Nick, The Maling Room is supposed to be really good and has high ratings. It is part owned by CG member AndyL who previously had 'Maltitude' also in Melbourne. A bit more info here.
Con lands great locations, creates amazing atmosphere, uses beautiful lever espresso machines, but then imports roasted coffee by the container-load from Romcaffe. And it ain't like fresh roasted Supreme.
I met the dude who owns Liar Liar by chance when I was in Melbourne last. Top bloke. Didn't get the chance to make it out to Hawthorn to check it out, but I've heard good things. He's got a clover, too. I think the only 2 clovers in Melbourne are with Liar Liar and BBB's.
I've been helping to set up a cafe and roastery in Melbourne called Market Lane Coffee. We finally opened about three weeks ago and we had a couple of photos taken. Not sure, but thought some of you might like to see (even if it is on the other side of the world to most of you!!)
Anyone coming to Melbourne must check out Market Lane - Hydra, Clover, Probat, pourover, public cuppings and some of the best coffees coming into Australia.