Vacation reviews . (Pub) in Melbourne (Victoria).

Vacation

337 Reviews

192 Comments

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Espresso bar

1 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Comments of Vacation

G.

Fantastic and super popular cafe, hidden on a corner right on the southern edge of the city cbd. The coffee is the best in the city! Super friendly service and tasty selection of food. And lovely retro pastel decor. Lots of table seating available. Definitely worthy of it's place on Broadsheet’s Best Coffee list 👍

J. D.

Another hidden gem in the CBD area with outstanding coffee and service. The people in there also seem to be well equipped with the knowledge they need to have in the industry.

A. F.

Super friendly staff, delish & quality coffee + bites.. if you’re looking for quality coffee & delicious bites in Melbourne, Vacation is the right option 🍍🙏🏻

A. M.

Great coffee. Food was really good too. I ordered a chicken jalapeño sandwich that had the right amount of kick and was delicious. I think they had a problem with their extraction fan in the kitchen, because the café was all smokey inside (hence the 4-stars)

S. F.

Excellent coffee and great service. One of the best places for decent coffee in CBD area.

A. D.

Such a cute coffee shop in the CBD with friendly staff. It's a cosy shop with nice decor - slightly retro. Their coffee is just perfect and served nice and hot! We also tried a couple of their toasties which were both delicious. They were a good portion size, we especially enjoyed the pastrami one. The cabinet food all looked really good quality, I'll have to come back and try some pastries next time. For more Melbourne food reviews, follow @diningwithash on Instagram :)

V. M.

Good ambience, great coffee and well priced.

C. W.

Great coffee and takeaway options, like their avocado toast. Always warmly welcomed by their lovely staff. Yet to dine in yet, as I've only visited during lockdowns. Can't wait until table service is back to bask in the inviting interior.

N. T.

Solid coffee and chai latte - fast service too.

K. H.

Good coffee, fantastic pastrami toastie. The barista in the Post Milk Generation shirt was an absolute delight, hold on to her!

E. E.

Delighted that one of my favourite coffee destinations near work was open for my once a week trip into the office for essential work. Their strong coffee is as strong as I make it for myself at home and so worked a treat for waking me up for the huge workload ahead today. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Previous Review Today I treated myself to a sit in breakfast before the weekday rush. I ordered toast and jam, the sourdough bread was delicious and dense, a very high quality bread, just yum. The disks of butter where thoughtfully segmented, ready for buttering the toast and it meant that it spread very easily. As I enjoyed the cheerful décor, I drank my piping hot slightly sweet chai latte.

S. E.

Cute and relaxed cafe with decent coffee. Friendly and responsive staff who came and took our orders (and cleaned our spills) quickly despite being quite busy. Cafe is bright with lots of glass windows - great place for people watching!

a. n.

Good coffee, good food, good location, good people. Worth a stop of you're after a nice cuppa near Flinders.

C. T.

Really enjoyed my coffee here, the blend they use was delicious!

J. K.

Great place to stop for a "good" coffee! Glad it started to rain 😊 fruit bread, toasted, with real butter, quality products used here! Friendly service, even to a fussy coffee drinkers 😀 Great its open on weekends, and is natural light filled and a nice outlook out to MCG, Tennis Centre.

J. Y. J. T.

Smooth oat latte, amazing egg tart, and real fancy shmancy avocado toast

A. C.

Nice vibe, fast and efficient service. Batch brew accompanied with sparkling water worked well. Add it to your list of viable Melbourne coffee shops!

K. A.

Lovely minimalist interior, simple options but super tasty. Great coffee and very lovely staff. The perfect CBD location for such a quiet and secluded cafe. Aaand the most gorgeous ceramics 😍

R.

machine : la marzocco linea pb grinder : 2 victoria arduino mythos one, 1 mahlkonig ek43 coffee : vacation brew method : espresso, batch brew very high traffic coffee shop! lovely ambience and hope the coffee can be better i come back, but their chai latte was good

김.

I ordered filtered Ethiopia and it smelled really nice and tasted fantastic, so I was really satisfied with their coffee and refill service. Also I bought whole bean, too. If possible, I will definitely visit again.

