Best Specialty Cafes in Melbourne for Cold Brew

CBD

Specialty cozy roast cafe in central Melbourne

Prahran

Trendy specialty café with stylish fitout and an industry-leading pour-over bar.

Southbank

Riverside Southbank location serving espresso and specialty drinks including Einspänner, with efficient service in a busy precinct

Mount Waverley

Melbourne roastery crafting small-batch specialty coffee with ethically sourced beans and in-house roasting for maximum freshness

Cremorne

Roaster-cafe from 2x World Barista Champ winners with spacious Richmond venue and custom-ground beans to take home

Collingwood

Roastery headquarters showcasing air-roasted specialty coffee with precision brewing and an industrial courtyard setting

CBD

Central city destination for meticulously brewed single origins and rotating filter menu.

CBD

Japanese specialty coffee outpost pouring beans from Tokyo's Glitch, Onibus, Weekenders, and Kyoto's Kurasu alongside premium matcha

Southbank

Compact roastery in a shipping container, with seating overlooking the river.

CBD

Specialty coffee location in a leafy green part of Melbourne CBD.

CBD

Small, sleek café offering benchmark espresso and seasonal filter in a business hub.

Brunswick

Japanese-inspired small batch roastery and minimalist café in an industrial loft.

CBD

Unpretentious espresso bar and roastery, a staple for regulars.

South Melbourne

Bustling market espresso stall, famed among locals for specialty espresso and bags to go.

Degraves Street

Axil's CBD outpost serving home-roasted beans from 2x World & 7x Australian Barista Champions

Collingwood

Iconic café and roastery setting the standard for Melbourne’s brunch and specialty coffee culture.

CBD

Popular café known for dark interior, quality roasts and a stylish environment.

Richmond

Award-winning, artisan-driven roastery and specialty coffee bar in a light-filled warehouse space.

CBD

Minimalist specialty coffee shop known for house blends, playful lattes, and social impact ethos.

Parkville

Specialty coffee in Parkville.

Hawthorn

The original Hawthorn flagship where Axil began, home to 2 World and 7 Australian Barista Champions

Carlton

Specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Brunswick

Award-winning specialty coffee roaster and café known for quality and community focus.

CBD

Market Lane's newest (and smallest) shop, located in the iconic, art deco Mitchell House building right in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD.

CBD

Japanese-style stand-up bar serving specialty sandwiches and top-tier filter coffee.

Fitzroy

Cafe and roastery in a warehouse setting

Brunswick

Flagship roastery and café serving specialty coffees every day.

CBD

Luxurious espresso bar serving diverse single origins that caters to office workers and coffee enthusiasts.

Hawthorn

Beloved suburban roastery and café with high-volume breakfast, brunch, and coffee.

Melbourne Airport

Specialty coffee in Melbourne Airport.

Chadstone

Coffee & all-day dining destination

CBD

Axil Coffee's Galleria outpost serving Melbourne-roasted beans from a roastery with 2 World & 7 Australian Barista Champions

CBD

Championship pedigree roaster with 2 World & 7 Australian Barista titles serving their own beans at CBD flagship

CBD

Axil's CBD outpost serving their acclaimed house roasts with serious barista precision and QR code convenience

CBD

Renowned sustainability-focused specialty roaster and espresso bar, consistently among Melbourne’s top 10.

Prahran

Market Lane's second Prahran Market shop, located in the bustling Harvest Hall.

CBD

Specialty coffee roaster with a beautiful espresso bar.

Brunswick

Relaxed vibrant coffee spot

Fitzroy

Espresso school and cafe offering renowned Australian coffees and brunch options with an educational vibe.

Prahran

Exceptional specialty coffee located in the bustling Dairy Hall at the Queen Victoria Market.

CBD

City specialty coffee spot located on Victoria Street and part of the Queen Victoria Market, a beloved and historic Melbourne food institution.

CBD

Cult-status city nook famed for Seven Seeds filter, espresso, and ceiling-hung chairs.

Collingwood

Industrial-chic specialty brew bar, home to Proud Mary Coffee’s advanced extraction & education center.

CBD

Trendy laneway café with signature bagels, all-day brunch and specialty coffee.

CBD

Compact espresso bar from Market Lane, focused on fast specialty service and superb batch brews.

CBD

Sleek glass kiosk serving Japanese-style filter, matcha, and strong espresso in the city center.

Melbourne Airport

Modern airport café with specialty focus, retail, and takeaway options.

CBD

Eco-forward micro-roaster and vegan-friendly café serving unique single origins and plant-based treats.

Brunswick East

Original roasting HQ with a café, brew bar, and retail coffee gear for home.

