Axil Coffee Roasters makes Sydney move – BeanScene

One of Melbourne’s most iconic coffee brands is set to make its mark in Sydney, with Axil Coffee Roasters’ flagship Sydney location set to open in Surrey Hills in November.

The 50-seat location at 365 Crown Street, Surry Hills, will open its doors for the first time on 7 November, and will serve as the brand’s NSW wholesale hub.

Axil has a long and storied history of producing some of Australia’s finest barista competitors, with its representatives achieving seven Australian Barista Championship titles and one World Barista Championship title since 2010.

That number could grow, with Axil’s Head of Innovation Jack Simpson once again competing at the World Barista Championships in 2025, taking place in Milan between 17-21 October.

Axil Coffee Co-Founder Dave Makin says the new Sydney location will prove a crucial hub in the brand’s support of its partners.

“We’re bringing the same approach to Sydney that we use in competition and training,” says Dave.

“The café gives us a base to support our wholesale partners across NSW while creating a space where people can experience coffee served at competition standards.”

The Surry Hills space will feature a dedicated brew bar to enable customers to further connect with producers, processing methods, and tasting notes in a format typically reserved for training sessions and barista competitions.

Axil says the café will also host regular cupping sessions, barista workshops, and industry training events.