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Cafe 4.9· 164 reviews $1 to $20
Paper Tiger Espresso
Victoria, Australia
Discover Paper Tiger Espresso, a trendy cafe in Melbourne offering great coffee, breakfast, lunch, and quick bites with dine-in and takeout options.
4.9 / 5
Guest rating
164
Reviews
Cafe
Cuisine
Victoria
City
$1 to $20
Price level
Closed
Overview
About Paper Tiger Espresso
Located on Queen Street in Melbourne, Paper Tiger Espresso offers a casual and trendy café experience ideal for quick bites and quality coffee. This local spot is popular for its strong latte and a carefully curated house blend that coffee enthusiasts appreciate.
The cafe accommodates onsite services including dine-in and takeout, providing a comfortable setting that supports solo dining or casual meetups. Accessibility is well considered, featuring wheelchair accessible entrances and seating arrangements.
Paper Tiger Espresso serves breakfast, lunch, and dessert items, focusing on fresh, homemade sweets and pastries. Without accepting reservations or delivery, the venue keeps its atmosphere relaxed and welcoming throughout the day.
Payment options are flexible with credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments accepted, enhancing convenience for customers on the go. The attentive and knowledgeable staff are frequently highlighted for creating a friendly and inviting environment.
Great coffee Solo dining Onsite services Takeout Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible seating Quick bites Casual atmosphere
Quick facts
- Rated 4.9 from 164 reviews
- 10 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Price range: $1–20
- Accepts credit & debit cards
- NFC mobile payments accepted
- No delivery service
- Does not accept reservations
- Seating available for dine-in
On the menu
Top picks at Paper Tiger Espresso
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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Amenities & features
What's available at the restaurant
Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Paper Tiger Espresso.
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- No Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Planning
- No Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Hours
Opening hours
When Paper Tiger Espresso is open during the week.
Closed
- Monday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tuesday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wednesday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Friday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Location
Location & Nearby Places
Central Victoria, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
Reviews
Reviews for Paper Tiger Espresso
What recent guests say after dining at Paper Tiger Espresso.
4.9/ 5
Based on 164 guest reviews
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William Jiang
Jan 23, 2026"Coffee is soooo good here! The latte is really nutty and practically has no bitterness if that’s your thing. It’s a nice mild warm hug in the morning."
Matt Dang
Jan 04, 2026"Amazing hidden spot for coffee, authentic and lovely time talking with the Daniel. He is full of knowledge about coffee and traveling the world to experience coffee. Good times and so kind to us and his customers! Recommend for a great relaxing experience enjoying tasty coffees in Melbourne. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with coffee with us. Kind regards, Matt and Viola from Munich, Germany ????????"
Disco Atze
Dec 31, 2025"My favourite coffee place. Their decaf tastes outstanding and nice snack options too. Coffee is nice soft and round. Discount if you bring your own cup. My mate who is a foodie and coffee geek also rates this place."
David Martin
Dec 04, 2025"Busy, efficient, v good coffee. Barista wearing a beanie - couldn’t get more Melbourne"
Michelle Le
Dec 03, 2025"This is my go to place for coffee every work day! They have the most friendliest staff here. My partner usually tells me "get the staff to go grab us coffee" But I purposely sneak out of work just to go grab it myself so I can have a chit chat with them. It's the best feeling when you see a smiley face in the morning "
Rebecca Berar
Nov 02, 2025"The owner and staff are absolutely amazing—always welcoming, friendly, and genuinely caring. Everything I've tried here has been delicious, from the coffee to the pastries to the treats. Today, they even went out of their way to make me a custom salad, even though it wasn’t on the menu—and it was absolutely incredible. This kind of service and attention to detail is so rare. I feel lucky to have this little gem right in my office building!"
Barry
Oct 20, 2025"The coffee shop is located in the lobby with some seating area. Ordered a flat white for have here and they served all the takeaway coffees before they got to mine. I guess they wanted to complete all the takeaway orders so they can focus on the latte art which came out really good. Wait was a little over five minutes so not long. Coffee tasted great; nice thin creamy foam on top, strong with a mellow dark roast flavour."
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Paper Tiger Espresso offers a casual and trendy cafe experience in Melbourne with a focus on quality coffee and quick bites. The venue is wheelchair accessible and provides dine-in and takeout services. Popular for solo dining, it welcomes card and mobile payments but does not accept reservations or delivery.
Services include onsite dine-in, takeout, and quick bites. Delivery is not offered by this cafe.
The cafe features a wheelchair accessible entrance and seating, ensuring comfort for all guests.
Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenience.
Reservations are not accepted, so seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Strong Latte is a popular choice, alongside various coffee selections and quick bites. Full menu details are available on the menu page.
Breakfast, lunch, dessert, and seating options are available to accommodate different visits.
It is located at 10 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, in a convenient city center location.
Opening hours may vary. Contact the business directly for the latest details.
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