I have bought my coffee here every morning for the past few years because they are consistent, fast and really good quality.

The cafe itself is at the bottom of a shopping centre, so not the best atmosphere nestled in among all the asian bain marie lunch options in the food court! But they have their own little narrow corner and have done it up really well - dark wood, glass bottles, old Italian posters etc. It's really more of a grab-and-go spot anyway. The mornings are always FLAT OUT with coffee orders, but I've never found myself waiting longer five minutes. Testament to the prompt service.

Forget paying $4.20 for a coffee just because you want an extra shot! Coffee here is a flat rate of $3.50 - nothing extra for soy, strong etc. The Vittoria blend is delicious too.

The food is superb too - all natural, no added crap. Breakfast examples include crumpets with ricotta and honey, fruit toast (highly recommend), toasted bagel, granola with fresh berries and yoghurt - all well under $10. For lunch I often get a chicken and mushroom or bacon and vegetable frittata with side salad of roasted veggies or brown rice and lentil. Or chicken sandwich on rye or schnitzel on Dench bakers sourdough. They have a gorgeous little cabinet with fresh pastries every day like croissants, pain au chocolat, muffins and other treats.

The two Italian guys who run the show - Mark and Dom - are lovely and and remember everyone's names. It's a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, but they also run a tight ship with orders - especially in the mornings when the hundred regulars come in to grab their coffees. This coffee shop is the real deal - definitely one of Melbourne's underground secrets.