Independent Dunedin roaster known for lighter roasts, single origins and ethically sourced microlots. The flagship cafe on Princes Street opened in 2015 and the roastery moved to Vogel Street in the Warehouse Precinct in 2022.
At a glance
18 Coffees
Dunedin Based in
Where the beans come from
What Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co sources
The origins on their shelf right now. Click through to see who else in the directory is pouring the same coffee-growing country.
- Colombia 7 coffees
- Brazil 4 coffees
- New Zealand 4 coffees
- Kenya 1 coffee
- Peru 1 coffee
Current lineup
What's on the shelf right now
Every coffee Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is pouring this week, with origins, processing, and tasting notes.
Alpha - Espresso Blend
20 NZD- caramel
- citrus
- macadamia
- milk chocolate
Brazil Araponga- Single Origin Espresso/ Filter
19 NZD- hazelnut
- chocolate
- toffee
Brazil Sitio Colinas Yellow Arara Natural
20.5 NZD- macadamia
- milk chocolate
- caramel
Colombia Diofanor Ruiz Castillo Washed
26 NZD- plum
- chamomile
Colombia Jairo Arcila Natural Caturra
26 NZD- blackberry
- lime
- molasses
- chocolate
Colombia Jhonatan Gasca Pink Bourbon Washed
36 NZD- orange
- caramel
- almond
Colombia Pablo Guerrero Geisha Washed - LIMITED RELEASE
44 NZD- citrus
- peach
- apricot
Colombia Popayan Reserve Decaf
21 NZD- toffee
- vanilla
- chocolate
High Road - Espresso Blend
19 NZD- chocolate
- toffee
- almond
Jairo Arcila - Pineapple Washed Co-Ferment
34 NZD- orange
- tangerine
Kenya Githembe AB '26
30 NZD- black tea
- brown sugar
- dark chocolate
Lot 002 - Anaerobic Washed
75 NZD- lime
Lot 003 - Anaerobic Natural
75 NZD- stone fruit
- cocoa
Lot 004 - Iced Natural
75 NZD- cocoa
Pekerau Hills Box Set
275 NZD
Peru Merly Leon - Yellow Caturra Washed
25 NZD- plum
- almond
Seasonal Espresso Blend
22 NZD- blackberry
- chocolate
Single Origin Drip Bags
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