Pocket Espresso Cafe
A highly rated riverside cafe in Southbank with a 4.8 rating across 115 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pocket Espresso brings a quality cafe to Riverside Quay in Southbank, one of Melbourne's busiest riverside precincts. A strong 4.8 rating from 115 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a properly made coffee in a lovely riverside location — the sort of place to start the day, grab a quality cup or settle in with a catch-up by the Yarra. Southbank's arts precinct, the river and the CBD close by make it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after a particular brew or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 63
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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