Behind every exceptional cup in Melbourne is a roaster who made a deliberate decision — about the farm, the processing method, the roast temperature, the resting time. These eleven brands have shaped what Melbourne coffee means to the world.
EST. 2009 · QUEEN VIC MARKET
★★★★★ BENCHMARK
MARKET LANE
PROFILE
Melbourne's benchmark for transparency. Every bag lists the producer, country, variety and processing method. Their original Queen Vic Market location has become a city institution. Light-to-medium roasts that let origin speak.
TASTING NOTES
Stone fruitFloralBergamotClean finishBright acidity
WHERE TO FIND
- Queen Victoria Market (original)
- Prahran Market
- Fitzroy North · Little Collins St CBD
- marketlane.com.au (worldwide shipping)
EST. 2009 · COLLINGWOOD
★★★★★ #4 WORLD
PROUD MARY
PROFILE
Ranked 4th in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops, Proud Mary is Melbourne's most internationally acclaimed roaster. Husband-and-wife founded in 2009, known for experimental processing and an extraordinary single-origin lineup. Also runs Aunty Peg's next door for filter and brew bar experiences.
TASTING NOTES
Tropical fruitPassionfruitJasmineNatural processComplex
WHERE TO FIND
- 200 Wellington St, Collingwood
- Aunty Peg's (brew bar, same address)
- proudmarycoffee.com.au
EST. 2007 · CARLTON
★★★★★ PIONEER
SEVEN SEEDS
PROFILE
One of Melbourne's original pioneers, treating coffee as seasonal produce. The Carlton warehouse café is a pilgrimage destination — airy, industrial, 100-seat. Seven Seeds champions green-buying transparency and seasonal single origins. Also owns Brother Baba Budan and Traveller.
TASTING NOTES
CaramelDark chocolateStone fruitEthiopianSeasonal
WHERE TO FIND
- 114 Berkeley St, Carlton
- Brother Baba Budan, CBD
- sevenseeds.com.au
EST. 2013 · BRUNSWICK
★★★★★ AWARDED
CODE BLACK
PROFILE
One of Melbourne's most awarded roasters. Official competition-bean supplier to barista championships worldwide. Industrial-cool Brunswick flagship with serious coffee knowledge and meticulous seasonal single-origin rotation. Bold and considered in equal measure.
TASTING NOTES
Dark chocolateCaramelHazelnutRed berryLong finish
WHERE TO FIND
- 281 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
- St Kilda outpost
- codeblackcoffee.com.au
EST. 2010 · FITZROY
★★★★★ ROASTERY CAFÉ
INDUSTRY BEANS
PROFILE
Coffee meets gastronomy. Watch the beans roast while you drink. Their Fitzroy café designs food specifically to complement each bean's flavour notes. Industry Beans supplies cafés globally — one of Melbourne's most visible international coffee exports.
TASTING NOTES
ToffeeDark fruitSpiceCitrus zestBittersweet
WHERE TO FIND
- 60 Rose St, Fitzroy (roastery)
- CBD — Collins Street
- industrybeans.com
EST. 2013 · HAWTHORN
★★★★★ CHAMPION
AXIL COFFEE
PROFILE
Founded by World Barista Champion David Makin. Axil unifies coffee excellence with café culture — consistently beautiful spaces and consistently excellent cups. Multiple locations across inner Melbourne make them the most accessible prestige roaster in the city.
TASTING NOTES
HoneyNougatPlumSilky textureMedium roast
WHERE TO FIND
- Hawthorn (flagship)
- 322 Flinders Lane, CBD
- axilcoffee.com.au
EST. 2005 · SOUTH MELBOURNE
★★★★★ ICONIC
ST. ALI
PROFILE
Before "third wave" existed in Melbourne, there was St. Ali. The South Melbourne warehouse is a global pilgrimage point. Roasting philosophy spans approachable to adventurous — their range is one of the broadest and most experimental of any Melbourne roaster.
TASTING NOTES
Bourbon vanillaTropical fruitBrown sugarLycheeSeasonal
WHERE TO FIND
- 12–18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne
- Selected city stockists
- stali.com.au
FLINDERS LANE · CBD
★★★★★ CBD ICON
DUKES COFFEE
PROFILE
The quintessential Melbourne CBD coffee institution. Dukes on Flinders Lane draws long queues every morning — not from hype but from genuine consistency. Organic, responsibly sourced beans from small-scale producers. Known for buttery pastries as much as exceptional espresso. Wholesale specialists who supply hundreds of Melbourne cafés.
