The Craftea Cafe

Head down to Melville Street and you'll find yourself in one of those properly good independent cafés that actually cares about what it's doing. The Craftea pulls in serious regulars who know their flat whites from their cortados, and frankly, the ratings speak for themselves—nearly five stars across the board. You're looking at that sweet spot between casual enough to pop in for a quick espresso and polished enough that you won't feel out of place lingering over a book for an hour. It's the kind of place where the staff genuinely seem to enjoy being there, which makes all the difference when you're starting your day or meeting a mate mid-morning.