Merlo Flagship Café

Merlo Flagship Café

Fortitude Valley Torrefazione

Fortitude Valley Torrefazione

Experience the history of coffee roasting at Merlo’s Fortitude Valley torrefazione

As you step into our Fortitude Valley cafe, you're not just entering a coffee shop – you're walking into a piece of history. More than 20 years ago, Dean Merlo began roasting coffee here at the first Merlo Coffee Torrefazione in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. This roaster and café has since become the spiritual home of Merlo.


Italian for 'Roasting House' our iconic Torrefazione features an in-store roaster and is where we roast our much-loved coffee beans. Be sure to take a moment to witness the coffee roasting process from start to finish in our hot air bed roaster.


Whether you're a coffee aficionado or just starting your coffee journey, our knowledgeable team can guide you in selecting the perfect beans for your home or office and then grind them in-store to suit your brewing device of choice.

LEGACY OF QUALITY AND PASSION FOR COFFEE

At Merlo Coffee Torrefazione Fortitude Valley, we're proud to continue the tradition of quality and passion that Dean Merlo started over 20 years ago. As one of Australia's most respected specialty coffee roasters, we're dedicated to sourcing the finest beans from around the world and roasting them in-house using our small-batch, hot air bed roaster.


From the moment you step into our cafe, you'll be enveloped in the rich aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, expertly crafted to bring out the unique characteristics of each bean.


Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just discovering the joys of specialty coffee, we invite you to experience the Merlo difference for yourself. Come and taste the passion and dedication that goes into every single cup.