TASTING NOTES
Milk chocolateBrown sugarSmooth bodyWalnutLow acidity
WHERE TO FIND
- 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
- Widely distributed to cafés citywide
- dukescoffee.com.au
EST. 2002 · NATIONAL
★★★★☆ NATIONAL
CAMPOS COFFEE
PROFILE
Born in Sydney, beloved in Melbourne. Campos was among Australia's first direct-trade roasters, paying above-market prices to farmers since the early 2000s. Their Superior blend is a category benchmark — familiar in hundreds of Melbourne cafés. Accessible quality at its finest.
TASTING NOTES
Milk chocolateCaramelAlmondSmoothCrowd pleaser
WHERE TO FIND
- Woolworths & Harris Farm
- Hundreds of Melbourne cafés
- camposcoffee.com
RICHMOND · TOP 20 WORLD
★★★★★ #19 WORLD
VENEZIANO COFFEE
PROFILE
Ranked 19th in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Veneziano's Richmond roastery café is a landmark. 95%+ of their coffee is sustainably sourced through their own program. Strong emphasis on barista training and industry development — a coffee brand that thinks beyond the cup.
TASTING NOTES
Dark fruitCocoaToasted nutsFull bodyRich finish
WHERE TO FIND
- Roastery café, Richmond
- Selected specialty cafés
- venezianocoffee.com.au
EST. 1998 · FITZROY
★★★★☆ HERITAGE
TOBY'S ESTATE
PROFILE
One of Australia's most established roasters, founded in 1998 in Sydney. Their new Fitzroy flagship (opened 2025) puts them squarely in Melbourne's specialty heartland, neighbouring Industry Beans and Arcadia. 800-café wholesale network. Consistent, considered, reliable across every format.
TASTING NOTES
Dark chocolateRoasted nutsCaramelBalancedApproachable
WHERE TO FIND
- Fitzroy (new 2025 Melbourne flagship)
- Selected cafés citywide
- tobysestate.com.au
AU79
RICHMOND · SPECIALTY
★★★★☆ RISING
AU79
PROFILE
AU79 is one of Melbourne's most exciting newer roasters, based in Richmond. Named after gold's atomic number, the brand brings a precise, science-led approach to sourcing and roasting. Known for beautifully transparent single-origin releases and a clean, modern aesthetic that reflects the quality in the cup.
TASTING NOTES
Stone fruitCitrusClean finishLight roastFilter-forward
WHERE TO FIND
- Richmond café & roastery
- Selected Melbourne cafés
- au79coffee.com.au
ABBOTSFORD · INDEPENDENT
★★★★☆ INDIE
COFFEE SUPREME
PROFILE
Tucked in an Abbotsford warehouse, Supreme is the anti-hype roaster — no flashy brand, just serious coffee in a relaxed thrown-together space. Known for rare and sought-after beans, framed coffee bags as wall art, and a vibe that's cool without being intimidating. Weekly online single-origin releases.
TASTING NOTES
Ethiopian washedFloralRed appleLight roastFilter-forward
WHERE TO FIND
- Abbotsford warehouse roastery
- South Melbourne retail
- Weekly online releases
Padre Coffee
BRUNSWICK EAST
★★★★☆ LOCAL HERO
PADRE COFFEE
PROFILE
The neighbourhood roaster done right. Padre has a loyal Brunswick East following and a reputation for being warm, approachable and genuinely delicious. A wonderful antidote to the overly serious corners of Melbourne's coffee scene — but the quality is absolutely there. Great entry point for everyday specialty coffee.
TASTING NOTES
Milk chocolateHazelnutDried fruitBalancedEveryday drinker
WHERE TO FIND
- Brunswick East (flagship café)
- Selected inner-north cafés
- padrecoffee.com.au
"In Melbourne, a roaster is not just a supplier — they are a collaborator in a shared philosophy. Every bag carries a story: the farmer who picked the cherries, the processing station, the temperature held for seven minutes at the drum, the days rested before it reached your cup."
How to Buy Melbourne Coffee Beans
AT THE CAFÉ
Most roastery cafés sell bags at the counter. Ask the barista which is most seasonal right now — they always know. Typically A$20–28 per 250g. Buying direct supports the roaster most.
ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
All major roasters offer weekly or fortnightly subscriptions. Choose grind, roast preference and frequency. Usually ships within 2 days of roasting — freshest way to explore seasonally.
MARKETS & STORES
Market Lane at Queen Vic Market is the most iconic retail experience. Patricia Coffee and Seven Seeds have excellent CBD retail selections. Campos is in most Woolworths.
READING THE BAG
Look for: origin country, farm name, processing method (washed/natural/honey), and roast date (not best-before). Espresso is best 2–4 weeks post-roast. Filter slightly longer.
