Dukes Coffee Roasters

📍Dukes Coffee Roasters, 247 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 @dukes_coffee Their flat white is known as one of the best in Melbourne. I love the flavor of their roasted coffee beans, and I really enjoyed the flat white. It was quite busy, and I loved the vibe. They also offer a selection of pastries. 💰Milk Coffee $6 🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri: 07:00–16:30 Sat: 08:00–17:00 Sun: Closed Save this for later 🍀

We visited this famous café that shows up in almost every travel vlog—definitely a must-visit spot! We tried two different coffee blends, and both were very aromatic and enjoyable. Overall, it was a great coffee experience. The exterior is also perfect for photos, with two adorable cat murals on the wall. It’s a lovely touch that adds charm to the whole vibe. ☕🐱🎨

Located on the opposite side of the Brunetti store, usually with a long queue since they have pretty good coffee. They have plenty of beans options but there wasn’t any consultation or introduction about the different bean options they have for my first time purchase, even the second. Only the third time I was too curious so I asked, then i know they have such variety. They also have different pastries options to pair w the coffee but i haven’t tried. Love the vibe, very cosy. #Michellegoescafe

Stopped by this café in Melbourne — lovely atmosphere and friendly service. The coffee was okay, but I think it could be richer in flavor,Hoping to see it improve, as the place definitely has potential. And one note: I wouldn’t recommend the croissant 😅

I visited one of Melbourne's top coffee spots. I was mentally prepared to wait in line, but surprisingly, there was hardly any wait when I arrived. After sitting down for a bit, a queue started forming, but most people were grabbing takeaway. Even those dining in didn't stay for long. I tried their most famous Flat White along with a croissant. Since I don't usually drink milk-based coffee, I opted for oat milk, which might have slightly altered the coffee's taste. After trying it, I still feel like milk coffee isn't really my thing. • The croissant had gone cold, but it still maintained its crisp texture. The butter flavor wasn't too strong, so it didn't feel overly greasy-really tasty! They also sell different coffee beans to take home, with options for SOE and House Blend.

Dukes is one of the famous coffee roasters in the city area and it draws good crowds. I had a cup of flat white for $6, it was smooth and the coffee was strong. The staff are friendly & upbeat. I will visit again when I am nearby.

Dukes Coffee Roasters is a reminder of what Melbourne coffee should be. Smooth, balanced, and brewed to perfection — it’s clear the team here knows the secret many others have forgotten: how to make a truly great cup of coffee. No gimmicks, just skill. A must-visit for true coffee lovers.

Fantastic coffee option in Melbourne. Great value with extra 50c reduction for using your keep cup. Always packed but the wait isn't too long. Very close to Brunetti Oro for cakes

Decent coffee with a standard price. I got a $5 AUD ($5 USD) for a coffee with milk. The place was quite small, but I loved the price! Loved that coffee in Melbourne was so cheap. Coffee here also tasted fresh. The shop is located in the busy Degraves Lane.

Great to see inner city coffee houses back and thriving. Dukes never fails to impress, great vibe, amazing tunes and service and most of all fantastic coffee made to perfection. A must visit if in Melbourne on a weekday.

The coffee is excellent. The blend is impressive and they are quite efficient even with a lot of customer. Maybe it was me but I found the menu really hard to understand. When I asked the person attending the 'specialties' he just told me to ask whatever I ask normally. Kinda sad, but still enjoyed it.

Amazing what an atmosphere and the best coffee. And the food yum! I will be back tomorrow morning

Decent coffee, not too many varieties in terms of drinks. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

At first I was going to suggest that the sign of a good coffee shop, and in fact the sign of a shop that serves good coffee, is the line out the front. Well, it Dukes is anything to go by, then that certainly holds true, I have since discovered that this is not necessarily the case. However, where Dukes is concerned, they arguably serve the best coffee in Melboure, though there are some other places that also come pretty close. Mind you, the place does get pretty crowded, but there is a really, really good reason for that.

