Unpleasant and sour staff working here. inconsistent coffee orders. sometimes it’s alright. sometimes it’s terrible. the matcha is bad. I tried to give them a chance as it’s conveniently located but no more.
On my last visit, I ordered an iced coffee (and the truffle cheese toastie) first, the barista with an Asian appearance gave me a hot coffee in a plastic cup? when I questioned her about it she was unhelpful and rude insisting that the order was correct. I didn’t have time so I just took it and left. Then I go to heat the toastie up for lunch, I open it and it has mold on the cheese. Disgusting. Never again! This place is truly awful.
If you want good coffee go to the dusty fox cafe, 5 min drive from here.
Chelsea · 2026-01-13
This place is sick!! Stopped in for a coffee ended up having a quick bite as well. The coffee was excellenté deliciouso - brought to you with a side of water, the way it’s supposed to be. I had a Caprese style veggie toasty sandwich which was well built. It surprised my tastebuds- very very good indeed 👌!!
St.Ali Coffee Roasters port Melbourne is a hidden gem, well worth the visit
Plumb Medic · 2023-12-19
Looked forward to buying coffee here after working nearby previously but not being able to then, and had heard good things about it.
It was ...... okay, I guess.
No atmosphere there to speak of.
Place was far from busy but it took quite some time for my coffee to be made. Coffee (latte) was average - bit watery, not full flavoured. The 'large' was not large at all and it cost $7 for the privilege.
Had a dark chocolate raspberry muffin as well, which was rather good.
Would I go back for coffee there again? No. Which is kinda disappointing considering they're roasting it right there.
Would I go back for a muffin there? Yes, but there's other places around to get a better coffee so I'd go there instead.
mattieb3152 · 2025-07-23
Happy with the coffee again.
"Was Great coffee in the Port Melbourne area!!!
Finally I found the best coffee here!! It is an unusual cafe with roasting facilities view!!"
Rez E (Red) · 2018-07-03
Asked whether a Taste of different beans is possible, just to get a response of “no it’s not”.
The beans I bought came in a damaged bag which could not be sealed since the seal detached from one side.
Also I placed an online order which did not specify that I had to collect within business hours which are between 7am-2pm, Mo-Fr. What person working full time could make that time for pick up? Terrible shopify ordering system.
Phil K · 2025-06-16