Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Docklands

We've collected top 10 mentioned best cafes and coffee shops in Docklands from other articles such as Barista Buzz, DMARGE, KLOOK, including the cute, coolest, and best for work places.

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Docklands

The Kettle Black
The Kettle Black
4 (1838 ratings)
Modern Australian cafe fare served in a chic terrace house with white walls & modern lighting.
50 Albert Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shop
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"One of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed cafés, The Kettle Black, is now accepting reservations for breakfast and lunch. Cosy up in one of their sun dappled tables and order all the brunch classics you’ve been missing – we’ll be heading straight for their famed ricotta hotcake, colourfully scattered with a rainbow assortment of berries, petals, seeds and nuts. 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne"
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"Few cafés can lay claim to being featured in Vogue Living, but Kettle Black can. The space is a designer’s dream – sophisticated, light-filled and warm, soft oak furniture is contrasted with brass accents and a stunning marble bar. Their famed ricotta hotcake, scattered with a rainbow of berries, petals, seeds and nuts, is one of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed dishes."
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
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"The Kettle Black aims at something above and beyond the usual brunch fare. Take the chilli scrambled eggs with cured Flinders Island wallaby, feta and seasonal leaves, for example. The house-made coconut yoghurt comes topped with a sprinkling of gluten-free grains, seeds, nuts, citrus powder, dried strawberries and petals."
Bowery To Williamsburg
Bowery To Williamsburg
4.6 (1191 ratings)
New York-style sandwiches, burgers & salads in a compact American breakfast/lunch cafe with a patio.
16 Oliver Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopLunch restaurant
Mentioned by theurbanlist.com
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"Everything about city diner Bowery to Williamsburg is designed to take you back to those New York subway stations, from the industrial feel to the oh-so simple menu. Sandwiches, classic American sides like mac and cheese, pretzels, 5 & Dime bagels and sweet pies (like pecan and pumpkin) are the order of the day—and unlike most US diners, the coffee’s great, too."
Industry Beans Lt. Collins
Industry Beans Lt. Collins
4.5 (288 ratings)
345 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
CafeCoffee store
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
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"Set on the corner of Fitzroy’s Rose Street, this local favourite has won awards for both its impressive design and its even more impressive coffee, which consists of a different line-up of origins each day. CAFE Set on the corner of Fitzroy’s Rose Street, two brothers Trevor and Steve Simmons have transformed an open warehouse into a resourceful space that offers everything from a lively cafe, an ambitious roastery, an upstairs cupping lab and expert coffee training facilities. At Industry Beans customers can expect top-grade product and intriguing flavours sourced anywhere from the Sumatran hills to the plantations of Panama, on a daily list featuring nine different origins."
Mentioned by Aussie Tourist
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"Whether you are only after a take away coffee or the full sit down brekky extravaganza, Industry Beans is the place for you. This coffee shop is a seriously popular spot in Melbourne CBD amoung locals. If you love things that are pleasing to the eye, you will just love this shop."
St. Kilda Sea Baths
St. Kilda Sea Baths
4.4 (852 ratings)
Oceanside locale featuring an indoor salt-water pool, plus a day spa, kiteboard shop & restaurants.
10/18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Takeout RestaurantBarCafeCocktail barFunction room facilityGymIndoor swimming poolRestaurantShopping mallWater sports equipment rental service
Axil Coffee Roasters
Axil Coffee Roasters
3.1 (8 ratings)
Ground Floor, 1 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Cafe
Axil Coffee Roasters Lonsdale Street
Axil Coffee Roasters Lonsdale Street
4.1 (80 ratings)
50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Cafe
ADOZEN ADOZEN
ADOZEN ADOZEN
4.4 (65 ratings)
188 Queensberry St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Cafe
Rudimentary
Rudimentary
4.3 (719 ratings)
Sleek, light-filled cafe in a shipping container with a garden offering an inventive brekkie menu.
16-20 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopRestaurant
Sibling Cafe
Sibling Cafe
4.6 (134 ratings)
611 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia
CafeCatererCharityEvent venueRestaurant
Little Bean Blue
Little Bean Blue
4 (11 ratings)
Eastland, 171-175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia
Cafe
Mentioned by Barista Buzz
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"Located in Little Collins St, this coffee shop completely focuses on coffee. The main coffee tastes of this café include single origins having Yirgacheffe and Little blue bean house blend. There is wall outside the café which demonstrates how the coffee will get to you and why it is so tasty."

