We have been in Melbourne for 5 days, and we luckily found this little treasure on day one. It was worth a walk every morning for a coffee fix, for some of the best coffee I have tasted! Would highly recommend that you drop in an experience Caffe E Torta as part of your'Melbourne experience!'
Best coffee ever! Not sure if it was the coffee or the batista or a mixture of both but iv never had a coffee as amazing as this one.
Staff and food was spectacular.
Could not recommended highly enough.
Exceptional! Delicious, high quality food, wonderful service - even on boxing day! Really lovely, hands on owner which is, I am sure, why it is successful! We will definitely be coming back :)
Went to Melbourne for the tennis and ate breakfast here every morning. Tastiest breakfast ever, poached eggs bliss and amazing sourdough!
I have been coming to this great restaurant for years and years and have never been disappointed. Great food, very good coffee and a terrific atmosphere in such a small environment.
What a great find had my sister and brother in law from the uk perftect place for lunch food was fanatic great service a joy to go there
This place is a gem! Coffee is always great, love the cakes and pastries especially the almond croissant which is now my personal favourite. Judge for yourself, you wont be disappointed.
Coffee and food is always amazing , great service , great feel to the place .
Such authentic food taken from Greek and Italian influences, loved it! Definitely a new lunch spot when I hit the shops :)
We're from Sydney and from the myriad of cafes in Melbourne we were so lucky to find Caffe e Torta! Amazing coffee, free range produce and that warm Mediterranean hospitality. We'll def be back next time we're in town.
This place rocks and the main reason I come to Melbourne! Absolutely love the food and coffee. Friendly staff are expeditious with serving your every need! Highly recommended!
Try the beef clasico you will not be disappointed!!
This hidden cafe in block arcade has a really nice ambiance and amazing smell of coffee and baked goods. The service has been pretty good the few times I visited.
My sis had their flat white and she absolutely loved it, though I didn't try it.
Went back couple times and got the soy chai latte which is decent tho the chai wasnt as strong as I'd like.
Had the decaf soy cappuccino too and it was quite nice, was a tad bit sour tasting. agian its decaf so i cnt really say but i quite enjoyed it still.
iced mocha here is pretty sweet though (came with ice cream), with more choc taste than coffee, while iced choco was a great drink.
Overall we love the vibe of the place as it was really chill
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I had their beef ragu pasta for lunch on a weekday. It was authentic and delicious - the sauce was rich and tomatoey and the pasta was silky and al dente. Lots of people were queuing to have lunch there.
This place is located at the little Collins st entrance of the royal arcade.. it is always packed when I passed by.. I tried the ice chocolate and it was pretty decent.. it wasn’t too sweet and was nice and milky.. customer service here was pretty good.. and the wait staff were very friendly..
I would definitely come back to try some of their other foods & drinks..
Lovely European feel to this cafe. Really good coffee. We enjoyed a grilled chicken bliss toastie which was delicious and a golden frittata that was just as good.
Omg!!!! I love it’s coffee!!!
Not sour and watery at all. Filled with the aroma and richness of the coffee beans ~ inside seatings and outside tables are available, and lovely service as well.
Cute latte arts which I seldom seen in Melbourne(lol why normally there is no latte art for flat whites in Melbourne?)
The only drawback probably is the price ( the most expensive large flat white with almond milk I have ever tried lol: $5.8) normally is from 4.5-5 hhhh but since the quality is okay~ so never mind the price then ~~
Hasuni Erandhika Pahindra
+4
I loved the opera cake and I had pasta in my previous visit. I loved both of them. The staff is polite too. Love the ambience. The manger was pretty great too. Will visit this place again.
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Came across this cafe just by chance while hunting for a reasonable latte and a place that doesn’t use disposable cups for sit down coffees.
Had a soy latte and a little pistachio & cherry pastry. The latte came at just the right temperature and kept it to the last sip due to the heavy cup it came in (instead of the usual glass). The aroma and finish of it promised , and delivered, a delicious old school coffee hit : Rich, smooth and with just the perfect bitterness. The pastry was a dainty three bites - fresh pistachios, aromatic and juicy cherry, toothsome marzipan centre - and was full of flavour and texture with perfectly balanced sweetness (to me).
I guess I’ve visited Brunetti’s a dozen times, between the city and Carlton branches, but feel an odd one out among family and friends who love going there for a coffee and a sweet. All I know is I’ve tried and just don’t enjoy Brunetti’s lattes and sweets - somehow they taste bland and mass produced (??). Well today at this cafe, I feel I’ve tasted what Brunetti’s is trying to be. Hope to return !
