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Cafe Tomi

11 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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11 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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+61 478 886 656
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Tomi

Part vinyl listening room, part modern kissaten—this North Melbourne nook treats coffee with cocktail-bar precision. Turntables spin jazz while baristas set down sparkling water palate cleansers, talking through single origins and Japanese roasts. Coffee fiends order the Coffee Negroni—a cold-brew pour layering tart, jammy notes without any alcohol punch. Pair it with a crisp coffee choux puff at the timber counter. After dark, the lights dip and the room morphs into Night Labo, plating roasted soybean panna cotta with black sugar jelly alongside experimental craft sips.

  • Vinyl Soundtrack: Turntables spin jazz discs behind the bar, setting a calm, tactile backdrop for slow sips.
  • Dialed Pour-Overs: Single-origin filters and Japanese beans arrive alongside fizzy palate cleansers for deliberate tasting.
  • Craft Concoctions: Mocktail-style formulations like the jammy, cold-brew Coffee Negroni rotate by version number.
  • Night Labo Sessions: Evening transforms the counter into a quiet night cafe featuring experimental drinks and plated sweets.
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Why Visit Cafe Tomi

North Melbourne's modern kissaten pairs analogue jazz and craft mixology with daytime focus and evening unwind. Book your visit to secure your seat.

  • Vinyl-Led Listening Room

    Cafe Tomi operates as a dedicated kissaten-inspired listening room, curating its ambient environment entirely through turntable records and jazz discs.

    Enjoyed the novelty of the space that plays exclusively on vinyl and liked the modular nature of the circular seating area at the back of the cafe.

    Iris S

  • Personalized Pour-Over Tastings

    Staff guide guests through deliberate coffee explorations, pouring rare Japanese roasts and single origins dialed in for shared tasting flights.

    The person working there took the time to explain the beans, including the Japanese coffee they were serving, which made the whole experience feel more personal.

    Heavenlysipscoffee

  • Night Labo Craft Sessions

    Under its evening Night Labo format, the venue transitions into an after-hours alternative to rowdy bars, presenting experimental drinks and plated sweets under subdued lighting.

    The perfect alternative spot to grab a drink and a sweet treat if you aren't looking for too much noise

    Nephilitic

  • Medical Precinct Morning Refuge

    Situated alongside Grattan Street hospitals, the cafe functions as a dependable morning pause for high-grade matcha, smooth espresso, and warm morning pastries.

    Right next to the medical precinct on Grattan, its the perfect pre work treat or for your loved ones in the hospital.

    Dan Prince

  • Mindful Decompression and Calm

    The interior merges minimalist architecture with dark timber finishes to establish an unhurried, quiet sanctuary where guests can recalibrate.

    absolutely in love with the Japanese-inspired interior, the blend of minimalist white and dark wooden accents is so soothing

    weisikmui

  • Novel Flavor Discovery

    Formulations like the Coffee Negroni and hojicha combinations introduce drinkers to intricate flavor intersections without overwhelming bitterness or sweetness.

    nowhere near as sweet or bitter as a regular Negroni but it had a fascinating balance of sweet, tart, jammy, bitter flavours that were not overwhelming.

    Katarina S

Customer favorites from the listening cafe's drink and pastry rotation

  • Coffee Negroni

    It was a twist of cold brew, soooo interesting and tasty!

    Olivia XIAO

  • Choc-Berry Hojicha

    The choc-berry hojicha was warming, nutty, and not too sweet

    Stephanie Park

  • Choux Pastry

    Definitely try their Choux, I loved it!

    Olivia XIAO

  • Classic Matcha

    The quality of the matcha is very high, with a strong flavour and bitterness to it that is quite lovely.

    mai

Other favorites

Carefully crafted sweets, refreshing drinks, and warm savory pastries to round out your visit.

  • Tomi-misu

    The tomi-misu was their version of a tiramisu which was light and refreshing with the coffee jelly

    Barry

  • Coco Cloud

    The coco cloud was so delicious and refreshing.

    Stephanie Park

  • Ham and Cheese Croissant

    they have a delicious ham and cheese croissant type pastry which I love too!

    natalie mcgill

  • Basque Cheesecake

    the basque cheesecake was one of the best I’ve had in Melbourne.

    Stephanie Park

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that elevate a standard coffee stop into a restorative ritual.

  • Sparkling Water Palate Cleansers

    Every brew arrives alongside a glass of sparkling water to refresh your palate before the first sip.

  • Guided Bean Consultations

    Staff walk guests through Japanese roast profiles and split pour-over tastings between companions.

  • Turntable Vinyl Curation

    The room's soundtrack runs entirely on vinyl, with staff accommodating personal record requests from the shelf.

  • Indoor Pet Hospitality

    Four-legged companions are welcomed straight indoors with water bowls delivered directly to the table.

Before you head over

Practical guidance to make the most of your pour-over sessions, vinyl soundtrack, and late-night visits—book your table to settle in without the rush.

  • Explore the Versioned Signatures

    Skip the standard espresso order and dive into the rotating versioned creations, such as the cold-brew Coffee Negroni or house spritzes, served cocktail-style alongside palate-cleansing sparkling water.

  • Drop In for Night Labo

    For a quiet, low-decibel evening alternative to traditional bars, drop in after dark during 'Night Labo' to experience experimental tea concoctions and plated Japanese-inspired desserts like roasted soybean panna cotta.

  • Secure an Intimate Turntable Perch

    With an intimate room accommodating roughly twenty guests between the counter and rear modular nook, time your visit outside peak rushes or reserve ahead to secure a listening seat by the turntable.

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