Time Lapse Brewers
A specialty coffee roaster and cafe in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.7 across nearly 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Time Lapse Brewers sits on Gallaghers Place in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. A specialty coffee roaster and cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its serious approach to coffee — the kind of dedicated, craft-focused spot that draws a devoted following among city workers and coffee lovers who take their cup seriously.
The appeal is that focus on genuinely good, freshly roasted specialty coffee in a relaxed, characterful city-centre setting, perfect for a proper cup before work, on a break or while moving through the CBD. In a city obsessed with coffee, a roaster-cafe that's nailed its craft really stands out, and Time Lapse has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 400 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The coffee offering, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular city coffee spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for an excellent coffee in the heart of Melbourne, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated.
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
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 78
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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