Hospitality in the twenty-teens typically focuses on big picture ideas, which is great for variety, but often the little details that make a cafe truly special are overlooked. Small Coffee Co. is a humble caffeine dispensary that is built on a premise of doing the little things well ­– forgoing the big statement themes for a concise offering of the favourites and necessities. Blackboard Coffee’s Nick Pearce was approached to open a coffee spot at Market Place, occupying a coffee-less void that had locals crying in desperation. Nick has recruited the services of Keelan Bijker to oversee the day-to-day operations, with the two collaborating on the cafe’s direction and offering.

Small Coffee Co. is steered towards a quick take-away service, with a distinct focus on grab-and-go sandwiches and pastries in addition to the coffee. Nick and Keelan have chosen Crust & Co. Artisan Baking as its sole snack provider, stocking a range of gourmet sandwiches, baguettes, vegetable ciabatta and pastries to drool over. As for the coffee itself, fans of Blackboard Coffee will be pleased to know that the cafe stocks a delightful single origin and a house blend, plus hot and cold filter brews. If you are contemplating a juice cleanse, Small Coffee Co. also stocks a range of cold-pressed juices from Impressed as well as organic soft drinks from Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.

If you have been searching for a new local to cure your early morning zombification, check out Small Coffee Co. in the Stumble Guide.