I love this place so much, went on christmas day and everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and the coffee was great. Had the citrus cured kingfish, green hummous and lamb brisket. I am always finding new things on the menu that I love. Place was filled, but they found a perfect table for us.
Just love this place. Two visits now on this holiday. Great coffee, excellent food. Attentive, engaging service and a location you have to find, you won’t stumble across it.
Loved everything! The menu, the food, the coffee and also the staff - they were so accommodating and kind to my baby boy despite being super busy!
Funky little industrial cafe tucked away down a blink n miss it alley. Trendy cool vibe. Super friendly staff. Love it !
We had a business brunch meeting Sunday 5/11, in the private dining area. The Food was AMAZING, the staff were very attentive and extremely helpful. We feel very lucky to have chosen St Ali for an important gathering with our international guests. They were also very impressed. We will be back St Ali, thank you to the staff for awesome service.
Ray White MaroubraSouth Coogee
+5
Everytime I am in Melbourne I will always visit this place for the best coffee and breakfast
Great coffee and chilled out vibe. Love how the owner ushers in, sits at the table to explain the menu and take our order. Not sure if that’s just for us or everyone but great service all round. And the food was a lot and was delicious. Highly recommended!
Great coffee food was fantastic & came pretty quick so we were happy. Friendly helpful staff in a cool warehouse atmosphere 😋
When I was three years old , my parents came to st Ali and we had the portagese tarts and coffee , I of coarse , had a glass of milk and 7 years later we visited again , coffee and tarts again , the quality for both is still outstanding, yummmmmmmo !!!!!!!!!!!
The food was really good. My double pattie burger really hit the spot. The mocha and expression shake was delicious.
The wait staff was very friendly and the aesthetic of the place was amazing.
Visited 5Nov19:
I was around the area on the day and finally had time to see the cafe.
It was street style deco and very different from what I imagined of St Ali.
Friendly prompt customer service. Very helpful of choosing flavours of coffee and sweets.
All staff have great knowledge about their products.
I will visit it again and get some coffee beans to taste.
This place is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious, good coffee and good vibes!! Plus Tony is the sweetest. We accidentally spilt our drink and he gave us a new one for free of charge! Definitely coming back!!
My daughter and I were in a hurry and they were very accommodating. Food great, excellent coffee to wake us up and music fab
St Ali quickly became my favourite coffee. The cafe itself has a really great atmosphere, friendly staff and quick service. The coffee is absolutely delicious. I often order a piccolo latte, but lately as the weather has been warm, I have been ordering cold brew or iced latte. And they are both so satisfying and tasty. When ever I have friends or family visiting from interstate or overseas, St Ali is the first place I recommend.
I am a tad delayed in writing my review, I visited just after Christmas.
The service was really good and there was a solid menu. My latte was really enjoyable and I ordered the crispy skinned salmon which was such a tasty dish. My eggs poached just right and the salmon cooked to perfection. All the ingredients were matched together nicely. My friend ordered the lobster taco which was a stand out dish.
A cafe worth visiting, we enjoyed the coffee and food here.
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Great vibe of the venue with nice staff. The coffee is great as you'd expect from a roaster. The food was tasty and not 100% your normal brunch fare but well worth trying and getting amounst it.
Visited St Ali over the Christmas period - got a table straight away. I ordered the lobster taco which was absolutely sensational - the flavour combinations were so good and so delicious! My friend ordered the salmon salad and really enjoyed it also. Coffee was great and service was quick and friendly.
Located down an alley in South Melbourne this is a cool (and clearly popular spot, nice and busy at 11am midweek) they sell their own coffee and merchandise and the place has a buzzy vibe.
St Ali is a popular, and very aesthetic cafe offering great food with very unique drinks. Set in an ambient setting, St Ali is a great brunch option that we would recommend trying.
