marrickvilleMon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-2pmPublic cafe
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
cbdMon-Fri 7am-3pmPublic cafe
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-hillsMon-Fri 6:45am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-3pmPublic cafe
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
surry-hillsMon-Fri 6:45am-3pm, Sat 7:30am-2pmPublic cafe
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
cbdMon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7:30am-3pmPublic cafe
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
marrickvilleMon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-3pmPublic cafe
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