Discovered by ChevUnplugged & Recharged at Muckleford Forest Cottage
Brunch in Tortoise Espresso
Café in Castlemaine, VIC
100% Recommended
From the outside, it’s easy to miss. Just a small window tucked under a small town with a few stools scattered on the footpath. But the moment we joined the short queue, we could tell this place was something special. The smell of fresh coffee, the quiet hum of conversation, and a tray of perfect pastries set the tone.
We’re no coffee experts, but the staff was super friendly and helped guide us through the long list of single origin beans—from Panama to Colombia and Guatemala. we ended up with a cup made from Brazil & Colombia beans, and it was smooth, fruity, and honestly one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. My wife tried one of the filter coffees from Indonesia which tasted amazing.
To top it off, we had the most incredible tuna melt—crispy, cheesy, full of flavour—and a salmon bagel that was fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Simple food, done exceptionally well.
Tortoise Espresso might be small, but the passion and quality packed into that little window is huge. It’s the kind of place you wish you could take home with you.
We’re no coffee experts, but the staff was super friendly and helped guide us through the long list of single origin beans—from Panama to Colombia and Guatemala. we ended up with a cup made from Brazil & Colombia beans, and it was smooth, fruity, and honestly one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. My wife tried one of the filter coffees from Indonesia which tasted amazing.
To top it off, we had the most incredible tuna melt—crispy, cheesy, full of flavour—and a salmon bagel that was fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Simple food, done exceptionally well.
Tortoise Espresso might be small, but the passion and quality packed into that little window is huge. It’s the kind of place you wish you could take home with you.