Looking for the perfect coffee bean roaster in South Australia? We explore South Australia’s coffee scene to uncover the top 10.
In the heart of South Australia, coffee culture isn’t just a routine—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, flavour, and connection. From the lively laneways of Adelaide to the cozy corners of the country towns, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the air, inviting locals and visitors alike to indulge in a rich and diverse coffee experience.
What truly sets South Australia’s coffee scene apart is its sense of community. Whether you’re sipping a latte in a bustling city cafe or enjoying a long black in a quaint country town, you’re not just a customer—you’re part of a family, and many cafes have seen this and decided to increase their connections by creating their own unique and delicious bean blends, and these 10 are some of our favourites.
Willow Bend
Founder Ben Pankhurst started his Croydon-based coffee business as he aimed to create a blend that was strong enough to taste through the milk while being smooth enough to drink black, as this was something he thought the market lacked, and we think he nailed it!
Willow Blend’s 7 bean blends including a decaf option are all must for coffee lovers and we think they have formulated a blend for all tastes.
Rebel Roasters
Rebel Roasters say that their motto is simple “We are here to make great coffee, with you” and with their unique batches of refined flavour profiles they bring something very special to the specialist coffee scene in South Australia.
And with a visit to their website to have a browse at their range you can see their expertise in everything from teas and syrups to expertly crafted coffee blends suitable for all pallets.
1645
This family-owned specialty coffee bean business is one close to the hearts of many South Aussies, the rustic charm of their flavour blends and profiles embody everything exciting about coffee culture in this state. It’s more than a drink it’s a community and it’s a family.
Everything here is ethically sourced and dealt with from the jump and every batch from 1645 is made with as much care as the last. It’s this care for their product that embodies the small-town aspect of South Australia’s vast coffee culture.
Coffee Journey
Coffee Journey aims to bring together a planet’s worth of flavours and experiences with their bean blends. These guys know coffee and it shows as they have taken out many awards in the specialty coffee scene including most recently being named champions of the milk-based coffee competition held by Golden Bean!
So if you’re in the market for award-winning coffee check them out.
POGO Coffee Roasters
This coffee is good, but it tastes different, but there is a reason for that, POGO specialises in an alternative roasting technique that makes their beans taste that much better!
POGO uses the fluid bed roasting technique that uses perfectly controlled air to roast their beans to the ‘sweet spot’.
Elementary Coffee
Taking inspiration from the bustling and famous Melbourne coffee scene a couple of Melbournians have perfectly recreated the experience and flavour profiles of a Melbourne cap with a South Australian twist for the South Australian people.
Elementary is a championship coffee brand in Victoria as well as their new home in South Australia, and not to mention the coffee resume of co-founder Brad is something of a celebrity on the Australian coffee scene.
All this makes Elementary a must-try for any coffee fan.
Cirelli Coffee
Cirelli describes their blends of beans as a family of coffees, something that seems to go hand in hand with the underlying theme of family found in South Australian coffee culture, and by looking at how much the locals love it looks like Cirelli’s is a must try for any south Australian coffee fan.
The flavour tones on each blend on the menu all convey something else to the tastebuds, and seemingly work together to create this family of flavours they are going for.
For coffee fans, Cirelli is a brand where you must try every blend!
HARK! Coffee Roasters
From beans to cold brew and everything in between Hark! Have perfected everything you could associate with coffee. This trendy and clean-cut brand has established itself as a blender in the country and is a must-try in the South Aussie coffee scene.
It is rare to find a business that has succeeded in everything in coffee to the degree that they have.
Two Fish
Based in Adelaide Two Fish has perfected the city coffee vibe amazingly over the past 8 years, and the journey that has taken the founders and workers on has left them at one conclusion… you can never have enough good coffee! And we agree and think that that term includes all of their 9 blends.
Soul City Roasters
Soul City Roasters prides itself on using precise artisan methods on ethically sourced traceable beans to create the rich and decadent flavours their customers have fallen in love with.
This feel-good brand even donates $1 from each bag sold to the welcoming centre in Bowden so what’s not to love!?
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This article was written by Skye and Josh, owners of CFTP.
As coffee lovers, Skye and Josh from CFTP have spent years exploring the world of coffee, from studying different brewing methods to discovering unique coffee beans from around the globe. With a deep appreciation for the art and science behind the perfect cup coffee, Skye and Josh are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and experiences with fellow coffee enthusiasts.
Want to try their coffee? Head into their Seaford cafe, or purchase some beans online.
Coffee for the People Roasting Co.
37 Armstrongs Rd, Seaford VIC 3198
