Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Specialty Coffee in Penrith
Underground Coffee Roasters was founded in 2015 with a mission to deliver exceptional coffee experiences rooted in innovation and quality. Our journey began in 2007 when Tim Briggs, inspired by Paul Bassett's expertise, embarked on a quest to source and roast specialty beans through Direct Trade relationships with growers. We prioritise freshness by roasting to order and stamping each bag with a roast date, ensuring optimal flavour. Our team, led by experienced roaster Ashlyn Head, combines scientific precision with artisanal craftsmanship to create complex, award-winning blends.With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and ethical sourcing, we serve both retail customers and wholesale partners across Australia. Our distinctive branding, including the iconic Citroen H-Van 'Henri', reflects our passion for pushing boundaries while maintaining a playful, customer-centric approach. Recognised for 11 National Roasting Medals, we continue to innovate without compromising on quality or integrity.
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasting
Wholesale Coffee Supply
Brewing Equipment Sales
Mobile Cafe Services
Coffee Subscription Boxes
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 11 National Roasting Medal-winning blends developed through precision roasting techniques.
- Our Direct Trade sourcing ensures ethical relationships with global coffee growers.
- We combine medical science expertise with artisanal roasting for consistent quality.
- Our mobile cafe service delivers premium coffee to events across NSW.
- We guarantee freshness with roast-date labelling and small-batch production.
What people say
Delicious coffee
Best coffee in Penrith
Friendly staff
Great prices
Amazing acai
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasting
Our precision roasting process combines scientific analysis with artisanal techniques to develop complex flavour profiles in every batch. Using Direct Trade beans sourced for optimal quality, we apply individual roasting profiles based on bean characteristics like moisture content and density. Strict parameters for temperature, roast development, and colour ensure consistent excellence, with freshness guaranteed through roast-date labelling rather than generic best-before dates.
Wholesale Coffee Supply
We provide cafes and businesses with premium coffee solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our wholesale offerings include signature blends, single-origin beans, and custom roasting options to match venue requirements. Partnering with us grants access to branded marketing materials, in-store signage, and equipment support from our industry-leading suppliers. Our flexible supply chain accommodates both small boutique operations and large-scale establishments.
Brewing Equipment Sales
Our curated selection of brewing equipment caters to both home enthusiasts and professional baristas. From manual pour-over systems like Hario V60 drippers to commercial Sanremo espresso machines, we offer tools for every skill level and budget. We stock cleaning products, filters, and accessories to maintain equipment performance, alongside expert advice to help customers choose the perfect setup for their brewing preferences.
Mobile Cafe Services
Henri, our Citroen H-Van, delivers premium coffee experiences to events and functions across NSW. Fully self-contained with hot food preparation capabilities, this mobile cafe serves specialty espresso drinks and brewed coffee using our award-winning blends. Ideal for weddings, festivals, or corporate events, the service combines retro styling with modern efficiency to create memorable refreshment stations that match any venue's aesthetic.
Coffee Subscription Boxes
Our subscription service delivers fresh roasted coffee directly to customers' doors with flexible scheduling options. Choose from rotating blends including medal-winning favourites like Klaus and Petrov Affair, with discounts available for recurring orders. Subscribers receive curated selections that showcase seasonal beans and experimental roasts, ensuring a continually evolving coffee experience tailored to individual taste preferences.
People
Tim Briggs
Director & Owner
With a background in hospitality management, Tim transitioned from hotel licensing to specialty coffee after being inspired by Paul Bassett's work. He established Underground Coffee Roasters in 2015, combining wine industry expertise with a passion for quality-driven coffee production.
Shelley Borysko
Accounts & Owner
Shelley manages financial operations while balancing ownership responsibilities. Her administrative experience from the Lapstone Hotel informs strategic decisions, ensuring economic sustainability while maintaining the company's commitment to quality and customer service.
Ashlyn Head
Roaster
A former medical scientist, Ashlyn applies analytical precision to coffee roasting while maintaining artisanal craftsmanship. Her expertise in chemical reactions during roasting optimises flavour development, supported by ongoing education at ECRE and practical experience in specialty coffee production.
Questions
What makes Underground Coffee Roasters' beans different?
We source Direct Trade beans roasted to order using individual profiles based on scientific analysis, ensuring optimal freshness and complex flavour profiles.
Do you offer wholesale options for cafes?
Yes, we provide custom wholesale solutions including branded materials, equipment support, and coffee tailored to your venue's requirements.
Are your coffee prices competitive?
We balance quality with affordability, offering award-winning blends from $16 with discounts available through subscription services.
Can you cater to events?
Our Citroen H-Van mobile cafe serves premium coffee at weddings, festivals, and corporate events across NSW with full self-contained facilities.
What brewing equipment do you recommend?
We stock professional-grade gear from brands like Sanremo and MAVO, with expert advice to match equipment to your skill level and brewing preferences.
How fresh is your coffee?
Every bag carries a roast date rather than best-before label, guaranteeing freshness through small-batch production and immediate dispatch.
Reviews (6)
Sarah N.
Dec 18, 2021
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Honestly the best coffee in Sydney! Every cup of coffee is smooth and tasty and I always make a beeline for their van if I see them at events. I would recommend the White Mouse or Petrov affair blends. Their toasties are very tasty too! I always get the three cheese toastie and portion size is generous.
Andrew Stamatakis
Oct 16, 2021
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I love the coffee beans from Underground. The service is excellent, prices are good and more importantly, they are a local business. Highly recommended!
Matthew Marks
Sep 16, 2021
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Fantastic, quick delivery service. One order arrived only a few hours after ordering. Coffee is always excellent too. Looking forward to going back in once lockdown is over.
Feathers McGraw
Sep 10, 2021
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Shout out to the team at Underground. Ordered 2130 last night, arrived 1230 today in the mid mountains. Good coffee to the door. With a small gift as well.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Tim Daniels
Nov 20, 2020
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Best Coffee in Penrith friendly staff great food and all the accessories a coffee snob will ever need
Drew
Oct 08, 2020
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I would just like to say that I stopped in the Blue Mountains at Picollo deli and tried one of your beans and absolutely fell in love with it it was in amazing brew so much better than the top Brands I feel you guys are incredibly good at what you do it was an amazing roast I will definitely tell all my friends to recommend this coffee