Today I ordered the Grilled Salmon with an Iced Latte. Despite the beer bottle appearance the latte was very sweet and was a unique experience for an already great tasting drink. The Salmon was an interesting meal, lathered with greens and beans. The fish itself was very tender, skin crispy and melted in your mouth whilst the greens were very- green haha. Lots of beans with a good mix of sauces for a pretty whole and hearty meal.
There was a deal with the Royale shack burger, and only $2 pale ale which is something I would try next. Otherwise a really good experience here at St Ali!
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Value: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
An amazing coffee roaster down in the alley ways of South Melbourne and is always bustling with people. The decor is rustic and it keeps it spacious. Love the coffee's here and they have been consistent since day 1
One of the best coffee roasters in Melbourne, and a great cafe as well. I love the branding, the venue design, the food, the service and of course, the coffee. My soy flat whites are consistently good. The fact that all takeaway cups are fully recyclable (most aren't) makes me appreciate this spot even more. But of course a reusable cup is always a superior choice, and St Ali makes some really cute ones.
I like it that no matter how busy the place is and how run off their feet the staff are you won’t feel rushed and pushed out the door. Thank you for making our brunch relaxed and enjoyable!
Had their Flat White with the Orthodox blend and it was good. Had a sip of my friend’s Macchiato with Feels Good Organic blend and it tasted amazing that I got the beans after. The guys at St Ali really know their coffee!
Love this place. Great menu, the food was delicious. The coffee is amazing, so much so we bought some to make at home. Staff were really nice.
Bustling cafe down an alley way of south melbourne.
Very popular with locals and for good reasons.
The food has been consistantly good and portions are very generous.
Great coffee, but we already know that 😝
I think we all love St. Ali because it's just right: coffees are just nice, brekkies are just a little different (not your traditional Avo Mash), and lunch is just full enough.
The coffee is amazing!!! ⭐️ Staffs are really friendly, and I also love the place, it’s really cozy. I ordered two dishes which are Crispy Skinned Salmon and My Mexican Cousin (basically, it’s corn fritters). I would recommend the corn fritters, it tastes so great and tasty! I also like the combination of the beetroot and the salmon, so unique 😍. Recommended for those who love eating brunch and coffee lovers 🤤☕️
A classic, must go!
Amazing industrial-like interior with a diverse range of brunch options to choose from. The coffee beans they sell is aromatic and delicious.
The decoration and coffee are amazing! I order the breakfast Melbourne with three types of coffee: espresso, filter and cappuccino. Very good combo with you love coffee as me :)
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I went to update my review St Ali from 2017 and the whole thing vanished... don’t you hate that (Zomato).
What I was wanting to say is that without a doubt St Ali coffee, specifically the orthodox blend has become my favourite Melbourne coffee. That said I was excited to learn that they now do Nespresso coffee pods to take home and get that coffee fix you love in your own pod machine. We brought one of the Orthodox and another Good Times pod (supposed to be better for milky coffee).
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My previous visits have been less regular than I would like as we live in Box Hill so not quite a convenient location. Obviously I alway have coffee but the food here is really good as well. The space is warehouse and rustic and both myself and my wife loved the feel of the place that we looked into having our wedding reception here for something completely different. Unfortunately they just couldn’t fit in the number of people we needed. Just in the space it’s big enough but that won’t stop the queues and waiting so be prepared for that.
Have to applaud the service and catering of the cafe.
They went out of the way to advise me on the menu and made sure my meal that I was ordering was lactose free. They somehow also managed to serve me and my friends all at the same time despite me ordering only 5 minutes before the food came.
They really worked very promptly and much effort was made for customers to feel appreciated and welcomed 😊
On top of that, food and coffee was great! Even if my meal was missing a few condiments (due to my lactose intolerance), it still tasted as amazing as it looks!
100% would recommend anyone to come hear and although you may have to wait (they are very popular and often will have a long queue) trust me the wait is worth it!
