The busy headquarters of a growing coffee empire.

The well-loved laneway institution has expanded beyond brunch. It’s now offering French cocktails, wine on tap and elevated Euro snacks in a 250-square metre space.

If only every cafe had this much personality.

Coffee roasted in a big warehouse with a wide-ranging breakfast menu – you've seen it before, but these brothers do it with notable flair.

A cafe and roastery by a couple with serious coffee credentials, including an Australian barista championship.

Single origin coffee and tales of cold-blooded murder come together at Proud Mary's second cafe venture.

A strong contender for Melbourne's best coffee (with a menu to match).

This sea of olive leather, grey velvet and art deco touches is not your everyday foyer cafe. On the menu: French flatbreads you can fold up like a taco, and salads with porchetta or rotisserie chicken.

A vibing cafe that puts plenty of effort into its food.

Sustainability, simplicity and even transportability are the guiding principles of this Footscray cafe.

A tiny brick cubby serving up breakfast, lunch and the occasional dinner.

An indoor fish pond and full glass roof make this one of Melbourne's quirkiest venues.

The coffee comes first, but the food’s no bit-player.

The team behind Kettle Black and Top Paddock go beyond cafes with this CBD spot inspired by hotel hospitality.