About Code Black Coffee Roasters
Code Black Coffee Roasters is synonymous with precision, quality, and a passion for specialty coffee. This roastery, which has won the hearts of coffee lovers not only in its native Australia but also around the world, delivers expertly roasted coffee with a focus on sustainability and a unique flavor experience.
Code Black Coffee was founded by Joseph Haddad, building on his previous successes in the café business. The roastery was created as a combination of laboratory, café, and educational space, with the aim of offering a complete coffee experience. Today, Code Black has several locations in Melbourne and Brisbane and its team consists of experienced roasters, baristas, and trainers such as Thomas Hutchins, who is also a Brewers Cup champion.
The mission of Code Black Coffee is clear – to push the boundaries of what great coffee means. With carefully selected coffee beans from farmers around the world, with a respect for sustainability and ethical trade, the roastery creates thoughtful and harmonious coffee profiles. They believe that excellent coffee is the result of the perfect balance between precise sourcing, roasting, and the passion of the entire team.
Throughout its journey, Code Black Coffee has earned numerous awards and recognition on the international coffee scene. Notable achievements include winning the Golden Bean Award 2018 for Best Single Origin Coffee, being listed among the best cafés in Melbourne by The Age Good Cafe Guide 2020, and barista Thomas Hutchins winning the Australian Brewers Cup 2023. Their coffee and approach to roasting have earned respect not only from customers but also within the industry, making the roastery one of the leaders in specialty coffee in Australia.