Capalaba, your new local is brewing...Our Capalaba Park Drive Thru is Open Now!

Brewing up LOCAL CONNECTION WITH new Zarraffa’s CAPALABA PARK DRIVE THRU 

Set to deliver a fresh brew to Brisbane’s bayside, we have opened a brand-new drive thru site at Capalaba Park, strengthening our footprint across Queensland. 

As we round out the year, the Capalaba Park drive thru marks our eleventh and final site to open for 2025. A highlight to the enduring strength of our franchise model and community-first philosophy. 

Perfectly positioned in a prime location to service the bustling Capalaba and surrounding Redlands area, the new store will offer convenient access for commuters and locals alike, complementing our ongoing investment in high-traffic and convenience sites across the region.  

This store opening also signifies a milestone for one of our longstanding Franchisees, Justin Fu, who’s journey with us spans two decades. A proud Franchisee since 2005, Justin first took the reins of the Toowong store in Brisbane’s west, later expanding to Cannon Hill in 2018 when the store relocated, and now is a multi-site operator with the opening of the Capalaba Park drive thru. 

“Justin has been part of the Zarraffa’s story since the early days, representing the dedication and consistency that has helped shape our brand thanks to the reinvestment from our loyal franchise partners,” said Zarraffa’s Coffee CEO, Marnie Sheldon.

“From the very first store in Toowong 20 years ago, to the new dual-lane drive thru in Capalaba Park, Justin embodies what we stand for as a brand – quality, community and connection. His loyalty and passion for great coffee and customer experiences make him a cornerstone of our franchise network.” 

For Justin, opening a second Zarraffa’s store is both a professional achievement and a personal passion project.  

“Zarraffa’s was my first job after moving to Australia in 2000 while I completed my Masters degree at the University of Queensland. In 2005, I bought my first store and in the blink of an eye, 20 years have passed by,” Justin Fu said. 

“I’ve grown with this brand and always appreciated how involved everyone is, from Head Office through to each local community. Capalaba is a new suburb for me, but I am really looking forward to getting to know the locals and becoming part of their daily coffee ritual.”  

The Capalaba Park site is a relocation from our Capalaba Kiosk which closed last month and will feature the latest iteration of our innovative dual-lane drive thru design, delivering faster service and greater convenience during peak times.

The store will employ around 40 team members, supported by experienced staff from the Cannon Hill location, and 20 new local hires through a dedicated recruitment and training program. As a self-confessed coffee lover whose go-to is a double ristretto almond milk latte, Justin said that consistency and customer experience remain his core focus with the new store opening. 

“My background is marketing and strategy, but at the heart I am a hands-on operator. I’ll be in store every day getting to meet our new customers, building relationships and ensuring every cup lives up to our promise,” added Justin. 

At Cannon Hill, Justin and his team are known for their community engagement, donating to local childcare centres, schools and sporting groups, an initiative which will continue with Capalaba Park as they establish local community roots. 

“This brand has always been about people, our customers, communities and our team. We want our store to be more than a coffee stop, we want it to feel like part of the neighborhood where locals and commuters keep stopping by,” Justin continued.

The new store will feature our renowned range of signature coffee blends, along with a selection of delicious food options, including the new freshly baked in store range, breakfast items, and savoury snacks, crafted to complement the coffee experience. 

The Capalaba Park opening marks our 85th store across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria, a fitting finale to a year of growth.  And while the year draws to a close, our next wave of expansions are already taking shape, guiding us towards our goal of 200+ sites nationally ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. 

Keep an eye out for what’s to come!

Zarraffa’s Coffee Capalaba Park is located at Shop CP-1, 7-45 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba, QLD 4157. 

Opening hours: 5:00am – 8:00pm Monday to Sunday | 6:00am – 6:00pm on Public Holidays