CBD

Market Lane's Queen St shop opened in spring 2022 in the historic Mercat Cross building at the Queen Victoria Market.

CBD

Beautiful city coffee shop with a focus on quality and ethically sourced coffee.

Docklands

Convenient Puzzle flagship at Southern Cross Station with speedy coffee and takeaway snacks.

CBD

Industrial-chic café located in the lobby of the prestigious 360 Collins tower.

CBD

Bright, high-traffic Puzzle outpost next to Melbourne Central’s entrance, focused on fast specialty coffee and playful drinks.

Brunswick

Neighborhood branch of Byron Bay’s respected café brand with friendly local vibes and specialty coffee offerings.

CBD

Axil's flagship roaster cafe in a CBD lobby pouring their award-winning house roasts with attention to craft

North Melbourne

Cozy industrial-chic café serving espresso, batch brew and brunch daily.

Richmond

Flagship roastery and café with full kitchen, outstanding specialty coffee and educational space.

Collingwood

Artisanal micro-bakery with cult pastries and a quality cup of filter, batch or espresso.

Carnegie

Neighbourhood specialty spot beside Carnegie station serving filter coffee alongside espresso, with a welcoming approach to coffee craft

Cremorne

Elegant espresso bar and roastery.

CBD

Specialty coffee powerhouse with 2 World Barista Champions and 7 Australian Champions on the team

Kew

Champion barista-led outpost from Melbourne roasting leaders, home to 2 World and 7 Australian Barista Champions

Richmond

Roastery and cafe with specialty blends and single origins.

CBD

Specialty coffee in Melbourne.

South Melbourne

Vibrant café opposite South Melbourne Market, famed for brunch and specialty coffee.

CBD

In-house roaster serving experimental co-fermented coffees like strawberry cheesecake alongside Colombian and Ethiopian blends

Carlton

Carlton cafe and wine bar known for their signature Mont Blanc cold brew topped with orange-scented cream alongside quality espresso

Prahran

Market Lane's oldest and largest shop, located in the historic, bustling Prahran Market, alongside some of Melbourne’s best food retailers.

Glen Iris

Pan-Asian cafe serving Code Black Coffee Roasters' 3056 Blend alongside matcha and hojicha lattes in a light-filled space

Brighton

Brighton café led by Japanese baristas excelling in latte art and espresso precision with premium single-origin beans

Prahran

2015 World Latte Art Champion Caleb 'Tiger' Cha's Prahran outpost, home of the signature Tiger Bomb espresso creation

CBD

Serving Symmetry Coffee roasted beans with expert baristas pulling consistently excellent shots during Melbourne's morning rush

North Melbourne

Family-run roastery and café serving their own Melbourne-roasted beans, with signature Evolve blend showcasing chocolate, berry, and honeycomb notes

Hawthorn

Direct-sourcing Yunnan specialty coffee, roasted in-house in Melbourne, featuring multi-staged fermentation beans from ancient forest farms

Camberwell

Multi-roastery operation roasting 80+ scoring seasonal beans in small batches on their Diedrich roaster, from Camberwell origins to CBD expansion

Collingwood

Multi-roaster cafe in the heritage Yorkshire Brewery Tower, rotating single origins from world-class roasters alongside classic espresso blends

CBD

Melbourne roastery with Nucleus Link roaster offering drip coffee, espresso, and direct wholesale service to cafes across Australia

Parkville

ST. ALi roaster outpost on the University of Melbourne campus serving their renowned single-origin espresso and filter coffees in a sunlit cultural hub

Abbotsford

Wellington-born roastery with an arty Abbotsford warehouse space pouring their own specialty beans alongside filter options

Cheltenham

Industrial roastery café in Cheltenham where beans are roasted on-site, serving their own specialty roasts with a welcoming team

CBD

Hidden laneway gem serving rich, aromatic filter coffee and precisely crafted milk-based espresso in a cozy setting

North Melbourne

In-house roastery crafting signature blends like Veneto and Dolce with tasting notes spanning caramel to dark chocolate

South Yarra

Australian specialty roaster Campos serves their signature blends and single origins from their South Yarra outpost with courtyard seating

CBD

Melbourne CBD coffee bar serving quality espresso and filter coffee alongside Vietnamese-inspired breakfast fare

Thornbury

Melbourne roaster since 1965 with onsite roastery, retail coffee and barista accessories, plus a dog-friendly brew bar

South Yarra

Minimalist specialty coffee bar known for pour-overs and consistent quality.

CBD

Specialty coffee haven in the Emporium strand featuring top-tier Melbourne baristas and rotating selection of specialty beans