There is no doubt that some of the best coffees are brewed and roasted in Sydney. While there are plenty of places to buy good coffee, some roasters go above and beyond to make their products special. Here are a few of the best.
Single O
Single O has been a force in the third wave coffee scene in Sydney for over a decade. The brand has been a major driving force in promoting and showcasing single origin coffees, and is credited with bringing the third wave to the city.
Single O has a number of locations around the Sydney metro area, including one in Surry Hills. You can order a cup from the cafe’s online store. It offers several express options, as well as a breakfast and lunch menu. They serve a range of jaffles and fresh-baked pies.
There’s also a special blend for soy milk drinkers: Dovetail. While the name may sound weird, this delicious concoction is actually a great way to get your caffeine fix.
In addition to its coffee offerings, Sample Coffee also provides coffee equipment and accessories, as well as guides to brewing at home. The roasters carry a wide variety of interesting coffees from across the world.
Single O has also made a splash in the city’s coffee community with its self-serve “brew-on-tap” technology. This innovative system is designed to brew a cup of coffee in just 15 seconds.
Single O has also launched a new sustainable initiative. Their No Death to Coffee Project will raise awareness of the impact of climate change. All coffee purchases will help support a group of not-for-profit partners to develop climate-resilient varieties. As part of the initiative, 1% of Single O’s purchases will go towards these causes.
Cartel
Cartel Coffee Roasters is one of Australia’s leading specialty coffee roasters. They supply cafes and restaurants with high-quality coffees from around the world. Aside from their famous single origins, they also roast a range of blends.
They source their coffee from 40 different places all over the globe. As such, they’re committed to producing high quality, traceable coffees. They’re also passionate about sustainable purchasing practices.
Their main focus is sourcing the finest coffees from around the world. They’re also big fans of the latest technology. For example, they use a Synesso machine to brew their coffee, enabling them to make a cup of espresso that’s small enough to fit on your tongue!
One of the best things about this cafe is its unpretentious approach to serving excellent coffee. The food menu is also quite diverse. It offers bite-sized cakes, sandwiches, muesli and fruit plates.
Caffeine Cartel is located in the lobby of the United Overseas Bank building. It serves an exclusive blend of coffee and has a number of other tasty treats. This is a great place for lunch or an afternoon snack. There are also a number of drinks to choose from, including a number of alcoholic cocktails.
Skybury’s House Roast
If you are looking for a special coffee, Skybury’s House Roast may be just the thing for you. This blend is a medium roast that offers a rich mouth feel and a buttery chocolate taste. It also contains a hint of lime, making it perfect for milk-based coffee.
If you are looking for a quality cup of coffee in Sydney, then look no further than Skybury’s House Roast. You can also find a range of other coffees from this company.
Aside from the house blend, there are other single origins on offer. The Byron Bay Blend, for instance, has biscuit notes and is a well-balanced coffee. On the other hand, the Espresso Roast is a double roast with hints of chocolate and caramel.
Founded by Nolan Hirte, this cafe is a leader in the Australian specialty coffee industry. In fact, it is one of the largest roasters in Sydney.
Skybury coffee plantation is a family run company. Located on the northern edge of the Atherton Tablelands, the location is ideal for growing the Bourbon variety of Arabica.
The Skybury Coffee Centre is located on the plantation’s grounds. There, you can learn about coffee brewing techniques and dried coffee processing. Also, you can purchase brewing gadgets and brewing supplies for your home.
Seven Seeds
Seven Seeds coffee roasters in Sydney have been making some of the best coffee around since 2007. Their newest cafe, located in the Carlton warehouse district, serves up a wide range of coffee. The cafe is a favourite among local caffeine addicts. Its menu consists of simple, hearty dishes with a variety of coffees on offer.
Seven Seeds is known for its innovative approach to coffee. They’ve partnered with coffee legends from around the world to source beans and develop a unique cafe-roastery model. You can visit their headquarters on Berkeley Street, where they have a retail shop, regular coffee cupping facilities, and a training facility.
