Great service in this coffee spot on Clarendon. I came in early on a Monday to get a coffee fix and a snack and staff were super friendly and raring to go at the beginning of the week. I love when a place is honest about not ordering something that isn’t quite up to scratch on that day, on this occasion their cold drip! Managed to get a snack and a hot choc instead and left happy. I’ll definitely be coming back for a proper breakfast!
I used to go here a lot when I had meetings in South Melbourne so it was nice to go back here and still be good. It feels like a coffee museum with various machines and grinders throughout.
There's lot of seating, and is popular with the local workers. It's not a hipster coffee place, but it's very classic.
Good coffee with decent service.
Hard pressed to find a cheap breakfast cafè in the area. However if you are looking for a qualaty feed this place was great. Ordered the Garden Breakfast and it was big and delicious. Plenty of space for large geoups and couldn't fault the friendly staff and the service. Highly recommend.
100% favourite cafe in Melbourne. Nothing to fault-great service, amazing lay out and ofcourse most importantly, perfect Coffee-especially if you like your Coffee strong (which I definitely do)!!
GREAT COFFEE! The only place I discovered in South Melbourne that has Milklab almond milk. Thank-you. Staff is wonderful and service is great. Cosy fire in the back and the smell of roasted coffee beans fill the air.
Fabulous Café. Food is fresh healthy and delicious. The coffee is among the finest in Melbourne and the atmosphere comfortable and friendly along with great service.
This place makes hands down the best espresso I've had in Australia. The moment I drink it I feel like I'm back in Napoli. They also sell their own beans which I've tried a few times and they're great quality. Highly recommended.
David Kravitz (Fandorin)
+4.5
One of Melbourne gems, great Coffey and atmosphere. Service is great, smiles all around, I didn't like feta in my smashed Avo but that is a personal preference. Coffee was great.
I love the food here it is very filling and delicious! The iced latte is very well done, the setting and the atmosphere is amazing and comforting! Worth the time spent here!
i come by this little coffee place almost daily, great coffee :) havent eatten much from this place though but i enjoy the atmosphere & the staffs are always nice which is great.
Dimattina's in Sth Melb is something of a coffee shrine. Italian style cafe in the front with a small but tasty selection of cakes and lunch fare - espresso machine showroom/museum in the back with a more restaurant feel. I've an office nearby and some of our crew swear-by their Dimattina's shot to get the day going. They don't do anything they could call their own, but a great taste of coffee culture if you're in this neck of the woods.
Had a rather astounding breakfast here (smashed avo with poached egg), everything was perfectly cooked and nicely presented. The coffee was GREAT. Service was good and laid back. Highly recommend.
Really love their coffee! Not sour, not bitter, just perfect taste to my liking! Not sure about their food though... Had few muffins here and there. Not really impressed.
Now eggs Benedict are a treat in itself, but when you pair it with yoghurt scones, it just takes it to a whole different level. Unfortunately, I ate this a year ago at the restaurant and what's even more unfortunate is that they don't serve it anymore. But all is not lost, cause their Croque Monsieur is a dish worth saving your appetite for. That said, could you please bring back the eggs Benedict on yoghurt scones? I promise to write a sonnet about it.
Beautiful cafe. Coffee is unbeatable. The place is really cool with an open fire up the back. Staff are really friendly and the food is delicious.
My 'go to' coffee place before work. I spent a fair bit of time exploring the morning coffee shops on Clarendon Street before deciding Dimattina's was the one for me.
Warm and funny staff. GREAT coffee and a mighty Avo Smash for breakfast. How can you go wrong here? It's a great way to start your day.
Keep it up folks!
The World Loves Melbourne
+4.5
Speaking with John Dimattina, there is a proud tradition at Dimattina and this latest development adds to their highly successful retail outlet at 173 Clarendon Street in South Melbourne and the one in Reservoir.
Great coffee and service. Extremely friendly staff and laid back atmosphere.
Great coffee.
Muffins leave a bit to be desired.
Good coffee, cheap beans, excellent equipment. How come I've never been in Dimattina's before? I've seen their beans as the basis for coffee served at a lot of cafes around Melbourne, and I've passed by this corner restaurant uncountable times on foot, bike and riding the 112. It was only because I needed a fresh bag of coffee for my home machine that I decided to pop in here to buy some, and sample what Dimattina can out out.