C. S.

Great little corner cafe, reminiscing Mexican architecture with pastel colours. Offering small tables with chairs, it's perfect for 2-3 mostly. Coffee is have in or take away. Option of toasties, sandwiches etc. Super reasonable prices on the menu, their avocado smash is interesting, but tasty. Coffee is fantastic and the staff are friendly.

E. D.

Fantastic setting! Such a tastefully renovated interior; warm and friendly staff; excellent coffee and all the tasty treats to indulge in. Highly recommend this gem!

M. Z.

Absolutely SUPERB coffee and fresh pastries. Didn’t get to try the sandwiches but they looked amazing.

M. M.

It's located near Flinders Street Station. When I drank a cup of coffee, I saw a pineapple design which is a symbol the bottom of a cup. The decor was so cute!!

E. a. T. a.

Love all detailed of cafe, pastel color theme with pineapple for vacay is amazing. Coffee and toasty are perfect

D. M.

Cute and chilled staff. Cosy ambience. My espresso was average with coco and nutty aromas, leaving a slight bitter aftertaste. The beans they used probably were not my style.

R. S.

Great iced coffee slightly sweetened with honey. Very delicious pastry too. Very friendly and welcoming staff too!

D. P.

Delicious coffee! And nice vibe inside a shop.

K. S.

Great coffee! Love the free sparkling water when you sit down. Open early with friendly staff.

C. Y.

Great coffee and great staff. Place is cosy and comfortable.

A. B.

Amazing coffee served by super friendly staff with a big smile. The calming decor and clean atmosphere is a little place of tranquility in the otherwise busy end of CBD

C. F.

Very good, fast service and nice meals very quick service

N. J. (.

If you like simple stylish delicious food, great design and taste with all the interior design and graphic design, and yes! they have business cards to take home and add to your business cards from cafes wall instillation. They $15 mugs are a steal as well.

J. C.

Simple decor, simple menu but really excellent breakfast.

P. W. (.

Excellent little tropical themed cafe. The cinnamon scrolly thing is gluttony, the egg tarts magical, and the single origin outstanding. Definitely worth a visit.

A. S.

Nice ambience and coffee. Very busy, mostly during the office hours.

R. H.

Love the pastel colour tones and the coffee. Tried their smokey chicken jaffle and have to say it was quite yum too! Made for a great morning off work!

N. S.

Beautiful little breakfast spot with a simple menu full of delicious sandwiches

A. M.

We live close by a few coffee shops and we always choose Vacation. Very cool space, great staff, delicious coffee!

T.

Coffee is smooooth

h.

Fantastic service and great coffee. I regularly order a decaf here and on one off the days I ordered a normal coffee. The person making the coffee went beyond to come to me and ask me if that wasn't a mistake(And, it was such a busy day!). I really appreciate the kind of service where people don't just do what they are supposed to do, but think about the person behind the coffee. Thanks guys, it's always a pleasure to get coffee here.

m. L.

It’s hella good. Nice coffee with great sandwich ive ever had before.

M. K.

Great, well-priced coffee and wonderful staff who work wonders and maintain quality even when there's tens of people waiting during the morning rush. Interior stands out with the dominant pink/mint green colours and there's some seating available (but not much) for those who want to sit for a while. Some food options, like toasties, also available and are pretty good value.

J. W.

Stayed in an Air BnB apartment close by during the recent Melbourne Marathon and saw this highly rated coffee place on Google map so thought we gave it a go. It was handy too as it was one of few places that opens on Saturday. The service was friendly and importantly coffees we had were good. It's obviously popular as at 7.30am on a Saturday it was quite full and busy. Certainly will recommend it if you are close by and need your coffee fix!

K. R.

Staff are awesome. Food selection is mint, coffee is amazing. Even though it's a busy little corner you can get in and out in the morning. Design aspects are the icing on the cake. Keep doing what you're doing, guys. You make my mornings.

T. T.

One of the best coffee shops in town! Better come in the afternoon as you avoid the crowds. Tried their piccolo latte and sit there for an hour or so. Hey, don't forget to get their stickers for fun. There are few seating on the side with mini table hanging by skinny stick.

R. S.

Great coffe and speedy service!

E. J.

Great coffee, great service!

