Private Barista Lessons at Fledgling Espresso
Love coffee?
Want to master the art of making the perfect cup?
Now you can learn from the best!
Join Connor, barista with over 10 years of experience, for an exclusive hands on coffee making lesson.
Whether you're a home barista looking to refine your skills or simply a coffee lover eager to learn, these private sessions are designed just for you.
☕ 1-on-1 or small group lessons (up to 2 people)
📍 Where? Fledgling Espresso, Carlton North
⏳ When? By appointment only
💰 $120 – One-hour private lesson
💰 $200 – One-hour lesson for two
Learn essential barista techniques, from grinding and tamping to pulling the perfect espresso shot and mastering milk texturing.
Gain skills that will last a lifetime and take your home coffee game to the next level!
Ready to brew like a pro?
Complete the contact form OR message on Connor's instagram @caffeinewithconnor to book your session today
Warm and Cozy
Your neighbourhood favourite
Our dream was to have a small cafe, loved by locals and this is exactly what Fledgling is, a place where everyone knows your name.
Open Monday to Friday 6am-3pm
Weekends 8am-3pm
Public Holidays 8am-3pm
Powered by Inglewood
Great Coffee
When you savor a cup of our coffee, know that it's not just a beverage; it's a labor of love.
It's the dedication of our team, the expertise of local roaster Inglewood Coffee, and milk from Procal, that make it one of the best cups you'll ever taste.
Definitely worth the wait!
Menu
Classics with a twist
The menu is simple, classics with a twist, ALWAYS fresh and always from scratch by our fabulous kitchen team.
We love to support local small suppliers like Burd Eggs, Greenlands and Brioche by Phillip.
From savoury classics, like perfectly cooked egg in our bacon and egg roll, to the Melbourne staple smashed avo.
And then there are the sweets. Ready for a slice of pure joy? We're talkin' carrot cake so good, it's basically a vegetable conspiracy. Made fresh in our cafe, it's the sweetest way to sneak some veggies into your life.
Come for the coffee, stay for the carrot caper!
Here is what our customers say
299 reviews
6 years ago
Fledgling Espresso offers great food and service in a quieter side of Carlton. They are pet and kid friendly and have a great courtyard out back. The staff are friendly and welcoming and we were se...
Andrew L
4 years ago
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Such a lovely cafe hidden in Carlton North - if I live nearby, I'd honestly visit every weekend jus...
Mark C
5 years ago
Been to Carlton North lately?
Admittedly, it’s one area I have little experience in. You could say, I’m a Fledgling in this area.
That’s not such a bad thing when you find a venue called Fledgling…...
Tesspresso Melbourne
5 years ago
Lovely little cafe with spectacular service!
FOOD & COFFEE: We ordered the ‘Granola Bowl’ and ‘Raspberry Pancakes’ and were lucky enough to get a cappuccino for free 😋 The coffee was amazing and ...
Ji Anne Yong
5 years ago
I was so excited to visit Fledgling Espresso because I have heard great things about the Banana Bread French Toast, and wow, was I impressed. Two thick slices of soft and moist banana bread, cream ...
Hello. imnikki
5 years ago
We visited @fledglingespresso for brunch as it was long overdue, but the wait was worth it.
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We completely enjoyed amazing dishes of our brunch and the perfect sunny afternoon of our lovely Mebour...
Pragya Gupta
2 years ago
To Dom and Laura who were at Fledglings New Year’s Day. Maybe take a few breaths and reflect on being young and working in hospo after the biggest night of the year and in one of the few places ope...
Cat Girl
5 years ago
A cute little cafe, which looks pretty tiny from the outside but has a nice size courtyard out the back, making it kids friendly. We had brunch here today- food and coffee was nice with a very rela...
Dee Stoj
5 years ago
Had a beautiful lunch at Fledgling, starting with some really nice coffee. I then shared the smashed pumpkin and mushroom toasts with my friend. The first was a great combo of savoury and sweet wit...
Quincy Malesovas
12 months ago
Chilly morning in Melbourne led us on a café hunt after dropping the kids at a party. We discovered @fledglingespresso on Rathdowne St, a charming café with a cozy courtyard at the back. It was a b...
Ne3NeE Y
1 year ago
had a long day of work and paid this cafe a visit during my break and i am so happy i did! we orderded a caesar salad, zucchini fritters, granola bowl and smashed avo sourdough and i wasn't disappo...
Shan Aguila
5 years ago
Fledgling Espresso is a beautiful place! Great artwork, plants, and I love the courtyard too.
I've visited a few times and the team is always super friendly. Lately it has been great to see even M...
Jessica Sargeant
9 months ago
Super cosy, warm and friendly cafe to have brunch with the fams or friends. Friendly and helpful staff.
Gorgeous hanging plants from the front window that set the vibe or homely.
