Went there for brunch today - had two of their El Bosque Guatemalan s.o. - amazing taste. The head barista said the beans were on the fresh side, but the flavours were consistent and clear. Beautiful cherry/berry notes in the nose and crisp apple tartness in the mouth. Combined with Cherry Ripe pancakes for breakfast, a remarkable meal :D

I've been to the Duchess a few times now, and every time I do I feel happy the moment I walk in the door. The decor & music recall a simpler time, and the staff are always friendly and engaging.

The coffee is consistently really really good - you won't get a full-on 3rd-wave experience, but I've yet to have a cup that was anything less than great.

Similarly, their food is amazing - everything I've tried has been delicious and bursting with flavour.

Do yourself a favour, cross the West Gate and give yourself a treat!

Visited here after going to the gym and needing caffeine - their prices are good at $3. The latte I ordered was good - not too hot, not bitter, not burnt. Flavour wasn't amazing, but it wasn't horrible.

Food looked good, staff were attentive, and it has a nice outlook over towards the city from The Well.

Not a coffee snob's cafe, but you won't get an undrinkable cup here.

Ellery & Co is tucked away quietly in a secluded part of Church St in West Hawthorn. If you didn't know it was there, you'd miss it, which is a shame as their coffee is really quite good.

The place has a nice light atmosphere, with some vintage decor giving it a slightly homey feel. The staff are friendly, and the magic flat white I drank was very smoothly made - just the right temperature for drinking, no bitterness and certainly not in need of sugar. If you're in that part of Hawthorn/Richmond/Kew, worth a drop-in for a visit.

(Can't speak for their food, as I've not tried it)