Our founder grew up on a coffee estate in Gampola, Sri Lanka and discovered how coffee brings people together, including not only family and friends but strangers too. Having travelled the world over and worked in hospitality for over 40 years, he established 1961 Coffee in 2012 from a cafe in Camberwell. Today 1961 Coffee connects coffee lovers from all walks of life with 100% Arabica coffee beans roasted in the coffee capital of the world, Melbourne!

We source top-quality beans from HA Bennett, a trusted, family-owned Australian supplier, spanning three generations, sharing core values of Integrity, Respect, and Innovation. Our beans are sustainably and ethically procured under Fair Trade practices, ensuring quality from farm to cup.

Since 2012, we’ve been roasting exceptional Melbourne coffee beans, but our love for coffee goes back to what 1961 means - balanced recipes, fair and equitable trade and a retro logo. Every connection we make with customers, clients, farmers, and suppliers is personal, reflecting our passion for delivering the best coffee near you with exceptional service.