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Specialty Coffee near Melbourne Central, Melbourne

18 specialty cafes within a 10-minute walk · Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Central is one of Melbourne's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 18 closest independent, specialty-grade cafes, no chains, all within about a 10-minute walk and ordered by distance.

1 min walk
Puzzle Coffee (Melbourne Central) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Puzzle Coffee (Melbourne Central) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Puzzle Coffee (Melbourne Central) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Puzzle Coffee (Melbourne Central)

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:30 AM
1 min walk
Axil Coffee Melbourne Central - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Axil Coffee Melbourne Central - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Axil Coffee Melbourne Central - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Axil Coffee Melbourne Central

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
2 min walk
Hikari - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Hikari - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Hikari - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Hikari

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 8:00 AM
2 min walk
Little Rogue. - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Little Rogue. - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Little Rogue. - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Little Rogue.

CBD, Melbourne

Intentional brewing and specialty matcha in a laneway hideaway with vintage charm and a thoughtfully minimal approach to coffee

Opens at 7:30 AM
3 min walk
OKO Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
OKO Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
OKO Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

OKO Cafe

CBD, Melbourne

Specialty coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha bar in the CBD, with well-executed milk drinks and freshly whisked matcha

Opens at 7:00 AM
3 min walk
Market Lane Coffee Mitchell House - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Mitchell House - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Mitchell House - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Market Lane Coffee Mitchell House

CBD, Melbourne

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.

Opens at 7:00 AM
3 min walk
SAINT DREUX - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
SAINT DREUX - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
SAINT DREUX - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

SAINT DREUX

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 11:00 AM
3 min walk
Parlance Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Parlance Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Parlance Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Parlance Coffee

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 8:30 AM
4 min walk
Poolhouse Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Poolhouse Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Poolhouse Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Poolhouse Coffee

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
5 min walk
Brother Baba Budan - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Brother Baba Budan - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Brother Baba Budan - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Brother Baba Budan

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
5 min walk
Maker Coffee (Little Bourke CBD) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Maker Coffee (Little Bourke CBD) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Maker Coffee (Little Bourke CBD) - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Maker Coffee (Little Bourke CBD)

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
5 min walk
Manchester Press - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Manchester Press - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Manchester Press - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Manchester Press

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:30 AM
5 min walk
Market Lane Coffee Queen Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Queen Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Queen Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Market Lane Coffee Queen Street

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 8:00 AM
6 min walk
Market Lane Coffee Dairy Hall - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Dairy Hall - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Dairy Hall - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Market Lane Coffee Dairy Hall

Prahran, Melbourne

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

Opens at 6:15 AM
6 min walk
Axil Coffee Galleria - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Axil Coffee Galleria - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Axil Coffee Galleria - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Axil Coffee Galleria

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
6 min walk
Airflow Coffee Co - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Airflow Coffee Co - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Airflow Coffee Co - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Airflow Coffee Co

CBD, Melbourne

Intentional brewing with thermal-washed drip coffee and specialty signature drinks near Queen Victoria Market

Opens at 8:00 AM
6 min walk
The League of Honest Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
The League of Honest Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
The League of Honest Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

The League of Honest Coffee

CBD, Melbourne

Unpretentious espresso bar and roastery, a staple for regulars.

Opens at 6:30 AM
7 min walk
Market Lane Coffee Victoria Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Victoria Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne
Market Lane Coffee Victoria Street - specialty coffee shop in Melbourne

Market Lane Coffee Victoria Street

CBD, Melbourne

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

Opens at 7:00 AM

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