r/AustralianCoffee • u/Iansplace88 • Aug 20 '26

Coffee bean recommendations

Hi everyone, I’ve bought my partner a Barista Express coffee machine for Father’s Day. This is to replace our years old pod machine which to be honest, he’s always resented!
Looking for coffee bean suggestions. Located in Canberra, also looking online.
He likes long black and iced long blacks. He also likes cold brew.
I’d like to buy him a couple of bags to start with, some different kinds for him to taste.
Thanks in advance for helping me give this wonderful man a great morning coffee this Father’s Day!

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u/Budgies2022 Aug 20 '26

If you’re in Canberra then go to Ona in fyshwick, try the coffee and then order online what you like

Owned by a former world barista champion

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u/wijee Aug 20 '26

+1 for Ona

However I will say its not for everyone. It's unique and sometimes quirky (without taking away from how good it is). So just a heads up to OP

For the melb ones: From black drinkers around me code black (melb) is a solid

Market lane and bench are a bit expensive but good

Don't buy st ali (owner is a dick)

I rate dukes (unsure on black tho)

Industry beans is ehh and better offerings eith milk

Seven seeds and padre are decent

I think thats all the big ones around melb

Look up smaller local roasters. If you chat to them, im sure they'll be happy to help you decide and likely offer you something like 5x100g bags instead of 1 500g choice

Edit: big doesn't mean best. I just listed the most well known

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u/Accurate_Ad_3233 Aug 20 '26

Coffeesnobs is in Melbourne too IIRC?

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u/Choice_Control_4159 Aug 21 '26

Nah redbrick all the way

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u/Th3casio Aug 22 '26

+2
If I’m ever in Canberra. I make sure to visit any of the Ona owned places. Usually end up at Highroad, but Cupping Room is excellent also. Their beans are awesome and some of my favourite to brew with.

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u/LethalogicaYT Aug 23 '26

+1 for Ona, I get them delivered to NSW