10 Cafes in Canberra

Whether you are passing through the nation’s capital or have come just for the delicious fare on offer, check out the following cafés in the food-lovers’ paradise of Canberra.  

1. Coffee Lab

The coffee here is great, doing justice to its name!  Pumpkin waffles to pulled beef brisket burger, and a wide array of vegan and vegetarian dishes and drinks makes the quirky menu.

For more information on this café at the Canberra Centre please visit the following website; https://www.canberracentre.com.au/eat/restaurants/coffee-lab

2. Greenhouse Coffee and Co

Enjoy the all-day seasonal brunch menu, sitting on the balcony of this amazing café at the top floor of Canberra Centre.  The place excels in coffee, with multiple blends, filter coffees and cold brew.

For more information on this café please visit the following website; https://www.canberracentre.com.au/eat/restaurants/green-house-coffee-and-food-co

3. Rye

Sit outside along Lonsdale Street to enjoy avocado and eggs loaded with vegetables and cheeses to Danish open sandwiches.  Wash it all down with a bloody mary or mimosa.

For more information on this café at Braddon please visit the following website; www.ryecafe.com.au

4. Frankie’s at Forde

The breakfast menu varies from white chocolate hotcakes to vegetables with halloumi, with many child-friendly options.  Their coffee menu and breakfast cocktails compete with each other.

For more information on this café please visit the following website; www.frankiesatforde.com.au

5. Double Shot

Live music, soothing sunshine and a great peanut butter smoothie is a great way to start your lazy weekends.  Then dig into acai bowls, baked eggs, burgers and healthy salads when you feel the hunger pangs!

For more information on this café at Deakin please visit the following website; www.doubleshotdeakin.com.au

6. Space Kitchen

Does blueberry waffles with lavender custard, fairy floss and rainbow ice cream, cakes and caramel milkshake sound like your idea of breakfast?  If your sweet tooth craves for such a treat, head straight to Space Kitchen.

For more information on this café at Phillip please visit the following website; www.spacekitchen.com.au

7. The Cupping Room

Enjoy some of the best recipes from the cookbook of this concept café!  Try their amazing Pork Belly Benedict, served with hollandaise, egg, pickled slaw, slow-cooked vegetables, dark rye crumb, orange gel and almond hazelnut cream.  

For more information on this café at University Avenue please visit the following website; www.thecuppingroom.com.au

8. Muse

If you are a bookish type, cross over to Capitol Hill where you get to enjoy great food, all-Australian wine and books – paperback, hardback and first edition books.  Be treated to fresh fruit, fig yoghurt, scrambled eggs, bacon and vegetables. 

For more information on this café at Kingston please visit the following website; www.musecanberra.com.au

9. Silo Bakery

Sample the very fresh of bread and pastries, scrambled eggs with local terra preta truffles on sourdough toast or the piperade omelette with chorizo.

For more information on this bakery at Kingston please visit the following website; www.silobakery.com.au

10. Patissez

The freak shake with its blueberry cheesecake Blue Ballz, doughies served in Nutella Ferrero, choc fudge s’ more and salted caramel crumble are some of the very own freaky flavours of Patissez.  Be sure to try its Green Goddess Bowl!

For more information on this café at St. Griffith please visit the following website; https://patissez.com/

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