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Industrial design, world-class coffee and precision roasting under one roof Industrial design, world-class coffee and precision roasting under one roof.
Code Black Coffee Brunswick defines Melbourneβs specialty scene with polish and purpose.
Industrial design, world-class coffee and precision roasting under one roof.
Code Black Coffee Brunswick: The Engine Room of Melbourneβs Coffee Scene
In a city that takes its coffee seriously, Code Black has become an institution. The Brunswick flagship is both roastery and cafΓ© β a place where beans are roasted in-house, ideas are exchanged and caffeine fuels creativity. The industrial-chic space, with matte-black steel, polished concrete and timber accents, reflects exactly what the brand stands for: craftsmanship without compromise.
Thereβs an intensity to it β the hum of machinery, the hiss of the espresso machine, and the quiet confidence of baristas who know every note in their blend.
The Coffee: Science Meets Soul
Each cup is the result of obsession. Whether itβs a single-origin pour-over or a perfectly balanced flat white, Code Black approaches coffee as both art and experiment. Beans are sourced from across the globe, roasted in small batches and brewed with precision. Seasonal rotations keep the flavour profiles sharp, while take-home blends let regulars replicate the magic in their own kitchens.
For those chasing something different, thereβs filter coffee that tastes like fruit and air, or cold brew that drinks like a fine whisky.
The Vibe: Creative, Focused, Always Ahead
Despite its technical edge, Code Black isnβt intimidating. Itβs grounded, filled with locals sketching, writing, or catching up between meetings. The space hums with quiet productivity β a reflection of Brunswickβs creative pulse. Itβs part cafΓ©, part laboratory, entirely Melbourne.
At Code Black, coffee isnβt just a ritual. Itβs a reason to show up and stay a while.



