Coffee QTR. — Restaurant in Melbourne

@thecoffee_qtr 📍Essendon

Coffee Quarter is a small, hole-in-the-wall cafe located just on Keilor Road in Essendon. It is owned and run by two brothers, Michael and Joel, bringing some great coffee by @roastingwarehouse, vibes and Nonna’s panini to the neighbourhood. ☕️

On Nonna’s menu, there aren’t too many options, so the choice is easy. If you want to build your own you can do that too. The bread is fresh from from @publiquebakery and is the perfect choice for a panini. It has a strong, floury crust with a soft, fluffy inside. 🥖

I loved The Don, which had decent chilli kick and a generous amount of olive spread. For the vegetarians, the La Signora is the way to go. The quality of the ingredients shone through. 🫑

They aren’t reinventing the wheel (or trying to) but are dishing up perfected simplicity and just the stuff that makes you feel good. Service is super friendly and if you’re up for it, the banter can be gold. It’s actually at the front of the @keepitclean_laundry, which they also own. There’s a great energy here, show them some support when you’re...

The takeaway cup they used when i ordered a drink was the thin type of coffee cup, they are small in diameter than what you would get from Maccas or Starbucks. I ordered a large cappuccino at this place, and i could pour it into a small coffee cup from another place... The price was also higher than what I have paid elsewhere for the same size (large cappuccino). On a good note they use nice beans. But it's a bit ridiculous that I paid more $ for less volume compared to other...

Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. I come here just about every morning with my toddler, and Joel and Michael always greet us so warmly. They know our order, the coffee is always perfect and the food is delish. Not only that, their staff are also wonderful. Obviously my experience isn’t unique, because it’s rare to see the place quiet. It seems the Coffee Quarter has become something of a landmark on...