It's popular for a reason - their coffee is exceptional. Pretty much the perfect roast - a hint of caramel and absolutely no bitter or sour flavor to it. The staff are all very friendly. There isn't an excessive amount of seating but I was able to grab an open stool mid-afternoon on a Friday. It is bustling, so probably not a place to linger with a laptop.

I love the seating at the end of the counter where the coffee alchemy takes place in furious fashion. Dukes is worth a visit for their precise pour overs or even a simple flat white using the Dukes espresso blend (my choice today), coupled with one of their delicious sweet things. The pistachio cupcake was to die for, topped with impossibly fluffy marscapone and a hidden gem of some sort of berry or cherry or very very cheery something.

Wow, this entire city offers some of the best coffee in the world! I can see why Starbucks initially failed here. The coffee - hot and iced - were both great and be sure to pick up an almond croissant! So delicious! This may be my favorite coffee in the world :)

Freshly ground coffee, superb cappucino, great baked goods. I went with poppy seed cake with passion fruit icing. Wonderful.

Very tasty coffee. The menu didn't list what they make, which infuses means they'll make anything within reason, which is an approach I like. The large flat white was very good. Thy ask if you want it sweetened (you don't). They take credit cards. There's a bit f seating, but it didn't seem like a place you hang out and work.

Average coffee at best Definitely wouldn't spend my money here again As fancy as they try to look, there is much to be desired. The coffee was burnt and it just felt like it was lacking. Hopefully they can change how their coffee is made or somehow fix the rush they get with another coffee machine so it isn't rushed.

This place was recommended by my hotel concierge, and I was glad that I went. While it was quite busy, the coffee expert Shane took his time to help me find my ideal coffee to take home. He also explained lots of details, and I felt like I became a mini coffee specialist :) Other employees I encountered were all friendly and polite as well.

Best coffee in Melbourne I reckon. They make a soy latte with love. Their normal coffees are as good as it gets as well, as long as you like your coffee strong..! Very hipster crowd so prepare to pose while you wait...lol Good selection of cakes and coffee and the style of the place is very architecturally cool.

Call it smart interior design and play on colours, but walking into Dukes from the fast pace of Melbourne's CBD is like walking into a kind of oasis of calm. Even with the space fast filling up with morning coffee hunters, there was no yelling or impatient energy. Just calm and patient putners waiting for their morning hit. I was lucky enough to stay within walking distance on my last visit to Melbourne, and found the coffee to be consistent, the staff respectful of the inability to be properly human until that first coffee of the day has been consumed and the space welcoming to stop, take a breath and collect your thoughts for the day. Pro Tip: try the lamington shortbreads. Amazing.

Ladies and gents, let me expound ever so briefly on a phenomenon I like to call "Nerdification of the Bean." Brew chasers know what I am talking about. It seems that the hip and cool thing to do these days is proclaim yourself a coffee brewing Urkel: to deck out a shop with high-end espresso machines, scales and glass beakers; to don lab coats and throw around fancy terms like "distillation"; and call oneself a scientist in the chase for the perfect brew. Some even tout their credentials in their name (e.g., Sensory Lab in the David Jones). Don't get me wrong. Surely, there's a time and place for this kind of endeavor, and I, for one, applaud and support the application of scientific rigor to the pursuit of coffee perfection. But sterility can displace warmth; and the mechanization of process has a tendency to sunder art from craft. The top of Mount Olympus can be a lonely place. Dukes is a happy medium between two extremes -- the exacting lab behind glass and steel, and the plodding street cafe that serves its coffee only one way (burnt). They've got the Mistral oddity from outer space and the weighing scale, but with offsetting wooden cabinet finishes and an inviting teal facade. Is the one coffee I had here (a soy cap, $4.50; customarily served with a double shot, but still pricey) the best I've ever had? No. It was adequate -- bordering on good, even. Smooth and mellow. But in some ways, that misses the point. On a blustery morning, I sought refuge from the cold. That I found what I was looking for inside Dukes says as much about the cafe environs as it does about the coffee Dukes serves. Open Saturdays too (Yelp's hours above are incorrect).

