Our Story
Blackboard Coffee Roasters began in 2013 as a response to the Gold Coast’s early days of specialty coffee - a time when finding a truly great cup here felt nearly impossible. Frustrated by the lack of quality local options, we set out to roast our own, driven by the belief that the Gold Coast deserved better.
How It Started
We started small: experimenting with beans, building relationships with ethical growers, and sharing what we learned with anyone who cared to listen. Over time, that stubborn commitment to quality turned into something bigger.
Where We Are
As our journey evolved, so did our approach and team. In 2024, visionary Danny Andrade joined us as co-owner and managing director, bringing a fresh perspective from years of hands-on experience and global coffee adventures working with producers and educating on new and novel processing techniques. His travels and close relationships have reshaped our sourcing and given us access to some truly special coffee.
Today, we’re proud to continue to call Burleigh Heads home.
Our focus hasn’t changed - we still source beans from farmers who prioritise sustainability and fairness, we roast with precision, and we work with cafes and home brewers who care about the details.
Our team is a dedicated bunch of good people who love good coffee and together, we now supply over 25 cafes and many more home baristas worldwide, but our roots stay local. You’ll find us in the same Gold Coast community that pushed us to raise the bar in the first place.
What’s Next?
We’re here to offer everything from consistently high-quality blends to the pinnacle of rockstar nano-lots. For us, that means deepening partnerships with growers, reducing waste in our processes, and making sure every batch we roast is better than the last.
No flashy promises. Just good coffee, roasted with care, for people who get it.
– Danny Andrade, Co-Owner & Managing Director
