Black Gold
A well-regarded specialty coffee spot in Richmond, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Black Gold sits on Lennox Street in Richmond, a lively inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne. A well-regarded specialty coffee spot, it's earned a strong reputation for its serious approach to coffee and quality cafe fare — the kind of dedicated, craft-focused cafe that draws a devoted following among those who take their cup seriously.
The appeal is that focus on genuinely good specialty coffee and quality food in a relaxed, characterful setting, perfect for a proper cup, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up while in Richmond. In a city obsessed with coffee, a spot that's nailed its craft really stands out, and Black Gold has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Richmond.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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