Melbourne Coffee Stops

I finally get to write a travel post and it feels ridiculously amazing.

I’m not a “take a break from work” kinda person. I love schedules and I don’t take well to time off. But burn-out was at an all time high and I needed the break. And it was a real break; I disabled emails on my phone and was ready to disconnect and go somewhere far away. And Australia is pretty darn far, I tell ya!

I’d heard about Australia’s amazing coffee and was stoked to make as many coffee pit-stops as possible. Before heading over there, I was especially told over and over again that I would most enjoy Melbourne’s café scene. My gosh, were people right!

Here are four cafes in Melbourne that I would recommend a stop-by if you happen to be in the area. Good coffee and good treats!

DEGRAVES ESPRESSO BAR 

Location – 23 Degraves St, Melbourne

When I was told about Melbourne, I kept hearing about the “laneways” or whatever they are called. Basically, alleyways with a ton of little cafes and restaurants and bars. Most of my dinners were in one of these little alleys and vibe here was amazing.

A breakfast stop on a cold, cloudy morning at DeGraves Espresso Bar was the perfect choice

The coffee – scrumptious. I wanted a second cup 

My friend ordered the “benny” and she said the hollandaise was worth walking back there for everyday!

LT. NIC.

Location – 262 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

It was “that time of the evening” where I wanted more coffee and a treat.

We randomly stumbled upon Lt. Nic’s and ordered our cappuccinos very quickly 

Their little specials board outside mentioned an “Oreo stuffed crepe cake” and my friend and I decided to share a slice. They turned out to be super swell and even gave us a second slice on the house! 

Super friendly staff, great set-up, delicious coffee, amazing treats!

KINFOLK

Location – 673 Bourke St, Melbourne

Kinfolk was around the corner from my hotel. I saw it on my first day and kept saying how I had to go. I finally did on the day I was leaving.

So quaint and the decor was beautiful. Some of the tables were antique desks and old doors cut into squares and refurbished as table tops (if you can’t tell, I loved the details). 

The coffee was perfect!

And don’t even get me started on the bacon that was on my plate!

I would have spent hours more in here if I wasn’t out to be as touristy as possible!

IMPRESSO CAFE

Location – 341 King Street, West Melbourne

If Kinfolk was round the corner going left from the hotel, Impresso was round the corner going right. What can I say? – we were surrounded by amazing coffee shops!

Walking in, I noticed the awesome windows. 

And the ceilings

I didn’t get a chance to eat here. Just the coffee and it was amazing. My friend and I did head over later in the evening for a milkshake – also pretty darn swell!