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It's a little hidden gem of the Melbourne coffee scene, you won't find it on a main street, but…read moretucked in right near the Carlton and United Brewery in Abbotsford. This is really a destination cafe because if you aren't into Vic Street shopping, then there is very little reason to venture down these streets, but oh my it's totally worth it. I came across the team here at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in May 2012 and since I come every couple of weeks to pick up a fresh bag of their delicious beans, which are roasted next door. The team does an amazing job delivering the final product, in an industrial setting. They know their product and are passionate about it. Craig Simon, their roaster was a competitor in the 2012 Barista Cup - so they've got excellent pedigree. They've just added food so you can have snacks / lunch with a decent hit. So there you go - I've just spilled my secrets and shared my favourite place in Melbourne for coffee. #yourewelcome.

Located inside the chadstone mall, I didn't expect anything - as coffee shops inside malls in the…read moreUS are never the best places to eat... I was so impressed by the food here -- the crab cakes were cooked perfectly, the mushroom omelette flavorful, and the red velvet pancakes were out of this world! So beautifully presented, & well cooked! We need to up our breakfast game in the states!

As an upscale cafe chain, this place does deliver One major…read morecriticism would have to be the inconsistency of their takeaway coffee in that they mixed my order up twice in a short period of time That being said, they always pour a great coffee and the staff here are fantabulous :) The seated area is comfortable and allows a nice view of passing traffic. If you're in the need for a coffee when shopping at the fashion capital swing through; you won't be disappointed!

Dukes Coffee Roasters is rated one of the top coffee shops in Melbourne, so I knew I had to try! A…read morevanilla latte, hot or iced, with oat milk is always my go-to. The coffee was definitely dense and strong. Sadly, they did not have any vanilla flavoring, but the oat milk flavoring shined through. The cafe was busy and packed, definitely showing its character and love in this city. The workers were kind and the drinks were correctly and quickly!

There are a handful of coffeeshops in downtown Melbourne... and Dukes appears to be the one with…read morethe most fans! We were walking around looking for a place to get my caffeine fill... and then I saw the crowds of people flocking to Dukes. I checked it out on Yelp and I was sold! I don't mind a long line when I'm going to get delicious coffee... and Dukes did not disappoint - they created the perfect cafe mocha! If you're in the area and looking for a terrific coffee place, then look no further than Dukes! *****FIVE STARS*****

I never use to care much for Axil coffee, but I've been turned around by this place. I feel like…read morethey have gotten a lot better at roasting over the years. The coffee is more consistent with a good body and flavour. The store is rather different to the other Axil stores. Bright white walls, nice timber, green tiles and brass details, makes for a good clean look. Some of the staff are really friendly, others are just plain rude. This store does great jaffles, although I've only had the bacon, egg, and cheese one, they all sound really good. Also reasonably priced at $6.5 for a single jaffle. I'm glad they've opened up this store as there was a bit of a hole for speciality coffee in the area. I'm also glad that they've improved their coffee.

I first visited Redstar Roaster the week in opened in Bay street and fell in love with their coffee…read moreat first sip. After 2 years living overseas I was apprehensive about returning to the cafe at that my memory had build it up to be better but I was not disappointed. GREAT coffee, SUPER friendly service! Love the simplicity of coffee shop out of a shipping container and excited about the additions they have made to the outside seating with edible garden. This is my go to coffee shop when in the area!!!

I couldn't resist,I tasted the daily brew and ended up buying a bag. The Colombian was a surprise…read morebecause it was floral and low in the city and robust. Clerks were extremely friendly. Located in one of the buildings at Victoria market. It's also the building with all the pastries so you have a perfect pairing.

Loved the kindness, the aesthetic and of course the coffee here. The pour over was clean and had…read morenice flavor notes and the magic had a really nice flavor that wasn't overpowered by the milk. A little on the pricier side but loved their heart/ passion for good coffee and this city.

My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.