Enjoy locally-roasted coffee from these Newcastle roasters
In just a few years, we’ve seen the local coffee scene in Newcastle grow from just a small bunch of cafes to over 100 new and established cafes, as well as a solid collection of local coffee roasters.
Want to get your hands on some coffee roasted right here in Newcastle? Try our guide to coffee roasters in Newcastle and surrounds.
The Coffee Benders
The Coffee Benders is all about roasting quality, speciality coffee, but without pretension. When you sip a coffee by The Coffee Benders, chances are you'll be trying a variety you've never had before, as the team love sourcing unique coffee beans from around the world. Try it by purchasing online.
Colour Dot Coffee
Brought to you by Nathaniel of Frothers Espresso, Colour Dot Coffee has a strong emphasis on colourful, playful, and approachable coffees. All of the coffees are sourced from ethically minded importers and roasted to produce a clean and clear flavour. You can get your hands on some of their products on-site at Frothers Espresso or the Colour Dot Coffee cafe in Merewether or online.
Where: 140 Glebe Rd, Merewether | 34 Llewellyn St, Merewether
Crema Coffee Garage
Located in Broadmeadow, Crema Coffee Garage is home to not only a roastery but also a showroom with plenty of coffee machines and coffee brewing gear. This local brand has beans in over 300 cafes across Australia, including their new joint Finn & Bickley's – located in the same building as the Broadmeadow roastery.
Where: 62/64 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow
Darks Coffee Roasters
Some fifteen years ago, friends Trent and Adam decided it was time to give up critiquing every coffee that passed through their hands, and instead just have a crack at their own. Darks Coffee Roasters was born as a result, and the much-loved local roaster now has two locations across Newcastle – New Lambton and Hunter Street.
Where: 294 Turton Rd, New Lambton | 354 Hunter St, Newcastle
Floozy Coffee Roasters
Floozy Coffee Roasters is a women-centric coffee brand with couple KMAC and Hal at the helm, and it began with a dual purpose: to roast delicious coffee and to give women a space to feel comfortable in the coffee roasting scene. Head into its King Street cafe for a perfect brew and to pick up your coffee beans, accessories, and Floozy merch.
Where: 398 King St, Newcastle West
House of Roast
Located in both Rutherford and on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, the House of Roast brand has five distinct coffee brands under their one roof including Bliss Coffee Roasters, Flamingo Roasters, Distribution Roasters, Glitch, and Peaberrys Coffee Roasters.
Where: 37 Shipley Dr, Rutherford | 149 Darby St, Cooks Hill
Josie Coffee
Tucked away in a little corner of Gateshead is boutique coffee roaster Josie Coffee, the local roastery with a fierce passion for quality coffee. Dedicated to owner Chris' cousin Josie who died at the age of 23 in a tragic accident, Josie Coffee continues Josie's love for coffee. Check out its coffee bar and retail shop at the roastery in Gateshead, try its Mayfield cafe, or find Josie Coffee at plenty of cafes around town.
Where: 5/5 Metro Ct, Gateshead | 2/2-16 Hanbury St, Mayfield
Laneways Coffee Roasters
Laneways Coffee Roasters is the roastery fuelling neighbourhood cafes Corner Lane Espresso, Little Lane Espresso, and Lane Espresso Bar. Whether you let the cafes' talented baristas serve your morning brew or you pick up some beans for yourself to enjoy at home, Laneways' house roast always hits the spot.
Where: 1/15 Alma Rd, New Lambton | 52 Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton | 262A Brunker Rd, Adamstown
Lords Coffee & Associates
Family-owned and operated roasters Lords Coffee have a bit of a cult following in Newcastle, both thanks to their tasty coffee and the fun vibes at both Lords cafes (Hamilton and Waratah).
Where: 148B Beaumont St, Hamilton | 4/43 Station St, Waratah
Red Parrot Coffee
If you've driven through the back streets of Islington, you can't have missed Red Parrot Coffee. This coffee roaster and espresso bar is a popular spot with locals thanks to its extensive range of locally-roasted coffee beans, with more than 20 choices at any one time – there's a different flavour profile to suit every coffee drinker.
Where: 23 Hubbard St, Islington
Silverskin Coffee Roasters
Launched in October 2012, Silverskin Coffee Roasters is a micro roastery aiming to provide quality specialty coffee produced sustainably and ethically.
Slingtown
If you're a coffee drinker in Newcastle, chances are you're familiar with Slingtown. Whether it’s their OG cafe in Islington, the Pavilion in Carrington, or sister cafe Good Brother Espresso in Newcastle East, it’s a much-loved coffee brand in Newcastle.
Where: 3 Beaumont St, Islington | 150 Young St, Carrington | 40 King St, Newcastle East
SMAK Coffee
Boutique coffee roastery SMAK Coffee has been roasting coffee since 2017, much to the delight of Newcastle coffee lovers. Order their beans online, or get yourself a fresh brew at the takeaway van in Broadmeadow.
Where: Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow
Sprocket Roasters
Created in the industrial heart of Newcastle, Sprocket Roasters’ coffee is brought to you by a rogue collective of engineers, farmers, lawyers, teachers, winemakers, and yoga instructors, all who have quit their day jobs to pursue a passion for coffee. After discovering the environmental impact of coffee roasting, Sprocket Roasters have set out to do it the sustainable way, using bioenergy technology to roast its beans rather than fossil fuels.
Where: 24 Wyong Rd, Lambton
Unison Coffee Roasters
Born from over a decade of experience in the coffee world, Unison Coffee Roasters is all about bringing you interesting, unique, and quality specialty coffee. Its newly opened coffee spot is serving up their own beans Monday to Saturday.
Where: 11 Girling St, Islington
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