St. Ali ★ 4.4
St. Ali in South Melbourne is among Melbourne's original specialty destinations: a roastery-cafe in a warehouse that helped define the city's coffee scene.
Signature drink: House blend espresso and specialty single origins
Neighbourhoodsouth-yarra
HoursWed-Sun 4:30pm until late
Signature drinkSake with vinyl soundtrack
Location
Address: 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Melbourne
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