Had lunch here last week the food was great, good wine selection to pair up with my meal. Desert was a delicious cake & I have to say one of the best coffees in the city. In regard to service I could not fault them. Over all a fantastic lunch.
Called in to this beautiful cafe in Little Collins. The cafe looks like it’s 100 years old inside, it was all Art Deco features, like stepping back in time, just lovely.
Now the coffee was rich and full flavoured w a good temp, and a nice flavour. The price was standard and this place is worth checking out, just for the experience.
Happy hump day! Yay hahahaha
Classic Italian coffee and cake. They coffee is not hipster Melbourne coffee its old school muddy a little bitter glorious Italian style going back to the origins of Melbourne coffee culture. The decor, atmosphere and simple offering is what makes this place good.A
Pleasantly surprised with this random business meeting breakfast. Had the poached eggs and avo with toast and cap. Very good and would definitely go back. Service was superb and overall great experience.
A little pricy for the basic brunch menu options on offer , but the food was fresh and served quickly. The cabinet selection of donuts and sticky buns looks worth trying!
Really nice cake selection, coffee is nice and the tea comes in a silk bag. The food looked good but I was just doing a cake. Prices are reasonable. Very chic environment, good efficient staff. No messing about. Very tight seating arrangements.
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Popped in for coffee and dessert on Friday night and asked myself why have I never ventured here before? Housed in the beautiful Block Arcade its like a different lovely little world inside and very European in its ambiance and decor. It's certainly cosy with small circular tables closely packed together (oh so Parisian) but it's all part of the atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and provide excellent service too, a coffee was placed in front of my friend that spilled and as I was sitting there pretty unimpressed it was swiftly removed and replaced with a new one without anyone saying anything. I was delighted to learn the restaurant also owns the delicious macaron concession in the Arcade so decided on the giant macaron for one of the desserts, as well as a brownie and lemon meringue tart to share between the three of us (variety is the splice of life). While they all looked visually appealing they just missed the mark for me. Still tasty but the tart needed more of the citrus layer, the brownie wasn't fudgy enough and the macaron as a concept needed some filling that wasn't just piped cream and a few raspberries. Another friend enjoyed her waffle though and I did love the setting so would certainly keep it in mind for a lunch option
Well this cafe is cute. It could well be one planted from Rome or Milan.
The cakes look amazing and the coffee is nice. The staff are super friendly:)
A quaint little place in a busy downtown arcade, Caffé E Torta is a great place for intimate conversations with friends or family.
Imagine our surprise when soon after our heavy lunch our guides to Melbourne decided to take us out for coffee at this great place nearby. Caffé E Torta looks small, and indeed it isn't very big, but it was almost full of people on that Friday afternoon, and we had to wait to get seated, which kind of builds up the suspense on what to expect.
Good drinks, good service (staff was awesome considering we were a big group and hoped to be seated together), at okay prices.
Would imagine that this place is an excellent location for catching up with friends, relaxing, or simply people-watching.
We went for a quick drink. We ordered a chocolate milkshake and a chai tea latte. The drinks were amazing. Nice and creamy. Very tasty too. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our drinks didn't take too long to be served either. Cute little coffee shop in CBD. I will definitely go back and recommend it to anyone.
had the pleasure of having a splendid cappuccino in this charming little corner cafe of the royal arcade. the vintage decor with the vespa outside and the picture frames by the counter really adds to its charm. wooden interior and fixtures made it nice and cozy. staff were friendly and I loved the managers enthusiasm at 9 in the morning! he was very attentive and accommodating and his British accent just added more charm to this cafe. would definitely return for the sweets!
Love the coffee here. Probably best coffee you will find around cbd. Try taking a takeaway coffee into work. The whole office will smell the coffee 😉.
Definitely best croissants too!
Came here with a friend for a coffee and I must say coffee was good and staff were friendly, overall a pleasant experience. Will try it again next time I'm in the area!
Tried two dishes and both were very tasty.
First being the classic avocado and eggs on grilled sourdough. The second is the ham and cheese sandwich. I love how crispy their bread is. And how great the simple dishes taste.
Haven't tried their coffee, but I personally think the macaroon is too sweet.
Located in the corner of an arcade, it's a little get away by sitting here, enjoying the delicious food and watching people passing by. Highly recommend:)
Went here with a friend as she goes to this cafe often for lunch. We got there at around 1:30pm. We both ordered the Chicken Bliss sandwich and had lattes. The coffee is great here and the food is too however service was lacking - we wanted to order something sweet after we finished our sandwiches and asked if we could have another look at the menu, about 10 minutes pass and still no menu. We then asked the waiter again and he returned about 5-10 minutes later with the menu's. Normally this would not be an issue but we were on lunch break and usually the service here is very quick. We ended up sharing the lemon meringue tart which was delicious. Also, the location is very nice. I will definitely remember this place and come back.
