Merlo Coffee

Merlo Coffee is a prominent Australian coffee brand and roastery founded by Dean Merlo in 1991. The brand's origin is tied to the Merlo family's long history in the hospitality industry, beginning with Dean's father, Gino Merlo, who emigrated from Italy and opened one of Australia's first espresso bars in the 1950s.

The company operates as a vertically integrated business, handling everything from sourcing raw green beans to artisan roasting in Australian-based facilities. Merlo is particularly famous for its 'torrefazione' (roasting house) concept, where coffee is roasted daily to ensure maximum freshness for both its own cafes and wholesale partners.

Today, Merlo Coffee remains an independent, family-owned Australian entity. It has grown into a significant regional powerhouse with numerous retail locations across Queensland and a robust online presence delivering products globally, while maintaining its operations and headquarters in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.