We Are DC Coffee
Specialty coffee roasters with a loud personality and a louder brew. Since 2002, we’ve been roasting coffee that punches well above its weight: big on taste, bang-on value. Whether you're slinging lattes in a laneway café or sipping espresso in your slippers at home, we've got you covered.
Where it all started
Already established as a leader in the food service industry importing Italian coffee, the Valmorbida family recognised a need for locally roasted coffee and with that DC Coffee was born with a roasting facility in Preston. Over the years we grew quickly across the country, and developed a growing team of coffee professionals.
In 2009
As Melbourne became renowned as the coffee capital of Australia and began entering the global coffee stage, we updated our approach to be more specialty coffee focused and doubled down on what made us different - our team’s obsession with music, art and the creative chaos that makes life interesting.
We dropped B-side
A blend and a tribute to Melbourne’s live music scene. We ran DC TUNES gigs, footed the bill for 200+ local bands, and took over venues like the Espy for nights no one remembers but everyone loved.
Then came the artist collabs
Our coffee bags became full-blown canvases. From Darkness to Critical Hit, each blend got its own illustrated alter ego. Cafés started showing them off like vinyl sleeves on a record store wall.
Now we're here
In pantries, portafilters, and pastries across the country. Whether you're ordering wholesale, grabbing beans at the supermarket, or subscribing to our online service for your weekly caffeine fix, there’s a DC brew for every brew-tiful soul.
Where it all started
Already established as a leader in the food service industry importing Italian coffee, the Valmorbida family recognised a need for locally roasted coffee and with that DC Coffee was born with a roasting facility in Preston. Over the years we grew quickly across the country, and developed a growing team of coffee professionals.
In 2009
As Melbourne became renowned as the coffee capital of Australia and began entering the global coffee stage, we updated our approach to be more specialty coffee focused and doubled down on what made us different - our team’s obsession with music, art and the creative chaos that makes life interesting.
We dropped B-side
A blend and a tribute to Melbourne’s live music scene. We ran DC TUNES gigs, footed the bill for 200+ local bands, and took over venues like the Espy for nights no one remembers but everyone loved.
Then came the artist collabs
Our coffee bags became full-blown canvases. From Darkness to Critical Hit, each blend got its own illustrated alter ego. Cafés started showing them off like vinyl sleeves on a record store wall.
Now we're here
In pantries, portafilters, and pastries across the country. Whether you're ordering wholesale, grabbing beans at the supermarket, or subscribing to our online service for your weekly caffeine fix, there’s a DC brew for every brew-tiful soul.
OUR MANIFESTO
We roast with purpose, pour with passion,
and punch way above our weight.
Here’s what fuels the fire:
Coffee first – Always specialty grade, always fresh, always roasted by real humans (with really good taste).
Art & soul – We don’t just caffeinate the creative community—we are the creative community. Our coffee doesn’t just taste good, it looks good, and supports emerging artists along the way.
Ethical always – We work directly with growers, prioritise fair trade, and keep our supply chain squeaky clean. Great coffee shouldn’t come at a cost to people or the planet.
Everywhere you are – From wholesale partners running bustling cafés, to Woolworths supermarket shelves, to online subscribers getting beans to their doorstep—we roast for all the ways people drink coffee today.
Fuel for the bold – We believe coffee should inspire, not just energise. That’s why we’re fuelling individual expression every day, one cup, one bag, one beat at a time.
LOOKING FOR...
☕ Wholesale Coffee Supply?
We’re here for the cafés, the restaurants, the caterers, and the do-it-all food trucks. Get reliable service, consistent quality, and a brand your customers will love.
🛒 Supermarket Coffee?
You’ll find us at Woolworths, stocked with the same artist-designed bags and specialty-grade coffee that made us famous. Look for the bold labels and grab a bag with your bread and bananas.
📦 Online Coffee Subscriptions?
Freshly roasted, delivered direct, no awkward small talk. Subscribe to your favourite coffee and never run out again. We’ve got options for the espresso obsessed, the pour-over purists, and everyone in between.