We loved sitting u...
Nikita Tasi
1 year ago
Fledgling Espresso is such a cosy and inviting cafe. We ordered 4 different dishes which were the fritters, chicken toasty with mushrooms, eggs your way with mushrooms and the cuban toasty which we...
Angelique Argiros
6 years ago
Fledgling Espresso is a lovely place located in Carlton. We have been here a few times and their food has been consistently really good. This time, we had the pulled pork burger, mashed pumpkin and...
Natasha Phiboonthammasak
1 year ago
The delicious bircher goes to show you can get an Instagram worthy dish that tastes just as good as hotcakes but is a bit more nourishing for you.
Hubby and I then defaulted to our respective go t...
Foodie Files Melbourne
2 years ago
Such a lovely place to go for a morning brew. Very surprised to see any negative reviews; I can only imagine those people went on a busy day where the staff were under pressure. If anyone in the wo...
Lily K
1 year ago
Fledgling Espresso
- Baked beans 🫘 / house made beans poached egg, chorizo, mozzarella, sourdough $22.5
- Chilli scramble 🌶️/ bacon, spring onion, chilli, cherry tomato, fried shallots, parmesan ...
Mashi_soyo
5 years ago
True to its name in every respect, this little bird is flying high and strong just within a few months of its inception. Now a huge favorite to many local celebrities, covered by @urbanlistmelb and...
Dee Go
6 years ago
This little part of Rathdowne St has got it all, and what a perfect place to enjoy your coffee! If you are feeling a little peckish the food is just as good and many times I have devoured my chilli...
Christos Stoios
1 year ago
@fledglingespresso📍a cute and chilled out inner city neighbourhood cafe in the Rathdowne St side of Carlton 💕☀️☕️ really enjoyed the relaxed vibes of the cafe. The brunch menu is simple but every...
Sarah Melbs
4 years ago
The coffee's alright, but the service could be better. The barista enjoyed a pleasant loooooong chat with a customer while I stood by, waiting for service. It got so bad that the owner had to come ...
Edderss
1 year ago
a charming spot with cute wooden tables, lush plants, and soft lighting. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and amazing food creates a cosy, inviting atmosphere, perfect for reading, working, or ca...
Marissa Nichola
5 years ago
A friendly cafe with a bright and vibrant menu!
We were created by very friendly staff who were more than accommodating for all requests including an extra jug of caramel to pour on the banana bre...
Floods Food Fitness
5 years ago
My expectations were exceeded at Fledgling Espresso. It was a cosy, friendly Cafe that invites pups like me to come and visit! The food was DELICIOUS and the team are really passionate about making...
Caesar Geoghegan
2 years ago
Consistently good food, consistently good service and consistently good coffee. Take away or eating in, Fledgling is hard to pass on a shopping strip that has many options. Their menu changes with...
Stephen Powell
1 year ago
Fledgling espresso is a local staple for Carlton North. Perfect location, great coffee and food! I recommend the HLAT for haloumi lovers (so big you might need to split it with a friend!) and the c...
Kim Edwards
1 year ago
Spending a lovely day in Carlton, enjoying a delightful breakfast at Fledgling Espresso was pure bliss. The chili scramble was a standout, perfectly complemented by their amazing coffee. The cafe's...
Ananya Anand
2 years ago
I’ve lived up the road from Fledgling for over a year now and I’ve had their HLAT roughly 3 times a week ever since. It’s the perfect sandwich. I’ve made friends and family eat it. I’ve been late t...
Krystal Torre
6 years ago
Have been in for lunch a few times and have tried something different on the menu each time! have not been disappointed with my experience at all. Lovely staff especially the owner, fast service an...
Jessica McLeod
1 year ago
Went for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning but this is to be expected in the Melbourne cafe world! Service was a bit slow, but that must have been due to staff shortages and peak time. I had the...
Shruti Lad
1 year ago
A great find!
Coffee and food all delivered quickly and reasonably priced. Friendly staff, with a good selection of dishes... Have tried a number of options from the menu and have not been disappoi...
Cris W
4 years ago
The ladies were lovely..service with a smile..coffee was yum n the scrambled eggs on toast was yum too..wasn't dry like some places..one thing though..the cup of coffee was very small ..I have thin...
Salome Thaiday
1 year ago
2022. Nice meal, a little busy on weekends but.... what do expect.
2023. I have been going here for 12 months as my daughter lives nearby. The quality of the meals, coffee and service is 5 stars. T...
Paul H
1 year ago
Loved my visit to this cafe nestled in Carlton North. We enjoyed our brunch in the lovely courtyard area which was perfect on a sunny Melbourne morning!
The service was great, the food came out qu...
Amara
4 years ago
Great little place with constant stream of people which is a great sign of quality. The Magic coffee was outstanding, with a thick roast flavour!!
