Puzzle Coffee Southern Cross
A handy cafe at Southern Cross Station in Docklands, Melbourne, rated 4.5 across more than 720 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Puzzle Coffee sits at Southern Cross Station on Spencer Street in Docklands, on the western edge of Melbourne's CBD. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine favourite for commuters and city-goers — combining quality coffee and quick, tasty bites with a handy location right at one of Melbourne's busiest transport hubs.
The appeal is that combination of quality coffee, good grab-and-go fare and an unbeatable location at Southern Cross Station, ideal for a coffee before a train, a quick bite on the go or a caffeine fix while passing through. At a busy station, a spot that's nailed its coffee really stands out, and Puzzle Coffee has clearly won over a loyal following of commuters and travellers.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 720 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The coffee offering, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a station cafe gets busy at peak commuting times, so it's worth checking current details if timing matters — though for a great coffee on the go, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Puzzle Coffee at Southern Cross.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 18:30
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 18:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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