IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Meet tEAM GOLIATH

DAVID DIPIETRANTONIO
OWNER + ROASTER

WHY COFFEE What I love most about roasting coffee is the challenge of delivering the best expression of our coffees as possible. Roasting on our Loring allows us to focus on the finer details of every roast and tune each individual roast so that we can deliver a product which gives our customer the best opportunity to make amazing coffee.

IN THE INDUSTRY I’ve been in coffee production since 2009, roasting in Sydney’s North Shore until 2013, when we started GCR. Prior to that, I worked in cafes as a barista and in management roles since 1999.

MOTIVATION Honestly, I am a creative. I love making things, whether it’s coffee or cooking.
I love the magic of turning something into something else. AND making people happy while doing so, that’s a bonus.

FAVE BREW METHOD I’ll always be an espresso guy, but lately I have been partial to French press. I find it very satisfying.

OTHER LOVES I’m a family man, first and foremost. The women in my life (my wife and daughter) hold my heart. They do sometimes lend it out to the kitchen (not that they don’t reap the rewards or anything). I love a good movie - or 3. I can watch back-to-back-to-back, just don’t ask me to recite the lines like most movie buffs.

CLARISSA DIPIETRANTONIO
COMMUNITY + ONLINE

FAVE BREW METHOD Growing up, we lived with my Italian grandparents. Waking up to the aroma of a freshly made brew from the mokka pot was a morning ritual. To this day, it’s how we start every day in our home.

WHY COFFEE The way I see it, it’s all about relationships. With our green bean suppliers, coffee producers, cafe owners and baristas. But also with the people who brew our coffee at home and pop into our Roastery and Brew bar each Friday and Saturday. What you can learn over a simple brew and some banter is my favourite part of the week.

MOTIVATION There’s SO MUCH to learn. While David and Alex work endlessly to bring the best coffee products to the table, my role is to keep it all going online and behind the scenes. I may have clocked up 16 years in food publishing, but when it comes to the world of coffee, I know I will forever be learning.

OTHER LOVES Quality time and new adventures with my little girl and my husband (yes, David is my partner in life and in business). Epic books, baking old school cakes, binging K-drama and belting out 80s ballads.

Ahmad YAng
BREW BAR + ROASTERY SPECIALIST

IN THE INDUSTRY I still consider myself a newbie. The journey started in 2017, officially working as a barista until this year, moving to back of the house at the roastery, getting my hands on roasting and learning everything else about coffee.

FAVE BREW METHOD
I love ‘em all! It's just so hard to choose one particularly over the others. I transitioned from latte to a cup of long black now, simply appreciating the taste and flavour of the coffee itself. Oh BTW, O-Brew (OJ+Coldbrew) and drip bags are also on the top of the list.

MOTIVATION Happy faces! Especially when people know you because of your consistency and love of making coffee which makes them keep coming back to support you. Always something new to learn in this challenging environment also motivates me to become better and better.

OTHER LOVES I am a father of 2 little ones (yes I know I probably look too young) so I enjoy spending time with them and I have to give a big shout out to my wife for supporting me staying in the coffee world, do what I love. Besides, I love food, love training at the gym and love a good movie!

ALEX ZUCCHI
ROASTER

IN THE INDUSTRY since 2003 - so eighteen years now. Fourteen of them as a barista.

WHY COFFEE I just love the social aspect of coffee world. I enjoy being on my feet and being able to create something with my hands and then see the reaction from the customers. I get to meet so many people and talk about so many things. It’s the best.

MOTIVATION I like the hustle and bustle of cafe life and the sense of accomplishment that comes with a good days work - especially with roasting!

OTHER LOVES I’m really into music, I’ve been a singer and played guitar most of my life. I also run a small leather business called Lighthouse Leather Co. specialising in small leather accessories. I enjoy being busy!

FAVE BREW METHOD At the moment, V60. I enjoy the longer process of weighing, grinding and pouring. It’s a nice ritual for the morning. And you get to enjoy a great coffee from your own home.

A bit about us

Based in Sydney's South West, Goliath Coffee Roasters is a small, family-run specialty coffee roaster. We’re helping cafEs and coffee lovers all over AUSTRALIA deliver the best coffee experience in every cup, every single time.  

Drawing on 18 years of working in cafes, restaurants and coffee roasteries, David took a leap and decided it was time to take all he had learned to kickstart his own coffee roastery. And so, in 2013, Goliath Coffee Roasters was born. Fast forward five years, we outgrew our first small roastery and found a new space in Western Sydney to call home. It made perfect sense to plant ourselves in the place in which we both grew up!

In February 2018, we opened the doors of our roastery and coffee bar to locals wanting to try our freshly roasted blends and singles and buy a bag or two to enjoy at home or in their workplace. And they’ve embraced us with open arms.

Roasting on the first Loring Roaster to land in Sydney, we roast fresh every week. We spend lots of time at the cupping table with some of Australia's best green bean suppliers to carefully select the perfect beans for our blends and single origin coffees.

 Having worked in cafes and with cafe owners and baristas, we’ve learned that outstanding coffee not only begins with a high-quality roast, but also with the tools, training and support to take it next level. And whilst it’s important to us to always be chasing the best flavour profiles, we enjoy building relationships with our customers over our common love of great coffee… and a good chat.