Enjoyed the Chilli scrambke which had a good amoun...
Simon M
1 year ago
Fantastic coffee.. awesome barista’s here. Highly recommend this cafe and I’m seriously extremely picky about cafe’s & coffee. Wish I could rate this place more than 5 stars. I will be back ages fo...
Patrick Patpat
1 year ago
Cozy little café in Carlton with amazing coffee. We enjoyed the delicious chili scramble with a good kick and the tasty, filling chicken roll. They also have backyard seating. The staff was friendl...
Livetoeat_ Melbourne
1 year ago
One of the best coffee shops that welcomed my partner and I in Melbourne 🫶🏽 they have the friendliest staff, best carrot cake, and most peaceful interior design. This place is memorable and is st...
Zipporah Mariebelle Enriquez
3 years ago
Great venue with super friendly staff have enjoyed having this as my local cafe for 12 months during lockdown. Owner is super friendly and obviously loves what he does.
highly recommend the cinnamo...
Stefan Posa
1 year ago
A rare gem in the north of Melbourne that relieves us from the dregs of pretentious cafe culture, to instead offer us a much needed salvation – the simplicity of great coffee and down to earth, fri...
Anna McDermott
2 years ago
Great local for me. Quality food prepared with care, lovely coffee and a genuine, friendly team, esp. the owner. I developed a cinnamon scroll addiction which I'm now trying to counter with the Reu...
AB
3 years ago
Comfortable cafe with friendly staff. Good coffee. Menu has various breakfast and brunch varieties including eggs any way, granola, BLAT, HLAT( veggie version), pastries etc. indoor and outdoor sea...
Tess Flynn
1 year ago
I'll keep coming back just for the porridge and the beautiful staff.. love this place.. beautiful vibe.. I'll promise to eat something else too next time.. just love the porridge immensely
Amelia Cerra
1 year ago
Cute little cafe serving delicious food. Highly recommend their baked beans, the sauce and chorizo were absolutely delicious and with the extra kick from the spice made it so addictive!
Melbourne Favs
1 year ago
Lovely place with a little garden section at the back. Dog friendly. The staff were FANTASTIC. Coffee (soy) was perfect, and the healthy breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended.
Glenn McLagan
1 year ago
Food was scrumptious. Friendly staff. Had a business group meetup here and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was lovely and I love the cozy garden area at the back.
Jacqueline Kalab
3 years ago
Famous Coffee and brekie provider at Rathdowne St, have some spaces behind the coffee maker..busy at morning till lunch, either dine-in, takeaway, or courier service..
Adhiputro Prabowo Armand
8 months ago
Scrumptious and Healthy gem in the north Carlton area. Best mushroom toasty evr
Great and delicious meat free options . Coffee up to scratch as well ;)
Thanks team!
Michael O
2 years ago
Belle découverte pour les français que nous sommes ; carte très pourvue, veggie option available, un bon café, et bien d'autres choses. A consommer sans modération
Nejm si-mohamed
7 months ago
I come here everyday and the coffee never disappoints. The staff are all lovely and the food is also amazing. I would recommend the BLAT if you want breakfast.
Priya Savarirayan
1 year ago
Always a stop when popping down Rathdowne. The staff are very friendly and have a great vibe. Coffee is absolutely top notch, the pastries are also super yummy
Trent Saunders (Trent Anthony Francis)
6 years ago
Viihtyisä pieni kahvila, takaosassa vielä muutama pöytä terassilla. Upean makuiset ja näköiset annokset. Smoothiet ovat todella raikkaita ja maukkaita
Maarit Lehtinen
1 year ago
Where else on Rathdowne offers a cosy spot with killer coffee slingers and delectable treats 365 days of the year? Fledgling Espresso. That’s where.
Julia Brown
10 months ago
A great local spot serving up some classic toasties. Love the coffee here. It's definitely one of the top picks of Melbourne. Recommend a visit.
Sam H
7 months ago
Good coffee. Indoor, Outdoor, courtyard seating options. Separate spaces so it is not too loud in there. Food good too from what I have tried.
Jonathan Davis
2 years ago
Had a nice breakfast here on a Wednesday morning and the staff were super friendly. The fruit toast with apricot and raisins was really yummy.
Mohamed Irba
6 years ago
Loved this little cafe in North Carlton. Ordered the Mashed Pumpkin and Banana French Toast and I'd say that it set off the tone for my day!
MissJEats
3 years ago
Staff are lovely and patient, decor is delightful, food is delicious as is the coffee. Could maybe do with some more succulents out the back
Laura Belfrage
6 years ago
We're so glad this is our local cafe. Coffee is always amazing. The food is good. Nat gave us 6 star service. Would rate higher if I could.
Thomas Rainger
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