The roasters writing the coffee scene in Sydney: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Sydney. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Sydney specialty pioneer on Reservoir Street, Surry Hills. Single O has roasted at this site since 2003; the solar-powered roastery now sits in Botany.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
South American-focused roaster on Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. Russell Beard's team roasts on-site behind the cafe; single-origin only across drinks.
Sources from: Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador, Peru
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Specialty roaster on Edgeware Road, St Peters, Sydney. Transparent pricing tag on every bag; seasonal single origins from East Africa and Central America.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Specialty roaster at the Cannery in Alexandria, Sydney. Paul Geshos's roastery has supplied Sydney's specialty cafes since 2007; tasting flights at the bar.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Indonesia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Toby Smith's roaster on 1 Central Avenue, Chippendale, Sydney. Single-origin espresso, filter brew counter, the founding Sydney specialty-coffee roaster.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, Sumatra
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Campos's original Newtown roastery on Missenden Road, Sydney. Specialty-coffee roastery and cafe; single-origin pour-overs and house espresso blends.
Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Marrickville roaster on Addison Road, Sydney. The Roastworks crew sources direct-trade from East Africa; the AeroPress brew bar is the technical demonstrator.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Burundi
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Skittle Lane specialty coffee bar in the Sydney CBD. Single-origin filter, espresso program and a regular booking of inner-city diners on weekdays.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Surry Hills specialty cafe on Crown Street, Sydney. Tight rotating guest roaster program from Australia and Europe; espresso-and-grilled-cheese morning crowd.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Sample's Surry Hills satellite on Bedford Street, Sydney. Single-origin filter and espresso from the St Peters roastery; takeaway-only counter, weekday focus.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Melbourne import's CBD flagship on York Street, Sydney: the Fitzroy crew's third-wave espresso, daily seasonal filters and an all-day coffee-bar food menu.
Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Canberra-born Ona Coffee in Marrickville, Sydney. World barista champion Sasa Sestic's roasting house; competition-grade espresso and filter at the counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Bolivia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail