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Batch Espresso

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Balaclava, Balaclava
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    Boz L.
    "added side of bacon..."(2 Tips)
    Jo-Ann L.
    "Try the crispy potato hash with harrisa."(2 Tips)
    Katy S.
    "Amazing stuffed field mushroom for brekkie!"(8 Tips)
    Elif D.
    "curious mish mash"(3 Tips)
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  • Kim R.
    Kim RobertsMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Fast, friendly, tasty and reasonably priced. Throw in fabulous coffee and you've got one of the best little cafes in Melbourne. You'll have to wait for a table on weekends, but it's well worth it.
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  • Elif D.
    Elif DururSeptember 6, 2011
    Carlisle Street (& Batch) is arguably one of Melbourne’s best breakfast strips. A curious mish mash of boho meets gay meets Jewish, it’s a kaleidoscope that somehow works well together. (Timeout)
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  • Amanda C.
    Amanda Cee.December 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best coffee, great vibe, nicest staff who remember your name - what more could you ask for! Sometimes they forget to check up & see if you want another coffee, which is toturous, but I still love them
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  • Lukasz K.
    Lukasz KowalskiApril 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Avo mash.... The bomb! Not to mention the coffee is Devine! The best best BEST on Carlisle St, one of the best in all of Melbourne... Well that I think anyways.
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  • Brooke M.heart icon on user image
    Brooke MunroJune 27, 2019
    Tasty brekky that’s a little bit different to what everyone else is doing. Really enjoyed it.
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  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark StrathmoreJuly 22, 2017
    Interesting and different breakfasts with a bustling atmosphere!
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  • Edith G.
    Edith GilfedderMarch 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Avocado and fetta mash on sourdough with a massive side of bacon. Mmmmm
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  • Lukasz K.
    Lukasz KowalskiMay 8, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Absolutely by far the best coffee on Carlisle st!!! Velvety with no aftertaste! Brekky is cheap too and yummy. Busy on weekends, but worth the wait!
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  • Jo-Ann L.
    Jo-Ann LimOctober 16, 2011
    Definitely worth a go. Food is good and service is quick. Try the crispy potato hash with harrisa.
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  • Boz L.
    Boz LieMay 22, 2011
    Potato hash with added side of bacon... Best winter brekkie!!! Oh, n of course a cup or two of coffee!
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  • Ignatius G.
    Ignatius GilfedderOctober 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Kedgeree with pickled cabbage and corned beef hash. Take a friend and share.
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  • YogaChickyheart icon on user image
    YogaChickyJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Some of the best coffee, food and service in Balaclava
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  • Nadine P.
    Nadine ParkingtonApril 11, 2010
    Best coffee, fantastic breakfast NZ style. Friday night for dinner is wonderful for a simple night out! Read more
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  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenFebruary 25, 2018
    Coffee!!!!
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  • emjay
    emjayOctober 15, 2014
    Avocado and Feta
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  • fanny n.
    fanny njoJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    still the best coffee in less than 5mins! love the friendliness of the staff too!
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  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BrideAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great corn fritters.
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  • Chris L.
    Chris LiewOctober 16, 2011
    Love love love the kedgeree with pickled cabbage
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  • Katy S.
    Katy StevensJune 12, 2010
    Amazing stuffed field mushroom for brekkie! Worth the trip across town from Brunswick!
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  • Steven C.
    Steven CastanMay 3, 2010
    Best mineral water, best avo on toast, but hard to get a table (unless your me!)
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  • Adam F.
    Adam FNovember 17, 2011
    Batch. It's a happy place. Get some. Give some.
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  • Fran P.
    Fran PrattApril 25, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The best coffee. If u r here on the weekend the pancakes r super yum. Great ppl :)
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  • Brendan D.heart icon on user image
    Brendan DonoghueAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good coffee
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  • Kenneth Meow
    Kenneth MeowSeptember 22, 2011
    Staff very attentive.
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  • Martin R.
    Martin ReddyMarch 5, 2010
    No need to ask for double shot as its standard.. Thats what im talkin about
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