The Espressonist

The Espressonist is a waterfront café, brunch restaurant, specialty coffee spot and evening wine bar & grill on the River Esplanade in Docklands, Melbourne. By day, savour expertly roasted Zest Coffee, signature smashed avocado on sourdough with salsa verde and pickled chilli, acai bowls, pan-seared salmon and all-day brunch favourites with marina and CBD skyline views. Evenings feature shareable small plates (porcini arancini, soft shell crab tacos), larger mains (Cape Grim eye fillet, Atlantic salmon, moules-frites), curated Australian wines and cocktails in a cosy setting. Open daily for brunch & coffee; Wed–Sat for dinner. Ideal for Docklands locals, visitors, business lunches, date nights and events.