A random cafe I had picked to have a sit after shopping. And I didn't expect that I kept return to this cafe each time I'm visiting Melb. Crossaints are to die for. Coffee is great. Service is prompt. Staffs are friendly. It is amazing how fast your food arrived in front of u and then I turned around and check out the kitchen and found an army in the kitchen... Appreciate. Applause. Great job.
Lovely place, excellent service. Very cosy and good coffee. Located in one of the nicest parts of melbourne on the corner of an arcade. Traditional feel.
If you like Italian food and you're in the CBD, this place is for you. Awesome breakfast menu and lunch. Highly recommend the pasta,fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and very attentive. Love the Italian coffee,had the espresso coffee, it was strong and full of flavour.variety of Italian cakes, too. absolutely recommend will go again. 👍
Set in a delightful heritage arcade, the service is prompt and friendly. Nice selection of croissants, cakes, slices, muffins and my pick, a gluten free raspberry friand - light and delicious. Sandwiches and light meals available in an extensive menu for those peckish or ravenous catered for equally. Coffee was smooth and rich with citrus flavours and caramel undertones. Both short and long black were good to the last drop with no bitterness. Reasonable prices given the venue and location, allowing you to appreciate the ornate surrounds and watch the passing parade..
A little Italian gem in Melbourne! It's a little Italy! Everything about this place is special, the table setting, the decor , the friendly staff and the food! It's in the arcade and surrounded by boutique ships. Special thanks to the owner for making us so comfortable!
Really nice, busy little cafe. Great food with fresh ingredients and almost everything is available gluten free which is fantastic for my daughter who is a coeliac. We needed a mid afternoon food and coffee fix and Caffe e Torta hit the spot perfectly.
Love the vibe of this place. Good place to meet friends or to get a quick wholesome bight. They make pasta and soup the way that mamma makes it. One of my favourite CBD lunch time haunts.
Great service. Excellent atmosphere. I must recommend their Mushroom Bruschetti was absolutely delicious and light. I will definitely go back there again even if it is only for that. :D
Excellent location and great ambience. Excellent food - the ricotta and the croissants are fantastic. Service was attentive and friendly. Only issue was the coffee. It is a good brand just badly made.
Unpretentious and yet still very cool. Very Melbourne. Compact and cosy venue complimented by a simple menu, shame they no longer do the always excellent daily pasta special which was fab with a coffee on a cold day.
One of the best spots for coffee and a sweet treat in the cbd. Great central location to meet someone.
Your stay in any city is always complimented with a good coffee and breakfast. Sometimes if you are lucky you stumble upon the best.
Great food, excellent staff and very cheap.
Usually, when visiting Melbourne I take a well worn path straight to Carlton for coffee. Today I worked and needed a caffe between meetings. I found it in Royal arcade at Caffe and Torta.
European styled cafe with table service, excellent Genovese coffee and the finest treats in the CBD.
My lemon meringue was delectable ... I savoured every morsel.
Perfect on s chilly Melbourne day.
Highly recommend.
If you want a lesson in how a good barista makes all the difference, step into Caffe e Torta. After experiencing a succession of afternoon Baristas over the last 8 years or so, I can confidently say that no one (well, nearly no one-they're getting better) drives that machine as well as Tim does in the morning. Wish I could make the AM session more often. At $4.00 it's expensive, but reliable.
The window bar is still the best people watching spot in Melbourne.
Lovely little cafe perfect to refuel after a leisurely stroll around the city. The meal options are basic but it's all about the atmosphere.
CHARMING TINY CAFE - Today, Caffe e Torta was my stop for a coffee and a cake, classic! I haven't been able to enter the place until today, as this cafe is packed to the rafters at peak hours. The cafe is really tiny and noisy, but cozy, charming and even cinematic, old European style. I loved the little niche room at the bottom end.
The cakes looked great so I had the strawberry and pistacchio tart and it was very good. Fresh, flavoursome, great pastry, and light. The coffee was also good, but on the smooth side.
The staff were correct, and the owner very friendly. However, I asked him if he sourced his cakes from A la Folie Patisserie in South Jarrah, he said no, and said that somebody makes the cakes for the cafe. That is not true. Go and see the display at A la Folie, and if you ask the owner she will tell you that they supply Caffe e Torta with their cakes. Why the need of lying?
