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Espresso Room

410 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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410 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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+61 3 9489 4000
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Espresso Room

Espresso Room serves dependable, strong Italian-profile coffee and generous cafe-bistro plates in an unpretentious Northcote setting. Regulars stop in for double shots pulled with Reverence beans and thick crema, pairing their morning fuel with chilli eggs or a toasted bagel. When midday arrives, the spacious indoor and breezy outdoor tables easily accommodate lunch crowds without table-wait anxiety. The kitchen branches well past standard cafe fare into cooked-to-order classics—dishing out seafood linguine, tender calamari salad, and steak sandwiches stacked with crispy chips.

  • Strong Italian espresso: Pulls robust, traditional double shots using Reverence beans, complete with thick crema.
  • Spacious layout: Generous indoor and breezy outdoor seating accommodates lunch catch-ups without long midday waits.
  • Bistro-style lunch: Kitchen serves seafood linguine, calamari salad, and steak sandwiches alongside classic brunch.
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Key Advantages of Espresso Room

Why Northcote diners choose Espresso Room for strong coffee, relaxed group brunches, and bistro-quality lunches.

  • Robust Italian-Profile Espresso

    Espresso Room serves high-quality Reverence coffee crafted with bold depth and traditional body, standing apart from Melbourne's lighter filter brews.

    strong tasting coffee to fuel my day

    askthecoffeeguy

  • Consistently Hot, Strong Coffee

    Beverages are consistently brewed hot and punchy, offering dependable caffeine delivery that never leaves coffee lovers disappointed.

    The flat whites are so good. Proper strong and hot.

    Jon Montgomery

  • Spacious Seating Without Weekend Waits

    A generous indoor and outdoor footprint ensures weekend midday crowds can sit down together without enduring lengthy street queues.

    Lots of tables so no long wait at midday.

    Stacey

  • Seamless Accommodations for Groups

    Floor capacity and attentive service ensure medium and larger parties are smoothly seated and looked after even during peak rush.

    Easily accommodated for our group of 5.

    Aryan Farrokhy

  • Substantial Bistro-Style Lunch Offerings

    Moving well past standard counter toasties, the kitchen prepares satisfying hot lunch classics including fresh pastas and seafood.

    Seafood linguine is delicious and generous with seafood.

    Shuey Lim

  • Restaurant-Calibre Italian Classics

    Neighbourhood regulars return consistently for unpretentious, restaurant-calibre dishes like freshly cooked marinara.

    Recommend the marinara

    Dr Sam Donegan

Customer-favorite breakfast and bistro classics

  • Breakfast Burrito

    Secondly I can’t fault the food notably the breakfast burrito mwahhhhh!!!

    Lou Eye

  • Steak Sandwich

    The steak sandwich, served with a side of perfectly crispy yet tender chips, was a standout

    Shuey Lim

  • Seafood Linguine

    Seafood linguine is delicious and generous with seafood.

    Shuey Lim

  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

    Food is banging (chicken schnitzel sandwich 😍)

    Jon Montgomery

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, sweets, and snacks to accompany your visit

  • Banana Smoothie

    banana smoothie are delicious

    Em B

  • Banana Bread

    Try the banana bread!

    Maria Scarinci

  • Cheesecake

    I thoroughly enjoyed the cheesecake

    Emre KISA

  • Turmeric Latte

    Great coffee (including some cool ‘specials’ like turmeric latte)

    Emma Kettle

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the portion sizes like?

Reviews highlight generous, filling portions across breakfast and lunch, from the breakfast burrito and smashed avocado to the steak sandwich and rosti with salmon.

What style of coffee does the cafe serve?

Espresso Room serves Italian-style espresso using Reverence coffee roasters, focusing on strong, hot espresso extractions and classic milk coffees rather than batch brew.

Is there outdoor seating and room for groups?

Yes, the cafe features an open layout with both indoor seating and an outdoor area that can accommodate small groups and weekend brunch visitors without long waits.

Does the menu include lunch options beyond breakfast?

In addition to classic breakfast dishes like pancakes and burritos, the kitchen offers cooked lunch fare including steak sandwiches, calamari salad, and pasta dishes like seafood linguine.

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