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I was lucky enough to discover Code Black early in my month long vacation to Melbourne and it became a regular stop for our entire family. I tried a number of other cafes in Melbourne and this was by far my favorite. It's true it can be very busy at peak hours, and if you have the flexibility, it's best enjoyed away from peak hours and when you have time for the casual nature of the place. The staff are all very friendly and helpful -- the gentleman with the ginger beard especially so. I can be slightly coffee obsessed and living in the Seattle area I have plenty of nearby good coffee options, but if I ever get back to Melbourne, Code Black would be one of my first stops.
I especially appreciate that they serve their long blacks with an individual hot water container to allow you to lengthen the drink yourself (too few places do this). This really enables you to appreciate the bouquet of the straight espresso and (should you choose) sample how different flavors are emphasized as you lengthen the drink. If you like comparing the subtleties between different single origins this is especially fun. My wife was very happy with the temperature, texture, and composition of her flat whites as well and the kids loved the hot chocolate. For other hot drinks the hot lemonade was an interesting refreshing choice.
For food if you want something savory I recommend the duck & waffles and for something sweet the chocolate waffles. The vanilla-infused simple syrup with the crumpets makes the crumpets worth trying at least once (we tried to get something different on every visit and we enjoyed everything).
Food: I was lucky enough to try this as one of my first Melbourne brunches. The food is delicious, great range of brunch options, good portion sizes and possibly the most delicious coffee I've every tried.
Atmosphere/service: It's a huge space, with an industrial feel. They also roast their own coffee on site. Atmosphere is usually busy, yet relaxed. It's a very popular brunch spot in the local area. Service is excellent - to give you an example, on my first visit, a waiter helped me search the cafe for the person I was meeting for a good few minutes!
Would I recommend it: Yes, please go, even if it's just for the amazing coffee! Well worth it!
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We were in Melbourne for a short stay and we've been told to go to Brunswick as it is a cool place. Once we arrived to that Station, I've asked to someone randomly in the street about where we could get a nice brunch in the area and this guy told us : Code Black ! If I could see this guy again, I would thank him probably a million times ! Haha
This place was stunning !
The atmosphere from the outside untill you get inside is very eclectic and you feel like in a complete different world and time ! (That's the kind of impression you wanna have when you pay to eat outside...right?)
Beside that, the menu was very interesting and creative. Not overpriced. The presentation in the plate looked great and it tasted soooo good. Plus, we had a lovely waitress (dont remember her name..) with who we had a nice chat.
At the end, I had to order a coffee as they roast their own coffee beans (I think) basically right next door. And that was again, very tasty and successful !
I would really recommend this place to anyone stopping in Melbourne ! ;)
The two french boys..
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