Nylon Coffee Roasters

Top choice in Chinatown & the CBD


Hidden away in the Everton Park public housing complex, this pocket-sized, standing-room-only cafe and roastery has an epic reputation for phenomenal seasonal blends and impressive single origins. At the helm is a personable, gung-ho crew of coffee fanatics, chatting away with customers about their latest coffee-sourcing trip abroad (they deal directly with the farmers).

While the espresso is outstanding, try the 'clever dripper', which shows off the more subtle notes in your cup of Joe.


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