Joanne | Melbournecitay
+4
Came here for a quick coffee takeaway as I was in the area. Even though it was way past brunch hour at 330pm, there was still a considerable crowd - which shows how much of a tourist favourite this place is. People were taking pictures everywhere! Coffee wasn’t cheap at $4.50 but it was well executed - delicious, not too milky. Will come back for brunch! Service was fast and good
Open 365 days and till 5 PM! Now that’s something. Everyone knows St Ali for it’s coffee and it’s amazing. The place is super chill with great music and. It’s huge but still it can be difficult to a get a table on weekend. I usually go here for the coffee but I’ve heard a lot of good things about their pancake. They must be as good as people say for every time I am here I can see pancakes on lot of tables.
Julius C | TheHummingbird.id
+5
Ordered espresso milkshake and was amazed with it’s consistency as they put ice cream on the bottom. Good drink for a sunny day. I also ordered Salmon and Peas and the salmon was fantastic, it was crusty on the edge but still raw in the middle. My friend ordered Barista Breakfast and she totally loved it!
Ordered the Barista Breakfast (12.5 AUD) with Ethiopian beans. The waitress was very attentive and gave us advice on how to drink the coffee, and also the basic info for the coffee.
The Ethiopian blend was delightful especially in form of filter — even for me, who’s not a fan of black coffee.
I’ve tried their Orthodox blend numerous times before and loved it. Definitely coming back next to try other blends!
I came on a Saturday morning so obviously it was busy, but luckily the wait was quite short. The blueberry pancakes were nice but so simple I wouldn’t say they’re worth ordering as a brunch dish. The other food was very tasty as well.
We were originally seated on the outside corner of a large table, which meant people kept bumping into our chairs as they walked past. Finding this annoying we asked to be moved to the other side of the table when the people there left and the staff were happy to accomodate our needs. Our waitress also took care to get a cleaner spoon when she noticed one wasn’t quite clean as she was setting down our cutlery.
The place was quite noisy as it was busy so it was harder to talk for our group of 3, but I guess two people would’ve felt okay.
You’ve definitely tried their excellent coffee but have you tried their food? St Ali’s has made a name for itself in Melbourne for its high quality beans but after visiting their cafe in South Melbourne I’ll be coming back for more than just the coffee!. First off, the interior. Absolutely stunning and eclectic. The cafe is located in a number of different warehouses that have been combined together in a mismatched way that adds a grungy character to it and is just so stereotypically Melbourne. Loved the touches of graffiti, leftover historical features and the use of the roller doors to create outdoor spaces. The space is also very large with plenty of tables and very fast service but be warned…it is so busy there so get there early unless you don’t mind waiting.
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Another cafe that has been on my “to try” list for a while, St Ali’s is a popular South Melbourne cafe known for it’s “hipster” ambience and spacious interior. Upon arrival we were quickly greeted and seated to a table by staff. The vibe of this place was lovely and inviting; I love how they have spaced out their tables and there are opened up rooms to the side.
My partner ordered a flat white and “the daddy” (a breakfast burger), while I was craving something light so went for the refresher (watermelon, apple and mint) juice and the gudetama tofu (which consisted mainly of pickled cabbage, tofu, fried lotus roots and edamame). As it was a hot day we decided to takeaway the espresso shake as we left, and it was amazing! All the drinks were great.
The burger was full of flavour, with the fried egg bringing everything together nicely. It was surprisingly not too salty and the brioche bun was toasted perfectly and was soft. My only criticism would be that for $18, you would at least expect some sort of accompaniment; like a salad or fries.
Surprisingly, the gudetama tofu turned out to be the salty dish. But it was still light, full of fresh ingredients, and the tofu was cooked really nicely. It would have been nice if the pickled radish (which acted as a “salad” for this dish) could’ve had another ingredient to balance out the dish a bit more.
Overall, we had a lovely lunch experience and as they apparently rotate their menu regularly, would love to come back and try more of their dishes sometime.
