The espressonist bar - brunch restaurant coffee specialists

Drawing inspiration from Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene and access to a variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, our all-day brunch menu is the perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary flavours.

FOMO Wine Bar and Grill is our new evening dining experience with a focus on steak, seafood and tapas whilst incorporating our passion for contemporary flavours and relaxed atmosphere.

5:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesday to Saturday

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The Espressonist is a classic Melbourne brunch restaurant & Café during the day and a cosy wine bar and grill by night. Drawing inspiration from Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene and access to a variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, our all-day brunch menu is the perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary flavours. Whether you're stopping in for a quick cup of our expertly brewed locally roasted coffee or settling in for a leisurely brunch, The Espressonist promises a dining experience like no other.

Brunch Hours

7:30am to 2:30 pm Tuesday to Friday
8am to 2:30pm Saturday and Sunday

Dinner Hours (opening Sept 4)

5:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesday to Saturday

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Closed tonight, we’ll be back for brunch at 8am

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“If you're a coffee aficionado or a food enthusiast looking for an outstanding breakfast experience, The Espressonist is an absolute must-visit.”
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“Best coffee in Docklands, everything on the menu is delicious. Worth the walk from New Quay or Southbank.”
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“This is definitely one of the best cafes I've been to in Melbourne. Really great coffee, a regularly changing and evolving food menu and the art gallery with the furniture really makes the place a dream.”
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“The daily coffee spot. I come back for the quality of the coffee and the staff are grouse.”
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Bespoke Events

The espressonist differentiates itself as a bespoke and unique event space with contemporary minimalist architecture, high quality finishes, and well thought out spaces. Our chefs will create a unique and enticing menu of delicious food for your special occasion, from cocktail snacks and canapes to thoughtful degustation banquets the espressonist kitchen team will always strive to exceed our clients expectations.

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Bespoke Events

The espressonist differentiates itself as a bespoke and unique event space with contemporary minimalist architecture, high quality finishes, and well thought out spaces. Our chefs will create a unique and enticing menu of delicious food for your special occasion, from cocktail snacks and canapes to thoughtful degustation banquets the espressonist kitchen team will always strive to exceed our clients expecations.

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