Sensory Lab
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
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John AMay 16, 2015Nice coffee and a good place to chat after some shopping. Communal tables let you easily make new friends as well. Coffee is strong but not burnt.
SApril 2, 2016Fantastic staff, new manager does a real great job. I've had nothing but friendly service. Sets the bar for coffee in Melbourne. Don't miss out on this spot if you visit.
My favourite Melbourne coffee spot. There's always something exciting on rotation, and the staff know their stuff, so don't just order - ask! And ditch the milk, otherwise you're masking the taste.
高手놀리밑™June 22, 2014Good coffee.The free wifi from David Jones has a strong enough signal to use here. Love the individual dine in booths which si good enough for working in. No power so make sure you have enough charge.
Taylor EJanuary 24, 2016A bit noisy from the steady flow of people passing through to the mall. Not the calming, quiet environment that the name might lead you to think. Baristas were friendly though.
Mariana AcuñaMarch 3, 2014Great show on the nitrogen gelato, but go with normal flavors like green tea or chocolate, other weird flavors are really not yummy at all.
One of the great Melbourne cafe's that are open longer than 4pm - perfect spot for a late coffee
TomatoSeptember 13, 2011A spin-off from the St Ali brand, it's great to see coffee this great (though expensive) in a department store. Discount at the window if you ride a fixy.
Jessie SJuly 28, 2015Good for a catchup coffee with friends. Lovely staff and nice cakes on offer too:)
Good coffee, good selection of cakes and quick bites and it’s open till 7 pm!!!
My fav. Coffee place in the city. Friendly dedicated coffee people to serve you your choice of caffeine.
Vineeta GSeptember 9, 2011Very trendy place! Try the one person booth if you're sitting by yourself. Perfect for enjoying your cofee with no interferance!
ShirpsMarch 6, 2015Good coffee right next to DJs. If you're a tourist, check out Union Lane for awesome graffiti photos.
Jonathan SteffanoniNovember 8, 2018Espresso is strong, nice beans and grind. Quirky setting kind of works.
Some of the best coffee in Melbourne. Try the long black to really appreciate it
Elika ChristiawanJanuary 9, 2017Nice place, great coffee. Just a little bit pricy for a cup of latte.
Chris HFebruary 26, 2011Great coffee. Had one with a bit of a cherry taste to it that was great. Can't remember what it was called though. Starts with a H lol
Love the coffee here, we always pop in when in Melbourne
great array of coffee here, try a Syphon or have Blend 3 through the Slayer in an espresso or a flat white.
Expensive but one of the few places to get some quality java after 4pm, even open on Saturdays
Jackie McMillanJuly 25, 2011Go here to try syphon filtered coffee. I tried Columbian and Panamanian... Read more
Sarah jane CramondJanuary 11, 2011Soy latte is great, nice froth and no taste of over heating! Yeah for the sensory soy!
Try the ever changing single origin coffee for a different taste
Sho' NuffFebruary 19, 2011Does not live up to its own hype. This is coffee for clones. Go find an authentic cafe in a laneway where the baristas have less attitude. Unbelievably the DJ's Foodhall coffee downstairs is better.
Probably the only good place in the city to have coffee after 5.
So many kinds of coffee! Ask the friendly staff for specials and all the variety!
Tom GreenwoodJanuary 3, 2011Nice ambience and individual tables are cute. Hot chocolate a bit weak though.
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Sensory Lab is a bunch of dedicated coffee professionals who eat, sleep and make coffee. We roast, pack and sell coffee on a daily basis and look forward to sharing our journey with you.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 7:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
+61 3 9643 2222
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Take-out
Food & Drink
Menus
Dessert, Bar Snacks
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