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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 at 8:00 AM
Maker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Symmetry Coffee Roasters
Blackburn
Roastery and cafe showcasing farm-direct single origins with meticulous lot-specific roasting and strong producer relationships
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
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 at 8:00 AM
Rosso Coffee Experience
North Melbourne
In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate
Opens at 8:00 AM
Bench Coffee Co. Roastery
Brunswick
Japanese-inspired small batch roastery and minimalist café in an industrial loft.
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Carlton
Trailblazing roaster-café fusing direct trade, next-level brunch, and industry leadership.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Elle Coffee
Carnegie
Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft
Opens at 8:00 AM
Bench Coffee Co. Lt Collins
CBD
Sleek glass kiosk serving Japanese-style filter, matcha, and strong espresso in the city center.
Opens at 8:30 AM
Five Senses Coffee
West Melbourne
Roaster-academy hybrid since 2000 with direct-trade sourcing, training facilities, and hands-on education in specialty coffee craft
Opens 9:00 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 at 8:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 146Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens at 8:00 AMMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 8:00 AMSeven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Carlton
Trailblazing roaster-café fusing direct trade, next-level brunch, and industry leadership.
Opens at 8:00 AM
Inglewood Coffee Roasters
Mount Waverley
Melbourne roastery crafting small-batch specialty coffee with ethically sourced beans and in-house roasting for maximum freshness
Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
Industry Beans Fitzroy Cafe & Roastery
Fitzroy
Cafe and roastery in a warehouse setting
Opens at 8:00 AMElle Coffee
Carnegie
Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft
Opens at 8:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 123Industry Beans Little Collins St
CBD
Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne
Opens at 8:00 AMMaker Coffee (Prahran)
Prahran
Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.
Opens at 8:00 AMSeven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Carlton
Trailblazing roaster-café fusing direct trade, next-level brunch, and industry leadership.
Opens at 8:00 AMIndustry Beans Fitzroy Cafe & Roastery
Fitzroy
Cafe and roastery in a warehouse setting
Opens at 8:00 AMElle Coffee
Carnegie
Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft
Opens at 8:00 AMProject 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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