BRISBANE, Australia — Passengers need only follow their noses with award winning coffee roaster, Bellissimo Coffee, bringing its rich aromas to Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal. A Brisbane icon, Bellissimo Coffee is highly regarded for sourcing and roasting the best sustainable coffee beans from around the world.
The Brisbane Airport store will join Bellissimo venues in Coorparoo, Bulimba and Fortitude Valley in offering their signature flavours.
Bellissimo Coffee is the latest of several new culinary experiences to open at Brisbane’s Airport’s Southern Terminal, near the Virgin Gates, and is delivered in partnership between Lagardere AWPL and Brisbane Airport.
Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager of Commercial Martin Ryan said he was thrilled to welcome Bellissimo Coffee to the Brisbane Airport family.
“We are delighted to continue our strong, long-term relationship with Lagardere AWPL and welcome Bellissimo Coffee as one of its signature destinations for a quality cup of coffee,” Mr Ryan said.
“The coffee experience within the airport is a pivotal part of the passenger journey and this iconic Brisbane brand will offer a first and last taste of the city to the thousands of passengers and visitors who pass through each day.
“Having one of Australia’s most-awarded coffee roasters expand their presence in the Domestic Terminal further adds to the airport’s elevated dining experience.”
300ppi-6mb-Bellissimo aug 24-10Belissimo Coffee Director Mark Bignell said he was excited to bring the Bellissimo Coffee brand to Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal.
“We are pleased to partner with Lagadere AWPL and Brisbane Airport to bring travellers the opportunity to savour a good cup of coffee with us before they embark on their journey,” Mr Bignell said.
“This is an exciting evolution and coming of age for Bellissimo Coffee.
“We are humble custodians of great coffees and have incredible respect and appreciation for the hard work of coffee farmers all around the world.
“The Bellissimo Coffee team is ready to show why we are regarded as one of the best coffee roasters in the country.”
Bellissimo Coffee’s cafe will serve freshly roasted beans from its Coorparoo roastery and an artisan-style food menu with views across the airport.
The coffee menu will feature cold drip, filter, single-origin batch brews and blends, a rotating weekly coffee menu and a selection of coffee cocktails.
The food menu is a mix of grab-and-go and cafe dining favourites from Bellissimo Coffee’s Coorparoo, Fortitude Valley and Bulimba cafes including wholesome breakfasts, freshly baked pies, sandwiches and house-made sweet baked goods.
LagardereAWPL CEO Costa Kouros said of the opening: “We are excited to see our latest café venue open at Brisbane Domestic Airport today. The LagardereAWPL and Bellissimo teams have worked hard together to create a fantastic experience for travellers, and we thank our brilliant partners at Bellissimo and Brisbane Airport for trusting us to bring this piece of the Domestic Terminal’s evolution to life.”
The Brisbane Domestic Terminal redevelopment is part of Brisbane Airport’s $5 billion, 10-year Future BNE transformation project.
The opening of Bellissimo signifies the final instalment of the Domestic Terminal’s $7.8m Southern Retail development which has delivered a refreshed mix of premium dining venues including The Independent, Local, MICA, Motto Motto and more.
