St. ALi
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
South Melbourne
"The Mexican cousin and the big daddy is a must try ( in picture)."(18 Tips)
"St Ali without a doubt has some of the best coffee in Melbourne"(4 Tips)
"My Mexican Cousin is a must if you like corn fritters."(4 Tips)
"Breakfast with family ;) some toast n Pastry chicken"(28 Tips)
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Tom O'LearyMarch 3, 2010Don't go at the normal 1-2pm lunch rush, you won't get a seat. Great coffee, awesome light meals, great for lunch. hard to find though...
Stanislav GoryachevAugust 29, 2013The only cafe in South Melbourne I know of that serves real espresso, not overextracted rubbish like other places.
The coffee is this place is simply incredible! The best option in South Melbourne. Try the long macciato, it's perfect!
Trent RipperAugust 6, 2014Great tasting food but the servings are very small for what you pay for. Almond coffee was pretty good.
LaydeJFebruary 6, 2010Just had a syphon coffee and it's incredible! The tips on here don't lie the 'my Mexican cousin' is to die for. YUMMY!
Andrew Ah ToyAugust 4, 2010You can do a home barista course with the staff from ST. ALi - highly recommended if you like coffee ;)
GloriesAugust 28, 2018The location is very bad (dirty place) , the cafe is very crowded and the staff is unfriendly. Also, not suitable for well chair users nor prams because no entrance for them.
Edwena DixonJanuary 13, 2016Don't both with the iced coffee. Served in a beer-like bottle (no ice-cream or ice included) and smaller than buying a coffee and dropped ice cubes in it! Not worth $6 #disappointing
Yogaretnam GanasonJune 16, 2013The newbie free coffee offer has expired according to one of the waitress
Great coffee experience. Try My Mexican Cousin for breakfast. Great service. Great customer experience .
Pavel BulowskiApril 3, 2017Straight up overpriced. Service at level where barista is so cool that he won't even look at customers. Never coming back.
Amazing food and even better coffee. Try the My Mexican Cousin or the lamb pizza
Matt BoundyAugust 22, 2011I don't buy the hype - there are places that are just as brilliant which don't get the same acknowledgement... however the Coffee & Breakfast are genuinely good.
Great energy place for me to recharge. Piccolo is my buddy
Have to try the Mexican feast. Been on the menu from the start. One of my favourites.
Lauren SmithDecember 7, 2010Yummy soy mocha...can't wait for the breakfast the place smells amazing!
Maki ZMay 9, 2013Only decent person working here is the manager who luckily works on the floor. Staff need to cheer the f up and learn some manners.
Daren SOctober 1, 2014Food was overpriced and average and so was the service. Disinterested staff plus loud trance music had my girlfriend and i confused with what they were trying to accomplish.
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Founded in 2003, we source the best green beans, roast them with care and attention to detail making great espresso for Melbourne, Australia.
Closed until 7:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
+61 3 9686 2990
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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