The Coffee Club

If not for their craving for coffee, it might never have transpired! In 1989, while exploring Brisbane City late one night, founders Emmanuel Kokoris and Emmanuel Drivas sought a decent cup of coffee but were left disappointed. This lackluster experience ignited their determination to seize an opportunity, leading them to concoct a plan to revolutionize the coffee scene – an initiative fondly referred to as The Coffee Club.

Their ingenious idea aimed to establish more than just a coffee meeting spot; it would embody casualness, comfort, sophistication, style, and affordability. This unmet demand in the Australian hospitality industry was on the brink of transformation.

With the arrival of dynamic new director John Lazarou in 1990, The Coffee Club embarked on a strategic marketing campaign to thrust itself into the spotlight for all to behold. The brand flourished, prioritizing not only providing a welcoming meeting place but also becoming a brand deeply involved in and contributing to the Australian community year after year.

Since its inception in Brisbane in 1989, The Coffee Club has burgeoned into Australia’s largest domestically grown café chain, boasting around 400 stores across 9 countries and serving over 40 million loyal customers.

In 2015, The Coffee Club made its debut in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone. Presently, The Coffee Club Middle East extends a warm welcome across 21 outlets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Ras Al Khaimah; with 1 outlet in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and 1 outlet in Doha, Qatar.