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Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
South Melbourne
"The Mexican cousin and the big daddy is a must try ( in picture)."(18 Tips)
"St Ali without a doubt has some of the best coffee in Melbourne"(4 Tips)
"My Mexican Cousin is a must if you like corn fritters."(4 Tips)
"Breakfast with family ;) some toast n Pastry chicken"(28 Tips)
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Great food and coffee but most importantly, good looking wait staffs lol
Has become too big for its own boots. Staff are generally unfriendly these days and there's merch all over the place.
Aisling SmithDecember 11, 2012Not a secret anymore - great coffee and amazing place for breakfast now open in north melbourne too!
TomatoSeptember 13, 2011This is where the third generation of coffee started in Melbourne and where The Slayer espresso machine has pride of place. The food ain't bad either.
Next_StudioJanuary 21, 2011The best coffee in Melbourne? It should be! Check out the ridiculously expensive and delightfully over-engineered "Slayer" espresso machine they brew it in.- Nichola SpainJune 2, 2010Amazing coffee and food (even with tricky little names). Be prepared to wait for a table on the weekend. Go for a late lunch, less people :)
A strong latte will always go down a treat. Cult of Done is the blend of choice.
Diana M.November 10, 2011Try the Chai and my Mexican cousin. The French toast is great if you're in the mood for something really rich and sweet.
- St Ali without a doubt has some of the best coffee in Melbourne
Black egg is amazing for anyone who likes black pudding
Kate BradleyDecember 12, 2010The first time we visited the servings were generous. Second time much smaller and the price still pretty high. That was a bit disappointing. Great atmosphere and the food is delicious. $$$
If you’re a coffee lover, can’t miss the coffee here!
Alison PoyJune 15, 2012"My Mexican Cousin" is delicious!! Definitely a MUST try when your there.. :D
Hamish ScattermishJanuary 1, 2012The B1 B2 banana bread with blood plums and honey ricotta was amazing! So thick and tasty.
Jessica D-KFebruary 22, 2016I've been here three times for weekday lunches and have been consistently disappointed. The service is always patchy, slow and quite often rude. The food is okay, but not worth what you pay for it.
Sofie AngelSeptember 15, 2018Overpriced, overrated & overcrowded. It’s like a recovery party in someone’s garage. If that’s your sort of thing then you’ll like it but for me it’s taking the Melbourne hipster brunch way too far.
- Jun HengDecember 28, 2014The best coffee I've ever tasted. Love their self brewed coffee. The food is also very affordable and delish! The Mexican cousin and the big daddy is a must try ( in picture).
- Hamish ScattermishJanuary 1, 2012Try the juices! The red one with some carrot in it is yuuummmm. (and I'm not a fan of carrot)
Lisa WomersleyFebruary 22, 2011Amazing coffee. Delicious. Get there early on the weekend to avoid the queues for a table.
John LuiDecember 25, 2012Still open when everything else has shut up shop, meaning quality coffee while working a public holiday! :D
Get the Koo Koo Ka Choo with cured salmon on the side!
LuckyLakiFebruary 4, 2012This place is way over-hyped. Everything was good, no complaints, but there are a lot of 'good' cafes in Melbourne. Not a standout.
John Barry SalesOctober 10, 2011Our Audio guru, Georgia Gelai tips St. Ali as one of her favourite eateries/coffee houses in Melbourne.
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Founded in 2003, we source the best green beans, roast them with care and attention to detail making great espresso for Melbourne, Australia.
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+61 3 9686 2990
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