D. F. F.

Great little cafe with amazing service. The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and to look after you. On entering we were greeted away from the counter, placed our order and then had the coffee in our hands not long after. On a second visit where we decided to stay in the cafe, we were offered still or sparkling water which was constantly topped up when running low. The coffee was also quite nice, would definitely visit here again.

J. W.

Loved the feel of this place. Welcoming staff and great coffee.

L. D.

Best coffee I have had that I can ever remember. I don't live in Melbourne so I bought a bag of their Foreshore coffee beans back in my luggage!! Ordered the peanut butter honey and black sesame toast for breakfast - delicious! Only wish they had a location in Sydney 🤩

V. S.

Delicious coffee, staff are very welcoming and nice.

R. P.

My god the customer service is the best. I've twice gone in with 20+ coffee orders and they made all of them on time and with amazing quality. Perfect place for impressing clients. Becky gets 5 stars on her own!

P. T.

Friendly staff, great coffee. The loaded toast is a mood booster. Also great coffee beans.

N. S.

This cafe is our daily spot for our morning coffee (and sometimes even in the afternoon) fix. The people are super friendly and always have a time for a quick chat even during the morning chaos. Great simple and yummy focacias and sandwiches. Simple pastries. Mostly importantly great coffee every single time! Will miss you guys

T. P.

The guys at Vacation are doing the right thing. The aesthetic is on point, drifting away from the tried and true combination of tile, timber and concrete. Their customer service is neither disingenuous nor pretentious , however, being primed on the corner of Flinders and Exhibition Streets, there is no time for it - especially with density of competition in the neighbourhood. Coffee is excellent. However take it with a grain of salt as black coffee is my forte. Therefore, my taste buds will not be as sensitive to the milk variants. They do have batch brew filter coffee on tap which is great. In the Patisserie field, they cover a small selection that satisfies your basic requirements. Their ham and cheese toasted croissant is on point; smoky ham, rounded cheese, crispy exterior with a soft and chewy interior. The only downside to this place is that because it's so good, the 9:30am business blitzkrieg can be off-putting. However a more strategic approach in time will net positive outcomes for both taste and mental wellbeing.

P. T.

My go to cafe when in the CBD. The place has a great vibe, the coffee is good and the staff are all friendly and make an effort to get to know you. Treat yourself to the avocado toast or the peanut butter and banana smoothie!

M. V. L.

Absolute top 3 in Melbourne. Hands down. 5 star everything. coffee, service, atmosphere, food, friendliness and over all experience. I don't give out 5 stars to many, these guys nailed it in my visit. Can't wait to go back.

A. Z.

These guys are amazing. no matter how busy they are they always manage customers quickly. most ppl are happy of spending time and having coffee there. it's a sad that since I have changed my work place haven't had a change to try their nice coffee and visit these nice fellas.

O. P.

Have been several times. Located at a busy corner with exactly that...a busy corner view. Very clean and spacious interior and sparkling water complimentary for customers (gotta love a soda stream) coffee always strong. all the other offerings appear standard. Nice that they recognise and appreciate their repeat business (although for this particular venue I'm not one of them that often... So no recognition granted... But the coffee.... Banging!)!

F.

Real good coffee!

J. B.

Great service and good to chat with the barrista. The vibe inside is bright and fun. They have 2 blends on offer, although I don't remember what they were called. The blend used for my strong picollo latte has a slight peach/ fruity tone. It's enjoyable to drink, but on the whole the flavour is a little under developed for me; it's a touch watery.

J. X.

Friendly staff, a playful decor, and fantastic coffee; this Cafe welcomes its guests with a light filled interior facing south into Birrarung Marr. The music and atmosphere is always phenomenal, water is offered on tap sparkling and still, Vacation serves as the perfect spot for meetings and catch ups a step away from the drab CBD backdrop it sits infront. Highly recommend the cold brew.

D. M.

Coffee was spot on! Loved the aftertaste. Place is funky, too

S. F.

Great service (even when they're busy) and equally great coffee!

C. C.

Loving the vibe, bright and warm. Had 2 different blend FW here. One is Back Beach which surprised me, full of peach and berries, fantastic, very suitable for summer and girls(sorry about the stereotype) The other one is Foreshore, with nectarine, hazelnut and caramel, good balanced and taste sweet. Staffs were friendly. Highly recommend!!

N. J.

Fantastic place, awesome staff,good food and a very convenient location!

