A asked me today where my favourite coffee places were. It really got me thinking. Hmm, I can think of a couple of places, but where are my top places? I guess at times this would depend on what type of atmosphere you are looking for when drinking your coffee, as well. Are you alone (and I know A hates going to places alone)? Are you after a quiet place to study? Did you want to stay longer, shorter, a hip place, a clean place, a cosy place...

Dukes is a small place, and can be described as a coffee bar. There are not many seatings available and lines form out the door during peak times. If you are alone - and I don't mind at all - you may get lucky enough to find a stool quickly enough. I ordered a long macchiato and enjoyed its smoothness with a touch of foam on top. I would come again for a caffeine dash, it's an ideal place to get a takeaway.

Dukes Coffee Roasters

247 Flinders Lane

Melbourne 3000