Melbourne's Cafe Culture: A Reflection of a City in Flux Melbourne's reputation as a cultural melting pot is well documented, but its coffee culture has long been a defining aspect of the city's identity.
The recent release of Good Food's 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries guide highlights the ever changing landscape of the city's cafe scene.
In recent years, Melbourne's inner suburbs have seen an influx of new, independent coffee shops in areas once hit by gentrification.