Located in Sunbury, a Melbourne suburb known for its country feel and strong sense of community, The Court Coffee Bar is a welcoming spot to sit back and relax with a well-crafted cup of coffee.
Taking over the café in 2023, in a short space of time new Owner Amy Jones renovated the premises to create the humble, vibrant oasis The Court Coffee Bar is now.
Priding herself on giving the best possible customer experience, Amy dishes out her infectious positivity and enthusiasm alongside a range of blends and single origins from local specialty coffee roasters The Bean Cartel.
“I wanted to give people an experience when they visit: an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. A place where they can meet friends and family, bring their pets, and sit down for a minute – or a couple of hours,” says Amy.
“I rotate the coffees each week, so when one finishes another starts. This means customers can get a taste for the next origin of beans and are always expanding their palates.”
El Capitán is the most popular blend among the café’s regulars, striking the perfect balance between red wine and berry sweetness, with a creamy hazelnut body and dark chocolate finish.
“I wanted a black and a milk-based coffee, so The Bean Cartel suggested La Patrona for black and El Capitán for milk,” she says.
“We also have a grinder that rotates through single origins for batch brew. This way there’s always something new for our customers to try. I like to showcase exciting coffee varieties from all around the world – from Peru to Mexico, India to Ethiopia.”
Building on the success of the batch brew, Amy is looking forward to installing batch taps at the café, with help from the team at The Bean Cartel. She hopes to have them up and running in time for the summer cold-brew rush.
To pair with the coffee, Amy and team serve a delicious range of baked slices, which are all made in-house using seasonal ingredients.
“Everyone raves about the coffee, it’s so smooth and you can taste all the flavours which makes it such an experience for the customers. It also goes well with our slices, which fly out the door – the Biscoff slice is the most popular,” she says.
Taking inspiration from The Bean Cartel’s bold branding, Amy blended her own style with the vibrancy of the roaster’s distinct designs to create a unique space in which to explore interesting coffees.
“I wanted the café to be somewhere you can walk through the doors and instantly feel calm and happy,” says Amy.
“Our coffee machine is a beautiful blend of mint green and pink, and all our mugs come in lively colours – very much like The Bean Cartel designs. I’ve made use of every inch of space to infuse it with colour and, most importantly, coffee.”
The Court Coffee Bar
Shop 2, 20/30 Sussex Court, Sunbury, Victoria, 3429
Open Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm.
This article appears in the August 2024 edition of BeanScene. Subscribe HERE.
