Restaurant

Traveller Coffee

2/14 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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2/14 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Traveller Coffee

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.

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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

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.

Before you head over

Practical advice for navigating your visit to this tucked-away laneway espresso bar

  • Navigating Crossley Street

    Google Maps can misdirect you to Liverpool Street or Lancemore Street; look for the entrance tucked into Crossley Street just off Exhibition Street.

  • Seating & Takeaway Expectations

    Indoor seating is confined to a tight standing and wall stool bar, so plan to grab takeaway or take advantage of outdoor benches and laneway seating.

  • Morning Rush & Standard Espresso Shots

    Morning rushes draw busy crowds waiting outside, though regular and small coffee orders come standard with two shots of espresso for quick CBD visits.

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