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Barista Training in a Real Melbourne Café
Step into real café life, not just a classroom.
At Lawson’s Café, you’ll train inside a working café with a seasoned barista trainer who’s spent over 15 years in Melbourne’s specialty coffee scene.
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We go beyond the basics to teach you the flow, language, and confidence you’ll need to thrive in a real café environment.
Who It’s For
Working Holiday Makers & Job Seekers
New to Melbourne? On a Working Holiday Visa or international student looking for work in hospitality?
Our training is designed to quickly equip you with real-world café skills, so you can step into a job with confidence.
Coffee Lovers & Latte Art Beginners
Just love coffee and want to learn how to steam milk or pour latte art?
No pressure, just good vibes and hands-on learning. We’ll help you pour your very first heart, tulip, or rosetta.
What You’ll Learn
Espresso theory & extraction
Machine & grinder calibration
Milk steaming techniques
Basic latte art (heart, tulip, rosetta)
Real café workflow & timing
Customer interaction & service mindset
Where & When
Lawson's Cafe
51 Toorak Rd or 1 Lawson Grove, South Yarra, Melbourne
Day 1
2.5-hour training session
Day 2
6 hours of real café practice
Price
$359 (includes all materials)
*2–4 people (1-on-1 sessions also available)
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