While the Mornington Peninsula is no stranger to inviting coffee shops, there's a fresh player in Somerville changing the game. With top-notch coffee beans roasted on site, expert brewing and a carefully curated menu, Revolution Coffee Roasters is serving up some seriously good vibes.
Walking into the airy, light-filled interior of Revs, as it’s affectionately known, is like stumbling into the pages of a design magazine, with colourful murals from Peninsula artists painted on the walls, plenty of timber and greenery, chic furnishings, and even a retro ’90s Street Fighter II arcade game. It’s also dog, pram and child-friendly, with plenty of space for everyone.
Revs opened its sprawling Somerville roastery in an industrial sector of the neighbourhood in 2018, with the café unveiled in mid-2023. ‘Life’s too short for boring coffee’ is its tagline, and true to its word, every cup at Revs is carefully prepared by trained baristas to satisfy your coffee cravings.
Owners Paul and Tonette O’Brien invested years researching and perfecting their roasting technique, and they maintain strong partnerships with coffee suppliers who adhere to ethical, transparent business practices. Best known for their sweet, dark roasts that are big and bold, you can find their coffee throughout Australia, or take some home for yourself, with freshly roasted beans for sale at the cafe and online.
Expect to find other drinks on the menu, including hot chocolate, juices and smoothies, but stick to a cup of espresso or drip to fully appreciate Revs’ thoughtful sourcing. Pair an award-winning pastry or baked good delivered fresh from Chocolat in Mornington to perfectly complement the exceptional beverages.
For a unique coffee experience that looks as good on Instagram as it is to drink, Revs should be permanently on your radar.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 6.30am-2pm
Revolution Coffee Roasters 5/5 Speedwell St, Somerville P: 1800 844 955
www.revolutionroasters.com.au FB & Insta: revolution.roasters
