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Quists Coffee

166 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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166 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9650 1530
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Quists Coffee

Roasting in the CBD since 1938, this Little Collins stalwart pours rich, uncompromising espresso alongside shelves packed with fresh beans and brewing gear. Regulars drop in along their morning commute for a dependable flat white—pulled swiftly without pretension—in an aromatic room lined with grinders and moka pots. Every order comes topped with a signature crunchy amaretti biscuit balanced neatly on the lid.

  • Complimentary Amaretti Biscuit: Orders arrive accompanied by a complimentary amaretti or almond biscuit on the cup lid.
  • Retail Beans & Brewing Gear: Roasts beans on-site with bespoke grinding and sells home espresso gear, moka pots, and cleaners.
  • Historic CBD Espresso Stalwart: A heritage Melbourne roaster operating since 1938, dispensing fast morning espresso without cafe fluff.
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The Quists Coffee Advantage

Why Melbourne CBD workers and coffee aficionados make Quists their daily ritual

  • Dependable Morning CBD Takeaways

    Mornings in the CBD demand speed without compromising on coffee strength, with staff serving rich, balanced espresso and flat whites briskly on the morning walk to work.

    It was nice and strong, not milky at all with a pleasant aftertaste.

    Barry

  • Specialist Retail Beans and Brewing Gear

    Customers can explore whole beans, request on-the-spot custom grinding, and get informed recommendations on home brewing gear like moka pots directly from the team.

    Very friendly staff as they helped me to choose a moka pot I can use at home. I’ll be going back to buy fresh ground coffee every now and then.

    Hyokyung Moon

  • Complimentary Amaretti With Every Order

    Every takeaway and sit-down coffee comes served with a signature complimentary amaretti or almond biscuit placed thoughtfully with your order.

    Finally it would be remiss not to mention the delicious little amaretti biscuits handed out with each coffee - the perfect accompaniment!

    Gregor Heard

  • Authentic Heritage Roaster Craft

    Stepping inside means experiencing an unpretentious roastery rooted in Melbourne coffee history since 1938, centered purely on coffee craft rather than cafe dining trends.

    A true coffee shop. Not a cafe, not a restaurant, not some place that serves coffee. A coffee shop!

    Robert Jones

  • Warm Familiarity in Daily CBD Routines

    Attentive, friendly service makes CBD workers feel known and valued, with baristas who recall familiar faces and deliver orders promptly.

    The staff are the kindest, most knowledgeable, quick to remember face and name, and most importantly serve good coffee.

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  • Caring Hospitaliy That Inspires Loyalty

    Thoughtful touches and dependable quality create an uplifting, loyal ritual that keeps workers coming back every morning.

    It's not just the coffee but the service from the owner/staff who bring your coffee out to you on the street and of course the little biscuit, it's what keeps us coming back.

    Patrick Myers

Signature Melbourne-style coffee roasts and espresso classics

  • flat white

    Visited for a morning coffee and ordered a regular flat white. It was nice and strong, not milky at all with a pleasant aftertaste.

    Barry

  • latte

    The friendly staff served an extremely flavoursome latte and even threw in a delicious amaretti with the coffee.

    Luke M

  • long black

    If you like your coffee neat, their long black is characterful, full bodied and smooth with a balanced roast.

    Em D'Ablu

  • cappuccino

    Come here for a mean quiffacino (their name for a cap).

    Sullivan Morne

Frequently Asked Questions

Does coffee come with a complimentary biscuit?

Yes. Each coffee comes accompanied by a complimentary small amaretti or almond biscuit, tucked right onto the cup or handed out with takeaway and dine-in orders.

Can you buy coffee beans and brewing equipment to take home?

Yes. In addition to serving takeaway and dine-in coffee, they stock a wide variety of coffee beans (available as whole beans or ground immediately on-site) along with home brewing equipment like moka pots and grinder accessories.

Is Quists a sit-down cafe or primarily an espresso counter?

It is an authentic, dedicated coffee roaster and espresso bar focused on high-quality coffee rather than full dining, though dine-in and takeaway options are available during weekday business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Note that espresso machine cleaning can start before final closing in the mid-afternoon.

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