Best coffee to try in Tamworth, NSW

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First we do the coffee, then we do the things. If part of those things includes a trip to Tamworth, we’re here to help you find your next caffeine fix.

Hissy Fits

Hissy Fits stands out from the crowd thanks to its retro-inspired decor and delicious food. Opening at 7.30am, it’s a good spot to grab a morning coffee and maybe a bite to eat. They have all the classic dishes including eggs benedict, house made granola with fruits and American favourite – chicken and waffles.For the coffee lovers, Hissy Fits has a range of caffeine hits on offer, including iced coffees and cold brew to boot. They use beans from Peaberrys Coffee Roasters, a family business based out of Newcastle, NSW. The roastery name comes from a type of seed that can be produced by a coffee cherry, the beloved source of coffee beans. You learn something new every day!

Camp Grounds

Opened by Matt and Mon, the idea behind Camp Grounds was to bring an ever changing range of high quality coffee blends to Tamworth. They decided to highlight the speciality coffees being created by independent Australian roasteries, especially those with sustainable practices. Since the beans change, it’s hard to know just what will be available during a visit to Camp Grounds, but whatever it is you can be confident that it’s been thoroughly vetted by the coffee loving owners! In the past there’s been blends from Code Black Coffee, Marvell Street, Floozy and Therefore Coffee. Since it’s just a small, hole in the wall style store, Camp Grounds sticks to bakery treats, bagels and toasties. Their most popular are the Ham Classic and Reuben. Delish.

Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

Surrounded by Bicentennial Park, Hopscotch is good for everything from a takeaway coffee to a sit down meal. They have a gorgeous, open restaurant with outdoor seating and large glass windows, as well as a kiosk where you can quickly grab something before getting back to enjoying the park. Their coffee beans come from Antilles Coffee, a humble roastery located in Tamworth that relies on word of mouth to grow their business. The blend they make for Hopscotch is called the Connected Coffee Co and is made from organic beans sourced from Africa and the Pacific Region. Try it as a hot coffee, iced coffee or frappe.

Miss Ju Ju

At Miss Ju Ju, experience a range of South East Asian dishes and Continental sweets that are somewhat inspired by the Lao heritage of the owner, Miss Juju. It’s all made inhouse, including their sourdough, tarts, rice paper rolls and cinnamon bao. Something that is completely unique to Miss Ju Ju is their bespoke coffee blend, also called Miss Ju Ju. It’s described as a classic blend with a chocolate and smokey twist and was created in collaboration with local Tamworth roaster, New England Coffee Roasters. Try the beans in your favourite style of coffee and if you like it, take a kilo bag of beans home with you. Winning!

Deva Coffee Chocolate coffee shop Tamworth

Deva Coffee & Chocolate Cafe

At Deva Coffee & Chocolate Cafe you can sample their award-winning chocolate while sipping on a coffee. Started by husband and wife team Maggie and Ming, Deva was the first in Australia to produce tempered raw chocolate and to use raw bush honey as a sweetener. The cafe is at the same site where they make their chocolate. So why not sit and sample the latest creations, enjoy a cake or pastry and of course order a coffee – it’s amazing! Before you head off, snap up the chance to buy some chocolate to take home. The six pack of native Australian birds would be great for the kids, while adults might prefer the macadamia or spiced chilli chocolate.

Humble Espresso

Opened in 2022, Humble was founded by Tamworth local Julie Ferguson. She’s built a reputation in the community for having excellent customer service and good quality food, making the cafe popular with locals and visitors alike. The coffee at Humble is made using beans from specialty coffee roastery Seven Miles. Originally based in Sydney, they now have roasters in Brisbane, Canberra, Wollongong and Orange. Seven Miles sell a range of single origin coffees and blends made using beans sourced from around the world, including Ethiopia and Colombia. As a bit of an inside tip, if you feel like dining at Humble make sure you look at the specials board. In the past there’s been some incredible dishes there!

The Bureau Cafe

Open for breakfast and lunch, The Bureau is somewhere to go for a coffee and light cafe fare. Located near the intersection of two main roads, Marius Street and Oxley Highway, they have indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. It’s also possible to order food and drinks ahead of time for pick up through their website. Like Hopscotch, The Bureau Cafe uses The Connected Coffee Co blend from Tamworth roaster, Antilles Coffee. It’s described as having notes of coffee and berries with a full and pleasant aftertaste. At The Bureau they use it to make hot coffees, iced lattes, iced mochas and cold brew. That’s all your caffeine bases covered!

Ruby’s Cafe

In the heart of Tamworth is Ruby’s Cafe. Recently renovated, they sell cafe fare, fresh flowers, custom cakes and a selection of products which are largely made in regional New South Wales. Where possible, produce from the cafe garden is incorporated and the menu specials can vary depending on which cakes, pastries and baked goods have been made on the day. The coffee at Ruby’s Cafe is made using beans from Genovese. The roastery was started in Sydney during the 1970s by Alfio Genovese, an Italian immigrant who wanted to roast beans that resembled the Italian espresso flavour he’d grown up with. Today Alfio’s grandchildren steer the company and continue to produce artisan espresso.

