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09/04/2026
Build our new roastery with us! It took a little over 18 months from signing the lease to opening the doors but we couldn't be prouder of the outcome! Come say hi and check it out for yourself 👀
Huge thanks to everyone we worked with on the project! You guys made our dream into reality!
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02/04/2026
Our Preston Market shop is open Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Brunswick East will be closed over the weekend, back to business as usual 7am Tuesday.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe long weekend ☕
02/02/2026
Our new cafe officially opens TOMORROW!! We’ve been working hard today putting all the finishing touches on everything and we have to say- it’s looking pretty schmick. Hope to see you there!! We’re a bit behind getting our address on google maps so pop down to 312-314 Lygon Street, Brunswick East ❤️ ☕️
31/12/2025
Wow. What an incredible 2025! We’re so lucky to be a part of such a brilliant community that continues to support us and help us grow year after year. It’s because of this ongoing support that we’ve been able to expand our business and build a brand new Contraband cafe and roastery in Brunswick which will open in January 🤞
We hope everyone has a fun and safe new years and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2026!! Cheers 🥂 🍾 🥳 🕺
09/12/2025
The community spirit is alive and well in Preston and we’re so grateful to be a part of it. It’s people like Joao who make the world a better place ❤️
07/11/2025
We often get comments asking about our coffee machine so we thought we’d give you a little tour. We love our custom Synesso machine ☕️
10/10/2025
What better way to show your love for coffee (and contraband) through a shirt or tote??
Our shirts are available in a range of sizes and both shirts and totes are available in pink, white or black
Perfect as a gift (or for yourself … we won’t judge 😏)
09/10/2025
FREEZE!! 🙌🏼 Check out our mugs 😉
Our selection of Miir mugs for camping or cruising are sure to keep your coffee freezing cold 🧋 or boiling hot ☕️
Perfect for conquering all four of Melbourne’s seasons in one day ☀️🍂❄️🌷
07/10/2025
✨💫Our retail store at the Preston Market features our full array of coffee blends and single origins 💫✨
Our Witch Doctor blend has been carefully crafted from premium natural processed coffees to give a bright and fruity espresso, best enjoyed black
For your milky coffees we’ve selected and blended full bodied coffees so those chocolates and caramels cut through the milk, and mellow acidity to ensure it plays nicely with non-dairy alternatives
And if you’re feeling adventurous!!
Our range of single origin beans offer brewing for either filter or espresso will be sure to provide you with flavours from across the globe 🌍
Swing by and talk to our staff who are here to provide you with the perfect solution to whatever your coffee needs may be ☕️
01/10/2025
This is where the magic happens 🌸✨
Tucked away in Brunswick West is the home of our Petroncini roaster operated by Chris to roast you the perfect bean, whether you take your coffee with milk and sugar or simply black we’ve got you covered!
With Chris in the drivers seat your perfect cup of coffee is just around the corner ☕️
01/10/2025
🌸☕️Come here often?
Our cafe space at the Preston markets is the perfect pit-stop for a quick coffee before your shop
Come stop by sometime and let our staff guide you to the right beans or make you the perfect cuppa
See you soon! 😉
01/10/2025
Fun coffee fact: latte art isn’t just for aesthetics. As baristas, pouring latte art helps us ensure that the crema remains intact, ensuring a perfectly balanced first sip. Even if the espresso and milk components are perfect, the pouring of the coffee has a significant impact on the flavour. It’s also just fun to make pretty coffees ❤️ ☕️
18/09/2025
Some of our wonderful crew and their go-to coffee orders ☕️
20/06/2025
Fresh new Colombian filter just landed ☕️
This one is fruity, boozy and bold. If you’re a batch brew lover who looks forward to trying something a bit different and exciting- this one is for you 🇨🇴
Address
Shop N9, Preston Market
Preston, VIC
3072
To get to the coffee shop at Preston Market in Melbourne, you have two main transport options:
Public Transport:
Take the train to Preston Station and exit on the Murray Road side. From there, take tram 86 towards Bundoora RMIT and get off at Stop 46 on Plenty Road. Walk towards the market entrance until you see the coffee shop.
Driving/Parking:
If driving, take Plenty Road or Bell Street and turn into Cramer Street. You can park in one of the many car parks surrounding Preston Market (note that parking fees may apply). Once parked, walk towards the market entrance until you see the coffee shop.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
7am - 3pm |
| Thursday |
7am - 6pm |
| Friday |
7am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 3pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 3pm |
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What people say
Contraband Coffee Traders, located in Preston Market, Melbourne, is a coffee shop that offers hand-crafted coffee selected from the finest seasonal single origins. Their coffee is batch roasted and blended to perfection, ensuring that every cup is of the highest quality.
What sets Contraband Coffee Traders apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to sustainability. They recently introduced 100% recyclable coffee packaging made from FSC certified sustainable paper and carrying the global curbside recycling standard PTS-RH 021/97. This means that no part of your next take-home coffee needs to end up in landfill.
In addition to their delicious coffee, Contraband Coffee Traders also serves up some of the finest vegan treats you'll ever wrap your face around. They even collaborated with a friend's shop in Collingwood over the Easter weekend to offer customers an unforgettable experience.
One of their most impressive offerings is their incredible coffee from the Idido Co-operative in Ethiopia. With notes of Berry Sherbet, Passiona and Chocolate, this coffee tastes exactly like a 10th birthday in the mid-90's 😍 The Idido Co-operative is a collective coffee processing facility which services small family-owned farms in the Yirgacheffee region in Ethiopia. Cherry is selectively hand-harvested by farmers before being delivered to the co-operative. The cherry is then placed in sealed bags and fermented anaerobically for 24 hours. The fermented cherry is carefully removed from the bags and placed on traditional Ethiopian drying beds and sun-dried for 21 days.
Overall, Contraband Coffee Traders offers an exceptional experience for anyone who loves great-tasting coffee and cares about sustainability.
