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Our Story – Cherry Mouth Roasters

At Cherry Mouth Roasters, coffee is our craft—but people are our priority.

We're a family-owned business built on a deep love for quality coffee and an even deeper commitment to exceptional customer service. Every bag we roast and every cup we pour is driven by a simple belief: how you treat people matters. Whether you’re a wholesale partner, a café regular, or someone stopping by for the first time, we aim to deliver an experience that’s honest, warm, and human.

A Family-Owned Business

My passion for coffee started back in 2008, when I moved back to Melbourne after living overseas. It felt like everyone in the city was drinking coffee—and soon, so was I. I quickly noticed the difference between a great cup and a terrible one.

At the time, I was a home beer brewer. But when I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, I knew it was time for a change. I swapped hops and barley for green coffee beans and started sourcing from local importers. Eventually, I imported my first roaster—a 500g sample machine from North Coffee Roasters in China.

From that point on, I was hooked. I needed to understand every part of the process. Along the way, I was lucky to be mentored by some of the best:

  • Scott Rao – whose world-class knowledge of roasting, and ability to explain it clearly, shaped the way I roast today.
  • St. Ali – where I learned that even with great beans, you still need great barista skills to make a great cup.
  • Craig Simon – who, while I was roasting at Criteria Coffee in 2020, generously shared his passion and insights. I learned so much in a short time thanks to Craig.

A Home for Cherry Mouth

In May 2021, in the middle of a global pandemic, Cherry Mouth Roasters opened its first warehouse in Williamstown North. It was a shared, no-frills space—but it was ours. Gritty, full of potential, and the start of something we believed in.

Today, we have a permanent home at:
13/19 Export Drive, Brooklyn, right in the heart of Melbourne’s inner west.

Every Saturday from 8am to 12 noon, we open our doors to the public. These mornings are the highlight of our week—real conversations, real questions, and real connection over coffee. There’s much more to come at this space, and we’re excited to grow it with the community.

Built on Service and Community

We believe great customer service is the foundation of everything we do. It’s not an add-on—it’s the core of our business. Whether we’re supplying wholesale clients, training baristas, or serving locals at the roastery, our goal is always to make people feel looked after, respected, and part of something meaningful.

That’s why, when Chapter One Café in Brooklyn was impacted by a fire two doors down, we didn’t hesitate. Even though they don’t use Cherry Mouth coffee, we offered them our roastery as a temporary space to trade from. To us, it wasn’t about business—it was about community, and doing the right thing when people are in need.

Supporting Local

Growing up in a small rural town taught me the importance of looking after your neighbours. That’s why we source high-quality Australian full cream milk from local farmers—it complements our coffee beautifully and supports the families and communities behind each litre.

Coffee is a never-ending learning process, and that’s what I love most about it. It continues to challenge and inspire me, and reminds me that good things take time, effort, and heart.

At Cherry Mouth Roasters, we’re not just here to make great coffee. We’re here to serve, support, and grow something that truly matters.

Meet our Wholesale Coffee Lovers

  • SPILL THE TEE MOBILE COFEE VAN

    Mobile Coffee throughout Melbourne, Spill the tee mobile coffee, can just about get anywhere awesome coffee and not to mention there ever revolving snacks, never a dull moment.

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  • MS MATILDA'S CAFE

    Ms. Matilda’s Cafe & Restaurant offers exceptional food and warm hospitality, blending cherished family recipes with creative culinary innovations. From hearty breakfasts to exquisite dinners, we use the freshest locally sourced ingredients to ensure every dish is flavorful and of the highest quality.

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  • AMANN PATISSERIE

    Pastry door nestled in Carlton North, specialising in viennoiseries and pâtisseries. Small batch productions with French note. A must try if your in the area, even if your not in the area it is a must so get there..

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Coffee Supply

  • Fresh Coffee

    Exceptional quality, A story, and sustainability – that’s our coffee philosophy. Exceptional quality. We won’t buy a coffee unless we know that it will inspire you. A Story. Often times a producer’s story gets lost in the coffee supply chain. It’s our focus to provide a seed to cup experience, honoring everyone involved. Sustainability. We purchase coffees directly from producers and through brokers who share our goal of making coffee a sustainable commodity. Financially and environmentally, the coffees we purchase seek balance. Premiums paid for quality far exceed fair trade premiums and afford a more sustainable, honest model back to our Farmers of this great world of ours.

  • Training

    We offer extensive training for our wholesale partners. Our training program utilizes cutting-edge weight-based espresso training that will ensure your baristas will be pulling only the best shots of espresso with consistency each time. Our 1 day training covers everything from the science of espresso extraction to proper milk steaming techniques to latte art to barista flow to drink building and more with plenty of hands-on training,  As well as ongoing educational opportunities for you and your staff.

  • Bussiness Service & Support

    Our wholesale program is designed to be friendly, straight forward, and customer-driven. Our goal, really, is to allow our wholesale customers to set themselves apart with exceptional coffee and support. Orders are all roast-to-order and shipped or dropped next day after roast, this is to ensure coffee Freshness for you and your customers. We also offer other services (depending on your needs) including equipment consultations and procurement, water consultations, and layout/barista flow consultations.
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