H. E.

It is great to the option of excellent coffee and food. If not for the prices I would have rate it 5 star.

A. K.

Great coffee as always, and a nice place at the corner of the block to pop in and relax!

L. K.

Coffee was great. Really nice place to just sit for a while, very cool.

A. C.

Great coffee. The peanut butter and banana toast with honey was decadently delicious. Really friendly staff that were very accommodating to my young child.

A. B.

Always a great coffee, service is always with a smile too. Try and visit between busy times if you don't like waiting. This is a very popular spot.

R. B.

Just opened, and will return. Great coffee, cold sparkling water and cheery staff. Come for the aesthetic and the 8m ceiling, stay for the high quality caffeine hit.

M. B.

Great coffee, friendly staff who move through orders quickly. Gets crowded and limited seating (but that's because it is popular!).

T. K.

They are all family to Judy and me. Bottomless batch brew means I can take my time drink two mugs and read the Fun Review all for $5 how good is that.

H. L.

Excellent coffee and toastie!

H. M.

Nice spot. I imagine it would be very busy at peak hour. Great coffee and service. I'm told the banana on toast is the thing to get.

D. J.

Great coffee and toasties

M. C.

Excellent coffee and hot chocolate with limited seating. Also, rather than your coffee being served with a glass of water, you get sparkling water - very refreshing!

M. S.

An awesome space that feels fun and casual (and unlike a lot of other Melbourne cafes, doesn't take itself seriously). Super friendly staff know their coffee.

A. A. M.

Nice coffee.. especially their foreshore espresso blend.. I like it that much that it has become my coffee for home.. drinking this coffee as it develops is just amazing..

J. N.

Great coffee, awesome decor, staff are full of smiles and perfect hospitality. Their branded keep cups are killer too!

D. Z.

other than no toilets this place is a proper coffee shop.. Yes i remember coming here often on weekends and grabbing some real coffee while chilling and thanking the almighty that i was in melbs

A. K.

Great coffee and friendly service every time, no matter how busy they are.

P.

Cool place. Good location. Nice coffee. Friendly service. Will purchase again I’m sure.

S. C.

Good coffee! Not just good lattes but good espressos and long blacks too.

M. F.

Great service, coffee was ok

J. P.

Great fit out, location and atmosphere. Menu is light and bright. Coffee is mid range.

M. T.

Coffee is great at this place, highly recommended

J. F.

Great place for a great coffee fix.

T. L.

Good coffee with lots of options. There's not tons of places to sit but lots of standing room.

T. W.

Great service every morning for these guys - coffee is good and the ham n cheese toasties/ crossoints are great. Will keep going back for sure :-)

B. G.

Love having a cup n cookie, and watching the world go by(traffic, mcg)

A. M.

Really enjoyed the avocado toast. Great service, great coffee, great atmosphere , great cookies, great minimalist design! 10/10

s. g.

Great Job. I am drinking my morning coffee every day here, amazing coffee, cool design+ cool staff can make your day.

A. R.

Good coffee and some great service. I like the bench seating with the little tables for if you're just having coffee.

C. P.

The best coffee I've ever had.

j. c.

Great coffee, superb service all found in this well fitted out coffee space.

K. K.

Amazingly consistent great coffee with the best toasties.

M. T.

Great coffee, efficient service in a nice open spaced atmosphere!

D. Z.

My favourite place for coffee in the CBD. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious coffee and sandwiches.

T. S.

Coffee & croissant hit the spot perfectly.

E. v. D.

My favourite coffee shop along Flinders. It's such a pretty joint and their coffee is outstanding.

M. W.

One of the best coffee in Melbourne! Not to mention, it has a nice and spacious space

J. N.

Great coffee. They're also a coffee roaster, so beans are available to sell.

N. O.

One of the best coffee places in Melbourne. Staff is really friendly!

A. F.

Best coffee! Best staff! Yummy sandwiches too!

D. S.

Real relaxed vibe. Great coffee and excellent food.

R. D.

What a great find! Quirky urban beachside vibe. Great coffee and food. Chilled crew

J. G.

Really attentive and friendly staff, which makes a nice change to a lot of places where the staff think they're too cool to make eye contact or have manners!

B. J.

DELICIOUS coffee and tasty sangas accompanied by one of the friendliest crews in town. Big love!