First off, it's a great room if you're a coffee fiend! Warm in the winter, smelling of caffeinessence, nice muted wall murals, and a room filled with espresso-making equipment in the back. If you like coffee porn, this is the place to be. Their beans are cheap, too -- $8 for a 250-gm bag. That's 1/3 less than what I've paid at other quality roasters such as Padre.
The flat white I had was strong, in an Italian way. Dimattina had a good selection of pastries to go with it, and they do up the usual Aussie hot brekky items too.
Great place. We loved our brunch (we had the smash avocado breakfast) and the coffees were very good. Great service too.
Excellent coffee. relax and comfortable.
Stumbled across this gem by accident the other day. I love the atmosphere of this place, perfect place to sit have a coffee and a bit of alone time. The coffee is as good as anywhere I have had in melbourne, food is also excellent and reasonably priced.
Great coffee and great food. Nice large flat white with the avo smash. Good, prompt service with plenty of seating options both in and out.
Smooth. Coffee is great here quick services too. The place has a great vibe to it and either sitting inside or out are both nice. Waiter never bought me a bottle of water but apart from that the cafe is quality. I'll be back for breaky!
Love this place, the food is good, coffee is great, good service and most of all peaceful. A place to exhale.
Great coffee here!!. Whist having breakfast at Dimattina I texted a friend and said "This is the best coffee I have ever had", enough said. Oh and the breakfast was probably amongst the best I have ever had also.
Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis
+4.5
Love it!. Fantastic Coffee, service is good too, owners r always friendly. Menu is great and varied - Bircher Muesli, Poached eggs, Soba noodle salad, Quesedillas etc... I usually get my coffee here every day I am working accross the road: Sometimes a macchiato, sometimes a Moccha, sometimes an Iced Coffee. They are always strong yet yummy in flavour & perfect. Owner Lance and his bro are always Cheerful and good at customer service.
Nice coffee..good service..burger is homemade n delicious
Great place. Having went there numerous times I keep coming back for warm atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff, keep it up guys! One of the best coffee and breakfast deals such as hot honey porridge or yoghurt muesli.
Usually very good. Went to this venue many times, and can highly recommend their Bircher Muesli! It is one of the best I ever had!
Coffee is usually very good, but had the odd coffee that was too bitter. The staff is always friendly, but sometimes gets a bit hectic when it is busy.
Perfect!. Smooth crema, full flavored coffee, a favorite in South Melbourne
Excellent Coffee. I had a single origin Guatemalan espresso which was very satisfying throughout the notes. Clearly a coffee house.
Amazing coffee is here.
Unfortunately, they don't serve coffee, only sale beans.
I absolutely love this place. After searching around for about a week, I stopped looking for my coffee hub when I had a Mokka here.
Mark and Carola provide a service as professional and friendly as you can only ask for and the place is simply stunning. Highly recommend going inside and checking out the venue, it is wort a look!
If you want a good, hands-on, quality coffee in a homely atmosphere this is your place. Just find out yourself!
Friendly staff, and both coffee and food were delicious. A breakfast smoothie in a bowl thats thick enough to eat with a spoon... Yes please!
Honestly the best coffee in Melbourne. Such a wonderful atmosphere, fantastic service and a delicious brew every time.
Amazing coffee!! Staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. Highly recommend!! Will be back soon
My Dad and I were actually intending to go to a different cafe for coffee but liked the look of the exterior of this cafe better. As soon as we opened the door we were welcomed by an incredible aroma and fantastic staff. I had the cold drip and it did not disappoint in any way. There was no bitter aftertaste like many cold brews I have had before and staff definitely know their coffee beans. A must-stop for anyone in Melbourne looking for great coffee
What an amazing place!! I’ve always loved Dimattina coffee, however after visiting I have a new appreciation for the passion, enthusiasm and expertise that the staff exhibit there. Absolutely amazing place to go and try new blends of coffee, and get exceptional service there. Thank you so much to Laura and her staff for looking after us, we will be frequent vistors there!! If you are hesitant about visiting, I strongly urge you to reconsider, this is an absolutely phenomenal place. Can’t wait too see all the staff again :)
Coffee is awesome, they even worked out a way to make the chai I order stronger... Could still be a bit stronger but they tried at least and I would order it again. Look forward to eating there one day too.
The staff are the real stars here though. So knowledgeable' friendly and chatty. Laura, Mia and Italian accented girl are literally the best cafe staff around and such a great suppottive team. Just try and have a bad morning around them!
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