Visit these local cafes and eateries for discount offers and meal deals to satisfy all your caffeine needs.

Cheap meal deals

Göz City

Feeling peckish? Pair your cuppa with a börek or pide from Göz City. The Turkish pastry masters are serving up your next go-to combo for brekky. Order a coffee and freshly baked mushroom börek for $8.50. Or for $12, get your morning pick-me-up with a boat-shaped pide filled with spinach, feta and egg. A brew by itself comes in at $4 or $4.50 with alternative milk.

Myth Cafe

West Melbourne's Myth Cafe at 48 Rosslyn Street is the go-to spot for legit Malaysian food and drinks in Melbourne. Drop by in the morning and order one of the breakfast sets for $13.90. You’ll get a choice of kaya toast with gooey eggs, nasi lemak, fried vermicelli or a curry puff. And of course it comes with a freshly-made cup of kopi (coffee) or tea.

A traditional Malaysian breakfast with coffee, eggs and kaya toast.
Myth Cafe

Aix Cafe

Wander down the bustling Centre Place and stop at Aix Cafe for a cheap and cheerful brekkie deal. For $14 you'll get a hearty roll stuffed with two fried eggs and bacon and a small coffee. This CBD staple is a favourite amongst Melburnians looking for a quick bite to eat.

Humble Rays

If you're already heading into the city for uni, sort your lunch ahead of time with a filling sanga from Humble Rays. The cosy brunch spot is a short walk from both the University of Melbourne and RMIT's city campus. Students can enjoy a buy one sandwich, get one coffee free deal before 10am on weekdays. Flash your student ID and score a small hot coffee with your pick of an egg mayo, ham and cheese or tuna sandwich.

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Humble Rays

VB Rolls

Love Vietnamese coffee? Popular Vietnamese lunch spot, VB Rolls has a meal deal that’s quick, easy and won’t break the bank. Pick up three freshly made rice paper rolls and an iced coffee – laden with condensed milk of course – for $15.50.

Spencer Coffee Melbourne

You won't want to skip the most important meal of the day with Spencer Coffee Melbourne's brekkie deal on offer. For $15 you'll get a fluffy brioche bun filled with egg and bacon and a regular coffee.

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Spencer Coffee Melbourne

Cafenatics

Rushing out the door with no time for breakfast? The crew at Cafenatics has you covered. Avoid those morning tummy rumbles and take advantage of the coffee and toast deal for $8.50. With locations all over the CBD including Little Collins Street, Docklands and Southbank, it's a no-brainer.

Heartbaker Bun Mee

Melbourne's hidden pork roll gem, Heartbaker Bun Mee has a very generous coffee deal on offer. Get one of the delicious bánh mì and a Vietnamese iced coffee for only $16.80. With fillings like crispy pork belly, lemongrass beef and caramelised tofu, it's well worth queuing up for.

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Heartbaker Bun Mee

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Bobby Stop Stealing Our Camping Chairs

Pull up a camping chair (but don't steal it!) at this new coffee joint on Spencer Street. Bobby has quickly garnered a crew of loyal regulars, thanks to the cafe's impressive pricing. A long black, hot or iced, will set you back a measly $3. Or for a dollar more, get a double shot latte, cappuccino or flat white. Drop by for an affordable brew and stay for the vibey atmosphere. Even the ceremonial-grade matcha is just $4!

Rosso Coffee Experience

Free coffee has got to be the best deal if you ask us. Book a free cupping session with the experts at Rosso Coffee Experience and learn all about the art of the perfect brew. You’ll get to try this North Melbourne roastery’s current coffees, sip on new samples and more. Sessions regularly sell out, so be sure to book ahead.

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Rosso Coffee Experience

Time After Time

When a plain coffee just isn't cutting it, head down Howey Place to Time After Time. Order the signature cream-topped shaken espresso, known as a 'Time Traveller'. Think Mont Blanc's lighter, fresher counterpart. Classic lattes and espresso are of course on the menu too. Grab a loyalty card and score a free croissant after every nine coffees!

Otherside

Otherside on Little Collins Street is a favourite among city workers. You'll see a team of baristas pumping out long blacks, flat whites and oat lattes to a long queue every morning. Ask for the usual, with no extra charge for soy, oat, almond or lactose-free milk. Don't forget to pick up a loyalty card to get your tenth coffee for free.

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