Our Story
MACCHIATO Woodfire Pizza & Coffee Roastery began the way many great food stories do: with a busy corner, a strong sense of hospitality, and a belief that the best experiences are the ones made fresh, in front of you, every day.
Set right in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, MACCHIATO grew into a vibrant Italian street‑corner restaurant — the kind of place you stop in “just once” and then find yourself returning to again and again. For a slice, a chat, a familiar face behind the bar… and coffee that tastes like it belongs to the place it’s served.
A restaurant first — with coffee at the centre
We’ve always believed coffee should be treated with the same respect as food: sourced thoughtfully, handled carefully, and served with pride.
In our world, coffee isn’t an add‑on — it’s part of the rhythm of the restaurant:
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the morning rush of takeaway cups at the window
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the mid‑day espresso that resets your day
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the after‑lunch conversation that stretches longer than planned
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the regular who likes it exactly the same way, every time
That’s why we roast in‑house: because it keeps us close to the craft — and close to the people drinking it.
CTA: Explore Our Coffee
Coffee School
Meet George — the builder behind MACCHIATO
MACCHIATO was built by George Kazzi — a Lebanese nutritionist with a deep passion for food and coffee.
George’s approach has always been practical and people‑first: create a place that feels welcoming, serve food made with care, and offer coffee that’s consistently enjoyable — whether it’s poured for a table inside the restaurant or handed over the counter for a busy commuter.
Roasting in-house isn’t about showing off. It’s about:
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staying close to quality
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keeping flavours consistent
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and making sure the coffee you drink here feels like it truly belongs to MACCHIATO
Roasted in-house, served every day
Roasting in the restaurant means the roastery is not separate from the customer experience — it’s part of it.
We roast to suit real life:
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coffee that’s enjoyable as espresso
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balanced through milk
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and satisfying as a daily cup at home
We aim for coffees that feel:
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sweet and comforting
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clean in the finish
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and easy to enjoy without overthinking
Shop Blends
Shop Single Origins
Elias — the face of the business
Every great hospitality business has energy at the front. For MACCHIATO, that energy is Elias.
At 18, Elias has become the friendly face across what we do — from restaurant service to takeaway window moments to the coffee side of the business. He represents the next generation of MACCHIATO: modern, confident, and genuinely proud of the craft — especially when it comes to espresso and barista work.
If you’ve seen an espresso poured with focus, milk textured with care, and a smile that makes a regular feel remembered — you’ll understand what we mean.
Espresso At Home
Milk & Latte Art Basics
A coffee roastery built on everyday consistency
We love coffee education — origins, processing, varietals, brew methods — but we never lose sight of the simple goal:
Make coffee that people want to come back for.
That’s why our roasting and menu are built around:
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reliability for espresso and milk drinks
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seasonal interest for single origins
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and clear guidance so you can choose confidently
Choose Your Coffee (Guide)
Brew Method Selector
Come for the food. Stay for the coffee.
MACCHIATO is a restaurant you can feel — warm, busy, welcoming — with coffee woven through it.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick takeaway, meeting someone for lunch, or choosing beans for home, we’re grateful you’re part of the story.