Docklands Cafe & Winebar

The Espressonist is a premier café, brunch spot, and all-day dining destination on the River Esplanade in Docklands, Melbourne, offering specialty coffee, creative breakfast and lunch dishes, and an evening wine bar & grill with marina and city skyline views.

Start your day with expertly roasted Zest Coffee—our house Blackbird espresso blend or seasonal single origins—paired with signature smashed avocado on sourdough with salsa verde and pickled chilli, acai bowls, pan-seared Atlantic salmon, ricotta hotcakes, or classic eggs benedict. Whether you're after a quick flat white, relaxed brunch with friends, or business lunch overlooking the water, our riverside setting and fresh, seasonal menu deliver Melbourne's best café experience in Docklands.

As the sun sets, transition to dinner: share small plates like porcini arancini or soft shell crab tacos, then enjoy larger mains including Cape Grim eye fillet with béarnaise, roast chicken breast, linguine with swimmer crab and prawns, or moules-frites. Sides feature duck fat potatoes and charred greens with Meredith goats cheese, while desserts—tonka crème brûlée or affogato—round out the meal alongside our curated Australian wines and craft cocktails.

Open daily for brunch and coffee, Wednesday–Saturday for dinner. Ideal for Docklands locals, waterfront visitors, and anyone seeking quality café coffee, brunch, lunch, or dinner with views in Melbourne's Docklands. Book now or walk in—your table awaits.