Waterloo Espresso is our house espresso, served every day in our café and developed in close collaboration with Ithaka Coffee.
Rather than being fixed to a single recipe, Waterloo Espresso is a rotating selection of exceptional coffees, chosen to reflect seasonality, freshness, and flavour at its peak. Depending on the time of year, this may be a standout single origin or a thoughtfully composed espresso profile, always selected for balance, sweetness, and versatility.
This approach allows us to serve the best coffee available at any given moment, while maintaining a consistent espresso experience - one that works beautifully on its own or with milk, and is dialled in daily by our team.
Ithaka is a specialty coffee roastery founded by World Barista Champion Dale Harris, built on a philosophy of quality, sustainability, and long-term relationships throughout the coffee supply chain. Ithaka focuses on thoughtful sourcing, careful roasting, and an attention to detail that prioritises flavour, transparency, and human connection over scale.
They are intentionally moving slowly - working with producers they trust, supporting sustainable practices, and building a business rooted in service and integrity. They may never be the largest roastery, but their goal is to make a meaningful, positive impact within the communities they work with, from origin through to the café.
Waterloo Espresso reflects these shared values. While the coffee itself may evolve over time, our commitment to quality, consistency, and exceptional espresso remains the same.
Current espresso details are always available in-store - ask our team to learn more about what’s on bar.
