Specialty coffee
in Australia.
836 cafés across 72 cities in Australia, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 30%.
Regional and global context
No country in Oceania has more specialty cafés on Roasters. The 836 listed here are 83% of the regional total. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #8. Just above in the global ranking: the Czech Republic (864). Just below: Romania (546).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, Melbourne, has 30% of the national total; the top three together have 64%. The median city lists 1 café, and 20 cities have three or more.
- 100+ cafés 2 cities
- 30–99 cafés 5 cities
- 10–29 cafés 2 cities
- 3–9 cafés 11 cities
- 1–2 cafés 52 cities
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane and 3 more.
Where to drink in Australia
See all 836 cafés in Australia
on Roasters.
Open the map, filter by what is open now or nearest, save the spots to lists, and log every cup. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in Australia
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Australia?
836 cafés on Roasters, #8 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in Australia?
Melbourne has 30% of all listings; the top three cities hold 64%.
How does Australia compare with the rest of Oceania?
It ranks #1 of 5 countries in Oceania and holds 83% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Can café owners manage their listing?
Yes. Owners and staff can claim a listing to update hours, photos and menus, and reply to reviews.
Is Roasters free to use in Australia?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