墨尔本每一杯出色的咖啡背后,都有一位烘焙师做出了有意识的决定——关于产地、处理方式、烘焙温度、静置时间。这十一个品牌,塑造了"墨尔本咖啡"在全球的意义。
EST. 2009 · 女王市场
★★★★★ 行业标杆
MARKET LANE
品牌介绍
墨尔本咖啡透明度与品质的标杆。每一袋咖啡都标注了生产者、国家、品种和处理方式。位于女王维多利亚市场的原店已是城市地标。中浅烘焙为主,让豆子本身说话。
风味描述
核果花香佛手柑干净余韵明亮酸质
购买渠道
- 女王维多利亚市场(原店)
- Prahran 市场
- 菲茨罗伊北部 · CBD Little Collins St
- marketlane.com.au(全球配送)
EST. 2009 · COLLINGWOOD
★★★★★ 全球第四
PROUD MARY
品牌介绍
荣获"世界百佳咖啡馆"第4名,是墨尔本国际知名度最高的烘焙品牌。由夫妻档创立于2009年,以实验性处理方式和出色的单品阵容著称。隔壁的 Aunty Peg's 专注精品手冲体验。
风味描述
热带水果百香果茉莉花日晒处理层次丰富
购买渠道
- Wellington St 200号,Collingwood
- Aunty Peg's 手冲吧(同地址)
- proudmarycoffee.com.au
EST. 2007 · CARLTON
★★★★★ 先驱品牌
SEVEN SEEDS
品牌介绍
墨尔本最早将咖啡视为"季节性农产品"的先驱之一。Carlton 仓库风格咖啡馆可容纳100人,是朝圣级地标。旗下还运营 Brother Baba Budan 和 Traveller。
风味描述
焦糖黑巧克力核果埃塞俄比亚季节变化
购买渠道
- Carlton Berkeley St 114号
- Brother Baba Budan,市中心
- sevenseeds.com.au
EST. 2013 · BRUNSWICK
★★★★★ 多次获奖
CODE BLACK
品牌介绍
墨尔本获奖最多的烘焙品牌之一,是咖啡师世界锦标赛的官方竞赛用豆供应商。Brunswick 旗舰店工业酷感十足,单品菜单随季节轮换,以扎实的专业知识和认真态度著称。
风味描述
黑巧克力焦糖榛果红浆果悠长余韵
购买渠道
- Fitzroy Brunswick St 281号
- St Kilda 分店
- codeblackcoffee.com.au
EST. 2010 · FITZROY
★★★★★ 烘焙咖啡馆
INDUSTRY BEANS
品牌介绍
咖啡与美食学的交汇之处。在 Fitzroy 的烘焙咖啡馆里,你可以一边喝咖啡一边看豆子被烘焙。菜单上的食物专门设计来搭配特定豆子的风味笔记——是精品咖啡探索者的必访之地。
风味描述
太妃糖深色水果香料柑橘皮苦甜均衡
购买渠道
- Fitzroy Rose St 60号(烘焙旗舰)
- Collins Street,市中心
- industrybeans.com
EST. 2013 · HAWTHORN
★★★★★ 世界冠军
AXIL COFFEE
品牌介绍
由世界咖啡师冠军 David Makin 创立。Axil 将咖啡卓越与咖啡馆文化完美融合——空间设计精美,品质始终如一。多个门店遍布墨尔本内城区,是最易到访的顶级烘焙品牌。
风味描述
蜂蜜牛轧糖李子丝滑质感中度烘焙
购买渠道
- Hawthorn 旗舰店
- Flinders Lane 322号,市中心
- axilcoffee.com.au
EST. 2005 · 南墨尔本
★★★★★ 标志品牌
ST. ALI
品牌介绍
在"第三波咖啡"这个词传入墨尔本之前,St. Ali 就已存在。南墨尔本仓库咖啡馆是全球咖啡爱好者的朝圣地。烘焙风格从平易近人到大胆实验,品类最为宽泛。
风味描述
波旁香草热带水果红糖荔枝季节变化
购买渠道
- South Melbourne Yarra Place 12–18号
- 精品经销商
- stali.com.au
FLINDERS LANE · CBD
★★★★★ CBD地标
DUKES COFFEE
品牌介绍
墨尔本市中心最具代表性的咖啡机构之一。Flinders Lane 的门店每天早晨队伍绵延——不靠噱头,靠的是真实的稳定品质。有机、负责任采购的小农咖啡豆。以黄油酥皮点心与出色的意式浓缩同样著名。供应全市数百家咖啡馆。
风味描述
牛奶巧克力红糖顺滑口感核桃低酸度
