Poolhouse Coffee

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Closed todayOpens Wed 7am
6 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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A CBD laneway sanctuary roasting its own beans, famed for latte art and warm hospitality.

Tucked into a laneway off Swanston Street in the old public bathing house, Poolhouse has a calm, sunlit interior with plants throughout and a small private courtyard. The music is kept low enough to hold a conversation. It reads as a peaceful pocket away from the CBD rush. welcoming for solo visitors, students, and office workers alike.

Roasts and packages its own coffee beans on-site, available for purchase. Multiple blend options, ground to order for espresso machine or coffee press. Latte art by the baristas. Extra-large cup size available. Accessible via a laneway. proximity to tram sounds adds to the atmosphere.

An authentic Melbourne specialty coffee culture venue. roasting its own beans on-site with careful attention to extraction. Draws comparisons to the best in the CBD with a distinctly Melbourne café character.

Excellent value for CBD specialty coffee. regular coffee at $4.50, large flat white with three shots for $6.50. Some note food prices are a touch high (sandwiches at $15), but the coffee pricing is competitive and the quality is consistently praised as worth it.

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6 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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