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.

Bliss Coffee Roasters

Bliss Coffee Roasters has been a go-to for Rutherford locals since the 90s, and today what you’ll find is an energetic, emporium-like venue that’s home to an experienced team of coffee professionals who love serving up good quality coffee. Alongside the coffee, the space also offers a range of services including coffee machine repairs, commercial barista training, and a coffee lover’s roasting experience.
Where: 1/37 Shipley Dr, Rutherford

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 at The Coffee Benders' little space tucked into The Movement Collective at Waratah or purchase online.
Where: 31B Crescent Rd, Waratah

Crema Coffee Garage

Located in Broadmeadow, Crema Coffee Garage is home to not only a roaster, but also a showroom with plenty of coffee machines and coffee brewing gear. This local brand has their 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 three locations across Newcastle – New Lambton, Hunter Street, and the University of Newcastle's Q Building.
Where: 294 Turton Rd, New Lambton | 354 Hunter St, Newcastle

Flamingo Roasters

Flamingo Roasters might have one of the cutest labels for its locally-roasted coffee – a pink flamingo is sure to brighten your morning coffee experience, right? Its signature blend is strong but sweet, and its ethically-sourced and traceable, making it taste even better. Shop online here. 

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

Glitch Coffee Roasters

The passionate team at Glitch Coffee Roasters are all about sharing knowledge and helping cafe owners bring the best coffee to their customers. Specialising in high quality, consistent coffee that is fully traceable back to the farmers, you'll find Glitch coffee online and at Biggs cafes, plus keep an eye out for them at other local coffee shops.
Where: 1A Beaumont St, Hamilton | Newcastle Interchange, Wickham

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. 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

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. Not only does Lords Coffee sell their locally-roasted beans for you to brew at home, but they even offer a cold brew and an espresso martini mixer, if you like to be caffeinated at all hours of the day.
Where: 148B Beaumont St, Hamilton | 4/43 Station St, Waratah

Peaberrys Coffee Roasters

Starting back in 2000, owners Adrian and Debbie set up a market stall at the original Honeysuckle Growers Markets selling bags of their coffee to the people of Newcastle. Now, Peaberrys wholesales to a host of cafes, roasting their coffee beans in a state-of-the-art facility in Sandgate. Buy some for yourself on the Peaberrys website.

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 23 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 with an aim to provide quality specialty coffee produced sustainably and ethically. Shop its range of coffee online or keep an eye out for its beans at cafes around Newcastle.

Slingtown

If you're a coffee drinker in Newcastle, chances are you're familiar with Slingtown (formerly Suspension). Its eponymous cafe in Islington (and sister cafe Good Brother Espresso over in Newcastle East) is a much-loved coffee spot in Newcastle, with Slingtown roasting its beans over in Carrington. There's eight different beans in the Slingtown range to try, so there's always something new to explore for coffee lovers. Keep an eye out for its flagship Carrington cafe, set to open this year!
Where: 3 Beaumont St, Islington | 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 its beans online, or get yourself a fresh brew at its takeaway van in Broadmeadow, or even fill up a growler with cold brew.
Where: District Park Tennis Courts, 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 Newcastle coffee shop, New Slang Coffee Brewers, is a very cute spot to get a taste of its delicious coffee, or shop its products online.
Where: 480 Hunter St, Newcastle

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