Overview
Laying claim to being Australia's coffee-sipping capital, Melbourne isn't short on top-quality cafes. But it's not every day we score a coffee destination with quite the pedigree of Campos Coffee's new Victorian flagship, which has just made its home on Chapel Street.
The Australian International Coffee Awards' reigning Champion Australian Coffee Roaster (and two-time winner of the accolade), the Sydney-born brand is gearing up to turn the big 2-1 this year. And what better birthday present than a stylish new Melbourne outpost celebrating primo coffee alongside a host of talented local creatives?
Lining the walls of the two-storey cafe, you'll find a rotation of local artworks, the ongoing collaboration kicking off with an exhibition of clay sculptures by Victorian ceramicist Cassie Hansen. Meanwhile, local crew Pot Dispensary are behind the custom cups that'll prettily house your long blacks and lattes.
The space itself is abundant in warm hues, retro curves and timber panelling, executed by design studio Guru Projects and offering an elegant nod to the Euro espresso bars of yesteryear. Venture upstairs to find a fresh white- and green-accented room that's used to host coffee training sessions and cupping events.
As with its Brisbane and Sydney flagships, Campos' extensive range of caffeinated wares is front and centre here in South Yarra. The OG Superior Blend features alongside rare Geisha varieties and the newly-launched Lab Series, which stars a curation of limited-release single origin sips.
Home-based coffee drinkers are also in expert hands here, with a handpicked retail selection of brewing and grinding equipment on the shelves.
As for the food, you can settle in with a lineup of sandwiches, pastries and other sweet treats courtesy of Glen Iris' AM Bakehouse, while vegan food business Mahadeva's Kitchen has a range of plant-based goodies to choose from, too.
Find Campos Coffee's new Victorian flagship at 572 Chapel Street, South Yarra. It's open from 7am–3pm on weekdays and from 8am–4pm on weekends.
Images: Jana Langhorst