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Assembly - Carlton

Unit 60/62 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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Find Assembly - Carlton

Unit 60/62 Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Assembly - Carlton

Tucked off Pelham Street, Assembly skips the theater. The twin-room counter moves fast—pouring iced long blacks, cold-brewed tea, and an exacting magic. Carlton regulars treat the counter as a morning ritual, perching on outdoor stools with an Austro coffee scroll.

  • Espresso & Dedicated Tea Bar: Precision espresso pulls alongside cold-brewed Tina's tea and curated retail brewing equipment in the adjacent room.
  • Austro Pastries: Freshly delivered morning bakes from Austro, headlined by their signature coffee cinnamon scrolls.
  • Compact Shoebox Design: A low-dwell, wood-trimmed twin-room counter built for swift morning takeaways and relaxed curb-side perching.
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Why Carlton Chooses Assembly

Six reasons Carlton coffee purists swear by Assembly—secure your next visit today.

  • Speed and Precision in Every Pour

    Baristas serve dialed-in double ristretto magics and rich espresso extractions with brisk efficiency, keeping daily commutes seamless.

    Got my first cup of magic here, I must say they do have good coffee and the staff was kind. Coffee comes quick.

    Rissa Rahmanita

  • Consistently Calibrated Single Origins and Filter

    A dedicated focus on high-grade filter batches and single origins ensures consistently balanced clarity across both milk and black coffees.

    Both the filter and espresso coffees are consistently excellent.

    Maximillian Wickham

  • Artisanal Pastry Pairings

    Bespoke baked goods and standout coffee scrolls elevate a morning caffeine run into a cherished sensory ritual.

    Coffee is perfect and I’m hooked on the coffee cinnamon scrolls!

    Nicole Main

  • Curated Specialty Teas and Seasonal Drinks

    Beyond espresso, thoughtful cold-brewed leaves, rotating seasonal infusions, and a dedicated adjacent tea room set a higher beverage benchmark.

    Not only coffee, also love their seasonal drinks menu and Tina’s tea.

    Eva

  • Prime Stop for Museum and Park Walks

    Positioned moments from Carlton Gardens and the Melbourne Museum, it provides the perfect cultural respite for takeaway or quick seated pauses.

    It’s perfectly located near the Melbourne Museum, making it an ideal stop before or after wandering the exhibits.

    Paul McKenzie

  • Quiet Pocket Off Lygon Street

    Tucked just off the commotion of main-strip dining, the minimalist Pelham Street space offers a tranquil neighborhood sanctuary.

    Really good coffee shop tucked away on a side street of Lygon

    Kimberly Tin

Signature specialty brews and standout baked goods patrons return for in Carlton.

  • Coffee Scroll

    GET THE COFFEE SCROLL ITS INCREDIBLE

    Erica Eather

  • Flat White

    The oat flat white is so tasty I’d drive 30 mins to get it on one of those days that I just crave for an absolutely perfect cup of coffee

    Dy Z

  • Magic

    Got my first cup of magic here, I must say they do have good coffee and the staff was kind.

    Rissa Rahmanita

  • Filter Coffee

    they put such a large emphasis on their filters. I love it. $4 Pourovers make me especially happy.

    Harrison C

Other favorites

Beyond their core espresso and filter coffee, Assembly offers specialty teas, chilled creations, and family-friendly options.

  • Tina’s Tea

    Not only coffee, also love their seasonal drinks menu and Tina’s tea.

    Eva

  • Ice Hojicha

    Also try their ice Hojicha so refreshing and yum, will be perfect for spring <3 🍵🍵

    Maia Love

  • Espresso Shake

    Try the espresso shake that's served chilled in a steel cup, delicious!

    Nihal Mirpuri

  • Baby Cino

    They also do a great baby cino (very important for our 2 1/2-year-old).

    Maximillian Wickham

Before you head over

Practical guidance for navigating Assembly's compact espresso bar—plan your stop and book ahead to enjoy Carlton's finest brew.

  • Plan for a Takeaway Flow

    With limited indoor seating in the compact twin-room layout and only a few stools outside, interior perches fill up fast on chilly mornings. Expect a quick takeaway flow, or enjoy your brew across the road at Carlton Gardens.

  • Explore the Tea and Pastry Counter

    Beyond the signature flat whites and pour-overs, take advantage of the dedicated tea room's multi-day cold brews, iced hojicha, and seasonal drinks, ideally paired with a fresh coffee cinnamon scroll.

  • Time It with a Neighborhood Stroll

    Tucked just off Lygon Street, the cafe sits in a quieter pocket that makes it an ideal stop before exploring the Melbourne Museum or relaxing in the gardens. Book your visit today to make the most of your Carlton coffee routine.

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