For the coffee connoisseur, you’ll want to check out the roasting process. At Seven Seeds, the company’s founders took an old warehouse and converted it into a roasting plant. This allows them to have the space to craft a wide variety of specialty blends. One of their most popular blends is the Daily Ritual, a blend of Indian and Ethiopian coffees.
The company’s mission is to bring good, clean, and fair to the table. As a socially conscious business, they also work with the Good Coffee Doing Good initiative, a global campaign to support men’s mental health.
Campos Coffee
Campos Coffee is one of the most respected specialty coffee roasters in Australia. It was founded by Will Young in 2002, and has grown from a small, single cafe in Newtown to over 600 cafes nationwide.
In a recent report, Campos Coffee said that its financial results for the year ending June had been a loss of $3.2 million. However, it continues to be a leader in the specialty coffee movement in Australia, and has been a pioneer in the quality-driven “Third Wave” coffee movement.
Campos Coffee serves in retail, wholesale and direct-to-consumer outlets. The company has over 60 wholesale accounts in Sydney, and operates a handful of cafes in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Campos Coffee also has a presence in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Park City, Utah. This location has an award-winning multi-origin flagship Superior Blend. And, Campos has a coffee residency at KEXP Studios in Seattle, showcasing a selection of Single Origin coffees.
Campos has been in business for over 20 years, and helped lead the “Third Wave” coffee movement in Australia. It also has an ongoing commitment to helping the communities behind the beans.
At the cafe in Elgin Street, customers can enjoy a 22-hour Japanese cold drip, or try a pour over. There is also a siphon bar, where customers can order only single-origin coffees.
Code Black
If you’re a coffee lover, you’re bound to have heard of Code Black Coffee. This Melbourne institution is a roaster and cafe in one, which if you’re lucky enough to get a seat, can offer you a serious caffeine hit.
Founded in 2012 by Joseph Haddad, former race car driver turned restaurateur, Code Black Coffee is a sophisticated cafe and roastery. Not only does it serve up an impressive all-day breakfast menu, but it has a small but mighty cafe-roasting space, as well. Located in a large warehouse on Sydney Road, the place is a hub for coffee connoisseurs.
In addition to the coffee and brunches, the cafe offers an edgy interior complete with cement floors, exposed iron racks and a large marble bar. The menu also includes a few lunch items, such as sandwiches, salads and a few cakes. It may be hard to find, but it’s worth the trip.
You can even have your coffee roasted to order. Using only beans sourced from around the globe, Code Black is able to offer customers a premium experience that focuses on freshness and quality. Their packaging is a clever feat of engineering, reflecting the coffee in each bag.
Sensory Lab
If you’re looking for great coffee in the city, the Sensory Lab is the place to go. Their new cafe in Bondi will be open from October. It will be the first outpost of the Melbourne-based high-end coffee brand.
The Sensory Lab serves up a variety of espresso blends and single origins. They also sell house blends.
The Sensory Lab is located in the gentrified area of Bondi. It’s a little more shady than the rest of Sydney, and offers airy interiors and communal tables. It’s a good place to grab a quick bite or drink, and has a good selection of coffee beans on the shelf.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Sensory Lab is their brewing techniques. Coffee is made in a variety of ways, including pour-over, drip, and cold drip. You can even purchase equipment for your own home.
Several coffee shops in the area serve Sensory Lab’s blends. Surry Hills Cafe, for example, is a small restaurant that serves fast quality food and specialty coffee. Located in the shadow of the high-rises, the cafe is the perfect place to stop and enjoy some speciality coffee.
Sensory Lab’s coffee can be delivered across Australia. If you order online, you can receive your coffee within a day. However, standard shipping is usually about two days. Alternatively, you can opt to sign up for a subscription. This will include a monthly shipment of coffee to your doorstep.