T. E.

Sometimes I want quit my job and run away to the Bahamas, the only reason I don't is this coffee. Holiday in a cup.

S. C.

Really good coffee. Very busy during work coffee breaks (~10am, ~3pm)

D. A.

Good coffe, but very expensive. Not much options on food a d very expensive.

D. G.

Amazing coffee super quick

G. M.

Really good coffee and service, but quite a lengthy wait during the morning rush.

J. H.

Service was friendly. Coffee was really good. Ticks all the boxes.

P. W.

Top coffee, cool vibes

J. B.

Francesa Lee 10/10 barista. Also place is aesthetic as and makes for a great shot.

H. R.

Good service Cute set up

C. D.

Superb coffee, great vibe, excellent service!

I. M.

Vacation is elegant minimalism. The space is thoughtful, selective and understated. As is the menu.

T. Y.

Pretty stylish cafe.

L. K.

They have a delicious iced coffee! Must try!

D. N.

Fantastic cakes :)

S. A.

Friendly staff and great service. My new coffee hangout.

M. W.

Always a great choice of Batch Brews and usually open on public holidays!

E. L.

Great coffee, generous space and staff

C. W.

Awesome coffee

t.

Totally sweet coffee shop, one of the best! ✌

p. z.

Great coffee, no milk required

A. “. G.

I love to wake up with my homies at vacation - thanks Matt, Nik, and Zach

C. S.

Great coffee and friendly service.

M. S.

Awesome coffee and great service!

M. C.

Excellent coffee and great fitout!

S. G.

Great spot for a quick coffee and bite to eat

M. K.

Great coffee, quick and without fuss

k. y.

Friendly staff and nice batch brew,

E. M.

Who doesn't love a good coffee.

J. S.

Pastels and great coffee...

K. S.

Quality coffee and really cool vibe

m. f.

Double espresso - great flavor!

R. b. M.

Best cuppa O coffee in Melbourne

J. H.

Great coffee and service!

M. B.

Fantastic interior design for this friendly cafe

V. A.

Cute cafe

C. C.

The jalapeno chicken sandwiches are sensational!

G. G.

The coffee is 5*

T. B.

Loved there espresso!

R. L.

Amazing

M. M. W.

Great coffee!

S. L.

Minimalistic setup for coffees

J. G.

Great coffee and service

M. h.

Great coffee and service

L. M.

Good spot, good avo toast

R. M.

Nice but wildly overrated .

K.

Amazing Coffee!!

M. S.

Best coffee around

T. C.

Great coffee

D. D. C.

Good coffee and bircher

M. G.

Fav place for coffee

P.

Cold blew good

A. N.

breakfast soo good

M. R.

Amazing!

M. P.

Amazing coffee

D. W.

Great coffee

H. S.

Nice

D. W.

Good

K. S.

Good

F. S.

Always friendly

M. O.

Best

s. g.

Amazing coffee

L. 1. T.

Frankly speaking: so so

Y. K.

Great service

D. M.

Cool place

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Goooooooood!!!

M. S.

I bought their roasted beans and it is honestly the best coffee I've ever had.

H. C.

(Translated) Good location, opposite the stadium. Coffee is strong! The personnel service attitude is good. The chef operates the food clean and fast. Unfortunately, there are no toilets, street street signs, toilet instructions, early planning to avoid the situation, with instructions. (Original) 地點佳，球場正對面。咖啡濃醇！人員服務態度好。廚師操作食物乾淨又快。 可惜沒洗手間、街頭的街牌有洗手間指示，早早計劃以免出狀況，附指示圖。

V. C.

(Translated) Very rich coffee! I ordered two Take Away cappuccinos! The place is nice, the atmosphere very quiet and the attention is very friendly. Prices as in the rest. (Original) Muy rico el café!! Pedí dos capuccinos Take Away! El lugar es re lindo, el ambiente muy tranquilo y la atención es muy amigable. Precios como en el resto.

A.

(Translated) Very busy weekday mornings but excellent coffee and a minimal and welcoming interior design. (Original) Très achalandé les matins de semaine mais excelent café et un design intérieur minimal et accueillant.

M. P. L.

(Translated) Great chai lattes (Original) Great chai lattes

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