 Above all else, we want to make specialty coffee simple so that everyone can enjoy freshly roasted, great tasting, awesome quality coffee all the time.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

BESTCAFEDESIGNS.COM

A big thanks to BESTCAFEDESIGNS.COM for including us in their GLOBAL DIRECTORY. Head to their website, a premier design publication and global directory of cafes and cafe professionals. From the charming streets of Paris to the serene landscapes of Kyoto, and from the bustling scenes of Sydney to the vibrant community of Barranco, BESTCAFEDESIGNS.COM celebrates the beauty, architecture and innovation in cafe design worldwide.  
* Now ranked in top 100 architecture blogs

BLOG: THANKS BUDDY!

“Goliath isn't just a coffee spot; it's a community hub.

Coffee enthusiasts, café champs, and baristas unite. It's not just about the brew; it's about the connection, the chat, the whole shebang.

Goliath's vibe? Make specialty coffee chill. No fancy jargon, just good coffee. Freshly roasted, bursting with flavour—coffee made easy.”

RADIO: WEST JOURNAL x CADA 96.1FM

Your morning coffee just got a whole lot better!
Our friends @thewestjournal teamed up with cada 96.1 fm to help you find the best places to eat, interesting places to see and new experiences to rave about!

Set your radios to CADA fm and listen out for the West Journal segment.

THE WEST JOURNAL VISITS THE HORSLEY DRIVE

Our friends at The West JournaL celebrate the cultural diversity, food and individuality Waiting to be found IN THE WEST. Recently, THEY DROPPED IN FOR coffee and a chat BEfore they hit the producers, Cafes and factories on the Horsley drive. Here’s what they had to say;

“The Horsley Drive is full of food and culture spanning from boutique coffee roasteries, Italian restaurants, cheese factories and artisan gelato producers to name a few.

Beginning at the Goliath Coffee Roastery in Wetherill Park, start of your food adventure by trying a few of the different coffee blends available. Clarissa and David, the owners of Goliath, have spent the last few years perfecting not only their coffee blends but the space in which they serve the coffee. When you walk into the Brew Bar, your senses are instantly transported to a small Italian espresso bar in the middle of a metropolitan city. With a standing bar perfect for intimate conversation over a piccolo, and a large screen projector overhead projecting custom-designed graphics brings the entire Goliath brand seamlessly together – it’s a space that makes you feel so comfortable it’s a struggle to leave. Not only do Goliath run the brew bar, but they also supply their coffee to a selection of local cafes. The brew bar is open every Friday and Saturday from 8 am – 1 pm. We recommend heading in mid-morning to save yourself time for the other hidden gems along The Horsley Drive.”

For full article, click here to visit The West Journal

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

INSIDE OUT magazine, DECEMBER 2021

“From delicious drops and covetable classics to art pieces and absolutely everything in between — the team at Inside Out share the items they’re lusting over this festive season.”

Inside Out Creative Director, Mia Daminato adds our LITTLE HERO blend to her wish list.

THE WEST JOURNAL EDITION 1 VOL 2 SUMMEr 2021

Check out our guide on how to brew cold brew at home in the
latest issue of THE WEST JOURNAL.

THE WEST JOURNAL EDITION 1 VOL 1 2021

“ Their core values are real connections, building community and making specialty coffee approachable. They have other collaborations and stock some great local delicacies at the brew bar on a weekend. Share the love and check them out.”

CHOICE AUSTRALIA - Subscription services that deliver to your door

CHOICE AUSTRALIA takes a look at what you can get delivered during the COVID-19 lockdown, from books and toiletries to craft and gardening kits.
And, for your giant caffeine hit, CHOICE AUSTRALIA recommends Goliath Coffee Roasters! Yep - that’s us!
By Pru Engel

Daily telegraph - your guide to the sydneY businesses adaptinG to stay open

“Many of your local high street shops, restaurants, cafes and services are changing how they work so they can keep serving you for as long as possible. And we’re here to help you discover who is still open for business. Use the map or suburb-by-suburb listings below to find and support small businesses in your area….”

Diversity on Sydney's doorstep

Western Sydney is home to a diverse and innovative food and beverage manufacturing industry. The region has an assortment of young, niche and organic producers through to the iconic international brands we all know and love. The following companies showcased give an A to Z sample of the premium quality producers which make up the Western Sydney Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry.

AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 2019

That time @houseandgarden featured us in their perfect Christmas gift guide. We’re in such great company too!
Such an honour.

Thank you @houseandgarden
Creative Director Antonietta Panuccio
Style Editor Sarah Maloney
Photography Kristina Soljo

Coffee Chic
With stylist, Rosie Mckay

‘In my books, good style and a damn good cup of coffee go together like Bonnie & Clyde. So when my good friends Goliath Coffee Roasters opened their doors of their super cool boutique coffee roaster / cafe for the latest See.Need.Want fashion editorial, how could I resist?! Creating and getting caffeinated is my idea of the perfect day after all!’ Check out Rosie McKay Creative for content creation and styling inspiration.

SPOTLIGHT ON: THE DOUGHNUT MUM
A Sweet collaboration #LOVEWESTSYD

“Offering handcrafted artisan doughnuts in an assortment of flavours, this Sydney business is pushing the envelope with the much-loved treat.”

SIDENOTE: @thedoughnutmum is a family-run business based in Western Sydney’s Warwick Farm. Our paths crossed in their pursuit of the perfect coffee to compliment their handcrafted doughnuts. And we’ve had fun collaborating ever since.