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³Ô¹ÏÍø doesn’t just do coffee now. It does coffee with cream, toasted marshmallows, burnt sugar rims and whipped mousse piled high. From cult-status hot chocolates to banana matcha hybrids, these drinks are worth skipping your afternoon flat white for.

TamiSweet 

TamiSweet brings Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired drinks to ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central. The rose latte is delicate and floral, made with rose syrup, steamed milk and edible petals. It’s light and gentle, like a milky rosewater dessert. One of the prettiest drinks on this list. But if your tastes lean more tea-forward, try one of the deeply rich matcha and hojicha drinks.

Good Measure

Part cafe, part cosy bar, this Carlton favourite is warm and wood-lined. Its signature drink, the Mont Blanc, is made with filter coffee, then topped with whipped cream, grated nutmeg and orange zest. It's creamy, spiced and totally comforting. Best ordered with a side of soft jazz and a seat near the window.

Creamy beverage next to a sandwich
Good Measure

Sneaker Laundry Lab 

Best known as a sneaker cleaning shop, this spot also runs a cafe serving experimental drinks. The banana matcha is layered with real banana, green tea, and sweet cream, making it taste like a smoothie-dessert hybrid with a gentle caffeine kick. It's smooth, slightly grassy, and totally unique. Add one to your next city errand run.

Bloomwood 

This pastry-led cafe at the top end of the city is known for its over-the-top croissants, but the drinks are just as fun. The 'bloomtini' is an adorable drink topper that you can add to your order. It comes with three teeny tiny croissants on a skewer, to dunk into your frothy iced latte or strawberry matcha. It’s playful and a little ridiculous in the best way. Pair it with the Dubai chocolate croissant.

Three drinks topped with mini croissants
Bloomwood

Rongcha 

Rongcha brings Thai-style desserts and drinks to the city. While each one is visually exciting, the s’mores-inspired latte is not to be missed. It comes layered with rich chocolate, torched marshmallow fluff, biscuit crumbs and warm milk. It’s gooey, chocolatey and just the right amount of sweet. Feels like sitting by a bonfire in drink form.

Balibola 

This brightly coloured cafe is a must-visit for matcha lovers. But if you're looking to branch out, the dragonfruit latte is caffeine-free and full of flavour. It's bright pink, with coconut milk and a floral sweetness that’s mellowed out with gentle spice. Think of it as a hot pink escape from a grey ³Ô¹ÏÍø day.

Pink table filled with take away matcha drinks and snacks
Balibola

Rosso Coffee

Rosso is tucked away in the back streets of North ³Ô¹ÏÍø, delivering premium coffee experiences. As a part of the breakfast degustation you’ll find the lychee Mont Blanc. Cold brew coffee is topped with rich double cream and tart lychee syrup. It’s a must try.

Naau

This sleek is known for minimal interiors and maximalist drinks. The must-try beverage here? The tiramisu latte. Topped with whipped mascarpone, espresso drizzle and a dusting of cocoa, it’s soft, creamy and surprisingly strong. Dessert-lovers and coffee fiends will both be happy.

Two drinks being held in seperate hands
Naau

²Ñö°ù°ì

²Ñö°ù°ì is ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s home of serious chocolate. The campfire hot chocolate includes smoked salt, toasted marshmallows and for dine-in orders, a glass dome of dry ice to mimic a foggy forest. It's rich and smoky with just the right amount of sweetness.

Le Petit Château

This leans into elegance. The hot chocolate comes thick and rich, served in a glass rimmed with crushed biscuit and overflowing with silky whipped cream. A drizzle of chocolate sauce and marshmallows finish it off. Sip slowly, it’s indulgent, dramatic and built for photo moments.

More places to sip

Amiri Cafe

Amiri Cafe

Asian-inspired cafe open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nimbo

Nimbo

Nimbo is a hidden specialty dessert cafe in Hardware Street focusing on seasonal bingsu and toast.

Just Coconut

Just Coconut

A local Australia-based beverage brand, focusing on fresh coconut inspired drinks.

Lovey Patisserie Cafe and X-Playground

Lovey Patisserie Cafe and X-Playground

Visit Australia's first designer and urban collectibles themed patisserie cafe.

Last updated on Fri 30 May 2025

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Saint Dreux

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Speciality coffee bar offering Japanese-style katsu sando, cakes and pastries at Emporium ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Brunetti Oro

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Serving coffee, cakes, savouries and gelato on the third floor of Myer ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Carte Crepes

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Takeaway crepes and artisan coffee from a little hut on the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Uni campus.

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A specialty coffee shop located in Carlton.