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How we read reviews →Carlton's tucked-away coffee gem: perfectly pulled espresso and elite chicken toasties on Pelham St.
A minimalistic, hole-in-the-wall Carlton café with a calm, zen quality. Limited seating encourages a mindful pause rather than a long lingering session. Owners Jeff and Jess run it with quiet warmth. they know regulars by name and preference. Peaceful on weekday mornings, brisk and efficient during the rush.
Stamp loyalty card. 10th coffee is free. Eco-conscious corrugated cardboard hot drink sleeves. Specialty coffee equipment and a skilled barista team. Wide alternative milk selection including oat, almond and soy. Specialty drinks beyond espresso: hojicha, chia latte, matcha.
A Melbourne specialty coffee institution in the truest sense. no specific national cuisine, but an authentic expression of Melbourne's world-class coffee culture with real craft behind every cup.
Price level 1. genuinely affordable for the coffee quality delivered. House-made pastries and toasties are considered excellent value. The loyalty stamp card (10th coffee free) rewards regulars further. Comparable in price to chain cafés but far higher in quality.
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