Melbourne city guide
Coffee worth going back to in Melbourne.
20 cafés on the Brew Routes map, organized around the cup, the room, and whether each place earns another visit.
Melbourne guide
20 cafés worth a look
Most would-go-back signals first.
Aunty Peg's
The industrial cellar door for coffee geeks: black brew and nitro from taps.
Google 4.7
Calēre Coffee
Japanese-minimalist hole-in-the-wall with world-class coffee and exceptional Basque cheesecake.
Google 4.8
Industry Beans Fitzroy
Light-filled warehouse HQ with a massive on-site roastery and full brunch menu.
Google 4.7
INI Studio
Minimalist all-white space with cozy vibes; finish your coffee for a cup surprise.
Google 4.8
Maker Coffee
Compact, bright CBD café with single-origin coffee and an engaging barista bar.
Google 4.7
Ona Coffee Melbourne
Inviting warehouse conversion with tiered timber decking, perfect for a relaxed brunch and exceptional coffee.
Google 4.7
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Patricia Coffee Brewers
The minimalist, standing-room-only hub for a perfectly extracted CBD espresso.
Google 4.8
Small Batch Roasting Co
Warehouse charm and outdoor seating make this roastery an ethical North Melbourne workspace.
Google 4.8
Axil Coffee Roasters (Flagship)
This lively, industrial coffee barn is Hawthorn's original all-day brunch and roastery hub.
Google 4.5
Brother Baba Budan
Quirky, compact shop with chairs on the ceiling—grab your Seven Seeds takeaway.
Google 4.5
Code Black Coffee (HQ)
Dark industrial warehouse HQ, bustling with crowds enjoying all-day brunch by the massive roaster.
Google 4.5
Dukes Coffee Roasters
Warm, intimate Flinders Lane spot for ethically-sourced, high-quality, grab-and-go coffee.
Google 4.6
Monk Bodhi Dharma
Hidden, cramped brick micro-roastery with buzzing communal tables and superior specialty coffee.
Google 4.5
Proud Mary Coffee
Melbourne's original trendy warehouse cafe for brunch and famous Harissa Eggs.
Google 4.6
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Melbourne's original industrial warehouse cafe: sourcing, roasting, and brewing exceptional coffee.
Google 4.4
St. Ali Coffee Roasters
Pioneer of Melbourne coffee in a spacious, edgy warehouse—try the barista breakfast.
Google 4.5
Supersede
Bustling minimalist hub with wooden interiors, perfect for social catch-ups near the market.
Google 4.6
Veneziano Coffee Roasters
Bustling warehouse vibe, full of passionate baristas and a dedicated cupping lab.
Google 4.6
Higher Ground
Soaring industrial power station with six tiered levels and vibrant energy.
Google 4.3
The Kettle Black
Minimalist Nordic meets Victorian terrace for those must-try ricotta hotcakes.
Google 4.3