Founded in 2008 by former World Barista Champion, Saša Šestic, ONA Coffee is dedicated to sharing the incredible stories and experiences of coffees from across the world, as well as the people who grow it.
With locations in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, we aim to transform the experience of drinking coffee into an unforgettable experience. With a range of specialty blends, brewing options, experimental coffees and an extensive 'reserve menu' of frozen coffee beans, ONA Coffee Melbourne is a destination to both enjoy and learn about the world of coffee.
Through the green bean supplying company, Project Origin they engage in direct trade and mutually beneficial relationships with coffee farmers around the world, and share their stories with every cup they serve.
Their coffee is priced in a way to reflect quality, and fairness to producers. Project Origin pays higher premiums to their partners at origin - so each sale of one of their coffees is helping someone in a coffee producing community. Their approach to coffee is simple - we aim to take the best, natural characteristics of coffees from various countries and regions of the world, and share them in the most appropriate format.
They share their coffees in three formats: milk-based, espresso and filter coffee. Each of the single origin coffees and blends of coffee they serve has been roasted to suit one of these three styles. They also offer an extensive 'reserve menu' of frozen coffee beans, which have been preserved in sub-zero temperatures so that you can taste a range of rare and exciting coffee varietals and styles, whenever you like.
Their coffee menu is like a wine list - you may choose by style, country, flavour profile - or if you are looking for a recommendation, they're happy to help. They also engage in a range of sustainable measures in our premises, to ensure that they are doing what they love at no expense to the planet.
In 2020, ONA Coffee launched the #giveupthecup campaign, which aims to completely eliminate single-use cups from its venues and wholesale distribution. As part of their contribution to this campaign, they operate the venue with minimal use of single-use cups. Instead, they offer a range of swap programs and gladly accept reusable cups.
As part of Melbourne's inner north, they feel that it is important to use as many locally-sourced and grown products as possible. Next time you visit, have a look through their menu for various local products and partnerships with local suppliers! #supportyourlocal
When creating their venue, they wanted to ensure that they didn't just use sustainable products and materials, but that the energy they used came from clean, green sources. The roof of their premises is covered in solar panels, which powers all the electricity in the building and ensures that they are promoting a cleaner, brighter way to share their food and coffee. Video Credit: ONA Coffee Image Credit: ONA Coffee Melbourne
