Coffee shops

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The best Melbourne cafes for iced coffee

Try Vietnamese iced coffee, yuzu spritzes and classic cold brew.

Carlton Gardens

Where to get coffee for your next park walk in Melbourne

Power your next stroll with pastries and caffeine from these takeaway spots.

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Patricia

No lattes. No long blacks. No flat whites. Just the best boutique coffee with or without milk.

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Axil Coffee

Melbourne-roasted coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch items, in Melbourne Central.

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The best coffee deals in Melbourne

Find the best cheap coffee combos, breakfast offers and complimentary brews.

Coffee and tea pots at Assembly Store.

Assembly Store

Specialist coffee and tea with a focus on quality and meaningfully sourced products.

Eggs for breakfast at Auction Rooms coffee roastery and cafe.

Auction Rooms Cafe

A coffee roastery and cafe in North Melbourne serving notable breakfast and brunch.

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Market Lane Coffee

Specialty coffee store in Carlton offering beans and equipment for brewing at home.

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Market Lane Coffee

Specialty coffee in a heritage-listed building at the top end of Collins Street.

Coffee-making equipment.

Everyday Midtown

Enjoy a specialist coffee to start your day, paired with a sweet treat.

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Market Lane Coffee

Specialty coffee and brewing equipment located at the Queen Vic Market.

Shopfront of Quists Coffee in Little Collins Street.

Quists Coffee

Melbourne’s first coffee roasters since 1938, crafting premium blends loved for generations.

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People's Coffee

Specialty roasted coffee and selection of toasts, melts and grab 'n' go options.

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The League of Honest Coffee

Single-origin coffees from around the world and some to take home.

Coffee cup sign in Flinders Lane.

Dukes Coffee Roasters

Serving specialty coffee alongside a selection of cakes and pastries.

Cup of coffee at Axil Coffee Roasters.

Axil Coffee

A busy espresso bar good for a caffeine fix on the run, located in Flinders Lane.

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Maverick

A slick but cosy brunch spot at the top end of Little Collins Street.

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Brunetti Oro

Bustling cafe in Flinders Lane serving Italian food, cakes and gelato.

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Brunetti Classico

Brunetti Classico Carlton boasts one of Melbourne's biggest arrays of cakes and pastries.

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Code Black Coffee

Industrial chic cafe in North Melbourne serving brunch and coffee.

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Industry Beans

Coffee sourced directly from farmers, served by expert baristas in a sleek environment.

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Manchester Press

Serving a big choice of coffee, bagels and toasted sandwiches in a bright, airy space.

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Brother Baba Budan

Small cafe specialising in single origin beans roasted by Seven Seeds.

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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

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The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

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Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.

A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Experience Melbourne Museum after hours, when the doors stay open and the night belongs to adults.

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Aboriginal Melbourne

Find out more about Aboriginal culture through Melbourne's galleries and museums.

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Things to do

Our guide to Melbourne's best events, attractions and things to do.

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Music

Check out Melbourne's legendary live music scene, with gigs and concerts across the city.

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Exhibitions

See exhibitions on art, history and design at one of Melbourne's many galleries and museums.

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Festivals

Melbourne's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

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Restaurants

Melbourne is packed with restaurant options from fine dining to wine bars and casual eateries.

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Crown Promenade Melbourne

A modern hotel just a short stroll from Melbourne's vibrant CBD.

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

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Crown Metropol Melbourne

A unique hotel that embodies the energy of Melbourne.

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Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

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Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

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Zerial

The ultimate cabaret spectacular, packed with powerhouse vocals, aerial performances and dance.

Discover more

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Best new coffee shops and espresso bars in Melbourne

Visit these new warehouse roasteries, neon-lit cafes and tiny hole-in-the-wall gems.

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Black Velvet Espresso

Pick up a great coffee, or all the tools to make it at home.

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Tom Thumb

Tiny shop in Flinders Lane serving consistently good coffee.

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Rumble Espresso Bar

Brewing and serving a range coffee that is roasted just a block away.