Barista of the Month - Michelle, Vagabond Cafe - July 2025

At Paradox Coffee Roasters, our café partners are part of our extended family, and we love celebrating them. Meet Michelle, our Barista of the Month for July!
You’ll find her behind the machine at Vagabond Café in Byron Bay, where she brings warmth, care, and great coffee to the local community.

What inspired you to become a barista?

I was always interested in coffee since I lived in Argentina. That’s why I moved to Australia, to learn as much as I can.

How do you start your day before a shift?

I start my day by making sure the coffee machine is pouring the best coffee for the day!

What’s your favourite part of working at the café?

My favourite part is making people happy with their morning coffee.

What's your favourite Paradox Coffee right now?

Purple Rain Blend and the Colombia Las Flores from the Vergara Brothers are my current favourites.

Do you have any tips for perfecting latte art?

Yes just try one shape in every coffee you make for the whole day!

What’s a fun fact most people don’t know about you?

I’ve served famous people and didn’t even realise until one of my colleagues told me.

Big thanks to Michelle for being part of our Barista of the Month series.

Be sure to follow @vagabondbyronbay and pop in to say hi next time you’re in Byron Bay.