Axil Coffee Roasters

This place is certainly one of the more popular of Melbourne's coffee shops, though when I was here it wasn't anywhere near as packed as I have heard that it can become. Personally, I thought that it was okay, but is really wasn't one of my favourites, probably because it lacked that really cosy atmosphere that some of these places tend to have. The service was okay though, and the tea wasn't too bad, but it really wasn't the best.

Inconsistent coffee. Don't want to be paying $5.20 for a coffee to be poured down the drain.
Although the desserts are good.

The food is quite costly to what im used to (im from the western suburbs so food is usually cheaper here to begin with). However, the atmosphere is very nice and lovely. The food was quite good and i would totally love to go back again to try their other dishes they have to offer. (I got the salmon with scrambled eggs toast thing)

The first time i was kinda confused because i wasnt sure i have to walk up to the counter to order or wait because while there was staff, they would sometimess just stand at the door. However, the staff are friendly and usually helpful.

I love how you can scan a

This was excellent. The best place I have ever had breakfast. Large portions and reasonable prices. Also the meals were all very flavoursome and yummy. Personally preferred their savoury dishes. It is quite busy though so you might want to reserve a table. Also quite loud

Great coffee here, always busy but the staff handle the line well. Although, they don't take reservations, we've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes. The menu is vibrant. I had zucchini fritters which was delish & my friend had the croquettes which were good although the flavours could have been balanced with a little mint or a sweet relish.

Exceptional coffee and quiet ambience. I really enjoyed the range of single origin and mixed origin heirloom beans and the tasty lunch options available. The cafe was well staffed, so I wass quickly and the baristas really know their craft. Being able to sip coffee directly below the impressive Arthur Boyd mural inside the building was also a unique experience.

Overpriced, undersized and bitter coffee plus $7.00 for two slices of toast with vegemite. No thank you. First and last visit. Plenty of other more reasonably priced places close by with better coffee.

Amazing coffee if you are into a good coffee - this is a place to go ;)
You should try their selection of sustainably grown coffee beans.
Also, quick healthy snacks and salads for busy people and very friendly staff!
Nice atmosphere, a couple of tables to have a lunch or have a coffee break.

Extortionate pricing for middling coffee. $6 for an iced coffee?! A 'cloudy' cafe not far from here on Flinders Lane charges $3.50 (own cup) - go there.

Not usually a fan of coffee stores that do not offer jumbo cups of coffee but I must say the coffee was made to perfection and exactly as ordered. The store provides good tunes, amazing creamy coffee, good tunes and limited indoor seating. Overall a great experience if it provided jumbo cups it would be a five star rating.

Only newly opened but terrible coffee. Very bitter coffee, more expensive and smaller servings than all of the competitors in the area.

Axil had some really consistently good coffees and provide a range of options from the blends to how they make it. However, the hot chocolate is not super rich and a little sweet.

The breakfast menu is also packed full of options, and looking at other diners, I would have liked to try the red velvet pancakes. In the end, we settled for baked eggs and the waffle special.

The eggs were baked well, and was a generous size. But I think it could have done with more toast. The waffle was a relatively small serving, but beautifully presented.

The waitstaff are also attentive and friendly.

This up to the minute cafe in hawthorn has the now familiar potted hanging greenery in a lofty industrial space and a young vibe. Coffee is excellent and our lunches today well prepared and generous. The crushed avo and feta on sourdough was enough to keep you going most of the day! I had the fritters, zucchini,sweet corn etc on the bottom of a stack with avo, a poached egg and garnished with shards of sweet potato crisps.
The menu has a fair range of meat and vegetarian dishes mostly with a poached egg and a few desserts and other breakfast offerings. Good value for the quality and volume. Music

Rather than brunch, came here for a rather late lunch (almost 2pm) on Sunday. Sat outside so that we didn't have to wait for a table, but as friends started to trickle in one by one, tables inside became available so we were asked by the courteous wait staff if we wanted to move. By this stage we were comfortable outside so we stayed put.

I ordered a latte to start and as much as I really wanted to try their red velvet pancakes, I required something savoury and substantial this late in the day, so I went for the Philly steak sandwich.

