Nestled at the bustling Intersection on Ruthven and Alderley streets in South Toowoomba, Merlo Express stands as more than just a drive-through coffee stop — it’s a local beacon of quality in a city that takes its coffee very seriously. We caught up with Julia Randall there earlier this morning, fresh off what we can only describe as the perfect long black. “We change the grind every half hour,” Julia explains. “We test the shots… and thanks to Merlo’s unique training from ou