The World Loves Melbourne
+4.5
Cafe E Torta is a smart cafe on Little Collins Street with a faithful following of regulars due to its ambience, great cuisine and service. Come here for a European experience. Sit down and seconds later a warm friendly waiter attends to your order. The ambience is awesome in the arcade or come inside where art and posters adorn the walls in a tribute to Europe.
Great Coffee. Great coffee and service in the heart of Melbourne. Perfect place for a little pick me up in between shopping!
Nice coffee, good service, nice food but a bit small for what you pay for. Will be back. Overall a nice lunch.
Good food, great coffee, friendly service. We visit every time when we're in Melbourne.
Service was prompt and friendly. Coffee (and tea) was lovely. Macaroons delicious.
Amazing!! Third visit here in the last 2 weeks and the food is delicious. Atmosphere european, warm, busy. Can't beat the coffee the best I have had in Melbourne. Food home made and fresh! I am going to make this my daily local.
Nice experience.. Ordered the vegetarian frittata with salad on the side.
The frittata was sensational but I thought the side of salad had no thought put into it.
Service was pretty nice, one young waitress I noticed was too focused on knocking off work as her approach towards me while I was fixing up the bill was sour and uncomfortable.
But I will be back, it was a nice outing.
Great little spot in the city. Has a great coffee and bite to eat here this week. The staff were friendly and the service prompt - one person did hover a little to ensure we didn't waste time I suspect but she was easily ignored. Yes the tables are cramped but this usually isn't a problem unless very busy. Good variety on menu and the food was fresh and tasty.
Great service, and flexible catering for special dietary requirements. Well recommended.
Mobile review. I have been visiting this establishment for over two years, the coffee is excellent, I have never had a coffee there that wasn't excellent, food freshly picked from the market, I have avocado and fetta on rye or Turkish bread, always excellent and the spaghetti bolonaise is amazing, this dish is one of their best, order with bread and olive oil, supurb. Although I have only eaten breakfast a couple of times, fresh and excellent once again. I can highly recommend this establishment, staff friendly, owners friendly and all very professional. I am very fussy and when I find somewhere special I stick with it, twoyears later still love the place.
Great food and friendly staff. Salmon and eggs was delicious!!
One of my favourite finds.. Found this place last year and I'm so proud! Absolutely love the interior, very cosy and the coffee is delicious. Staff are very friendly. My favourite meal is the Ham Mushroom Melt, the focaccia is always toasted perfectly!
Also people, try the brownie, they heat it up and it is SO delicious! Defs one of my favourite finds.
Perfect location. Caffe E Torta is a little gem. Perfectly located in the heart of the CBD. Pasta of the day is always a favourite. If you don't have an Italian Nonna this is what you are missing. Also best coffee within miles.
Classy little cafe located in the Royal Arcade. Plenty of seats and quick and attentive waiters. The coffee was top notch although $5.30 for a large cappuccino on a weekend is pretty solid! Nice place for a stop in.
Great view.... Absolutely loved this cafe. The staff were lovely. The atmosphere was great. Coffee wasn't quite hot enough for my liking but the flavour was spot on. I had a fruit salad which was delicious. And the food around the table all looked really tasty. Continually filled up our water and were more than willing to split the bill. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend it.
Dr Eve's Health Emporium
+5
Great place to pop by for a great lunch or cappuccino with great desserts, biscuits and cakes. I love the freshly squeezed juices made for you instantly. The fresh produce and delicious food explains,why this place is always packed up and so popular. If you need a healthy boost during your busy shopping in the City, that's the place that will offer you the needed "pick me up" special treat.
Food was fresh and delicious, staff were friendly and very professional and the atmosphere was beautiful. Perfect breakfast to end the weekend, i only have photos of half eaten food because we couldn't wait to try it!
Good quality cakes and coffee, one very friendly waitress and one who clearly doesn't want to be there. You should get rid of the unfriendly waitress... it's very bad for business having staff like that.
I like the cafe so much! It cheers me up, and super nice staff! And I enjoyed the food🥰
Long-time favourite, on an irregular basis. Today had the $27.50 lunch special of Tagliatelle Al Ragu and glass of wine. Excellent dish, displaying a hint of nutmeg in the ragu, which is unusual and confirmed by the chef (I asked), and which lifts the overall taste experience. Recommended. I had a house red wine, which seemed to be a Shiraz Merlot, quite yummy (I'm happy to try whatever comes). I also had a refreshing iced coffee. I sat in the Arcade and had interesting conversation with my American neighbour. Nice to do normal things like this again post-double vaxxed!
Great coffee, quaint and great atmosphere. Awesome toasted sandwiches
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