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D.O.C Espresso & Delicatessen

330 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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Find D.O.C Espresso & Delicatessen

330 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 9347 8482
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About D.O.C Espresso & Delicatessen

This Lygon Street staple doubles as an espresso bar and imported Italian grocer, turning quick lunch stops into transportive deli visits. Patrons drop by for crusty paninos layered with sliced mortadella, prosciutto, and fior di latte, paired with pulled espresso shots. Shelves stay stocked with housemade pizza sauces, handmade agnolotti, and hard-to-find regional cheeses. Staff attend tables in person—bypassing digital QR menus entirely—occasionally passing along gratis tastes of truffle cheese, cured olives, and marinated artichoke hearts.

  • Fresh Italian Panini: Crusty rolls stacked with melt-in-your-mouth mortadella or prosciutto, fior di latte, and house pesto.
  • Pantry Grocer & Smallgoods: Imported Italian smallgoods, artisan cheeses, handmade agnolotti, and house-blended Napoli pizza sauces.
  • High-Touch Hospitality: Traditional table and counter care without QR codes, featuring unprompted tastings of cheese and olives.
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Why Choose D.O.C Espresso & Delicatessen

From authentic deli panini and imported pantry staples to warm Italian hospitality, discover why locals choose D.O.C.

  • Authentic Italian Panini & Sandwiches

    Hand-sliced cured meats like mortadella and prosciutto are paired with fresh mozzarella and artisanal fillings for breakfast and lunch panini.

    We ordered simple sandwiches, caprese and just mortazza, and they were AMAZING! So fresh and so delicious.

    Beatriz

  • Specialty Italian Pantry & Grocer

    Shelves stocked with specialty smallgoods, cheeses, handmade pasta, and Napoli sauce allow shoppers to assemble traditional Italian meals at home.

    We bought all we needed for homemade pizza including freshly made Napoli Sauce Mozzarella, hot Salami and a bottle of Chianti.

    Thomas Reeh

  • Lively Italian Espresso Bar Atmosphere

    A welcoming Italian espresso bar atmosphere filled with energetic staff and traditional music brings transportive charm to Carlton.

    The music, the workers were all so happy and singing in Italian.

    Charlie H

  • Generous, High-Touch Table Hospitality

    Traditional hands-on hospitality shines through attentive table service, generous complimentary tastings, and personal touches without digital ordering barriers.

    The wonderful staff even came over with a free platter of olives, artichoke hearts, and that cheese we loved—table service, no QR codes—absolutely divine.

    C C

  • Transportive Nostalgia & Genuine Flavors

    Guests experience nostalgic joy and transportive Italian culinary memories through authentic flavors that melt in your mouth.

    The mortadella was so tasty, melts in your mouth with a smoky peppery flavour, made me remember my childhood.

    Beatriz

  • Heartfelt, Personable Care

    Warm, sincere interactions from passionate staff transform an everyday coffee run or grocery stop into a deeply valued ritual.

    Their attentive service brings a personal touch that transforms a simple coffee stop into a cherished ritual.

    Sadam Ahmed

Authentic panineria classics and specialty espresso freshly prepared at our Carlton counter

  • Prosciutto Panino

    prosciutto sandwich

    Sabrina B.

  • Espresso & Coffee

    The coffee here is truly exceptional

    Sadam Ahmed

  • Mortadella Panino

    just mortazza

    Beatriz

  • Meatball Sandwich

    meatball sandwich

    Shane

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and authentic Italian warmth that elevate every visit

  • Complimentary Deli Tastings

    Guests browsing the counter are treated to complimentary tastings like truffle cheese, paired with staff passionate about detailing each regional specialty.

  • Surprise Aperitivo Platters

    Staff proactively accommodate guests who switch from takeaway to dining in, offering prime seating by the open prep area alongside unprompted platters of olives, artichoke hearts, and cheese.

  • Singing Italian Hospitality

    The team maintains an authentic cultural espresso bar vibe where staff sing in Italian while handcrafting coffees and baking Nutella croissants fresh.

  • Bespoke Home-Cooking Guidance

    The grocery counter offers tailored guidance and culinary recommendations for home cooking, sourcing exact components like freshly made Napoli sauce, mozzarella, and cured meats.

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