The 20 Best Cafes in Carlton, Victoria

Fresh reviews:

Amazing coffee, polite staff, and once in a while, you’ll spot a cute dog or two hanging outside.

Zirida S.

Really cool little place just on the outskirts of the CBD that does a mean cup of joe. I’m a big fan of the casual fitout and understated and casual atmosphere. The service was prompt and they made sure to keep us topped up with water on the side too.The coffee itself was smooth and tasty, served in some funky…

Mitch E.

Queensberry Pour House

Providence café opened in Carlton more than one year ago. It was opened by Elena and Michael Tan (Hero Subs, Reading Room Café, The Grain Store). They pride them self on using the best produce from farmers market all around Victoria. Last year they had high tea every month but this year they decided to do it…

Sharon H.

Providence Cafe

This place is huge! Lots of options to be seen. From pizza to pasta, gelato then onto sweet decadent treats. This place is buzzing, people everywhere and so many staff too. Order and pay for meals at the various counters and wait. Coffee was ok. We sampled a few cannoli’s and a few other desserts. Its a good…

Amy S.

Brunetti

Food wise, DOC Espresso is a miss. Ambience and location is nice– there is even an outside patio.I ordered the mushroom and truffle pasta, and it was not flavorful or good at all– it was so bad I had to ask for extra cheese to mask the blandness of the dish. There are other restaurants on the ‘Little Italy’…

Melissa L.

D.O.C Espresso

To be honest, the service at Stovetop seems a little disorganised to the less-than-regular coffee hunter. It is not clear whether you order at the bar or just take a seat, and the line to collect take-away food and coffee winds randomly about. Having said that, I’ve had some good tea (served in a real…