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Citi Espresso

Ph: (03) 9639 8600 ; 389 Swanston St, MELBOURNE 3000
Italian, $
Open Mon-Fri, 7.30-5.30, Closed Public holidays; Unlicensed; No cards, Seats inside 18, Outside seats 12, Kids welcomed

Mietta's Review
This cafe is as tiny as an espresso cup on the inside, but there are plenty more seats out on the pavement, for you to enjoy the assortment of authentic Italian cakes, biscuits, sandwiches and very good pizza by the slice. Fresh ingredients, great coffee, fast and friendly service make this place a popular early morning coffee and lunch spot amongst the folk from RMIT just across Swanston Street.

Other published opinions
Age Cheap Eats 2004

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Barista Espress (03) 9650 1855, Shop 17 Centre Pl, 258 Flinders St, Melbourne - Barista Espresso serves city workers on the run pizza by the slice and coffee they keep coming back for.

Basso (03) 9650 0077, Georges Building, 195 Little Collins St, Melbourne - Cafe a taglio has come to the city. This canteen style eatery is set over two levels of the Georges complex in Little Collins Street.

Cafe Cibo (03) 9640 0694, 535 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne - Funky little Italian cafe - good coffee, Italian snacks and more substantial dishes. Reasonably priced.

Cafe Doppio (03) 9650 9086, 1st Floor, 260 Collins St, Melbourne - A favourite for coffee, or a quick lunch. Excellent staff who, with the good value food and drink, attract a regular clientele.

Caffe Duomo Ristorante & Bar (03) 9650 5041, Shop 9 & 10 The Block Arcade, 282 Collins St, Melbourne - Set at the corner of the beautiful Block Place Arcade and just near it's dome, Caffe Duomo is an open and elegant room.

Caffe E Torta (03) 9650 1915, 314 Little Collins St, Melbourne - Sit at the little ledge of this warm Italian bar and look out onto Little Collins St. This position let's you know what's going on in this busy little block.

Caffe Mediterraneum (03) 9654 1929, Shop 10, 220 Collins St, Melbourne - Fresh juices, good (Genovese) coffee and friendly service in the grandeur of the Manchester Unity foyer.

Citi Espresso (03) 9639 8600, 389 Swanston St, Melbourne - This cafe is as tiny as an espresso cup on the inside, but there are plenty more seats out on the pavement close to RMIT.

Spiga Bar (03) 8676 7515, Menzies Alley, Melboune Central, 360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne - Pizza by the slice is the go here, they and really fabulous service make this place a must if you're in the area.

Strozzi (03) 9629 4844, 333 Collins St, Melbourne

The Waiters Restaurant (03) 9650 1508, 1st Floor, 20 Meyers Pl, Melbourne - Legendary dining room hidden at the top of stairs in a laneway. Traditional Italian dishes served on laminex tables.