Clement

Came here looking for a caffeine and sugar hit after a long morning in the office. My long black had a nice thick crema and came with sparkling water. Plus there is a nice selection of baked goods. Cute little store front and outdoor seating. I could see the place being a bit noisy when the South Melbourne Markets are on but a little noise doesn’t hurt, just not when I’m mentally dying from work.
I did have to wait for the staff to finish their chat with a friend (which I found more irritating at the time as I was tired), and there are plenty of yuppie conversations that made the folk of sydney’s eastern suburbs seem non pretentious. All minor things that shouldn’t stop one from visiting if in the area

Great coffee, with swift service, especially for a Saturday.
Lovely pastries to top it off. Definitely a great way to get through the craziness off the markets.

Clement is a trendy little hole-​in-​the-​wall at South Melbourne Market. Equipped with cute baristas, excellent coffee and delicious sweets, it’s no wonder there is always a line on market days.
Being a Saturday, I was hungover and craving carrot cake and a good almond milk latte. Surprisingly, I perused several cafes before finally finding the elusive carrot cake — and an excellent piece it was. Spicy, moist yet still fluffy, it was delicious; although I’m not sold on the too-​sweet orange cream cheese frosting. It worked as a whole, but my preference would have been less sugar and perhaps lemon. Still hit a few spots.
The coffee was just what I needed — almond milk co milk and great beans. It complemented the carrot cake perfectly and set me in motion to do a bit of groceries for the week ahead.
The only downfall here is the price: a coffee and a slice of cake cost me $ 12! Any savings from the markets have gone into this afternoon treat.

I keep hearing how great coffee is in Melbourne but I am having a hard time finding any, until Clement that is. I like soy or nut milk cappuccinos but most places just can’t froth the soy milk and the soy they use I think ruins the espresso and there is too large of a ratio of it to the espresso.
Clement uses almond milk and just the right ratio of it to the espresso. If I was a local I would drink there often.

Great place to stop by and grab a solid cup of coffee.
The place has a nice chill, very open feel to it. I love how cozy it is and honestly, the openness of it. There is plenty of seats available on the outside patio, which was inviting.
Solid coffee, warm baristas and incredible space.

Delicious coffee.
Great staff.
Amazingly sexy doughnuts and pastry items to tempt even the most hard core paleo fanatic.
Tiny space worth the big reputation. Don’t waste time get there now.

I always hear rave about this place, so I decided to try this out on my most recent trip to the South Melbourne Market. Its a small shop front, but it has exactly what you need… a Coffee machine, from Expresso to drip to areopress!
Pony Blend, It s a nice a smooth blend. I tried to out on the expresso and then bought myself the ground to use for my french press. And it was both really nice, producing a really nice smooth coffee taste. and the smell… mmm its nice.

What do you get when you cross cute and coffee? Clements!
I’ve been to many coffee shops in my lifetime. Some where good and some were terrible. Some may even fall into the category of not being worthy of being mentioned. Clements sets up a new category, and that is cute. It is not often a shop, quite small and humble as Clements, could create a new category but in this rare instance it does.
Clements’ coffees are divine. The latte that I had the pleasure of having during my time there was smooth, great tasting and blasting full of flavor! Every sip was a delight and by the time I’ve sipped the cup dry I was definitely left wanting more.
Overall, Clements is a delight to all coffee lovers. Everything is just wonderful. From the coffee to the very close market near the shop it is definitely a place you’d want to stop by if you’re near.

Perfect. What a nice little place. Another one for the tiny little cafés list.
I love the fact that it is open when the market is not. They sell a whole array of both beans and small machines which is nice. It’s got a nice feel for a little place.
The coffee was really nice, my short mac really hit the spot. Places like this make me want to live in South Melboune. There are five places in the suburb that I like to pay visits to for their coffee and I think that Clement may have just topped that list.

