Four Kilo Fish

2 hours ago 3

Updated October 27, 2025, first published June 6, 2025

First things first: this is not a fish shop. It’s one of the rare places in Melbourne that serves Chinese specialty coffee. Run by two women from Yunnan in south-western China, it pours exclusive single-origin coffees, makes mind-bending jaffles including kimchi, cheese and peanut butter, and does all-day dishes such as Yunnan-style bolognese on rice.

Best for: A Yunnanese immersion that includes a slightly spicy take on bolognese.

Continue this series

Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025: All-rounders