ickle coffee - Kingsgrove, Sydney

Ickle Coffee in Kingsgrove, spearheaded by sisters Rowena and Kate, is renowned for its commitment to roasting top-tier specialty coffee sourced from ethical importers. The flagship store offers a unique and educational experience, with co-owner Rowena Chansiri guiding customers through an array of single-origin coffees on the shelves. Sustainability is a core value for the sisters, reflected in their choice of importers and efforts to minimize waste in the shop, including the use of recyclable materials for coffee bags and encouraging customers to bring their own containers for refills.
Dedicated to offering an extensive range of single-origin coffees, Ickle Coffee presents options like Ethiopian natural-processed, Rwandan wash-processed, and Costa Rican reposado to cater to diverse brewing preferences. Collaborations with local bakeries ensure a delightful accompaniment to the coffee, with pastries like Portuguese tarts and croissants from Tuga, alongside gluten-free offerings from Little Secrets Bakehouse. For those seeking alternative beverages, the cafe also serves vegan smoothies with flavors such as mango, acai, and green, adding to the menu’s diversity.

With Rowena Chansiri overseeing coffee roasting in Alexandria for various esteemed cafes, Ickle Coffee maintains its reputation for delivering high-quality and ethically sourced beans. The cafe’s vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with its focus on sustainability and educational exploration of specialty coffee, makes it a standout destination for coffee enthusiasts. At Ickle Coffee, patrons not only enjoy exceptional coffee but also gain insights into the world of specialty coffee, making each visit a memorable and enriching experience.