BENCH COFFEE CO. Roastery — Restaurant in Melbourne

We came around 1.45pm Friday 5th Jan.

Great pastry, freshly baked !!

Regarding the coffee, it was not bad; however, the service significantly detracted from the overall experience. We were greeted by a staff member with a goatee beard whose demeanor was unfortunately discourteous. His unwelcoming expression and lack of a smile were quite off-putting. Notably, he was friendly with an European couple who came in after us, but not at us.

When I ordered a 3/4 ice latte, I regrettably received a full ice latte instead. Additionally, the manner in which our coffee was served was rather brusque and unprofessional. The server placed our order on the table abruptly and did not acknowledge our gratitude, failing to respond when thanked.

This aspect of our visit was disappointing and did not meet the expected standards of...

Bench Roastery is hands-down one of my favourite coffee spots in Brunswick and easily Melbourne. The coffee is always top-notch — smooth and well-balanced. But what really sets this place apart is the genuinely friendly service. Every time I visit, I'm greeted with warmth and great energy — it makes the experience feel personal and welcoming.

It’s also a fantastic spot to settle in with your laptop. The space is generous, the vibe is relaxed, and there’s plenty of seating, which makes it perfect for getting a bit of work done while enjoying a great cup.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality coffee, good vibes, and a place to feel like a regular — even if it’s...

I went here a while ago and it's definitely good quality and well made coffee. It's expensive, which I wouldn't mind except that I ordered a large latte and got the smallest coffee I have ever been served in my life. Like it was smaller than most small coffees. Maybe they got my order wrong, but it is the kind of place where serving tiny coffee when you order large might be some kind of performance art that speaks of the excess of modern consumerist culture. The kind of place where they're so cool that you don't want to question it in case you aren't allowed to live in Brunswick any more. Also from memory I think they didn't have soy...