Arrosta's espresso bar sits on the front of its roastery at 42 Victoria Avenue in central Palmerston North, so guests can sit in with a coffee and watch the roasting and production. The bar serves espresso and takeaway coffee, along with a spot of food, and it sells coffee beans and brewing accessories. The company has been roasting locally in the Manawatu since 2005, with a focus on specialty coffee.
Home customers can have coffee delivered weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and brewing gear is sold for Chemex, AeroPress, Clever Dripper, plunger and espresso. The business also supplies cafes, offices and workplaces. The website lists local cafes that serve Arrosta brews. Our pick in Palmerston North for a coffee with a view of the roasting.