On average, Melbourne imports 30 tonnes of coffee beans each day, enough to make 3 million cups per day! So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Merri-bek has some of the best coffee roasters in Melbourne, and perhaps, the world. So here are some of the best coffee roasters in Merri-bek.
Melbourne is renowned for coffee. In fact, Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world.
And on average, Melbourne imports 30 tonnes of coffee beans each day, enough to make 3 million cups per day! So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Merri-bek has some of the best coffee roasters in Melbourne, and perhaps, the world. So here are some of the best coffee roasters in Merri-bek.
70 Fallon St, Brunswick VIC 3056
Antico is a family business from Siracusa in Italy, where they have been merchants for over 30 years. Antico’s way of roasting coffee is very traditional. It is so classical that they call it ‘antique’. Their vision and passion are to introduce Australians to the authentic taste of real Italian coffee, using the Italian method of slowly roasted beans.
Of course, coffee freshness is paramount to the taste, so Antico’s coffee is locally roasted with imported Italian machinery, right here in Merri-bek, where they trade under the name of Antico (the Italian word for antique).
But Antico’s story does not stop there. They are passionate coffee roasters who believe in supplying a genuine ‘home-style’ coffee product — one that is noticeably different — an exclusive product. Antico has been made for people with good taste, by people who believe taste is everything.
15–17 Weston St, Brunswick VIC 3056
If you’re in the business of coffee, Code Black provides a complete wholesale supply to industry, roasting selected single-origin, signature blends and decaffeinated coffees, and allows discerning buyers to develop their own customised blends under their watchful eye.
They train baristas to do extraordinary things with the fruits of their labour. Sounds simple enough? It takes time, vast amounts of research and knowledge, constant testing and quality control, thought, rigour, blood, sweat and joyful tears. But at the core of all of this, is something greater than the sum of their parts…
A deep respect for both the produce itself and all its complexities, and for the amazing people who nurture and grow the stuff they proffer. It’s a level of respect that permeates through the process. From their relationships at origin, to the baristas who extract the good stuff, to the beloved cafe customers who elegantly drink it down, they maintain a singular goal, and that is to be the Best. They strive to be the very best out of respect for every single person that allows us to do what they do.
338–340 Victoria St, Brunswick VIC 3056
While you sleep or ponder the mysteries of life, Georges is working hard to bring you an encapsulated answer. Wake up to gourmet quality freshness trapped deep within the bean. Georges is no ordinary coffee, it’s the king of beans and excellence that stimulates, arousing you from your slumber and firing your creative impulses. Georges understands the mystery of the bean, understands your need for quality and provides far more than just a wild caffeine hit. Georges provides you with food for thought and is… Mystery in a Cup!
At Georges, they source the very best coffee beans and roast them to perfection for you to enjoy as either whole beans, or ground on the spot to suit your preferred brewing device. You can purchase their coffee online, or visit them at their store in the heart of Brunswick where you can also purchase brewing devices, coffee grinders, spare parts and accessories.
There is car parking available in Victoria Street and Rosser Street as well as a parking lot available at the end of Rosser street. For public transport they are walking distance from Brunswick train station or take the tram down route 19 to stop 23 (Sydney Road and Victoria Street).
51 Merri-bek Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
The Genovese Family came to Australia in 1950, first to Perth and then to Sydney, where Alfio Genovese established himself with a major importer and distributor of Italian foods. After a number of years in Sydney, Alfio became a partner and established the Melbourne branch that was opened specifically to roast coffee for the Victorian Market.
In the late 1960s, Alfio decided that he needed to roast coffee that would resemble the true Italian style coffee that he knew, and as a result, A. Genovese & Sons was established in 1970. The company’s aim was then, and is still today, to provide the Australian Market with a true Italian espresso coffee experience.
6 Allenby St, Coburg North VIC 3058
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Since opening our doors in 2017, Inglewood Coffee Roasters has grown to be one of the most reputable and fast growing roasters in Australia. Our focus is a balance between delivering elite service, roasting high quality coffee, and offering a diverse range of unique, world class blends and single origin coffees. With direct connections to farms and goals to attain long term relationships, they are committed to supporting the people who are responsible for growing the coffee that you enjoy.
Beginning our story as café owners and operators, our team focuses on developing strong connections with their wholesale customers, and striving to deliver service that is above and beyond expectation. Using their infrastructure, they aim to give our customers a leg up, in one of the most competitive landscapes in the world.
126 Weston St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Market Lane is a specialty coffee roastery, cafe and retailer, born and based in Melbourne. They are dedicated to high-quality coffee. They want to make good coffee accessible and exciting, simple to understand and appreciate, and easy to brew and enjoy.
From the outset, they have been committed to quality, transparency, sustainability and using business for good. These principles have had a real impact on the way they buy coffee, the people they work with, and how they run our business.
338–340 Victoria St, Brunswick VIC 3056
Negrita Coffee manufacturers of ultra-fine coffee traditionally used in Turkish and greek coffee. You can even find their coffee in your local Woolworths!
22 Ovens St, Brunswick
Connecting communities, sharing flavour, ONA Coffee Melbourne is the Melbourne flagship store of Australian specialty coffee roaster, ONA Coffee.
Founded in 2008 by former World Barista Champion, Saša Šestic, ONA Coffee is dedicated to sharing the incredible stories and experiences of coffees from across the world, as well as the people who grow it.
With locations in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, they aim to transform the experience of drinking coffee into an unforgettable experience. With a range of specialty blends, brewing options, experimental coffees and an extensive ‘reserve menu’ of frozen coffee beans, ONA Coffee Melbourne is a destination to both enjoy and learn about the world of coffee.
438 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Cafe and coffee roaster with a curated menu of sustainably sourced single-origin and blended beans.
Padre Coffee was born in Brunswick East back in late 2007/early 2008. They started small, roasting, brewing and selling all of our coffee under the one roof in the heart of the community; making friends, having fun and learning as they went. Our Victorian HQ and roastery is still here in Brunswick East, and a lot of our first customers are as well — in fact, we’re proud to say that it’s thanks to the support of loyal, coffee-loving locals that we’ve grown up to be the company they are today.
They now have two beautiful stores selling coffee beans and brews in Melbourne as well as a stunning roastery-cafe now open in Noosa. After years refining the process while roasting for ourselves, the Padre family has also grown to include a handful of special cafes & venues in Victoria and Queensland.
At the same time, not much has changed. Padre is still a small, owner-run business that prides itself on exceptional products and outstanding service. They love making coffee.
54 Gaffney St, Coburg North VIC 3058
Selvatica is a specialty coffee roaster in Melbourne’s north, offering beautiful blends alongside a stunning selection of indoor plants for sale.
A coffee roaster, a horticulturist and a latin percussionist walk into a bar… Ok, not quite the total story, but close enough.
Selvatica is a family affair. We’ve pulled together our skills and passions in coffee roasting and horticulture to create Selvatica — a cosy Coburg oasis to feed your caffeine and plant addictions. They are specialty coffee roasters. Selvatica coffee is roasted in-house at 54 Gaffney Street, Coburg North. Here, you can sit and enjoy a freshly brewed cup or buy your bags of roasted coffee beans to take home.
They currently offer two blends and a rotation of single origins, with all of our green beans meticulously selected to reflect the flavours they are searching for. They use a small roaster so they can maintain complete control, and love nothing more than experimenting with different beans and roasting profiles to find delicious new flavours for you.
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