Dan Kim honed his craft as head roaster at Brewtown Newtown before opening Heritage Coffee Brewers in Summer Hill.

Primary, his first solo venture, is more showroom than cafe. Blonde oak and Hamptons-vibe wall panelling bring warmth to the stark white concrete interior, which Jake Brainerd designed.

Expect to find the highest quality single origins offered as filter and espresso. The seasonal blend is half Ethiopian, half Colombian, and when combined with Sungold Jersey milk from Warrnambool in Victoria, exudes notes of caramel, chocolate, and nougat.

Apart from the odd house-made madeleine or a croissant, distractions like breakfast and lunch have been entirely stripped away.