Dramanti Coffee

We're all getting pretty used to the hole in the wall coffee shops that seem to be popping everywhere nowadays, but this one was one of those serendipitous discoveries in my local area.

The point of difference is that they also roast on the premises.

Dramanti is tucked down the back of the Blockbuster car park on Tingal Rd, Wynnum right near the train line. It's only been open 3 wks and already getting favourable comments.

When you get thru the door you realise it's not a hole in the wall, but a very large space. The owner Dragan, has decked it out in dark colours which give it a pretty unique "grotto" feel.

Dragan has been in the coffee industry for 11 years and also has another Dramanti outlet at 160 Ann St in the city. He's originally from Bosnia, but here since 1998 and lives down this way also and therefore wanted a 2nd location that was in between his home and the city store.

Dramanti are part of a small group of roasters who are buying their beans directly from the Santa Ines farm in Brazil. As well as selling retail packs they are also run a wholesale business to cafes.

The fitout is simple but just nicely different. There are heaps of seating options for everyone.

The owner made the counter himself from old boards off his house. It looks fantastic and is a lovely focal point.

They have just won 3 awards at the Sydney Royal show, which they are rightly excited about.

If you're a local or down this way, head thru the car park to taste for yourself this new coffee. Perhaps they may be able to convince the landlord to even shroud off the industrial bins near by.

All the best for success Dramanti Artisan Roasters!