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There are a surprising number of coffee roasters around Byron; you may not know that Stewart Medcalf from Stewy’s Coffee (and cafe) at 1/7 Grevillea St near Bunnings has had a passion for coffee for many years and started roasting a little over six years ago.

In fact, he has picked up an impressive list of medals at major coffee-roasting competitions, including a gold and two silvers at the Royal Hobart Fine Food festival, and three bronzes and two silvers at The Golden Bean (now the world’s largest roasting competition).

At Stewy’s Coffee, discerning clientele (like you!) are welcome to try his range of Australian coffee, and share his passion.

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