{"id":2198,"date":"2023-03-03T03:36:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T03:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everythingvictoria.com.au\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2023-11-21T05:56:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T05:56:58","slug":"best-coffee-fitzroy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everythingvictoria.com.au\/best-coffee-fitzroy\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Get the Best Coffee in Fitzroy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In a city renowned for its brunches and coffee, Fitzroy, in Melbourne’s inner north, has long been a standout destination for both. The steady turnover of cafes and coffee shops on Brunswick Street is testament to that: with high rents and stiff competition, places that are just ok simply don’t survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m lucky enough to spend a lot of time in this compact neighbourhood, slowly working my way through buzzy new spots and dependable old stalwarts alike. Many of them make good coffee, but the number that consistently make a truly excellent brew is much smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having tried so many of them, I figured it was time to put together some recommendations for the best places for a coffee in Fitzroy, whether you’re after a silky flat white, a strong espresso with just the right amount of crema, or a smooth, interesting pourover made from a bean you’ve never heard of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of these places are dedicated coffee shops, with perhaps just some simple food options if you’re peckish. I’ve mostly steered clear of full-blown cafes, but have included one (run by a coffee roasting company, to be fair) that makes such good coffee that I couldn’t leave it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many sell beans by the bag and can grind them for you if needed, and one or two have a range of coffee equipment on offer as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn’t a long list, since it’s meant to highlight the best of what’s on offer, not just every place that sells coffee in the area. I’ll add anywhere exceptional to the list as I discover it, but given how good these places are, it’s a pretty high bar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the sake of comparison I’ve listed prices and included photos of oat flat whites below, but in most cases I’ve tried the black coffee options as well. Trust me, they were just as good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n