NearMeThe Coffee Roaster
The Coffee Roaster in Alexandria is a specialty coffee roaster with a relaxed cafe on Botany Road, where the roasting happens in view behind glass. It suits a quick coffee, a bag of beans to take home, or a roast-your-own session. Beaconsfield Park is a four-minute walk away.
About The Coffee Roaster
Food at The Coffee Roaster
The cafe serves breakfast and lunch, including eggs Benedict, a bacon and egg roll, ham and cheese croissants, wraps and sandwiches, with fresh-baked pastries and muffins. Reviewers mention the cheesecake alongside the affogato. The food is known alongside the coffee, and one reviewer who stayed for a meal after a roasting session said the dishes were delicious and well made.
What to order: Nitro cold brew
Coffee and drinks
Coffee is the main draw. Reviewers say the staff know their beans and can grind them for home, and the roaster sells medal-winning single origins and a house blend. Two reviewers single out the nitro cold brew, and one reviewer tried a filter coffee that changes each week.
Roast your own coffee at The Coffee Roaster
Roast-your-own sessions let you run the controls on your first roast, with a report of the roasting settings and a coffee to drink while you wait. Reviewers say the staff explain each step and let you choose the beans and roast level. Ask the cafe about session times before you go.
Facilities at The Coffee Roaster
What visitors say about The Coffee Roaster?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the knowledge of the staff and the quality of the coffee.
- 💬Roast-your-own sessions get strong reviews for the hands-on explanations.
Near The Coffee Roaster
Visitor tips for The Coffee Roaster
- ✓Weekday hours finish at 3pm and weekends at 2pm, so plan a morning coffee.
- ✓Ask what the filter coffee is that week, as it changes regularly.
- ✓The roaster is visible from the cafe, so a quick tour is easy to ask for.
Getting to The Coffee Roaster
The cafe is at 380 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, with buses stopping out front on Botany Road. Green Square is about 400 metres away. Parking is available, and the site is step-free.
FAQ
Can I bring my dog to The Coffee Roaster?
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area.
Can you watch the coffee being roasted?
Yes, roasting happens in view behind glass, and staff can give a quick tour.
Is there parking near The Coffee Roaster?
Parking is available, and buses stop out front on Botany Road.