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
+4
Coffee taste nice and awesome. I love the ambience and the staff is pretty friendly. Manage to get a take away coffee and taste is just on point.
Open 365 days of the year. That automatically gives them an extra point. I also totally admire the staff do work on the holidays for this to happen. It is much appreciated.
This place is huge and so it has to be. It is never not busy. Tables are always full! But this doesn’t make service bad at all. In fact on the occasions I have been the staff are ace!
The menu is really cool and has a few dishes with a twist. With some of the brunch classics too.
I got your class eggs on toast with mushrooms and greens. The greens came with a topping of cheese. BONUS. My friend got the hash. Which was also super tasty.
I like this place, the music is quality, the atmosphere is super chill and it’s just a good brunch!!
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I popped in with a girlfriend for coffee and cake as we’d been out for lunch and wanted something sweet before heading home. I don't go crazy over St Ali like everyone else seems to possibly because I'm not coffee person and that's what they are renowned for.
Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed both the slices we chose, the coconut berry and the chocolate. I also adore the standard warehouse wonderland decor we all know and love.
Original review
I'm a brunch addict. Some people are addicted to coffee, cigarettes, exercise, shopping you name it, I'm addicted to scrambled eggs. Working quite close to St Ali I decided it was high time to try their brekkie offerings and dragged the team down before work one morning.
I decided to keep it simple with eggs and a side of avocado feta mash with a delicious refresher juice. At $23.50 with the most substantial thing on my plate being bread I could just hear my partner saying, I could have made you that at home for $8. The eggs and avo were however a generous portion. I appreciated the fancy butter too
Best ice cold latte! Been having ice latte in so many places and their ice cold latte is really a bomb. Love love love. I even like the packaging, they use glass bottle which I find it very rare and unique to drink coffee in a glass bottle like a beer. Also I enjoyed the ambience, staff are friendly. Make me FEELS GOOD.
I have been going here regularly for 5 or 6 years still my favorite i almost always order my mexican couisn so happy it has stayed on the menu. Great coffee i ordered 2kgs of the coffee beans for home. Everything on the menu im enjoy
Great vibe, awesome food and delicious coffee! What more can I say about this place. It’s my Wednesday and Friday coffee fix, service is good and venue is super funky!
Very trendy, with cool vibe and attentive staff. Good coffee. Enjoyed dish: my Mexican cousin. Just a little bit expensive, with extra avocado costing six dollars!
Coffee was amazing, prompting purchase of the Nespresso pods to enjoy at home. Food was delicious, serving size was a bit small. The vegetarian dish was texturally amazing, and quite yummy. Confit salmon, couldn't fault it.
I have been here a few times and it rarely disappoints. Food is great here. For lunch today I had the espresso shake and the green and grains with a side of house cured salmon. Big lunch but enjoyed every bite. The place was buzzing and the service was prompt.
Came here on Sunday for brunch and I really enjoy the atmosphere. I had the pancakes, I was worried that pancakes wouldn’t be enough but it was plenty. The food and coffee were equally as good!
You often know you’re onto a winner when the setup is an old warehouse like settings in a back st in inner Melbourne. St Ali provided a funky, inviting atmosphere, friendly service and an interesting menu to match! Food looked good and tasted better. Loved their iced latte. Worth the hype!
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+4
4.5
St Ali is one of the famous cafes in Melbourne. It is in a small lane might be a bit hard to find. I went there with my friends and we sat inside. I really like the vibes of this place so melbournian! I tried their special menu - chicken milk bun - The bun was so delicious and a bit sweet but amazing! I hope they will have it again when I go next time. Their coffee was amazing too!
