Where to buy fresh roasted beans in Adelaide

prydey

Hi guys, hopefully this is the right spot for this question and hopefully I don't break any rules by possibly mentioning 'non sponsor' companies.

I generally use Merlo beans (or coffeesnobs) but I've been slack in ordering a fresh lot, and after having to shim my smart grinder today, i chewed through a few more than I wanted to getting the grind right again. Long story short, I'm going to run out before I can get some more delivered from the aforementioned roasters.

I've tried a couple of local roasters, ('the perfect cup' in central markets, 'la crema/coffee craft', 'AAA diamond' ) but have always ended up going back to the more expensive interstate stuff.

My question is, can anyone recommend a decent roaster in Adelaide where I can get some beans, preferably prior to the weekend?

Thanks in advance
Rob

Kelsey

Hi Prydey and welcome to the forum. Hopefully Bean Flying will be able to drop by as he's in SA and should know where to find beans. Our admin is also in SA but is away on a short break until after the weekend. I feel your pain - I frequently run short at inopportune moments!

Jonty

Welcome Rob. Suggest you google Mahalia's No2 blend. Worth a shot! http://www.mahaliacoffee.com.au/Outlets-Adelaide.html Cheers Jonty PS, Kelsey never insult a Victoria by stating they live in SA! 😉

derrilex

Kelsey wrote:

Hopefully Bean Flying will be able to drop by as he's in SA and should know where to find beans.

Thems fightin' words 😃

Kelsey

Oops, sorry! As an ex Victorian myself I should know better!

derrilex

Kelsey wrote:

Oops, sorry! As an ex Victorian myself I should know better!

I thought you were a Sydney boy Kelsey. Turns out you're one of "them" 😃 :stir

FreshCoffee2

Is Marc Barun ("The Coffee Barun") not still roasting in Sefton Park?

C-man

prydey wrote:

Hi guys, hopefully this is the right spot for this question and hopefully I don't break any rules by possibly mentioning 'non sponsor' companies. I generally use Merlo beans (or coffeesnobs) but I've been slack in ordering a fresh lot, and after having to shim my smart grinder today, i chewed through a few more than I wanted to getting the grind right again. Long story short, I'm going to run out before I can get some more delivered from the aforementioned roasters. I've tried a couple of local roasters, ('the perfect cup' in central markets, 'la crema/coffee craft', 'AAA diamond' ) but have always ended up going back to the more expensive interstate stuff. My question is, can anyone recommend a decent roaster in Adelaide where I can get some beans, preferably prior to the weekend? Thanks in advance Rob

Once you get sorted, you might want to look at roasted beans from Jeff http://www.mycuppa.com.au/Fresh-Roasted-Coffee/ great selection good prices and he is an excellent roaster

UNM

I have only once tried Mahalia's coffee - number four blend was awesome. Her web site details stockists in adelaide Hope that helps

Lwowiak

Try: http://www.thecoffeebarun.com/ Also: http://www.kappys.com.au/ They are very close to the central market. The "J" Blend is a good all rounder. When I lived in SA I used to buy quite a bit of coffee from these two. Also, Rio Coffee, but always check their roasted on dates.

prydey

thanks guys. i have also since discovered that i can get coffeesnobs (fiefys blend) from fiefy's specialty cafe on pirie st. thanks for all the suggestions also. as much as i like Merlo, the postage costs can start to add up after a while, and you can't just duck out and buy some at the last minute..

Brett_H

If you like Merlo (I love Merlos) you'll also love mycuppa.com.au or phoning and ordering beans from Cosmorex. Ministry of Grounds is awesome also. Did you also know that BeanGreen (whomstock Merlo) have browns and orders over $50 are free! You'll run out of money before you run out of choices of great coffee from our sponsors!

derrilex

Brett H wrote:

Did you also know that BeanGreen (whomstock Merlo) have browns and orders over $50 are free!

Hey Brett, do you mean Bean Green supply Merlo with beans or Bean Green carry Merlo beans and on sell them ?

prydey

they 'on sell' Merlo beans. Merlo roast their own I believe.

Brett_H

prydey wrote:

they 'on sell' Merlo beans. Merlo roast their own I believe.

Spot on!

Lucinda

If you are still looking, Simply Coffee in Rundle Street Kent Town are very good. Peter and Lucy were the original owners of The Perfect Cup in The Central Market. http://www.simplycoffee.com.au Fantastic coffee and Peter is also a good source of coffee machines and has a great repair/maintenance guy when your machine needs a service.

askthecoffeeguy

also check out bar 9: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/336/1510422/restaurant/Adelaide/South-of-Adelaide/Bar-9-Eastwood

prydey

been a while. i decided to stick with merlo and just be more organised so that i don't run out. the postage issue is still there, but as long as i like the coffee, i'll find ways to justify it. drinking merlo brazilians at the moment. a bit milder than the kenyans but very nice and my new favourite.

admin

Brett H wrote:

If you like Merlo (I love Merlos) you'll also love mycuppa.com.au or phoning and ordering beans from Cosmorex. Ministry of Grounds is awesome also. Did you also know that BeanGreen (whomstock Merlo) have browns and orders over $50 are free! You'll run out of money before you run out of choices of great coffee from our sponsors!

Nothing against Merlo, but believe you'll do as well or better with any of our 3 sponsors mentioned in Brett's post A

Brett_H

admin wrote:

Nothing against Merlo, but believe you'll do as well or better with any of our 3 sponsors mentioned in Brett's post A

Completely agree! Live excitedly for the next one Prydey... Order from one of the others in my post and prepare to be blown away. If I'm wrong Ill eat my words...washed down with some sponsor brew :thumb: