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Cartel Coffee Roasters

1/80 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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1/80 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 3 5221 4757
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cartel Coffee Roasters

Skip predictable morning cups—head down Little Malop Street for beans roasted on-site with serious backbone. Devotees make the trip for rotating single-origin pours, confident the clean profiles justify the price tag. Counter staff talk origin notes without pretension, sending out cups alongside fresh pretzels and lamington bites. Come dusk, the space pivots into a relaxed cocktail bar turning out inventive nightcaps.

  • House-Roasted Single Origins: In-house roasted beans showcase rotating single-origin profiles and distinct terroirs, available on espresso, filter, and retail shelves.
  • Day-to-Night Lounge Shift: The space shifts seamlessly from daytime coffee service to an evening lounge pouring inventive cocktails with paired bites.
  • Barista Craft & Evening Courses: Knowledgeable staff share bean origins, home-brewing tips, and host popular evening barista sessions.
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Why Choose Cartel Coffee Roasters

From high-extraction morning coffees to bespoke after-hours cocktail craft on Little Malop Street—book your spot today.

  • Masterfully Roasted Single Origins

    Cartel roasts its own beans in-house to present rotating single origins and pristine batch brews, from delicate Ethiopian varieties to complex Geshas.

    Incredible Gesha had as a batch brew and short black, brilliant single origin Ethiopian as a black and a white, there's nothing they can't do when the coffee is this good.

    Tony Titheridge

  • Dynamic Coffee Discovery

    A deliberate departure from standard cafe blends, Cartel delivers intense flavor depth, roasted aromas, and unexpected flavor profiles.

    This place sets itself apart from all the other generic cafes by providing a more dynamic morning coffee experience.

    Nick W

  • Curated Evening Pairings

    As day turns to evening, Cartel transitions into an intimate cocktail bar serving thoughtfully constructed drinks paired with complementary sides.

    The amount of thought and effort that is put into every cocktail and the staff’s extensive knowledge of how to pair drinks is beyond impressive, I can’t recommend this venue enough for both a cafe and bar experience.

    Yazna Skegz

  • Vibrant Day-to-Night Social Vibe

    A warm, inviting lounge setting offers an extensive cocktail menu that makes Cartel an essential evening gathering spot in Geelong.

    Their extensive list of cocktails has something for everyone and the store is really warm and inviting.

    Charlotte Morrison

  • Specialized Home Brew Retail

    Coffee purists can source dedicated retail beans with hands-on barista guidance optimized for V60, AeroPress, and home espresso setups.

    Excellent filtered coffee beans for my v60 and aeropress. Lots of choice and all of them are delicious.

    Simon Green

  • Transparent Flat-Shot Pricing

    Beverages maintain standard two-shot espresso strength across cup sizes without incremental price markups, adjusting solely for milk volume.

    It’s a flat price for both small and large, the only difference being milk (both 2 shots).

    Vincent Wang

From precision batch brews and specialty retail beans to after-dark cocktail pours on Little Malop Street.

  • Filtered Coffee Beans

    Excellent filtered coffee beans for my v60 and aeropress. Lots of choice and all of them are delicious.

    Simon Green

  • Batch Brew

    Incredible Gesha had as a batch brew and short black

    Tony Titheridge

  • Long Black

    Thanks for the best long black i have tasted and to Izzy for the best service i have had in a long time!

    Branden Higgins

  • Forbidden Fruit Cocktail

    the lovely bartender recommended the ‘Forbidden fruit’ cocktail which, like like most of their beautiful cocktails was paired with a side to compliment it.

    Yazna Skegz

Other favorites

Curated sweet bites, evening drinks, and specialty workshops that complement the core roastery lineup.

  • Lamington Bite

    I had a lamington bite too and it was great

    Nick W

  • Barista Course

    they hold Barista course in the evening and they are quite popular.

    Shano

  • Amnesia Cocktail

    Their presentation for the Amnesia was insane!

    Mabel Handreck

  • Manuka Hot Mead

    The lovely mixologist suggested the manuka hot mead for the cold night we came in and it was amazing!

    Charlotte Morrison

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful craft details, bespoke drink creations, and evening hospitality that elevate Cartel beyond standard cafe fare—book your experience today.

  • Evening Barista Masterclasses

    Baristas share their brewing expertise through after-hours masterclasses, giving guests hands-on instruction in bean origins and extraction.

  • Curated Cocktail Pairings

    Evening cocktails like the ‘Forbidden fruit’ arrive paired with dedicated complementary sides tailored to balance each drink's tasting notes.

  • Off-Menu Flavor Experiments

    Guests can order off-menu drinks by describing a craving or mood, yielding playful creations from raspberry cold brews to smoking cinnamon cappuccinos.

  • Flat-Rate Double-Shot Pricing

    Orders maintain a standard two-shot espresso extraction at a uniform price across small and large sizes, altering only the milk volume.

Before you head over

Practical pointers for navigating Cartel's roastery bar and evening lounge—book ahead to lock in your spot.

  • Calibrate Your Milk-to-Espresso Ratio

    Small and large milk coffees use the same standard two-shot extraction at a flat price, meaning larger sizes simply increase the milk ratio. If you want maximum bean clarity and intensity, opt for a small cup.

  • Order by Craving Over Fixed Menus

    Take advantage of the venue's laboratory approach by asking the baristas for recommendations based on your flavor preferences, preferred brewing device (like V60 or AeroPress), or curated cocktail pairings.

  • Plan Around the Day-to-Night Switch

    The venue operates as a daytime specialty roastery before shifting into an intimate cocktail lounge and evening masterclass host. Arrive well before afternoon closing for swift coffee service, and reserve ahead for evening drinks and courses.

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