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Reviewed cafes in Melbourne where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.
One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
Compact CBD stop for sharp espresso, batch brew, and a no-nonsense weekday coffee rhythm.
Collingwood, Melbourne
Collingwood flagship for house-roasted coffee, serious filter work, and one of Melbourne's stronger brunch stops.
Carlton, Melbourne
Carlton benchmark for house-roasted coffee, filter breadth, and a brunch room with real Melbourne history.
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