12 Best Coffee Spots in Melbourne
Melbourne's coffee culture runs deep. Whether you're after a carefully pulled espresso in the CBD, a neighbourhood roastery, or a spot that takes its beans seriously, there's a café for every caffeine preference. Here are 12 venues worth visiting across the city.
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Cafes Melbourne CBD1. Patricia Coffee Brewers
Visit for methodical, technique-focused coffee in the heart of Melbourne CBD. A top-scoring spot for those who value precision in the cup.
View venue4.8(4,302)· Google$$$$70Spot ScoreGreat2
Cafes Melbourne CBD2. Little Rogue.
A CBD favourite for a relaxed coffee experience without the pretension. Good if you want quality without the fuss.
View venue4.6(1,826)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look3
Cafes Southbank3. Mr. Summit Cafe City Road
Located in Southbank, this café offers a riverside location option for your daily coffee fix away from the CBD crowd.
View venue4.8(732)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look4
Cafes Melbourne CBD4. Brother Baba Budan
A Melbourne CBD institution worth experiencing for its established reputation in the local coffee scene.
View venue4.5(3,330)· Google$$$$66Spot ScoreWorth a Look5
Cafes South Yarra5. Coffee Geek Brewers - South Yarra
Head to South Yarra if you're interested in the technical side of coffee brewing and want to chat gear with fellow enthusiasts.
View venue4.9(343)· Google$$$$66Spot ScoreWorth a Look6
Cafes Prahran6. Tone coffee
Prahran's solid choice for consistent, well-made coffee in a neighbourhood setting.
View venue4.7(496)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look7
Cafes North Melbourne7. Rosso Coffee Experience
Visit this North Melbourne spot for a venue that emphasises the full coffee experience beyond just the drink.
View venue4.8(428)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look8
Cafes Hawthorn8. Shanklin Cafe
Hawthorn location makes this useful if you're in the eastern suburbs and want a reliable neighbourhood café.
View venue4.6(990)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look9
Cafes Carlton9. Good Measure
Carlton's entry point if you want solid coffee in a university-adjacent neighbourhood with a local vibe.
View venue4.5(1,980)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look10
Cafes Hawthorn10. Four Kilo Fish Coffee & Tea
Hawthorn café offering both coffee and tea options, useful if your group has mixed preferences.
View venue4.7(407)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look11
Cafes Hawthorn11. Axil Coffee Roasters Hawthorn
Visit if you want to try coffee from a roastery's own operation—good for sourcing beans you can buy for home.
View venue4.4(1,537)· Google$$$$64Spot ScoreWorth a Look12
Cafes Melbourne CBD12. Project Zero Coffee Meriton Suites
CBD location with hotel proximity, convenient if you're staying nearby or in the area for work.
View venue4.7(480)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Coffee Brewers | 70/100 | 4.8(4,302) | $$ | Melbourne CBD | — |
| Little Rogue. | 67/100 | 4.6(1,826) | — | Melbourne CBD | — |
| Mr. Summit Cafe City Road | 67/100 | 4.8(732) | — | Southbank | — |
| Brother Baba Budan | 66/100 | 4.5(3,330) | $ | Melbourne CBD | — |
| Coffee Geek Brewers - South Yarra | 66/100 | 4.9(343) | $ | South Yarra | — |
| Tone coffee | 65/100 | 4.7(496) | — | Prahran | — |
| Rosso Coffee Experience | 65/100 | 4.8(428) | — | North Melbourne | — |
| Shanklin Cafe | 65/100 | 4.6(990) | $$ | Hawthorn | — |
| Good Measure | 65/100 | 4.5(1,980) | $ | Carlton | — |
| Four Kilo Fish Coffee & Tea | 64/100 | 4.7(407) | — | Hawthorn | — |
| Axil Coffee Roasters Hawthorn | 64/100 | 4.4(1,537) | $$ | Hawthorn | — |
| Project Zero Coffee Meriton Suites | 64/100 | 4.7(480) | — | Melbourne CBD | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where's the best spot for coffee in Melbourne CBD?+
Patricia Coffee Brewers scores highest in the CBD and is known for technique-focused brewing. Little Rogue and Brother Baba Budan are also established CBD options worth visiting.
Which Melbourne coffee venues are roasters?+
Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn is explicitly a roastery. Several others like Coffee Geek Brewers likely roast on-site, but this isn't confirmed across all venues listed.
Are there good coffee spots outside the CBD?+
Yes. Hawthorn has multiple options (Shanklin Cafe, Four Kilo Fish, Axil). South Yarra, Prahran, North Melbourne, Carlton, and Southbank all have venues listed.
Can I rely on these venues for weekday breakfast?+
These are all cafés, so they should open for breakfast service, but specific opening hours aren't confirmed here. It's worth checking directly with individual venues for their trading times.
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