Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters - Carlton, Melbourne

Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters in Carlton, Melbourne, stands out among the city’s coffee spots with its commitment to quality and provenance. Founded by Mark Dundon and Bridget Amor in 2008, Seven Seeds revolutionized Melbourne’s coffee scene by prioritizing lighter roasts and traceable, high-quality beans sourced directly from the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The roasting operation, which began in an old warehouse in Carlton, has since expanded to Fairfield, where beans are roasted on a state-of-the-art Probat machine. Visitors to the Carlton location can enjoy meticulously brewed espresso blends like the Golden Gate or rotating single origins brewed to perfection using various methods.
The bustling energy of Seven Seeds’ Carlton location makes it a popular spot, often frequented by students from nearby Melbourne University. Despite the occasional wait for a table, patrons are treated to an exceptional coffee experience and a vibrant atmosphere. For those in the CBD, Seven Seeds also operates smaller city locations, including Brother Baba Budan and Traveller Coffee, offering the same dedication to quality and sustainability. The name “Seven Seeds” pays homage to the historic journey of Baba Budan, who smuggled seven fertile coffee seeds out of Yemen, ultimately leading to the global spread of coffee cultivation. This legacy inspires Seven Seeds’ commitment to sourcing exceptional beans from around the world and ensuring transparency in the coffee supply chain through initiatives like publishing farmgate prices.