Poolhouse Coffee

I visited Poolhouse Coffee late on a Monday morning. The café is easily located, in an alleyway off Swanston Street. I was promptly greeted by the friendly staff and able to order straight away. The coffee is delicious and well-priced - $4.50 for a regular coffee. Despite there only being one free table when I visited, the café is surprisingly peaceful. The music plays at a volume that is quiet enough for you to not be distracted by it but loud enough for you to ‘choose’ to listen to it. Poolhouse Coffee offers a sanctuary for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne’s CBD and enjoy a coffee and a book – a must visit!

Their coffee is a top-notch. The cappuccino is so creamy and milk temperature is just perfect. On top of that, they have great customer service as well. Phong (hope I spelled the name right, if not, I'm terribly sorry!) and Hajeong are really friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to come back here next time!!!

Great staff, brilliant corner shop fantastic toasties in the morning with great tasting coffee. Great use of space even a small private courtyard out the front. Great interior design with all the plants shows you guys care, thanks

friendly staff (with cool alien tshirts iykyk 😌) and tasty coffee & banana bread. highly recommend for quick morning coffee fix

Consistently very good coffee. Tasty toastie‘s. Assortment of cakes muffins. Good range of daily newspapers, which is surprising these days and, to top it off friendly staff.

Just down a lane (it is Melbourne) in the old public bathing house. Coffee smooth and rich. Nice place to sit for a while and listen to the soothing sounds of the trams. Staff friendly.

Although Poolhouse is on Swanston street, it really feels tucked away. Great coffee for good value here. It gets very busy during peak hours these days a uni students are back in the city though. Shame it’s only open on weekdays

Super cute coffee shop with the nicest staff :) really good toasties and coffee

The service and vibe here is fun and friendly.

The staff always greets you with a warm smile and make you feel at home.

I really enjoy the coffee here and the chicken wraps are so amazing and delicious, I can’t wait to come back!

Cute coffee place, great service. Happy to have stumbled upon this cute gem

Coffee is fantastic, a large flat white for 6.50, with made a very generous three shots of expresso. Delicious! Ambience is very cheerful and friendly, staff are extremely friendly and chatty with patrons. Will come back again.

Really good coffee, friendly staff, clean and modern design in a beautifully old building.
Just moved across the road and working from home so that’s a perfect little break.
Love it that they promote brining keep cups!

I love coming here. It's quiet and out of the way. The staff are always friendly and it's so light with heaps of space inside. Look how pretty my hot chocolate is today!

Friendly staff and boss, great great coffee consistent every time, perfect stop on the way to the CBD.

Generous coffee servings for a good price! Friendly staff and cozy vibe in the morning :)

incredible service and coffee!!! The people are so lovely and has lots of sunlight too so it’s nice to have a sit with friends

Hidden gem. Quality coffee, they really care about their coffee here and it reflects in the experience, the service and the product!

Thoroughly enjoyed the pool house hot chocolate. Its inviting atmosphere provides a comfortable setting for productive chats with colleagues. A must-visit for those seeking a delightful beverage and good company.

Great coffee, awesome baristas and a perfect drink to start or finish the day! I will walk far for this coffee ☕ ❤

Great vibe, great staff, no more needs saying…