Curious about what makes our roastery tick? Join an expert tour to uncover the rich history of our building, delve into the intricacies of the roasting process, and learn how coffee travels from the farm to your cup. Meet our passionate roasting team and gain a deep understanding of each step in the journey from bean to brew.

What's Included?

Discover the 100+ year history of the South Eveleigh precinct and its transformation over time.
Follow coffee's journey through our high-tech feeder and chainvey system, from green beans to your cup.
Learn about our coffee storage, delve into single origin coffees, and see the entire production process in action.
Explore our roastery and see how each piece of machinery contributes to creating the perfect brew.
Visit our cupping rooms and rooftop, uncover the process of cupping, and learn how these spaces help refine our coffee.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have a fresh perspective on the precinct's storied past. You’ll also get to grips with the coffee-making process and enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at the roastery’s machinery. Plus, you’ll receive a preview of the exciting experiences awaiting you at The Grounds Coffee Factory. You'll also receive a $20 voucher, redeemable on food and beverages at the venue after your tour.

Please consider making an online reservation to dine at The Grounds Coffee Factory before or after your tour to avoid waiting.

Duration: 30 minutes
Venue: The Grounds Coffee Factory, 4A/8 Locomotive Street, South Eveleigh NSW 2015
Group Size: Up to 12 people

This tour is perfect for everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned coffee connoisseurs.

Important Information

Please plan to arrive at least 10-minutes before the session and check in with at our host desk.
All visitors on this tour must stay with their guide at all times and comply with any instructions given during the visit.
The Grounds reserves the right to amend the tour route or omit areas of the facility for reasons of visitors' safety and well-being or for strategic business reasons.
This is a walking tour through a working factory, so we strongly recommend that you wear comfortable closed footwear.
For health and safety reasons, we regret that we are unable to accommodate visitors under the age of 14 years. We ask that visitors aged 14-18 years are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
In the unlikely event that you should need to cancel this tour, please contact The Grounds at your earliest convenience. Cancellations made within 72-hours will be non-refundable.
Should The Grounds, for reasons beyond its control, need to cancel a booking, an alternative date will be offered where possible. The Grounds cannot accept liability for any loss, financial or otherwise, under such circumstances.
Tours and classes will be released approx. 5 weeks in advance. Can't see your preferred date? Check back again closer to the time or contact us to discuss a private tour of The Factory for a group of 12x people or more.

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