Coffee wise, it was average. I normally order a latte

Ventured out to Hawthorn to try this place. Coffee was great, I started with a flat white and finished with a latte - both were excellent. Ordered the zucchini fritters with avocado and tomato relish which was a tasty dish.

Famous but coffee-wise not impressive. Very busy during holidays thus do not expect good service.
I was suggested a couple of cafes during my visit to Melbourne. This appears in the list. Tried Long Black and Espresso yesterday and today. Long Black is obviously fruity and acid in a good way. However, Espresso took me five minutes to wait that even the couple behind me got their take-away coffee. And it's NOT good. Barista said it was 'different line'. But I completely don't understand what 'line' could make espresso longer time than other coffee on a same espresso

Great coffee! If you're not living in the area, its worth the trip over. I've not eaten there yet but I do hear great things.

They roast their beans on site. The space itself is quite large and has a very funky ambiance. On weekend this place is packed with people brunching and revelling in the amazing coffee.

You can also buy beans to take home (I did stock up to take some neans home to Scotland!)

Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, this place is a must-try!

There's nothing more to say other than this is the best cafe in Melbourne! The service is professional and friendly and the coffee is second to none! Absolutely awesome food too!
Just thinking about Axil makes me crave that delicious, delicious coffee...

- If there was an option for 6 stars I would still want to give them a 7th!

We're moving offices at the day job mid year and we'll be literally next door to Axil. Words cannot describe how excited I am to be close to all the good coffee, hipsters, beards, sleeve tattoos, fabulous coffee and decent lunch options.

There were only so many white bread sandwiches one could eat at Hawthorn Village. Variety is excellent.

Axil is known for coffee and they do a good soy latte here. The cakes and sandwiches are drool worthy and feature quirky combos. My personal favourite this week is the roasted pumpkin, halloumi and dukkah one - it is literally utopia for your taste

This is my second time here and both times the food has been excellent.

I had a roast pumpkin, goat cheese salad with nuts and it was fab! Every ingredient went together perfectly and it was just the right size.

The coffee was absolutely gorgeous too!

Will deffo be back but I wish there was somewhere to site for those alone without sharing a table.

I would like to say that I did not try the coffee as I am not a fan of the taste but boy did it smell good!

Being the Christmas weekend, very few places were open so Axil was jam packed on this particular Sunday Morning. After a 15 minute wait we tried the new summer menu: potato rosti with extra smoked trout and pulled pork and jalapeno poppers.

We were more impressed by the drinks here than the food. We tried the watermelon and lychee mint ice blend, pineapple and coconut blend and two very pretty looking cappuccinos.

Excellent coffee, friendly staff and the poached eggs (with a side of spinach for my inner Popeye) were bang on.

I've lived in the area for about a year now and absolutely kicking myself that it's taken this long to visit!

I did go on a Friday morning so it was fairly quiet but I understand why it would be rammed on a weekend. It's worth the wait for sure though - I'm getting pancakes next time. Oh yes I am.

This place always seams to spark with interesting new flavour blends and dishes that makes me order something new every time I eat there. It helps that their dishes and specials are refreshed regularly haha

This place is what I call a quintessential Melbourne cafe... If your nearby, it is most definitely worth it.

The pastries are made in house and although small they pack a punch!

If your a coffee lover they do a great job and have their own coffee roasting and barista school out the back which can be seen from the dining hall... They boast a trophy collection which seemingly just gets larger

Never really been disappointed by Axil, I have been coming here for a few years. Good coffee, good food, good atmosphere.
On this occasion I had house smoke ocean trout on a bed of pickled vegetables, kale and potato rosti, topped with a poached egg - yum, always a fan of trout and salmon. Finished the meal off a treat of a cute arrangement of Turkish delight and a strawberry macaron with white chocolate cream.
Coffee was a single origin from Guatemala, went well with milk.

We had a late breakfast or, if you prefer, brunch at Axil a few weeks ago - My thoughts?... Not bad...

Now, I've given Axil 4 stars although I have to admit that my rating (for now) is really based on the staff and level of service as well as the interior layout and setup... for you see, my Bircher Muesli wasn't that great.. Actually, it was quite bad really and, no matter how much I hate seeing food go to waste (I literally clean up my plate!), I couldn't finish it and I ended up having half of my partner in crime's Frozen Yoghurt (thumbs up to her!) which was brilliant -