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A working roastery first, café second, Criteria Coffee sits in a bright Port Melbourne warehouse where independent baristas come to learn the roasting side of the craft. The public-facing espresso bar is almost incidental to the operation, which makes the coffee feel more considered than performative. Craig Simon, a three-time Australian Barista Champion, runs the show, so the seasonal filter and espresso options are taken seriously by people who have trophies to prove it.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Asian Coffee Map Melbourne Coffee Guide for Travelers
- Asian Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Melbourne
- Asian Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Melbourne
One number, weighted & current 68
How we score
Nearby in the record closest first
- Vertue Coffee Roasters Coffee Eat · 62
- Navi Modern Australian Eat · 82
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