The more touristy places like Degraves and Fitzroy/Acland Sts ought to be open, though granted St Kilda might be a tad far from the city to go for decent coffee unless you're truly dedicated. That said the place I usually go to around the corner from my apartment was closed - they use Grinders beans and make lattes just the way I like 'em, with v cool art on the foam (little things please little minds ). I ended up taking a tram all the way to the city (i live near St Kilda junction) and ended up at Federal Coffee Palace at the GPO with mates. I am tempted to get my own espresso machine but fear developing a full blown addiction.

Next time you come back, for a place in the city, do check out Pushka - it's abit hard to find but once you do it's awesome. It's on Pesgrave Pl, which is off Howey Pl, which is in turn off Lt Collins St between Swanston and Elizabeth. Was the venue for our recent AFF Gathering mid arvo coffee:
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...spresso%20Bar/

OTOH Jaspers' on the Collingwood part of Brunswick St, as i recommended in the other thread, is only a short tram ride away from the city. Lots of excellent coffee places all the way down Brunswick St of course but that happens to be my favourite as they have lots of beans you can choose from and the people are v friendly and knowledgeable. ^

PS - can't vouch for both places as to whether they operate over Easter...


*warms up gorgeously over a nice, hot soy latte as I type*