Restaurant
Quists Coffee
166 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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166 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Roasting on Little Collins Street since 1938, this heritage counter pours serious, milk-cutting espresso for the morning CBD rush. Regulars rely on stout flat whites and rich mochas that bypass milky excess for deep roast flavor. No cafe brunch distractions here—just shelves packed with freshly roasted beans, home grinders, and moka pots. The counter team talks single origins, grinds to order, and always balances a crisp amaretti biscuit on the lid of your takeaway cup.
- Espresso Pours: Brews robust flat whites and rich mochas with an assertive extraction that balances milk without losing its edge.
- Complimentary Biscuit: Every takeaway order comes paired with a complimentary bite-sized amaretti cookie on the cup.
- Bean & Equipment Counter: Stocks fresh-roasted house beans, grinders, and brew gear alongside counter guidance for home extraction.
What's On at Quists Coffee
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Why Choose Quists Coffee
Why Melbourne coffee lovers rely on Quists Coffee for daily takeaways, freshly roasted beans, and historic espresso craft.
Dependable CBD Morning Coffee
Speedy, reliably strong espresso and flat whites served quickly on morning CBD commutes.
It was nice and strong, not milky at all with a pleasant aftertaste.
Barry Fresh Beans and Brewing Equipment
Fresh roasted beans and home espresso gear sourced directly with knowledgeable staff guidance.
Very friendly staff as they helped me to choose a moka pot I can use at home.
Hyokyung Moon Personal and Welcoming Hospitality
Attentive, warm service from a team that remembers regular patrons and greets people with a genuine smile.
The staff are the kindest, most knowledgeable, quick to remember face and name, and most importantly serve good coffee.
lastfire Complimentary Amaretti Treat
Every coffee order comes with a complimentary biscuit or amaretti perched neatly on top.
Nice touch with a small cookie even with a takeaway coffee.
Jerry Wong Sensory Roastery Atmosphere
A rich sensory environment focused purely on roasted bean aromas and coffee preparation rather than food dining.
Heavenly little space for coffee lovers, surrounded by coffee paraphernalia for sale and a beautiful aroma of beans.
CaffeineCrawler69 Historic Melbourne Roasting Heritage
A long-standing coffee destination operating continuously on Little Collins Street since 1938.
I was surprised they are first coffee roasters in Melbourne since 1938.
Hiromi
Most popular items
Handcrafted Melbourne espresso classics roasted and brewed with heritage expertise
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 Magic
I asked what a "Magic" was, and ordered it straight away. Delicious, perfect milk to coffee ratio, and super strong and flavourful.
Nicholas Calleja
Before you head over
Practical guidance for your visit to Melbourne's heritage coffee roaster
Morning Commute Timing
Quists gets busy with CBD office workers during morning rush hours, but baristas keep wait times brief and may even run takeaway cups out to you waiting on the footpath.
Complimentary Biscuit with Every Cup
Every takeaway or counter order arrives with a complimentary small amaretti biscuit or cookie set on top of the cup lid.
Custom Grinds and Brewing Gear
Beyond ready-to-drink coffee, staff can recommend specific roasted whole beans, grind them on the spot to match your setup, or advise on gear like moka pots.
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