The Espressonist
108 River Esplanade, Docklands 3008
$$
Contemporary
Serving specialty coffee and a contemporary brunch menu seven days a week, in a beautiful bespoke art inspired space nestled on the Yarra river not far from the South Wharf food precinct. Our signature dish for brunch is our chorizo and hash brown benedict, but equally as inviting are many of our other options including Soft Shell Crab tacos, Smashed Avocado with charred corn salad and more. We also have some great quick takeaway options such as our superfood salad, our sweet chilli chicken wrap and our Reuben sando.
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 108 River Esplanade, Docklands 3008
- Cross Street: Yarras Edge Marina
- Cuisine: Asian | Australian | Hamburger | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Coffee Shop
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch |
- Parking: Street | Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | PayPal | UnionPay | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
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Staff:
Samir Cherif | Bar Manager
- Website: the-espressonist.com
- Phone: 0426422774
- Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Sunday Brunch, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Tea Service, River View,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Brunch Service 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Brunch Service 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner Service 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- Brunch Service 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner Service 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- Brunch Service 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner Service 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- Brunch Service 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Dinner Service 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Brunch Service 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.43 out of 5 stars based on 57 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 08, 2024
Barbara K.
Lovely and comfortable dining space
Food was delicious- beautiful quality
Great value - see you again soon xx
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2024
George B.
Great venue and great service!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2024
Peter A.
Great food with attentive owners . Will come back here again . Well done .
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 02, 2024
Angela F.
While the service was friendly, there was no water provided as soon as we sat down. We had to ask for water. The second glass of wine we had to ask twice for. Also took quite a while for drinks to be delivered even though restaurant was not busy at all.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 06, 2024
Jenny D.
For opening week, food was excellent. I had the salmon which was very tasty and my husband the lamb shoulder which was also very good. The value for money was excellent. Will definitely be back.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 11, 2024
Sarah H.
We had to wait awhile before we were seen to a table. The portions were smaller compared to general cafe brunch sizes. But other than that it was a nice vibe and would go back.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Mar 07, 2024
Lauren S.
Great little spot. We both had the soft shell crab tacos which were delicious. Service was a little average and a bit slow.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2024
Robert B.
The table service was a bit slow, the food and coffee is great
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2024
Debbie W.
It was a great place in a great location and the staff very welcoming. The food we ordered was delicious too! We were a bit disappointed when we weren’t able to have a cocktail as the bar person was on holidays as that was something we were looking forward to.
We would love to come back another time