I’m as snobby as any coffee addict, and after careful thought and many trips, I’m happy to say that Plug Nickel has the best coffee in Melbourne. It’s amazingly consistent and well worth the potentially average customer service at times.
This tiny cafe in a leafy side street of Collingwood is just the best place to stop for coffee, as the brew here is fabulous. It may be small but there is a lot of heart here, and the baristas really know their stuff.
Complimentary sparkling water always goes over a treat, as does the friendly vibe of all the happy patrons. It's only small, but Plug Nickel is usually full both inside, and also outside on the few tables available but this just adds to the appeal.
The coffee is exceptional and I love their cold brew. There is also a small selection of pastries, cookies and rolls if you are feeling hungry, but the coffee is definitely the star at Plug Nickel.
Good space, great coffee and relatively reasonable food (plus a cool hot sauce selection to accompany it). While the jaffles and pies are tempting, the $12 brekkie roll provided even better value for money imo.
Plug Nickel at Collingwood. Nice small brunch cafe but also as a bar in the evening. I had the breakky roti with egg omelette and bacon. Hot and crispy crust and soft and tender inner. Definitely a good place to dine in and must come back to have other dishes. Great.
Cute corner cafe. Told us all their white coffees are the same. I'm sure there are lots of people who enjoy that as they want to get things simplified and don't know the difference anyway. I do think there is a difference between coffees though and would like to get that difference. Other than that the coffee was good. We also shared a brownie and a peanut butter caramel slice. Were nice but slightly on the expensive side.
Tiny, cosy, corner café serving specialty coffee. The shop was so small that it could only seat about 15 people indoor. Great place to get a coffee fix with a friend, larger groups beware because there is only one bar table in the centre.
Piccolo – I’m no coffee expert but this was just slightly better than Proud Mary. Strong coffee with little bitterness and slight sweetness from roasting.
Great coffee and I love that their soy is Bonsoy. You always get a refreshing beverage to enjoy before the coffee is ready, even if you are getting takeaway!
Definitely one of my favourite coffee shops in Melbourne, with very delicious coffees, both hot and cold (and bottled). They use Ona Cafe’s Raspberry Candy beans, one of my absolute favourite beans for milk coffees. Perfect as a daily cuppa, and for those like me that don’t live in the area, perfect for the weekend cuppa. Delicious, delicious, delicious!
Love the sparkling coffee cherry tea. The flavours popped in my mouth and was really amazing and gave me a new coffee experience. Decor reminds me of Eastern Europe. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas
Amazing amazing coffee. Must try for coffee enthusiasts, you'll be surprised with how much flavor is extracted into your cup! Would've come daily if I had lived closer. Very friendly staff/service as well. A shame that it's so tucked away!
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