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8 Raffa Pl, Carlton VIC 3053
Monday - Friday 7:45 - 15:00, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 - 15:00
Tram Routes 1 or 6, Stop #112 Lygon St/Elgin St

Vertue Coffee Carlton

Hidden Gem

To enjoy the great coffee and comfort food at Vertue blend has a sweet flavour medley of milk chocolate, peanut
Coffee Roasters in Carlton, you will need to go exploring. butter, caramel and apricot nectar.
The hugely popular cafe is hidden away down a small back Three different grinders are constantly on the go.
lane in Melbourne’s university district, a short walk from One is for milked based drinks, one for espresso and
iconic Lygon Street. another for brewed coffee. The cafe offers a “Barista
The Carlton venue (one of three Vertue coffee sitesĎ Breakfast” giving patrons the chance to try a smaller
has an eclectic décor, mixing exposed brickwork and version of all three.
benches by the coffee bar with wood panelling, vertical Decadent items on the food menu include Apple Pie
garden and high ceilings in the main seated area. Waffles and sweet Persian French toast. The carb-heavy
Vertue’s six bold coffee blends rotate daily. Sabertooth “Return of the Mac” features house-made macaroni and
is one of the most popular blends because its combination cheese filled croquettes with a side of braised ham hock,
of Brazil, Columbia and Ethiopia goes just as well with topped with a poached egg. Vertue is very popular. Book-
espresso as it does in milk coffees. The smooth and sweet ings are recommended.

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