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The Mad Alchemy @ Monash University

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(78) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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The Mad Alchemy @ Monash University
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Reviews
78
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What recent reviews say

Mad Alchemy delivers consistently excellent coffee and matcha on the Monash campus, with baristas who build genuine connections with regulars. The standout strength is hospitality: staff like Amir, Mamun, and Mostafa prioritise conversation and personalised recommendations alongside drinks prepared in under a minute, creating a social hub rather than just a caffeine stop.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive baristas
  • high-quality coffee and specialty drinks
  • welcoming campus vibe and hospitality
  • quick service and remembers regulars
Watch-outs
  • large coffee portions
  • price point not mentioned as concern
great-coffeefriendly-staffcozy-ambiancegood-for-groupsconsistent-quality
Best for: Monash students and staff seeking quality coffee with personal service and a campus hangout spot.
Think twice if: Coffee portions are large; check if that suits your appetite.

Strengths

  • Named baristas who remember regular orders
  • Drinks made in under a minute
  • On-campus specialty roastery in an airy space
  • Personal service and genuine conversation culture

Worth knowing

  • Named baristas: Amir (praised for quality and speed), Mamun, Mostafa
  • Drinks prepared in under a minute
  • Staff remember regular customers' preferences
  • Loyalty card available
  • Large airy seating area suitable for meetings
  • Their website lists single-origin and blended beans, ceremonial-grade matcha, specialty chocolate powder, and barista milks (coconut, almond, F&N Magnolia)

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviewers consistently praise the coffee quality, range of espresso drinks, and single-origin options; Amir noted for preparing coffee with care.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Large airy seating area with free wifi (implied by study environment) makes it ideal for short meetings and campus discussions.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there seating for studying or meetings?
Yes; reviewers describe a large airy seating area suitable for short meetings and discussions.
Do they remember my usual order?
Yes; staff keep track of regular customers' preferences and can personalise recommendations.
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Last updated 2026-07-06