Top Coffee Spots in Melbourne CBD You Need to Try

City dwellers and busy commuters, your coffee search ends here. These are the finest spots in Melbourne’s CBD for your caffeine fix.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, Greta is a European-style café and wine bar brought to you by the team behind Mayday in Richmond and Maverick in the CBD. They serve excellent coffee using beans from Axil Coffee Roasters, with no set menu—just coffee brewed however you prefer. Pair your cup with their famous beef cheek sandwich and indulgent Napoli dipping sauce.

Address: 450 Flinders Ln

Little Rogue

Tucked away in a charming CBD laneway with a brick facade and blue door, Little Rogue is effortlessly cool. They stock a rotating selection of roasters, including Manhattan Coffee Roasters from the Netherlands, offering unique beans from around the globe. Non-coffee drinkers are also covered, with one of Melbourne’s best matcha lattes on offer.

Address:12 Drewery Ln

Operator 25

A must-visit brunch spot, Operator 25 dishes up comfort food with an Asian twist—think char siu pork benedict and kimchi fritters. The coffee is just as impressive, thanks to Brunswick’s Code Black beans, whether you’re after a cold brew or a single-origin espresso.

Address: 25 Wills St

Bright and bustling with energy, Patricia keeps things simple—order your coffee as ‘black’ or ‘white’. Originally using beans from Melbourne’s top roasters, they now serve their in-house “Patricia Blend,” which you can buy to take home. Pair your coffee with a pastry, like their perfect little canelé.

Address: 493-495 Little Bourke St

Square One has opened its first CBD outpost at the Rialto, a brunch spot buzzing with energy. Known for its excellent coffee and breakfast menu, this café from the Mulberry Group promises top-tier coffee alongside delicious food.

Address: 525 Collins St

Vacation

Bright, airy, and cheerful, Vacation lives up to its name. With retro tiles and pops of pink, it feels like a mini getaway from your daily grind. Their beans, roasted in Brunswick, have a mellow, fruity flavour that’s the perfect pick-me-up.

Address: 1 Exhibition St

This Flinders Lane newcomer feels more like a sleek bar than a café. While you can enjoy a classic coffee, why not branch out with a coffee Negroni or a cold brew cocktail infused with raspberry, guava, and mezcal?

Address: 189 Flinders Ln

Workshop Brothers

Bright and welcoming, Workshop Brothers serves excellent coffee from Axil Roasters and single-origin beans from Monk Bodhi Dharma. They’ve also developed their own blend, Huntly, with a peachy flavour and sweet aftertaste.

Address: 190 Queen St

Part sandwich shop, part café, People’s Coffee serves drip coffee, batch brews, and espresso using Five Senses beans. Alongside great coffee, they offer delicious sandwiches and salads, including a New York-style everything bagel.

Address: 7 Bensons Walk

Starting out in Collingwood, Everyday Coffee has expanded to the CBD with its Midtown location. Enjoy their Colombian blend for a rich, chocolatey coffee, or opt for a unique single origin.

Address: 213 Little Collins St

A short stroll from the office, Industry Beans is perfect for professionals seeking a quick yet quality coffee break. The second outpost of Fitzroy’s original café roastery, this spot is a CBD gem.

Address: 345 Little Collins St

Market Lane Coffee: Queen Victoria Market

One of Melbourne’s most beloved coffee institutions, Market Lane Coffee offers high-quality, ethically sourced brews. With multiple locations around the city, their commitment to sustainability and exceptional coffee has earned them a cult following.

Address: Shop 73-76, Queen Victoria Market

Located in the beautiful old Ross House, Dukes Coffee Roasters offers top-notch coffee in a cosy and stylish setting. They’re dedicated to ethical sourcing, roasting beans from small farms and cooperatives.

Address: 247 Flinders Ln

Named after a historical figure who smuggled coffee beans into India, Brother Baba Budan is part of the Seven Seeds family. Seating is limited, so takeaway is your best option—but expect a wait, as it’s always popular.

Address: 359 Little Bourke St

With locations across the city, Axil Coffee Roasters is a familiar name for high-quality, ethical coffee. Their Melbourne Central and Bourke Street branches also serve food until 3pm, making it a great lunch spot.

Various locations

This tiny coffee spot on Flinders Lane serves up delicious coffee using Clement Coffee beans. Black coffees feature a rotating single origin from Sensory Lab, and despite the queue, the staff are always smiling.

Address: 53 Flinders Ln