购买渠道
- Flinders Lane 247号,墨尔本市中心
- 全市广泛批发供应
- dukescoffee.com.au
EST. 2002 · 全国布局
★★★★☆ 全国品牌
CAMPOS COFFEE
品牌介绍
诞生于悉尼,深受墨尔本喜爱。Campos 是澳大利亚最早实践直接贸易的品牌之一,从21世纪初就开始向农民支付高于市场价的收购价格。Superior 拼配豆是这一品类的行业标杆,在数百家墨尔本咖啡馆中随处可见。
风味描述
牛奶巧克力焦糖甜感杏仁顺滑老少皆宜
购买渠道
- Woolworths & Harris Farm 超市
- 墨尔本数百家咖啡馆
- camposcoffee.com
RICHMOND · 全球第19
★★★★★ 全球TOP20
VENEZIANO COFFEE
品牌介绍
荣获"世界百佳咖啡馆"第19名。Richmond 烘焙咖啡馆是地标性存在。超过95%的咖啡豆通过自有可持续采购计划获取。强调咖啡师培训与行业发展——是一个着眼于杯子之外的咖啡品牌。
风味描述
深色水果可可烤坚果饱满口感丰富余韵
购买渠道
- Richmond 烘焙咖啡馆
- 精品咖啡馆代售
- venezianocoffee.com.au
EST. 1998 · FITZROY
★★★★☆ 历史品牌
TOBY'S ESTATE
品牌介绍
澳大利亚资历最深的烘焙品牌之一,创立于1998年。2025年在 Fitzroy 开设墨尔本旗舰店,与 Industry Beans 等精品名店比邻而居。拥有800家咖啡馆的批发网络。品质稳定、值得信赖。
风味描述
黑巧克力烤坚果焦糖均衡易于接受
购买渠道
- Fitzroy(2025年新墨尔本旗舰)
- 全市精品咖啡馆代售
- tobysestate.com.au
ABBOTSFORD
★★★★☆ 独立精品
COFFEE SUPREME
品牌介绍
藏在 Abbotsford 仓库里的"反网红"烘焙品牌——没有花哨的营销,只有认真的咖啡。以稀有豆、咖啡袋装帧墙饰和轻松不做作的氛围著称。每周在线发布单品新款。是那种你越了解越喜欢的品牌。
风味描述
埃塞俄比亚水洗花香红苹果浅度烘焙手冲为主
购买渠道
- Abbotsford 仓库烘焙店
- 南墨尔本零售
- 每周网络新品发布
Padre Coffee
BRUNSWICK EAST
★★★★☆ 社区之选
PADRE COFFEE
品牌介绍
把"社区烘焙商"做到极致的品牌。Padre 在 Brunswick East 拥有忠实的粉丝群体,以亲切、平易近人和真正美味著称。是墨尔本咖啡圈中过于严肃氛围的一剂良药——但品质绝不含糊。是进入日常精品咖啡世界的绝佳入口。
风味描述
牛奶巧克力榛果干果均衡日常首选
购买渠道
- Brunswick East 旗舰咖啡馆
- 内北区精品咖啡馆代售
- padrecoffee.com.au
AU79
RICHMOND · 精品烘焙
★★★★☆ 新兴之星
AU79
品牌介绍
AU79 是墨尔本最令人期待的新兴烘焙品牌之一,总部位于 Richmond。品牌名取自黄金的原子序数,以严谨、科学化的方式对待每一批生豆的采购与烘焙。以高度透明的单品豆发布和干净现代的品牌美学著称,杯中品质与视觉呈现一样出色。
风味描述
核果柑橘干净尾韵浅烘适合手冲
购买渠道
- Richmond 咖啡馆与烘焙工厂
- 精选墨尔本咖啡馆
- au79coffee.com.au
「在墨尔本,烘焙师不只是供应商——他们是一种共同理念的合作者。每一袋咖啡豆都承载着一个故事:采摘咖啡樱桃的农民,处理站的工艺,滚筒里保持七分钟的那个温度,还有到达你杯子之前静置的那些天。」
如何购买墨尔本咖啡豆
在咖啡馆购买
大多数烘焙咖啡馆在吧台售卖当季豆。问咖啡师现在最当季的是哪款——他们一定知道。通常每250g约A$20–28。
在线订阅
各大品牌均提供每周或双周订阅,可选研磨度、烘焙偏好和频率。通常烘焙后2天内发货——最新鲜的探索方式。
市场与精品店
女王维多利亚市场的 Market Lane 是最具代表性的零售体验。Patricia Coffee 和 Seven Seeds 在市中心有出色的零售选品。Campos 在 Woolworths 有售。
看懂咖啡袋标签
关注:产地国家、农场名、处理方式(水洗/日晒/蜜处理)、烘焙日期(不是保质期)。意式咖啡豆烘焙后2–4周内最佳,手冲可稍长。