Le Pruneau

If you enjoy French cuisine and pastries then Le Pruneau is the place to go. The founders, Tracey and Phil, are passionate about French cooking and flavours and decided to bring that to Tamworth. As well as offering a unique cafe menu and plenty of cakes, they also sell organic and local produce, and a selection of ready to eat meals from the cafe kitchen. The coffee roastery chosen for Le Pruneau is The Branches Coffee Roasters. Founded by a Northern Rivers couple, it is a small roastery that uses high grade coffee beans sourced directly from fair trade growers in South East Asia, South America and Africa. Try the flavour in your favourite coffee drink and see how it compares to others!

Sonny’s Bakery & Cafe

At Sonny’s, simplicity is key. Started by two friends, the original concept was to bake outstanding bread and team it with good quality coffee. Since then they have branched out to include a simple breakfast menu, fresh pies and other house made baked goods. The coffee Sonny’s decided to pair their baked delights with comes from Will & Co. Based out of Bondi Beach, it was started by a small group of mates who loved cafe culture and the beachy lifestyle. They have a special team who selects and tests high quality green coffee beans from around the world, before roasting them to create the delicious blends you’ll find at places like Sonny’s.

Gusto

At Gusto there’s a great selection of takeaway and dine in cafe meals including smashed avo with poached eggs, huge bacon and egg rolls, and waffles. Along with the meal, don’t forget to order yourself a drink – namely, the coffee. They make every type of hot coffee you can think of as well as iced and frappe coffee drinks. Something Gusto does that’s a little unique is their take home boxes. These boxes are themed with a certain type of food and are large enough to feed a few people for a picnic, catch-up or special occasion. There’s usually a charcuterie board box, sandwich box, mixed cake box, and muffin box to choose from. Decisions, decisions!

Téamo Teahouse

Yes it’s a teahouse but don’t worry, Téamo has coffee lovers covered! This funky cafe can be found on Peel Street and has a peaceful courtyard hidden out the back where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of Tamworth’s main street. The menu has a range of meals on it from dukkah eggs to the Reuben sandwich, but their speciality is housemade scrolls. The coffees at Teamo are made using blends from Bun Coffee, a boutique roastery in Byron Bay. Like many Aussie roasteries, they are committed to choosing beans from organic, fair trade or Rainforest Alliance suppliers. To give you an idea of just how seriously Bun Coffee takes what they do, the founder is studying for a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland!

The Inland Cafe

Open for over a decade, the Inland Cafe is a fixture on the Tamworth coffee and cafe scene. Found on Peel Street, they serve up many of Australia’s favourite breakfast treats including a big brekky, pancakes and banana bread. If you come in a bit later there’s also a separate lunch menu to choose from. Their coffee is made by Segafredo Zanetti, an international roastery that supplies cafes and restaurants around the world. The family who started the company are still involved in its operation four generations later and, due to their size, they do offer beans that have been freshly roasted at their Melbourne roastery.

The Garden Shed Cafe

A unique offering on the Tamworth coffee scene, The Garden Shed is a home and garden centre with its own cafe. Shop around for a new garden sculpture, outdoor setting, pot plant or seedlings, before sitting down to enjoy brunch, lunch or high tea. The cafe menu has included dishes like pulled pork on Turkish bread, a smoked salmon bagel and the Garden Shed Smash with avocado, chickpeas, quinoa and feta. For coffee lovers, they have a selection of iced and hot coffees along with alternative milks and flavoured shots. For everyone else there’s a range of options including tea, chai, kombucha, wine, beer and juice.

The HideAway Cafe

A quirky and fun little spot on White Street, the HideAway Cafe has an all day menu and selection of baked treats to choose from. There’s a gourmet breakfast burger, smashed avo and freshly made sandwiches. Takeaway is also on offer and the cakes look mouthwatering. At the HideAway, they’ve chosen to use the Giancarlo range from Melbourne supplier Grinders Coffee Roasters. The Giancarlo Signature and Giancarlo Veron are made using beans from Papua New Guinea, India, Central America and South America. Both have a smooth aftertaste that will leave you wanting more!

The Bell House

Housed inside the original building of St Andrew Church, The Bell House is the brainchild of local chef Colin Knights. After years of working in the hospitality industry in Tamworth, he followed his dreams and opened his own cafe and gallery. The coffee here is made using beans from Di Bella coffee. Originally a Brisbane startup, Di Bella is now one of the larger coffee roasters in Australia. They make a range of blends including a dark roast espresso, medium roast premium blend and the decaf medium light roast. Enjoy a cup while taking in the works of local Tamworth artist, Tony Lachuisa.

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Best coffee in Tamworth, NSW

First we do the coffee, then we do the things. If part of those things includes a trip to Tamworth, we’re here to help you find your next caffeine fix.

Hissy Fits

Camp Grounds

Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

Miss Ju Ju

Deva Coffee & Chocolate Cafe

Humble Espresso

The Bureau Cafe

Ruby’s Cafe

Le Pruneau

Sonny’s Bakery & Cafe

Gusto

Téamo Teahouse

The Inland Cafe

The Garden Shed Cafe

The HideAway Cafe

The Bell House

Best coffee in Tamworth, NSW

First we do the coffee, then we do the things. If part of those things includes a trip to Tamworth, we’re here to help you find your next caffeine fix.

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