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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 specialty...
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Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens at 7:00 AM
Maker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 7:00 AM
ACOFFEE
Collingwood
Minimalist micro-roaster acclaimed for respectful, detail-obsessed roasts and filter mastery.
Opens at 7:00 AM
Workshop Bros Southbank
Southbank
Riverside Southbank location serving espresso and specialty drinks including Einspänner, with efficient service in a busy precinct
Opens at 7:00 AM
Dimattina Coffee
Reservoir
Reservoir roastery and cafe serving consistently smooth espresso with nutty characteristics and reasonable pricing
Opens at 7:00 AM
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
North Melbourne
Family-run roastery and café serving their own Melbourne-roasted beans, with signature Evolve blend showcasing chocolate, berry, and honeycomb notes
Opens at 6:30 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 7:00 AMACOFFEE
Collingwood
Minimalist micro-roaster acclaimed for respectful, detail-obsessed roasts and filter mastery.
Opens at 7:00 AM
Campos Coffee South Yarra
South Yarra
Australian specialty roaster Campos serves their signature blends and single origins from their South Yarra outpost with courtyard seating
Opens at 7:00 AM
PROUD MARY CAFE
Collingwood
Iconic café and roastery setting the standard for Melbourne’s brunch and specialty coffee culture.
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 147Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens at 7:00 AMMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 7:00 AMACOFFEE
Collingwood
Minimalist micro-roaster acclaimed for respectful, detail-obsessed roasts and filter mastery.
Opens at 7:00 AMWorkshop Bros Southbank
Southbank
Riverside Southbank location serving espresso and specialty drinks including Einspänner, with efficient service in a busy precinct
Opens at 7:00 AMDimattina Coffee
Reservoir
Reservoir roastery and cafe serving consistently smooth espresso with nutty characteristics and reasonable pricing
Opens at 7:00 AMCampos Coffee South Yarra
South Yarra
Australian specialty roaster Campos serves their signature blends and single origins from their South Yarra outpost with courtyard seating
Opens at 7:00 AMCafés with Food
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CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens at 7:00 AMMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 7:00 AMDimattina Coffee
Reservoir
Reservoir roastery and cafe serving consistently smooth espresso with nutty characteristics and reasonable pricing
Opens at 7:00 AMRoasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
North Melbourne
Family-run roastery and café serving their own Melbourne-roasted beans, with signature Evolve blend showcasing chocolate, berry, and honeycomb notes
Opens at 6:30 AM
Batch Coffee Roasters
Cheltenham
Roastery-cafe where owner George roasts on-site, serving house blends and rotating single origins like Brazilian beans
Opens at 7:00 AM
Black Velvet Coffee
CBD
Melbourne roastery with Nucleus Link roaster offering drip coffee, espresso, and direct wholesale service to cafes across Australia
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