Roasting ethically sourced and Fairtrade beans on site since 1995, Prima Roastery pairs a working coffee roastery with a focused cafe counter dedicated to zero waste. Coffee comes as beans, espresso, filter, or plunger grind, featuring house blends like the smooth Fairtrade Diva, the bold Verde, the punchy Marcato, and the TB3 blend alongside single origins such as Kenya Muthunzuuni and naturally water-processed decaf. For non-coffee drinkers, they also offer a dairy-free Fairtrade Organic hot chocolate. Operating single-use-cup-free since 2017, the setup is tailored for mindful coffee lovers who bring their own keep cups or purchase fresh beans straight from the roaster in compostable packaging or reusable stainless canisters.
Customers praise the smooth, well-roasted profiles of blends like Dash—often enjoyed black—and frequently note it as some of the freshest, best coffee in Christchurch, with several highlighting the range of coffee gear and machines on display. Set on Brougham Street in Sydenham, it is one of four cafes within a kilometre and stands out as the area's dedicated specialist roastery. The cafe is open daily from 9am to 5pm, making it our pick in Sydenham for picking up freshly roasted beans and an uncompromising espresso.