Little Rogue.
A tiny, much-loved laneway coffee spot in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.6 across more than 1,800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Little Rogue sits on Drewery Lane, a narrow laneway in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, and it's about as quintessentially Melbourne as coffee gets. A small, characterful spot tucked into the city's famous laneway network, it's built a loyal following among those who seek out the best of Melbourne's renowned coffee culture.
The appeal is that combination of quality coffee and a genuine laneway setting — intimate, unfussy and focused on what's in the cup. It's the kind of hidden-gem spot that rewards those in the know, perfect for a proper coffee while exploring the city's lanes.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,800 reviews, it's clearly resonating with Melbourne's coffee lovers. Menus, opening hours and offerings change, and a small, popular laneway cafe gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee on the go, it's often just a matter of finding the laneway and joining the locals who know it well.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 17:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 17:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 99
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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