This coffee shop enjoys a high reputation. I came for coffee from others' recommendation. However, I find the shop quite dim and not that comfortable. Had a pour over from Brazil and the barista remade it after first try. I did not like the taste of the coffee. I can taste the raw green bean flavor in it. I think if you come, it is better to try a regular Italian style coffee.

Hooray! Even more great coffee in the CBD! I love the painted floor tiles, the light wooden counters and the sweet window seats. With more than half the floor taken up by prep counters and coffee machines, the focus is more on stopping in for a quick standing or takeaway coffee, rather than sitting for multiple hours talking. That said, there's a few high chairs and one very cute booth made for two that suits those wanting to rest a little while they get their caffeine fix.

Dukes on Flinders is the outpost of the Chapel Street flagship. The interior of the store is clean, minimalist, and aesthetically pleasing. Patterned tiles adorn the floor while a long line of mirrors on the wall make the space a visual delight. Relaxing funk music plays in the background, and there is a whole wall full of third wave coffee paraphernalia (v60, syphons, keepcups etc). There are about 15 spaces spaces available for seating, and a pastry case full of bread, sweets, and tarts. Come here if you're ever on Flinders. You won't regret it.

Love it. Hidden away and cute. Beautifully designed. Lovely timber bar stools and gorgeous floor! Excellent range of treats and of course amazing coffee and tea. Staff are delightful, helpful & knowledgeable. Selling all sorts of coffee paraphernalia. If you love Dukes in Chapel St, you'll love this one, too! x

Great coffee. Bloody friendly service. Modern, cool, simple little coffee shop with treats in the cabinet that look super yummy for your tummy. Expect to lineup and wait but it is worth it when strolling through Melb laneways.

Excellent coffee. The space is very crowded though so it's better to take your coffee to go and wander around the cute laneways nearby. What I loved about the cafe also is that the staff are very friendly, unlike the ones that work at "popular" "hipster" coffee shops in the US. ‍‍‍ they sell beans too. There's also a small selection of pastries

Love how convenient this location is! Such a great addition to Flinders Lane. The coffee is superb and I like how they've added some small tables and cushioned seating against the window for those who wish to take 5 mins to sit and enjoy their coffee before getting back to their day. Safe to say one of the best coffee spots in the city.

What am I missing? I went here excited to try some of Melbourne's best coffee. Had a pourover for $6 per recommendation, and it was good, but very small and just didn't blow me away. I really wanted to be. I'll still give this place 4 stars, but it's pretty close to 3 stars for me. I'd rather save my money and have a $1 coffee at 7-11. Not nearly as good, but 1/6 the price is pretty effing appealing.

Very impressive if you can find the place it's a bit of the beaten track, once I arrived I was greeted by a really friendly barista that made me an exceptionally nice mochachino. I love the way they have set the cafe up it has a really nice warm feeling to it which is refreshing, I only came in for a coffee but after seeing there menu I thought i would try the all day breakfast which had 2 poached eggs on toast, bacon, sausage & a side of pancakes which was superb. The quality for the price was great I paid $15 for the breakfast & coffee a bargain in my book I've been to there other sister store on chapel st & prefer this venue.

Over 100 check-ins, and maybe 300 visits... I can't get enough of Dukes. Yelp won't let me check in twice in a morning! They have updated their coffee machines so the UFO no longer adorns the counter; however they are now selling a Batch Brew for $3 a cup. Get it. Seriously, stop reading this review and head to Dukes. Like now... you will not regret it! The staff are awesome, the pastries fresh, and their Batch Brew... oh the Batch Brew... They do have other coffee as well: their long black and latte offerings are great also. Their Genmaicha is also fantastic if you are an avid tea drinker.

