Australia’s vibrant coffee culture has long been associated with the secret alleyways of our bustling cities and side streets of hip inner-city suburbs, but like with many aspects of everyday life, COVID-19 has seen that change dramatically.
Cities became ghost towns as commuters began working from home and the suburban café scene flourished. Josh Passaro, Director of Bondi-based coffee roaster Will & Co, says the coastal community has seen a similar boom.
“For a long time, coastal towns were viewed as sleepy getaways where you only go for beach holidays, but that’s changed a lot. Many businesses have realised they don’t need to have people work from an office in the city every day,” Josh says.
“Over the past
