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The Maillard Project

119 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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119 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Maillard Project

A front-window roaster sets the tone at this Charlotte Street coffee workshop, built for Brisbane bean purists. Expect dialed-in single origins roasted on-site and pour-overs that hit clean, vibrant notes of cherry, chocolate, and lychee with zero bitterness. Regulars lean into the signature 1+1+1 tasting flight—one bean expressed three ways across a punchy espresso, silky flat white, and crisp iced filter. Baristas know the harvest lots inside out, pouring sample shots and resting beans to peak flavor while sending out warm croissants and fresh pastries.

  • On-Site Roastery: An in-window roaster turns out fresh single-origin beans, with staff advising on optimal rest dates.
  • 1+1+1 Tasting Flights: Taste a single coffee across three distinct formats: punchy espresso, silky flat white, and iced filter.
  • Curated Pour-Over Selection: A dedicated single-origin list brewed to order, delivering pronounced floral and fruit-forward profiles.
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The Maillard Project Advantage

Why coffee aficionados and Brisbane City regulars choose The Maillard Project

  • Comparative '1+1+1' Tasting Flights

    Guests can explore a single coffee bean across three extractions (espresso, milk-based flat white, and cold brew or filter) served simultaneously on a tasting paddle.

    Tried their 1+1+1 coffee which allows you to sample the beans as an expresso, white coffee, and a cold brew.

    Jerry Wong

  • Curated Single-Origin Pour-Overs

    The cafe curates an extensive single-origin pour-over menu featuring complex flavor notes ranging from floral aromas to watermelon and lychee.

    This place has the most extensive selection of single-origin beans I’ve seen so far in Australia.

    Judy Shyu

  • In-House Micro-Roasting in the Window

    The team roasts their beans on-site in an in-window roaster, ensuring optimum freshness and flavor clarity in every cup.

    Loved that they roast their own beans on-site, which clearly shows in the cup.

    Rob Vine

  • Hands-On Retail Bean Consultations

    Baristas provide tasting samples and explain resting times and origin profiles so customers find the ideal freshly roasted beans for home brewing.

    She even made me an espresso with the Canta Ranas beans so I could taste it before buying.

    Antony Kay

  • Personal Care and Recognized Orders

    Regulars and visitors are greeted with warm, attentive care by staff who take the time to remember specific orders and names.

    Within weeks the staff had learned my name and order.

    Fletcher Hoffmann

  • Approachable, High-Attentiveness Service

    The welcoming, attentive staff take time to explain flavor notes and offer patient coffee guidance without any rush or pretension.

    the service, attention, and guidance we received were exceptional. We truly felt great with so much kindness.

    Luis Diaz

Signature specialty coffee flights, pour-overs, and in-house roasted brews

  • Pour-over coffee

    Highly recommend their pour-over coffee!

    Doreen Huang (黃妤婷)

  • 1+1+1 coffee

    Tried their 1+1+1 coffee which allows you to sample the beans as an expresso, white coffee, and a cold brew.

    Jerry Wong

  • Signature flat white

    Had a signature flat white. First sip giving a strong fruitiness and sweetness, that’s the signature blend (Columbia washed blended with other origin).

    MO Jason

  • El Diviso Sidra espresso

    They helpfully pointed out they were also doing it on espresso, so I got one of those to go. WOW. That is a very punchy espresso.

    Jon Reeve

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful tasting rituals and elevated coffee service details at The Maillard Project

  • Complimentary Pre-Purchase Tasting Shots

    Guests sampling whole beans are offered a freshly brewed espresso on the spot to taste the specific profile before committing to a bag.

  • Comparative 1+1+1 Tasting Paddles

    Tasting sets arrive on a paddle presenting a single bean across three distinct preparations—espresso, flat white, and filter or cold brew.

  • Aromatic Element with Pour-Over Service

    Hot single-origin pour-overs are served with an accompanying aromatic element to highlight the coffee's distinctive fragrance profile.

  • Artisanal Latte Art Designs

    Baristas craft intricate milk foam designs, surprising guests with detailed shapes such as seahorses and unicorns.

Before you head over

Practical tips on filter brew times, food selections, and bean resting for your visit.

  • Account for Pour-Over Brewing Time

    Filter coffee is offered via manual pour-over rather than pre-brewed batch taps, so leave a few extra minutes for preparation if you are ordering filter in a hurry.

  • Expect Pastries Rather Than Cooked Breakfast

    The venue focuses on coffee and pastries rather than a full hot kitchen, so plan on light bakery bites or grab a cooked meal nearby beforehand if you need breakfast.

  • Ask Staff About Roast Resting Windows

    If you are purchasing whole beans to take home, check with the baristas on recent roast dates—fresher batches often reach their peak flavor balance after resting another week.

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