There are a few coffee shops I go out of my way to get to. Dukes is one of them! I come here on my way to work without fail. Couldn't start my morning without these guys! The coffee is great, the service is fast and there is always a bunch of cool magazines for me to have a peek through while I wait for my latte

Fabulous coffee and ambiance (great music), and my mom even liked her chai here.

Super Ace! I receive honours in reviewing this place first. I actually noticed this about two weeks ago, on a work break rambling down Flinders lane. Notice that's incredibly hipster and Modern, but also a very good space for design. Not that's it's in incredibly close proximity to Alice Neivens or anything like that. I finally lined up a chance to get here, without it being closed, for it's a Monday to Friday operation you see. There's cakes and other little bites, and no doubt or course reputable caffeine dealings, as one would come to expect COFFEE in a place like this. As is common recently I have not sat down to drink coffee here but decided to opt for some retail beans. I got a great bean match for aero-pressing and the whole Transaction took under 30 seconds. Dukes serves as my my recent place in a long line of Awesome cafes with retail products available. I aim to go for a different source for my roasted beans each time, hence beginning something that probably won't ever finish. Blimming Excellent!

Great service, great coffee and great treats! Fantastic little coffee shop in the iconic Flinders Lane and clearly a local attraction. An interesting mix of locals and tourists chasing their daily brew. Would highly recommend as a critical Melbourne coffee stop!

Dukes is my favourite place to get a coffee when in the CBD & I can't resist their peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies. There are some other amazing looking cakes and pastries also available but the cookies for me win every time!!! They always seem to have a plethora of staff working & great team work in the making and serving of drinks, which sees the drinks being served fairly promptly even at peak times.

Yes - it's hipster and yes the decor is blonde and scandinavian sort-of cool and yes the guys obviously know a thing or too about coffee but I must have been in a parallel universe version of Dukes on Flinders Lane today. Other reviewers described Dukes CR as quaint and quiet and a haven of quiet from Melbourne's hustle and bustle! What!?! Maybe Fri arvo attracts a different crowd? I wouldn't have cared except all the staff were beyond hipster nonchalant and bordering on snooty. The coffee was good and the carrot cake was moist (if a little sweet) but guys it is only coffee you're making! Lighten up particularly as it's TGIF!

Ah dukes coffee roasters in Melbourne; you are an interesting affair - bohemian atmosphere, really great coffee, however you certainly are charging the upper dollar for it... Personally though no visit to Melbourne CBD is complete without a stop in here; I like the staffs lack of airs and have only had excellent coffee no matter how busy or the time of day.

Melbourne, the capital of coffee snobs, is never short of amazing coffee shops, and Dukes is one of them. It's situated in the center of Melbourne CBD, and tucked in a smaller street from the chaotic business centers. Small store and the most customers come and goes. They do have some seatings along the wall but won't be a good option for claustrophobic folks.

With a hand-drawn cup as signage, nicely designed interior and all the tools you can think of to make great coffee, this second Dukes store means business. They've got a Strada for black coffee and a Mistral for white. There's different coffees on offer depending on whether you drink your coffee with or without milk. Whichever you prefer, you'll usually have a choice of a blend or a single origin bean, all roasted by Dukes. They also have a really cool filter coffee bar which really seems to have a focus on precision brewing. They sell a range of pastries and you can also pick up beans for your own brewing pleasure. It's a great place for a cuppa in the CBD, both for the coffee geeks and the corporate workers struggling to get out of their slumber (not mutually exclusive)..

As I was looking for the Melbourne City Library I walked past Dukes. Originally, I almost didn't go in, though as I glanced into the quaint little shop front, I couldn't resist. I ordered a soy latte, no sugar. Though the lovely barista thought I said 1 sugar. Unfortunately I was to shy to say otherwise. I also should've ordered a coffee to have in, rather than a takeaway- as while I was waiting a saw the pretty latte art that was being created. Also, there weren't many seats available when I ordered, though once mine was ready some people left and I was able to stay in. Which I was happy to sit and read while enjoying the culture around me.

