Restaurant
Traveller Coffee
2/14 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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2/14 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked down Crossley Street, this pint-sized espresso bar pours Seven Seeds roasts with double shots pulled as standard. Regulars lean along the wall bar or wait on alleyway benches while baristas pull tight ristrettos and steam milk into a proper Melbourne magic. Quick morning stops pair espresso with a warm smoked ham and cheese croissant straight from the pastry counter.
- Seven Seeds Coffee: Rich espresso pulled from Seven Seeds beans, served standard as a double shot.
- Laneway Standing Bar: A standing wall bar inside and bench seating out in the alleyway.
- Morning Bites: Flaky breakfast pastries and toasted ham and cheese croissants.
What's On at Traveller Coffee
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Traveller Coffee
Why locals and CBD commuters rely on Traveller Coffee for their daily espresso.
Standard Double-Shot Extraction
Traveller calibrates regular takeaway and dine-in orders with a standard double shot of espresso, delivering a prompt, full-bodied extraction for city workers on the go.
The small/regular ($5.50) size comes with two shots of espresso.
Kate A. Fast CBD Morning Service
Positioned just off Bourke Street on Crossley Street, the baristas maintain swift turnaround times and bring orders directly out to patrons.
Very popular in the mornings, you'll wait outside after ordering and the baristas will bring your order out to you personally.
Glen Thompson Specialty Laneway Drinks
Baristas serve Melbourne specialty staples like the Magic and double ristretto, dialed in with balanced milk-to-coffee ratios.
I had the Magic which was the perfect ratio of coffee to milk. I also tried a double ristretto which is now my favourite drink.
Alex Kim Seven Seeds Roasts & Laneway Ambiance
Espresso beverages are prepared with Seven Seeds roasted beans, served alongside background music in an intimate alleyway setting.
They use Seven Seeds roasted beans, and the Barista made our latte and flat white perfectly silky smooth.
L V Quick Breakfast Pastry Pairings
Patrons can grab morning pastries and savoury staples like smoked ham and béchamel croissants alongside their coffee.
Great coffee, tasty treats, I had the smoked ham and béchamel cheese croissant, cool beats and chillax service with a smile.
k prince Compact Laneway Standing & Bench Seating
The compact standing room, wall counter, and alleyway benches offer solo visitors and workers an easy stop to sit or take away.
It is only small, with limited seating inside at a high bar along one wall. There is plenty of informal seating in the laneway though.
Daniel Martin
Most popular items
Signature specialty coffee extractions and bakery staples roasted and prepared with precision.
Magic
I had the Magic which was the perfect ratio of coffee to milk.
Alex Kim Flat white
Barista made our latte and flat white perfectly silky smooth
L V Ham and cheese croissant
The coffee was perfect as was my ham and cheese croissant.
Jenni Hinspeter Double ristretto
I also tried a double ristretto which is now my favourite drink.
Alex Kim
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful operational details that elevate a quick laneway coffee stop.
Curbside Hand-Delivery
When waiting outside in the laneway during morning rushes, baristas personally bring drinks out to customers on the pavement.
Split-Plate Sharing Service
When sharing food items like smoked salmon bagels with a companion, the kitchen proactively plates portions separately with dedicated sets of cutlery.
Double-Shot Espresso Standard
Small and regular coffee orders are routinely pulled with a double shot of espresso rather than the standard single shot common across other cafes.
Specialty Glassware and Drinkware
Coffee for dine-in guests is presented in elegant glassware or ceramic cups calibrated for comfortable handling and heat protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there seating available to sit down and drink coffee?
Traveller Coffee operates as an intimate hole-in-the-wall espresso bar with very limited indoor stool seating along a high bar, alongside outdoor benches and laneway stools. Most visitors treat it primarily as a takeaway spot.
What kind of coffee and beans do they serve?
The cafe brews specialty coffee using beans roasted by Seven Seeds, serving espresso drinks—such as flat whites, lattes, double ristrettos, and Melbourne magics—as well as iced coffee, batch filter, and affogatos. Standard regular and small espresso drinks come with a double shot.
What food options are available?
Traveller Coffee offers quick breakfast and snack items, including pastries, croissants (such as ham and cheese), muffins, bagels, and toasted sandwiches.
How do you find the cafe?
Crossley Street sits just off Bourke Street between Exhibition and Spring Streets, in the Chinatown and theatre district area. Note that some navigation apps mistakenly navigate toward Liverpool Street or Lancemore instead.
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