Coffee Shop - Mart 130

Sport, transport and liquid gold converge in this bright and breezy converted stationmaster’s office. Stepping off the 96 St Kilda tram at stop 130 (Middle Park), the waft of freshly ground Genovese beans is enticing. From the blackboard out the front, to the timber-lined walls featuring framed book pages, Mart (that’s “tram” backwards) is a welcome pitstop. Thirty-somethings amass to ogle tram commuters and tennis players sweating it out on the Albert Park courts below. While an espresso may not always be up to scratch, depending on who is operating the machine, a caffe latte is a sure bet. Expect yours to be delivered with finesse: velvety microfoam crowning perfectly heated milk (soy or any other persuasion) in a lightly acidic base.