Delicious coffee and friendly staff, Clement fits in with the friendly carnival atmosphere of the South Melbourne Markets. Check out the cabinet of doughnuts and biscuits, the salted caramel doughnuts look amazeballs!
It’s usually hectic, but be patient, it’s busy because it’s good, plus there’s usually buskers near by and great people watching while you wait.

Simple & Unpretentious

Spendy but well worth it! Donuts will not disappoint ($ 5 per donut though! custard and jam was heaven). You might have to wait a while for coffee as it’s a very small hole in the wall type place, but yummy nonetheless.

Iced pour over on a 31 degree day. Don’t mind if I do!
Choosing between a tangy and rich blend on any given day — yes please.
Coffee that comes with a smile and blows away some tough local competition — think St Ali, Deadman Espresso, you know the top spots. Love it!
Clemenet is a must try.

The baristas at Clement are slinging some of the best coffees in Melbourne. Me and my picky Frenchman were seriously impressed by the quality and execution on offer here.
The sleek fit-​out of the little bolt-​hole shop won me over immediately. The crowning glory of the space is the gorgeous Spirit Triplette. Holy moly, that baby is undoubtably the ferrarri of espresso machines.
We sat outside to drink our bevvies (a long black and a short mac) and enjoyed watching the crowds milling about the market.
The super friendly counter dude chatted with my coffee geek husband for a few minutes and then came outside to give us a free short black. Instant kudos for that!
The coffee scene in Melbourne just keeps getting better and better.

Small stall with wonderful coffee and service! You have a choice of 2 blends which changes on the day, plus a few small snacks to choose from. The street is very quiet on non-​market days but I reckon it’s worth the trip!

When travelling to Melbourne, I asked coffee buddies for a list of «cannot miss» coffee places. Clement was one of these. Disappointment descended when, being located in South Melbourne Market, I realised I wouldn’t be able to make it to South Melbourne during market days. Good thing Clement is open on non-​market days and I can tick «Clement Coffee» off my coffee bucket list and if I were local, it’d hands down become at least a weekly spot to sip a cup of the sweet, sweet, golden exlir they brew.
Like others have said this isn’t a mill around and soak up the atmosphere kind of spot. Although, do take a moment to admire the mural on the wall and roof. It reminds me of a Kate Tucker painting.
The Clement boys have limited space, and while they make the most of it, there’s room enough to place your order and scoot. Still, their bounding personalities make sure you get enough of a buzz while you’re in their presence.

This pop-​up is right around the corner from my work and even as a Deadman/​St Ali regular, I’ve been converted.
The changing blends are really interesting and both Kris and the other baristas really know what they’re talking about. They offer two blends each week, one lighter and one more full bodied. The coffee is exceptional quality and YAY! they use Bonsoy (which scores points in my book).
Clement is open even when the markets aren’t, and they have the most tempting tiny cabinet of treats that stare you down as you walk in. It’s a tiny space but hopefully they stick around for a long time!
Mini coffee is about $ 3, and they offer a discount for people who work nearby. So… I’m sold.

Is it possible that South Melbourne rules the coffee world? Just when you think the offerings couldn’t get any better, along comes little Clement. The space is tiny but the coffee packs plenty of punch.
Two friendly baristas offer two brilliant brews and a ton of knowledge behind their coffee.
How will we suffer the heartache of choosing between Melbourne’s finest every time we visit the market? I think a weekly coffee crawl is in order.

Yes, another five star review.
I actually stumbled in here on the first day of trade, which was quite good.
Kris is warm and welcoming on my second visit. I got a black coffee, half way
between a double espresso and long black. This time from their house roast,
and as is to be expected; excellent. Fourth day of trade and signs are good;
they’re already up on
. Again a great place to hang out, and watch
thing transpire. It’s a little small.

Another fantastic coffee shop in South Melbourne? Hell yes!
Kris Wood is roasting the goods and serving it up in this shoebox sized shop. There’s some familiar baristas behind the machine so you can be assured of a pretty fine coffee — which you’ll need to drink standing against the wall or take it to go. This isn’t a place to hang about.
The best thing? They’re open even on non-​market days.