Great coffee in an ally of little Collins. Stop here every AM on the way out of my apartment. Nice…read morelittle breakfast bites too. Hard to find with all the construction but worth it

If you walk down Little Collins street and see a bunch of people loitering under a bright yellow…read moreawning down the end of an alley, you know you have found Oli & Levi, a hidden gem. The coffee is great and the selection of breakfast tarts are brilliant value. They also offer more substantial food options to take away or sit in at the big communal table. Try a duck baguette for lunch!

Situated in the foyer of 500 Bourke St, this cafe serves mostly the business crowds. The kitchen…read moreis very open and you can see the staff making beautiful fresh salads in between customers. For me the standout is the Chorizo and Roast Pumpkin salad. I sometimes think the coffees when they are served are a bit too hot! Paypass any amount here, no need for cash!

Normally very good teas, muffins, lunches & breakfast yogurts. A few staff are brighten-your-day…read morefriendly, Danielle being the best example. Sometimes the queue is long, sometimes the staff are purely functional.

Midsquare is a brand new and pocket cute cafe on the ground level of some fancy Appartment blocks…read more Sitting in a prime Carlton location they have some pretty tough coffee competition nearby so it's great to see that they can really stand their ground. The coffee is strong and tasty. They bottle their own single origin cold drips daily in very nice bottles to grab and go (or stay in and enjoy it over ice). The food menu is simple but tasty. We loved the layout too! While there are only a couple of tables, the setup is pretty lush. Staff are friendly and really love what they do - I probably spent a little too long talking with them. We will be back again soon!

Very nice cafe in Carlton, the place is so cute and the staff very kind. Perfect for ralaxing brake…read morefrom work. They have really great juices and smoothies!

I love this cafe. Everything feels like it's from a design magazine. The glasses, coffee cups and…read moreeven water jugs all look lovely. The small cafe is filled with natural light and the out door seating is perfect for a summers day. Staff are always a little snappy when I've been in, must be all the tasty coffee they are drinking putting them on edge. That brings me to the coffee. So good! They are happy to make it anyway you like, I suggest asking the barista what they recommend trying - there seems to be new beans in all the time. Food is minimal but good. The savoury waffles are my personal favourite. A nice place to relax, read the paper and have a bite to eat with some good coffee.

I almost walked past this place, thinking it was a pub (due to name and proximity), but was…read moredelighted to find a gorgeous little cafe inside. This friendly little spot has one large communal table, bar seating and some outdoor table to enjoy a coffee or brunch. Coffee wise, I think the rotate their beans because I've seen mentions of Code Black but my iced pour over was Dukes beans - and delicious. Really delicious. They offer espresso and pour overs, and have a range of home brewing equipment for sale (particularly the Kalita brand). I just popped in for coffee, but food wise they offer great brunch fare. If you're a fan of waffles, you're in luck because they have a dedicated waffle section, as well as some other very tempting items like 5 and dime bagels. All very bread/carb heavy so if it's not your bag, you might not find something you're after. I'd definitely come back for the coffee or a waffle if I was feeling less virtuous than my last visit!

Being a visitor from the U.S., I can't quite stomach the more European influenced breakfasts of you…read moreAussies ;) It's just too bread-heavy for me. Thankfully this little cafe right next to the place I was working at makes one of the best omelettes I've ever had! It's big, it's French style (the best way to have an omelette!), and they change it up every few days. They still have the usual assortment of other local breakfast options as well as good coffee, but this omelette made a great start to each of my workdays in Melbourne! The place is easy to miss. The first time I saw it I thought it was a full fledged restaurant so just walked on by. Then one of the guys at my workspace mentioned it again so I checked it out, and wasn't disappointed. The only complaint I'd have is that the interior could use a bit of sprucing up, but this is coming from a guy who is spoiled by the Fitzroy hipster cafes every day.

Small cafe servicing the immediate coffee and lunch needs of offices near by. The business area…read morehere is a bit strange. Almost middle child syndrome of tall ish buildings that are kinda nice in an inoffensive way. Bond St Kitchen offers a friendly face an a decent coffee without having to venture out to Collins St.

Just a short stroll from The Royal Melbourne and The Women's Hospitals, this cafe has plenty on…read moreoffer. If the hospital cafes leave you uninspired (probability high) and you're craving a decent cup of coffee this is the place. The kitchen serves up a wide range of breakfast and lunch options to eat in or to go. There's the old favourite smashed avocado, egg and bacon panini and bagels to name but a few. Plenty of sandwich options for lunch too. Plus lots of light snacks and sweets to drool over at the counter if you're that way inclined.

Really nice cafe near University of Melbourne (University square). The atmosphere is so cute and…read morethe coffee is delicious. They have great bagels too!! :)

Grace located opposite a parking lot looks small when you first enter with little room for outdoor…read moreseating and a couple of tables inside. But venture out to the back and sit amongst antique styled furniture with the sky above your head as you enjoy your meal and beverage. My friend and I arrived here around 10 on a Sunday and easily got a seat. Menu is very well priced and has a selection of delicious options. My friend and I got the zucchini fritters and baked eggs to share. I ordered a large coffee and my friend got their kombucha bottle drink. All up our bill was only 39. Cheapest brunch I've had and portion sizes are great. Our drinks and meals arrived quickly and we were also provided share plates The three zucchini fritters were topped with chunky chopped avocado and came with the most delicious crunchy chutney I've ever had. Th dish was also served with some kidney beans and corn. My friend and I couldn't believe how good they were. They're not crispy but more like soft cutlets. The baked eggs dish include three slices of buttered sourdough bread which was quite crunchy and difficult to cut into. The baked eggs were well favoured and included two baked eggs in a bed of tomato sauce with chickpeas and eggplant and topped with some delicious soft cheese. Service is quick. Meals are delicious. And it has a relaxed vibe. They also do split bills.

Delightful spot off Brunswick Street. It's quirky and quaint, like your Nana's house - if she was a…read morehipster, and with less doilies. The crepes with lemon curd are to die for. Perfectly thin and an excellent portion, not too small, not too large... this would satisy Goldilocks (ummm, me) as it's "just right." Easy parking in the area, with a paid parking lot out back and a cute little porch. Nice coffees and staff who are eager to recommend their favourites and to make sure you're well looked after. I'm adding this place to my regular haunts- so lovely.

I may have had to travel half way around the world but I found a perfect flat white. Just around…read morethe corner from the Melbourne Museum so no excuse if you're just a traveller passing through like me.

Why have one cafe when you can have two side by side? This was clearly the reasoning behind…read moreAssembly and their recent opening of Assembly Espresso right next door to the original that just served filtered coffee and tea. The new cafe serves espresso based coffee and a simple selection of cakes. Those tarts with the black pastry? They're made by NORA and have edible charcoal inside the pastry to give that striking effect. They're delicious too.