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Macchiato
Macchiato is a short espresso coffee marked with milk foam, giving rich crema, chocolate depth, gentle sweetness and a clean creamy finish.
$4.00
Product Details
This short coffee is built around espresso strength, crema and a small cap of foam, giving the cup body without the softness of a larger milk drink.
It suits a quick stop near Bell Street, a small order before work or a focused coffee break before heading through Northcote or Coburg.
Ingredients
EspressoMilk foamCoffee beansFiltered waterCremaOptional sugarOptional extra shot
This serve contains dairy unless ordered without milk foam. Some batches may contain traces of soy, nuts or other allergens, so ask the café team before ordering if you have an allergy or dietary requirement.
Best With
Plain Croissant
Buttery pastry keeps the order simple and lets the espresso flavour stay clear.
Brownie
Dense chocolate works neatly with the short coffee’s roasted depth and creamy finish.
Tomato Cheese Toastie
Melted cheese and tomato give the macchiato a warm savoury match without overwhelming the cup.
Product Information
A short espresso coffee with a clean creamy finish
This drink is made for customers who want strong espresso with just enough milk foam to round the edge. It stays short, direct and easy to drink.
It works well when you want something smaller than a flat white but softer than a straight espresso.
Order From The Cafe
A short espresso order from the bar
Order this drink from Cafe Preston when you want a compact coffee with crema, aroma and a small amount of milk foam to soften the finish.
- Short espresso marked with a small amount of milk foam
- Rich coffee flavour with a softer creamy edge
- Good with croissants, brownies, toasties or breakfast food
- Best enjoyed fresh while the crema is still present
- Available as a dine-in or takeaway espresso coffee
- A stronger option when you want less milk than a latte
- Easy to pair with something buttery, sweet or savoury
Order detailsAvailable while the coffee bar is servingBest enjoyed fresh for breakfast, brunch or takeaway.
Product Quality
Espresso strength, clean water and a small milk finish
A good macchiato should taste short, full and balanced. The foam should soften the espresso without turning it into a milk coffee, so the crema, roast and natural sweetness still lead the cup.
For that style, a seasonal espresso like Market Lane Coffee can bring chocolate fudge, macadamia and dried apricot notes from São Benedito in Piatã, Bahia and San Antonio Selection in Inzá, Cauca. Axil Coffee Roasters gives a Melbourne-roasted wholesale reference for espresso service, Riverina Fresh supports milk supply into Victoria, Billi Australia helps set a clean filtered-water base, and ST. ALi shows how specialty coffee supply can support busy service without making the drink feel complicated.
About Our Cafe
Customer Pick
“A macchiato keeps the coffee short and strong, with just enough foam to round the finish.”
— Cafe customer
About The Cafe
Specialty coffee, fresh cafe food, macchiato, pastries, breakfast favourites and easy takeaway options.
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat – Sun7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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