Seven Seeds ★ 4.7
Seven Seeds in Carlton opened in 2007 and shaped Melbourne's specialty coffee: seasonal single origins and a roastery in the warehouse that launched the scene
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Melbourne. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Roasters worth knowing
Proud Mary ★ 4.8
Proud Mary in Collingwood is Melbourne's most awarded roaster: direct-trade sourcing, rotating single origins and a cafe drawing coffee pilgrims from abroad.
Industry Beans ★ 4.6
Industry Beans in Fitzroy runs its roastery inside an old warehouse: espresso and filter menus change with harvest cycles and classes run on the retail floor.
Market Lane Coffee (Collins Street) ★ 4.7
Market Lane on Collins Street is the CBD flagship of Melbourne's most respected coffee chain: transparent sourcing, seasonal single origins and a counter built for the morning rush.
St. Ali ★ 4.6
St. Ali in South Melbourne transformed the national coffee scene: direct-trade espresso and a warehouse cafe model that hundreds of Melbourne cafes followed.
Axil Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5
Axil in Hawthorn built a loyal east-side following: competition espresso, seasonal single origins and training that has shaped Melbourne cafe culture widely.
Padre Coffee ★ 4.4
Padre Coffee in Richmond roasts approachable specialty beans for its cafes and wholesale accounts, bridging third-wave precision and everyday drinkability.