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It's a little hidden gem of the Melbourne coffee scene, you won't find it on a main street, but…read moretucked in right near the Carlton and United Brewery in Abbotsford. This is really a destination cafe because if you aren't into Vic Street shopping, then there is very little reason to venture down these streets, but oh my it's totally worth it. I came across the team here at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in May 2012 and since I come every couple of weeks to pick up a fresh bag of their delicious beans, which are roasted next door. The team does an amazing job delivering the final product, in an industrial setting. They know their product and are passionate about it. Craig Simon, their roaster was a competitor in the 2012 Barista Cup - so they've got excellent pedigree. They've just added food so you can have snacks / lunch with a decent hit. So there you go - I've just spilled my secrets and shared my favourite place in Melbourne for coffee. #yourewelcome.

Never heard of a "10% weekend surcharge" before coming here, but the flat white was good…read more Restaurant owners blatantly passing on costs to customers instead of just taking slightly lower margins: a tale as old as time.

What a cool spot to kick it! Lots of brick, wood, plants, ample seating, and a big window ideal for…read moresun and people-watching. No wait either time, both a weekday and weekend day. I've gone twice. I keep coming back for their lattes. They're so smooth and really not bitter. I'd also recommend their coffee-rubbed wagyu burgers. Love the sauce that's inside it, and the bun it's on is yummy.

Dukes Coffee Roasters is rated one of the top coffee shops in Melbourne, so I knew I had to try! A…read morevanilla latte, hot or iced, with oat milk is always my go-to. The coffee was definitely dense and strong. Sadly, they did not have any vanilla flavoring, but the oat milk flavoring shined through. The cafe was busy and packed, definitely showing its character and love in this city. The workers were kind and the drinks were correctly and quickly!

There are a handful of coffeeshops in downtown Melbourne... and Dukes appears to be the one with…read morethe most fans! We were walking around looking for a place to get my caffeine fill... and then I saw the crowds of people flocking to Dukes. I checked it out on Yelp and I was sold! I don't mind a long line when I'm going to get delicious coffee... and Dukes did not disappoint - they created the perfect cafe mocha! If you're in the area and looking for a terrific coffee place, then look no further than Dukes! *****FIVE STARS*****

I never use to care much for Axil coffee, but I've been turned around by this place. I feel like…read morethey have gotten a lot better at roasting over the years. The coffee is more consistent with a good body and flavour. The store is rather different to the other Axil stores. Bright white walls, nice timber, green tiles and brass details, makes for a good clean look. Some of the staff are really friendly, others are just plain rude. This store does great jaffles, although I've only had the bacon, egg, and cheese one, they all sound really good. Also reasonably priced at $6.5 for a single jaffle. I'm glad they've opened up this store as there was a bit of a hole for speciality coffee in the area. I'm also glad that they've improved their coffee.

This seems to be the local that I go to for my daily coffee, both having there and also take away…read more The coffee is fine, it gets me through the day. The cabinet in the front have some displays of goodies and the muffins and brownies really caught my eye but I have not tried it yet. Maybe on my chat day! :)

Hello and welcome to 1997! A visit to Decoy Cafe and Gallery is like stepping back to an time when…read moremaroon was all the rage and heavy masculine dining chairs were the epitome of chic. Okay, that's enough of my bitchiness. The crew at Decoy roast their own coffee beans and they do make a pretty decent cup. The downside, however, is the food, which I found average. I had breakfast here and was only after toast, but I didn't really like the bread - it was a bit sweet and didn't have a crunchy crust. The service was really nice and I'd happily do a take-away coffee in future, but couldn't bring myself to sit in that interior again...

Where it all began…read more.. Here...my expressive non-dislike for the taste of coffee began here. Years ago, as a naive coffee hating American from the south raised on buckets of Foldger's, I had no idea that coffee could be so delectably savoury, flavorful, and variant. Campo's exposed me to an entirely new culture and is still the only cafe in Melbourne that I go out of my way to visit (or that can possibly entice me to leave work early from an "upset stomach" that one time but never again because I am very responsible). I'm not sure about any other Campo's, but definitely check out the one in Carlton. Though there is no wifi and it's not pram friendly, the coffee is amazing (with multiple varieties, blends, and daily specials to choose from), the staff is knowledgable and friendly, and the food is consistently scrumptious.

Found this place randomly when I wasn't even looking for a cafe but couldn't help walk in…read more Friendly and genuine service. Coffee was amazing. The halloumi burger was to die for, so good!! If you're in the area and need a quick lunch or coffee give this place a go.

This cafe is off the beaten path, blinked and you will easily miss it…read more Located in a hidden alleyway of Raffa Pl, precisely next to a gas station. From the outside, this looks like one of the crappiest Cafe I've ever been to in the city, but once inside, the atmosphere transforms into something different... The space actually feels like I'm walking into someone else's backyard! High glass ceiling, wooden furnitures, industrial vibes adorned with lush greeneries hanging throughout the restaurant - what a relaxing ambiance and the kind of place that invites you to hang a little bit longer. Originally, I came to try their famous salmon garden entree, but unfortunately they no longer have that on their menu *Sad*... So I settled for their breakfast pasta and happy to say, it doesn't disappoint in any way. The pasta comes in a pretty ceramic bowl, the presentation was fancy to the eyes, consisting of bacon, three kinds of cheese and poached egg. The dish was seriously creamy without giving you that nauseating feeling, absolutely yum! For my drink, I had the hot chocolate and it was a disappointment, slightly bitter, grainy and watered down, should have stick with the coffee, next time. The pricing was quite affordable per my Melbourne cafe standard. The service was quick and efficient, although I feel they kinda rushed you to order. But that aside, what a delicious find!!

Walking behind the Shell service station down a dodgy Carlton alley doesn't seem like a good time,…read morebut Vertue makes the trip worthwhile. Spinning the alley corner you are immediately greeted with giant open doors and polished floorboards, leading to an impressive counter layered with fresh coffee blends, beans barreled up and ready to be ground, and some great looking snacks to go with your caffine. This is definitely a place for coffee lovers, with various batches of beans available for purchase to take home and brew yourself. They also have a lovely seating area with a menu available for eats, but I was only stopping for coffee. And what a coffee it was! Beautifully roasted with a maple finish that made me feel like I was drinking a coffee flavoured pancake. I have no idea what magical method they use on their soy, but it was light, fluffy and sweet. So go down that dark alley and find one of Carlton's finest establishments.