Roaster
Blackstar Coffee Roasters
A near two-decade pioneer of Brisbane's roasting and barista culture, as woven into West End's eclectic inner-city character as the suburb's bookshops and bars. Revolution, the house espresso, has been the backbone of the range for over a decade, joined by seasonal blends like Sweet Dreams built to work with or without milk. Locally, the name is close to synonymous with specialty coffee.
Roaster
Fonzie Abbott
Fonzie Abbott has outgrown the single-venue roaster format. From the Fox Street flagship in Albion — modern Mediterranean menu, 100-plus seats, full table service — to a drive-thru on Lutwyche Road open from 5am, the operation now spans a restaurant, a barber, and Wishbone, its own gin and vodka distillery using 100% Australian ingredients. The coffee, meanwhile, runs from the Boxer and Highside espresso blends to single-origin Kenyan and Guatemalan lots.
Roaster
Simply Beans Coffee Roast Specialist
A coffee roast specialist based in Brisbane's southern outskirts, positioned to service clients Australia-wide. More than a roaster, it's a full-service supplier — commercial and domestic machines, repairs, installations and barista training alongside the beans. A one-stop option for cafés setting up or scaling.