They had many good looking dessert - so tempting ! Especially the lemon tart! 🥰
I came here with the bf on a sunny Melbourne day, and St Ali was the perfect choice. We were seated in the outdoor section, which was still covered but was all open and airy. My bf loved the music choice of RnB, and it really did add to the cool laneway vibes of the cafe. I ordered the mushroom dish and he got the pancakes. I loved that my dish wasn’t too heavy, and every element went well together, a good choice for mushroom lovers. I even managed to score a bite of his pancakes which were the perfect density and texture. And of course the coffee was great, but that’s a given! We only had to wait 5 mins for a table, and they brought out the food quite fast. Great cafe choice, especially in summer!
St. Ali in South Melbourne should be next on your list of brunch places to hit this summer. It has a great vibe, playing r&b classics all morning. I was singing along to Mariah as I ate my mushrooms & Hash.
We ordered a mammoth amount of meals for 7 people plus multiple lattes, hot chocolate and Vietnamese coffee. The total of our bill was $250 including an 18% surcharge for the public holiday.
There’s a wide variety of seating arrangements indoor and outdoor. The coffee is incredible and the presentation is impeccable. The flavours of each of the dishes were very complimentary and the service was prompt.
I have zero complaints about my time here and I’ll definitely be back again for some great tunes & great food!
If you get a chance to check out St. Ali, let me know what you think!
What can I say about this place! Been here a few times and each time I am impressed. Great coffee, fast service and friendly staff. And those buttermilk pancakes are to die for! 🥞 🤤
Great place for coffee! The food is amazing too; they use simple every day ingredients to create utter deliciousness. Staff just go through the motions but are friendly enough.
Working in the area, St Ali is one of my favourite cafes to return to as a treat. The food is always delicious, regardless of what you order. Great vibe, and an excellent cafe to give visitors to Melbourne a peek into our cafe scene. Coffee is of course stellar.
Came here during the Melbourne GP weekend after getting multiple recommendations from locals. The coffee is unbelievably good, we went with a group of 4 and by the end of our meal everyone had ordered a second round of coffee and was tempted to get a third.
Food wise the menu is huge, lots of variety, generous portions and most importantly
absolute delicious. The staff were super friendly and helpful despite them being insanely busy and the decor and ambience of the whole place really quirky but cool.
Defiantly a go to for sure! Especially if your a coffee lover. They have a little shop next to the cafe as well where you can pick up some coffee beans to take home with you. Make sure you get the bigger bag cause I promise you you’ll finish the bag before you know it.
Delicious food, great coffee, comfy place.
Awesome place to go alone or with friends! They also have a small merchandise shop where you can buy their coffee, machine, and liquors. They also sell some shirts, hot sauces, and many more.
The place itself is a little cramped but comfy, so no worries!
Great coffee, and a very satisfying breakfast experience! Portions were extremely generous and more importantly, yum. The coffee was unsurprising good and staff attentive. Great vibe and surroundings. Highly recommended.
Ended up coming twice on our holiday, both times served with great hospitality, great coffee and great food!
After visiting have even subscribed to their coffee subscription due to the coffee being seriously good!
Would recommend to anyone visiting Melbourne as a must try brekkie spot, easy access from the CBD via tram!
Great food, great coffee, great crew; what more could you want? They're attentive without being overbearing and love dogs as well. The Royale burger was simple and exactly what you want from a well executed cheeseburger and my partner loved her mushrooms (Koo Koo Kachoo).
Will be back for sure!
Well worth the price and wait(if you haven't booked a table). Gourmet presented meals, consistent, tasty. Awesome environment both inside and out, funky uniforms!
First, these photos aren't from the cafe - their coffee looks WAY better. :)
Anyway, dropped by to restock on Wide Awake and had a great chat with Alex. I had recently ordered coffee from somewhere else but nothing I did could produce a decent coffee with it. This is in stark contrast to St Ali Wide Awake, from which I can produce a decent coffee pretty much every time (despite the ugly pics).
Alex was friendly, helpful, understanding and gave me some good suggestions as to why the other coffee didn't work for me. Helpfulness aside, I've gone back to St Ali Wide Awake anyway, since it is my favourite and just works, every time. Thanks Alex!
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