto but this bland weak latte needed, I made my way over to the table of lids, spoons, sugar etc. very confusing indeed was the storage of the dirty and clean spoons! The clean spoons (stirring stick) are in a bin shaped ceramic thing and the dirty spoons are in a matching ceramic cup, with the dirty ends down- you know I picked the wrong container. Gross. I don't know. It was actually a very upsetting time. Okay, arguably they have the best beans but does this mean they can skimp on service?

There's a smell that accompanies a good coffee shop. I'm sure it has something to do with the…read morein-house roasting, but I'd rather think it's due to the scent of pride the barristas emanate knowing that their coffee is about to rock your world. Either way, Market Lane is rich with just that smell. And wouldn't you know it, it's amazing. They source it, they roast it, and they go to painstakingly coffee-nerdish lengths to serve you a fantastic cup of coffee. They'll even teach you how to do it yourself if you're around on a Thursday morning at 10am, which I happened to be. Grab a seat at the communal table and enjoy. Then be upset that you don't wake up next door to the Prahran Market every morning.

A fantastic tiny little café hidden in the back of a building in somewhat salubrious surroundings…read more Used Yelp to find it, otherwise as a visitor to the city, I'd never have found it. The upside: food and drink amazing. When you order tea it's made in a pot, just how it should be, with fresh milk brought separately in one of those little jugs. The fruit toast and the hot cross buns are immense, packed with fruit and really delicious. Our bill for 2 fruit toast, 2 hot cross buns and 2 teas was $22. Not so bad considering the huge portion size. The downside: there doesn't appear to be any wifi, any toilets, they only take cash and you sit having you breakfast overlooking fire escapes and bins.

This shop exceeded my expectations...not only was the linguini tasty, you'll get the fattest and…read morefreshest prawns to go with it. It definitely made my day on a Saturday branch. The stewed beef was pretty awesome as well. For a modest price of 15 bucks you get what you pay for. Well, the lunch menu is quite limited but then again they have an ok breakfast menu...breakfast will not be served after 12 so go early to get your cravings fixed. Would be going back for their breakfast to complete my overall experience. But for now, a five star experience for me. Great work!

Gotta love an underground coffee place where you can grab one to go or stand around pretending to…read morebe a coffee genius talking about "notes". I enjoy the rotating selection of beans and love that you just throw your money in "the cup of truth" when you're ready to pay. Simple things done well are amazing, and Cup of Truth nails it every time.

You could be forgiven for thinking Melbourne has an underground subway system with a visit to Cup…read moreof Truth. Making use of what little underground space we have in the Campbell Arcade strip, the boys at Cup of Truth are giving up their precious right to daylight to create a fun, vibey hole-in-the-wall coffee spot. Bring cash and be prepared to place your cash in the 'cup of truth' and take your change to avoid slowing down the guys behind the machine as they churn out the espresso for eagerly awaiting caffeine addicts. The service is super friendly/chatty and fast for their popularity. The coffee ticks all the boxes. I had the Columbian single origin when I stopped by, but they also have their own blend going on house. Easily the best coffee stop within close vicinity of the Flinders St Train Station, a perfect way to ease the commuter blues.

I'm not sure why I haven't noticed this place before, though it probably has something to do with…read moreit being quite new. Anyway it is a small coffee shop that on Lonsdale Street, just outside Melbourne Central, and I have to say that I discovered it completely by accident. Anyway, not having been here before I decided to check it out and I have to say that I was really impressed: the staff were awesome and the coffee wasn't bad either. In fact I had completely forgotten about it, and was wandering around Melbourne today looking for a coffee, and it was only when I came home and found this review ready to post that I remembered it. I'm going to have to come here again, again, and again. Certainly beats some of the other coffee shops around.

Lt Nic has popped up in a small and narrow space on Lonsdale St that has plenty of seating, but…read morefeels like it should be takeaway/standing room only. Lt Nic serves a new coffee blend called 'Rumble Coffee Roasters'. This caught my attention, but unfortunately didn't hit the spot in a long black. It wasn't bad coffee by any stretch, but perhaps better suited to milk. They've got an interesting looking sandwich bar which will make it a great choice for local workers who want to grab and go. I didn't try the food, so this review is just the venue and the coffee. The service was friendly and it was very early days for this cafe. I think I will give it another go in a little while and check out their food offering to see if I can bump this to a 4, but at the moment it was about 3.5 stars for me.

It's hard to find a place that doesn't serve great coffee in South Melbourne and Dimattina is no…read moreexception. A quaint little coffee shop, they have some great little wicker chairs and tables so that you can enjoy the sunshine outside. Dimattina also serve breakfast, I would definitely recommend their bircher muesli which is served with seasonal fruit and greek yoghurt, light and tasty for a healthy breakfast. It does tend to get busy during the weekends especially at breakfast time, but if your after a good coffee and affordable tasty breaky leave your house a little earlier on Sunday morning and grab a table first thing at Dimattina.

Servers are a mixed bag, some are great and super attentive but then get switched out for a couple…read moreof incredibly clueless and rude ones. The food is delicious, if a tad small, and arrives damn fast. Coffee is great, though their large takeaway is a small by Sydney standard.