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Free coffee in Melbourne until 1 October

Lavazza coffee

Grab your mugs and prep your taste buds. The iconic Brunetti Oro is teaming up with Lavazza, the maestros of coffee, to host the highly anticipated Festival of Coffee. From Thursday, September 26 to Tuesday, October 1, the heart of Melbourne will transform into a coffee lover’s paradise, with a delicious blend of freebies, masterclasses, and Italian flair. Every morning, 100 lucky early birds will snag themselves a free Lavazza coffee. Yes, you heard that right—free coffee, the ultimate morning perk, between 10am to 11am. The festival isn’t just about sipping; it’s about experiencing coffee in a whole new light. For those who fancy themselves as amateur baristas or cocktail connoisseurs, Brunetti Oro is offering masterclasses that will have you shaking and stirring your way to coffee cocktail perfection. Picture this: limited-edition coffee cocktails, served up with a side of Italian charm, every afternoon from 3pm to 4pm. Whether it’s a Coffee Spritz or a Coffee Negroni, you’ll be guided by expert baristas to elevate your coffee game. And as if that wasn’t enough to keep you buzzing, stick around for happy hour from 4pm and keep the good times brewing. The festival is a celebration, bringing the authentic taste of Italian coffee right to Melbourne’s doorstep. Mimmo Orlando, Managing Director at Lavazza Australia, couldn’t be more thrilled about the event. “We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the iconic pasticceria, Brunetti Oro, and excited to celebrate our mutual passion for coffee with Melburnians. This year’s Festival of Coffee is set to be our… Read More

ST. ALi coffee in Melbourne has a new shop

ST. ALi Bali Hi Res 12

ST. ALi, the revered Melbourne coffee institution, is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest venture on Bali’s shores. This April, coffee aficionados and culinary enthusiasts will be welcomed at the brand new ST. ALi cafe located on the ground floor of the avant-garde FURTHER HOTEL in the lively and promising district of Pererenan. This expansion marks a significant milestone, promising to infuse Bali’s blossoming coffee scene with ST. ALi’s celebrated blend of premium coffee and gastronomic flair. “Expanding into Bali presents an exhilarating opportunity for us to introduce the ST. ALi philosophy to a wider audience. Pererenan’s evolving culinary landscape and its rich, immersive culture provide the ideal setting for our brand to flourish,” proclaimed Lachlan Ward, CEO of ST. ALi. FURTHER HOTEL has quickly made its mark since its establishment in 2023, earning accolades for its innovative hotel concept that seamlessly integrates with the community ethos of Bali’s southwest coastline. This collaboration between ST. ALi and FURTHER HOTEL is set to enrich the guest experience significantly, marrying the hotel’s novel approach with ST. ALi’s expertise in coffee and cuisine. “Partnering with ST. ALi to bring the essence of Melbourne’s coffee culture to Pererenan is a fulfillment of a long-held aspiration,” expressed Simon Digby, Co-Founder of FURTHER HOTEL. “Facing some of Bali’s most sought-after surf spots, we anticipate ST. ALi will become a morning hub for surfers eager for their coffee fix.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ST ALi INDONESIA (@stali.id) In line with this partnership, ST. ALi Bali,… Read More

There’s a new Rumble Coffee espresso bar at Kensington, Melbourne opening up

Rumble coffee

Rumble Coffee Roasters are known for making waves in the world of Melbourne drinkers – the coffee capital – and have long been causing a rumble from their Kensington roastery. Up until now, they’ve commanded attention in the wholesale market and now, they’ve opened up a cafe! Originally from New Zealand, Matt Hampton and Joe Molloy have spent decades running award-winning cafes and espresso bars (Octane Espresso, The Truffala Seed) and developing profound, lifelong passions for both hospitality and specialty coffee. In doing so, they felt that there was so much more that coffee roasters could, and should, be doing to support both the cafes they sold their coffee to, and the producers and farmers from whom they purchase their beans. Find it at Rumble Coffee Roasters is located at 8 Thompson St, Kensington VIC 3031.

Where to celebrate International Coffee Day in Melbourne

Tipico coffee

Melbourne loves coffee and Melburnians can’t get enough. So, if you fit the bill, you’ll freak when you learn that on 1 October, it’s International Coffee Day. Here’s where to celebrate in Melbourne… Palermo 401 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Dulce de leche tiramisu, $16 La Cumparsita, $19 Celebrate International Coffee Day the Argentinian Way at Palermo, where Melburnians can indulge in their favourite bean in more ways than one. A playful Argentinian twist on a traditional Italian dessert, Palermo’s dulce de leche tiramisu will satisfy all coffee and sweet tooth cravings. Pair this delicious dish with an espresso or milky blend, or go all out with La Cumparsita – the South American espresso martini – a mix of spiced rum, dulce de leche, espresso and Pedro Ximenez, garnished with chocolate. Park Street Dining 815 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054 In celebration of International Coffee Day on Monday, 1 October, Park St Dining, Melbourne’s inner-north neighbourhood cafe, will prolong the festivities and honour the beverage throughout the month of October. Marking the occasion, the café will showcase two new blends, each with very individual flavour notes, handpicked by head roaster Tristan Gassick. A Kenyan blend that hints at tones of blackcurrant, lemon ice tea and sparkling acidity and a sweet and peachy Ethiopian blend. Each blend will be available to enjoy in store, as a takeaway or as beans to brew at home. Tipico  242 High Street, Windsor 3181 Caffè del Nonno, $14 Available for the first week of October only, Tipico will be offering their newest Italian coffee creation, Caffè del Nonno, literally meaning ‘grandfathers… Read More

Veneziano Coffee Roasters in Richmond is Melbourne coffee culture turned up

Veneziano Coffee Roasters Richmond coffee

Walking through industrial Richmond can look quite dreary, but in the back roads on River Streetlies a smell that everyone can recognise. A smell that some say might gives life to everyday; that smell of coffee being roasted! And not just any coffee but Veneziano Coffee Roasters. Having operated out of their River Street headquarters since 2014, Veneziano Coffee Roasters is one of Australia’s leading coffee roasters, roasting and supplying to cafes nationally. No longer just a roastery and barista training studio but a new 80 seat dining space where you dine right at the heart of their business, literally. This space is not just your everyday cafe, situated right in the heart of their warehouse, where diners will gain inside access and a full view of the operations of of their business, as well as access to the barista training studio. Right when you think there can’t be anymore coffee experiences, in the dining hall is an open and interactive micro-roastery where you can watch the full process of coffee being roasted. Diners can expect to dine from a modern and contemporary menu, exuding with local produce, to pair with their world-class and signature blend coffee over breakfast and lunch. This is all tied in with the beautiful and open dining space which is industrial and contemporary, surrounded by big windows, filling the space with natural light softening the industrial interior.