What an incredibly sleek and sexy as setup. I love the fact that they have a gorgeous machine, sliding along to the milk dispenser, hidden scales and the temperature station ready for the filter goodness. Visiting for the first time, make sure you walk to the back of cafe, where the board has the list of options for your black, white and filters. Take your time, sit down at the pour over station and talk about what you would like. Linger, smell and slowly enjoy the delicious art the team delivers.

They are both a great roaster and socially conscience as well. I have bought numerous bags of coffee from them ranging from light, medium to dark roasts and you really can taste the difference. In a city that has so many roasters, I am a repeat customer because they source directly from the farmers and know exactly where their coffee comes from and how it's been treated. I respect that extra step and will gladly help fund that as a repeat customer. They also have great treats to go with your coffee. They are very busy, but you can always find a chair during non-peak hours.

In my personal opinion this in one of the best coffee shops in CBD.I have been to a few in and around CBD, but everyone comes up a little short when it comes to the intensity and flavour this coffee shop has to other. The coffee shop itself is small and funky, the atmosphere is nice and relaxed, I would recommend you give this place a go. P.s look for the sign of a cup ;) blink and you could walk past it down the side street.

Excellent. Service and attention to my particular coffee request exemplary. Look forward to coming back.

This place had me at the little cup sign. It's really well designed, so much thought into everything. Compared to the established cafes on Degraves it's a great variation for the area. Caffine is really great, I keep going back so that must say something. Plus the little baked treads are totally fantastic. The lack of seating can be annoying if you want to grab a seat but it there were more it wouldn't be as cosy. But getting a table near the window is a great way to hang out and watch Melbourne walk by.

I'll take any excuse to visit the CBD sister cafe to one of my favorite south side cafés (of the same name) in Prahran. The interior has a lot thought put into the design: wonderful wooden panels, a huge and impressive coffee machine and staff that know tier coffee. They have a few solo stools to chill on while you wait or a couple of great window booths to people watch from along the busy flinders lane. Great coffee!

Best coffee in Melbourne. And really spiffy baristas. We tried a delish almond croissant and cheese bacon scroll. When we came to buy some coffee grounds, a barista gave us a short cupping sesh to help us choose. Ended up buying a Guatemalan filter blend! They also have Uppercups in stock here! It's more of a takeaway coffee bar but a great place to enjoy a cuppa.

Degraves St has its charm, but if it's serious coffee you're looking for, take a few extra steps and pull up a perch at Dukes Coffee Roasters. The fit out is warm, inviting and lovely. I visited on a particularly brisk morning and it was so beautifully cosy inside. Despite being very busy, it in no way felt rushed and a friend and I managed to find a little space to enjoy a relaxing coffee before heading to work.

Hidden in the busy laneway foot and vehicular traffic of Flinders Lane is Duke's Coffee Roasters. The first thing that hits you when you enter the shop with just a coffee cup sign is the aromatic fragrance of Coffee Beans being roasted. Whether you like a Macchiato or Caffe Latte or may be the humble Cappuccino, its like sipping a bit of heaven. Of all the times I have had coffee here (which is a lot of times), I have never had burnt milk or acidic coffee or too frothy.. its always PERFECT. If you want a coffee-gasm lol this is the place to be.

Simple yet amazing. Great coffee and interior with a true coffee shop vibe. To die for pastries!

One of my favoured places to stop by for a take away coffee in the city. It's always busy but I've found the staff to be friendly and quick without compromising quality. With few seats on offer it's more suited to take away or a quick espresso rather than long catch ups with friends over a large latte but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a visit - especially if you can nab the table in the window for some serious people watching.

There was quite a few customers inside, so we decided to give it a go not knowing which place to go. Ordered an iced latte from here and I did not see the differences compared to other places. It was typical, but I guess I am comparing them to the USA..the only difference was the higher price for the latte. Customer service was good, but the 3 star is for the taste.

Consistently good coffee, perfect temperature and roast. No bitterness and natural sweetness, I've never felt the need to add sugar to coffees from Dukes.