Business Details
35 Years
experience
Award-Winning Specialty Coffee Roasters in Sydney
Established in 1991, The Coffee Roaster has dedicated itself to delivering premium Arabica coffee through innovative air roasting technology. Our Sydney-based roastery/espresso bar combines decades of expertise with state-of-the-art Chinook Fresh Air Roasters to ensure consistent, high-quality results. We pride ourselves on meticulous bean selection from ethical global cooperatives and have earned numerous awards for our blends, including multiple accolades at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Society and Royal Hobart Fine Foods Awards. Our services extend to wholesale partners, offering custom house blends and backup roasting solutions, while retail customers enjoy freshly roasted coffee within hours of order placement.With two roastery locations and a commitment to customer education through training programs, we maintain rigorous quality control through computer-monitored roasting profiles and responsive packaging solutions. Our team's deep industry knowledge and investment in advanced equipment position us as leaders in specialty coffee production across Australia.
Services
Coffee Roasting
Wholesale Supply
Roasting Tours
Gift Certificates
Coffee Education
Subscription Services
White Label Roasting
Sample Roasting
Event Catering
Equipment Sales
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of coffee roasting expertise since 1991
- Multiple award-winning blends at national competitions
- Proprietary Chinook air roasting technology for consistent quality
- Free shipping on 1kg+ orders across Australia
- On-site roasting tours and coffee education programs
What people say
Exceptional coffee quality
Award-winning blends
Educational roasting tours
Freshly roasted delivery
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Coffee Roasting
Specialty coffee roasting using Chinook Fresh Air technology ensures even heat distribution and clean flavour profiles. Our small-batch roasting preserves bean integrity while enhancing complex varietal characteristics. Customers receive freshly roasted coffee within hours of order completion, with options for custom roast profiles and ageing preferences.
Wholesale Supply
Comprehensive coffee supply solutions for cafes and businesses. Includes custom house blend development, backup roasting services during equipment downtime, and consistent quality assurance through computer-monitored roasting profiles. Packaging options feature colour labelling and flexible barrier bags with one-way valves.
Roasting Tours
Interactive coffee roasting experiences at our Sydney and Brisbane facilities. Visitors observe production roasting through glass barriers, participate in sample roasting sessions, and receive detailed process reports. Each tour includes a tasting session with award-winning blends and access to our espresso bar's menu of specialty beverages.
Coffee Education
Professional development programs covering coffee bean selection, roasting science, and brewing techniques. Courses include green coffee grading, cupping sessions, and equipment operation training for espresso machines and grinders. Designed for both retail customers and wholesale partners seeking technical expertise.
Gift Certificates
Flexible gifting options for coffee enthusiasts. Available as digital or physical certificates with custom denominations. Recipients can choose from specialty beans, roasting experiences, or merchandise. Subscription options allow recurring deliveries of curated coffee selections to suit different taste profiles and brewing methods.
People
Dan Fitzsimmons
Founder
Co-founder of The Coffee Roaster since 1991, Dan pioneered air roasting technology in Australia. With decades of industry experience, he developed the company's signature roasting profiles and maintains quality control standards across all production batches.
JoAnne Fitzsimmons
Co-founder
Co-founder instrumental in establishing ethical sourcing practices. Oversees green bean selection from global cooperatives and sustainability initiatives. Her expertise in coffee cupping contributes to the development of award-winning blends that define the company's reputation.
Questions
What makes air-roasted coffee different?
Air roasting uses heated air suspension for even bean roasting, preserving complex flavours and reducing acidity compared to traditional drum roasting methods.
Do you offer coffee subscriptions?
Yes, we provide variety subscriptions with monthly deliveries of curated specialty coffees, available in 500g to 30kg quantities.
Can I visit the roastery?
Our Sydney and Brisbane facilities offer public roasting tours with live demonstrations and tasting sessions seven days a week.
How quickly do you dispatch orders?
All coffee orders are roasted and dispatched within hours of placement, with same-day processing available for orders before 12:00 noon.
Do you supply wholesale customers?
We provide comprehensive wholesale solutions including custom blends, backup roasting, and packaging options tailored to cafe requirements.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards through our secure Stripe payment gateway for both online and in-store transactions.
Reviews (4)
John K.
Jul 26, 2021
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Definitely my favourite place to buy my coffee over the past years. However, after several bad experiences with the grumpy grey guy in the cafe I checked out first if he is there. Last time I was out of coffee and thought I walk right through to the roaster without stopping by the cafe even though he was there . However , the guy saw me and barked at me saying to get out of the place as no one there.So I left. I used to buy 2kg every time i went there , but i will never go back there.Too scary
Patrick Maguire
Jul 06, 2021
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I have tried lots of different beans that are offered and have them delivered (usually within a couple days) and they are consistently the best tasting in Sydney. When I used to live close by, their coffee and take away breakfast was also absolutely incredible. Can't recommend these guys more highly.
Gonzalo Garcia Escobal
Jun 09, 2021
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Great coffee and sandwiches, we tried the cappuccino and latte, and the BLT Turkish and the Ultimate Roll!
Pat
May 10, 2021
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The Best Ultimate Breakfast Roll in town!!! By far!!! I have looked high and low... But I am willing to concede it is the only and one!!!