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Loop Roof & Loop Top
Loop Roof & Loop Top
4.3 (713 ratings)
Cutting-edge cafe/bar with panoramic views, serving eclectic, modern food and inventive cocktails.
3/23 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
BarCocktail barRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by hunterandbligh.com.au
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"The sister bar to the arts-focused Loop Project Space and Bar in Meyers Place, it comes as no surprise that Loop Roof is almost cinematic in it’s slick design. It’s cocktail list focusing on earthy, floral and herbal flavours instead of the sticky sweet bases typical of tropical cocktails. Loop Roof(03) 9654 050023 Meyers Place, MelbourneMon-Wed 3pm-1am, Thur-Sun 12pm-1amwww.looprooftopbar.com.au"
Hella Good
Hella Good
4 (234 ratings)
7 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
RestaurantCatering food and drink supplierDelivery serviceFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Shonan Kamakura
Shonan Kamakura
4.4 (316 ratings)
9 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantBarCafeJapanese curry restaurantRamen restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurantUdon noodle restaurant

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Docklands Area

Preston Market
Preston Market
4.4 (7192 ratings)4.5 (78 ratings)
Lively, indoor venue with colorful shops & stalls selling produce, baked goods, clothing & more.
30A The Centreway, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
MarketShoppingFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by whitehat.com.au
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"Preston market is a large market selling fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish as well as a wide range of general goods. White Hat particular recommends Preston Market if you are shopping for a family on a tight budget. It is located next to the railway station and trams, and there are several supermarkets in the complex if you need to top up on anything not sold in the market."
The District Docklands
The District Docklands
4.1 (7713 ratings)3.5 (22 ratings)
Open-air complex with fashion & footwear retailers, casual eateries, a cinema & observation wheel.
440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Shopping mallShopping
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"Looking for a one-stop shop for multiple fun things for kids to do in Melbourne?. Then head down to the District Docklands as there are numerous Melbourne family attractions here (keep reading below for more details about these family attractions Melbourne offers). The District Docklands is an outdoor shopping centre that is also a great dining and entertainment precinct."
South Melbourne Market
South Melbourne Market
4.6 (11872 ratings)4.5 (896 ratings)
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
MarketShoppingCafeFresh food marketGift shopOutlet mallRestaurantFlea & Street MarketsShopping Malls

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Docklands

The Block Arcade
The Block Arcade
4.5 (2427 ratings)4.5 (4684 ratings)
Retail shops & a tea room in an opulent 19th-century arcade with mosaic floors & a glass roof.
282 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Shopping mallSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Melbourne 3 days itinerary
3 days in Melbourne
"Enter at Degraves Street, which is lined with cafés and coffee shops, then cross Collins Street to visit the exquisite, 1892-built Block Arcade. The arcade is full of old-world charm, from antique jewellery stores to traditional tailors and the treasured Hopetoun Tea Rooms. In the afternoon take a stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens or join a tour to see the inner sanctum of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). If you're visiting between March and September make sure you see a game of AFL (Australian rules football)."
Mentioned by Discovera Melbourne
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"Standing in stark contrast to the city's laneways, are its glamourous arcades. They replace street art and cobblestones with boutique shops and tiled floors. The city features several glamourous arcades, including The Royal Arcade, the oldest arcade in Australia."
Eureka Skydeck
Eureka Skydeck
4.5 (11080 ratings)4.5 (7263 ratings)
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Observation deckSights & LandmarksObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by Depot Adventures
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"When you first take a look around Melbourne City, you’d be hard-pressed not to be able to see this towering over you. Standing 297 meters tall, it was Australia’s tallest apartment block when completed in 2006 and remains the tallest high-rise building in Melbourne. It’s hard to imagine what Melbourne looks like from the Sky Deck at the top until you actually experience yourself."
Mentioned by Tommy Ooi Travel Guide
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"Created to reach for the sky, nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform. The Skydeck features thirty viewfinders that help visitors to pinpoint numerous significant landmarks around all parts of Melbourne, along with several free binoculars. Tommy Ooi’s Traveling Tips"
Greenmeadows Gardens
Greenmeadows Gardens
4.5 (3 ratings)
St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
ParkSights & LandmarksGardenPlaygroundsScenic Walking Areas

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Docklands

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4.8 (81 reviews)
Signature Waterfront Apartments
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$63 /night
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Beautiful views on Collins with Free parking, Pool, Gym, unlimited Wifi
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