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ST. ALi Coffee Roasters

12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9132 8966
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About ST. ALi Coffee Roasters

Melbourne coffee culture starts in this South Melbourne laneway warehouse, turning out benchmark pours and punchy brunch plates. Grungy, buzzing, and perpetually moving. Espresso fiends drop in for rare Gesha single origins or the signature 'Not Guinness' chilled brew, while regulars lock down tables for the Bourdain sanga and breakfast hummus laced with chilli oil and curry leaves. Up front, shelves run deep with whole-bean roasts, bottled condiments, and takeaway cans for the home setup. A plate of avocado on crumpet with miso butter rounds out the morning.

  • Benchmark Specialty Coffee: Pours range from precision batch filter to rare Gesha single origins and signature concoctions like the 'Not Guinness'.
  • Bold Brunch Plates: Inventive morning fare includes the Bourdain sanga, fluffy pancakes, and breakfast hummus spiked with curry leaves.
  • Industrial Laneway Setting: Housed down a South Melbourne laneway with an energetic warehouse aesthetic and eclectic crew.
  • Dedicated Retail Grocer: An in-house pantry section features packaged coffee beans, house chilli oil, canned cold brews, and branded merch.
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Why Choose ST. ALi Coffee Roasters

Discover why this South Melbourne laneway roastery remains a definitive pilgrimage for specialty coffee, inventive brunch, and retail beans.

  • Experimental Signature Coffee Menu

    From the signature layered 'Not Guinness' to the dessert-like 'Peek and Sip' infused with popcorn syrup and salted caramel, the barista team pushes coffee craft into inventive territory.

    Their ‘not Guiness’ is a must order

    popo

  • World-Class Single Origin Roasts

    Revered by traveling connoisseurs, rare varietals like the single-origin Gesha demonstrate why St. ALi serves as a national benchmark for coffee tourism.

    The specialty Gesha I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a few times is, hands down, one of the best cups of coffee to ever touch my lips.

    Fit And Fed

  • Roastery Beans & Take-Home Blends

    Dedicated retail shelves allow visitors to take home freshly roasted whole-bean blends, single origins, and specialty pods to reproduce cafe-grade drinks at home.

    they also offer an impressive range of blends and beans to take away, so you can enjoy that same quality at home.

    Anon Anon

  • Curated Grocer & Pantry Goods

    The in-house merchant grocer provides branded gear alongside artisan pantry items, curated spirits, and bottled condiments like house chilli oil.

    They also sell coffee mugs /cups and other items , we got the chilli oil that we liked to take back to the states as a tasty souvenir

    Prameet Chandra

  • Versatile Spaces for Groups

    With spacious indoor tables, outdoor seating, and secluded private dining spaces, the laneway venue smoothly hosts parties of all sizes.

    We came here as a group of six and asked for a quiet area. We were seated in a beautiful hidden room, which was perfect.

    Eva Wojciechowski

  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality

    A welcoming, energetic front-of-house team guides guests through eclectic menus and handles busy morning rushes with sincere, attentive care.

    Staff are wonderful some of the best hospitality ive ever experienced.

    Yosar Fatahillah

Iconic specialty coffees and signature dishes most celebrated by visitors

  • Not Guinness

    Their ‘not Guiness’ is a must order

    popo

  • Avocado on Crumpet

    The avocado on crumpet with miso butter was absolutely amazing.

    Eva Wojciechowski

  • Specialty Gesha

    The specialty Gesha I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a few times is, hands down, one of the best cups of coffee to ever touch my lips. Truly memorable and absolutely worth the price of admission.

    Fit And Fed

  • Breakfast Hummus

    The breakfast hummus is light enough but flavoursome with the pesto, curry leaves, chilli oil and crunchy chickpeas giving texture too.

    A2B in an EV

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and culinary breakfast dishes complementing your visit

  • Biscoff Frappe

    ordered the Biscoff Frappe, which was absolutely delicious. It wasn’t overly sweet, and my only thought was, “I wish it were bigger!” because it was that good.

    Julia Gomes Ribeiro

  • Peek and Sip

    Also ordered the “Peek and Sip” which had popcorn syrup, salted caramel, banana syrup, double espresso and milk - I didn’t know what to expect but it turned out so tasty.

    Jennifer Nguyen

  • Chilli Scramble

    The chilli scramble is a must try.

    Verity O’Kearny

  • Turkish Eggs

    Turkish Eggs (oh… still thinking about that naan). Both dishes were a delight.

    Kaitlyn Quek

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and memorable sensory details at ST. ALi

  • Sensory Coffee Tasting & Masterclass Insights

    Staff explain menu nuances and guide guests through specialized tastings, including demonstrations on how details like cup thickness change the flavor perception of the brew.

  • Signature Concoctions & Creative Cold Pours

    The venue creates bespoke coffee concoctions like the 'Peek and Sip' (blending banana syrup, popcorn syrup, salted caramel, double espresso, and milk) alongside signature cold-creamed pours like 'Not Guinness'.

  • Hidden Dining Space for Private Groups

    For larger groups desiring intimacy away from the bustling main floor, parties can request and be seated in a secluded hidden room.

  • Curated Merch & Artisan Souvenir Grocer

    Beyond fresh coffee roasts, guests can take home branded staff pink jumpers, signature house chilli oil, and curated artisan items like bespoke gin and maple syrup.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, ordering, and arrival for your visit

  • Visit on Weekdays to Avoid Queues

    Visit on weekday mornings to avoid peak crowds and bypass wait times for breakfast, or take advantage of steady table turnover when it gets busy.

  • Order Signature Drinks or Verify Espresso Shots

    Explore signature creations like 'Not Guinness' or 'Peek and Sip' over conventional espresso drinks, or ask staff about shot strength and pour options if ordering standard milk coffees in a mug.

  • Plan Ahead for Laneway Parking

    Laneway street parking can be tricky to secure around Yarra Place, so allow extra time to locate a spot or consider walking from nearby South Melbourne transit stops.

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