Five places to find a great coffee in the city
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HerCanberra’s resident caffeine queen Emma Macdonald knows a thing or two about coffee.
And as a devoted resident of the Inner-North, you can bet she knows the best places in the city and Canberra’s foodie suburbs for a stellar latte (and more). Here are Emma’s top picks.
Barrio Collective Coffee
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As a committed caffiend and fiercely devoted resident of the inner north, top of my list of Canberra’s best coffee establishments is the pared back and uber-friendly surrounds of Barrio Collective Coffee on Lonsdale Street. Using their own roasted blend, the baristas prepare all manner of brews served in Canberra region Sawpit Studio ceramic mugs. And nothing goes better with a Barrio coffee than a toastie (that will be cheese and pickle for me please and thank you.)
Lonsdale Street Roasters
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Across the road is Lonsdale Street Roasters, an institution which helped kick-start Canberra’s coffee revolution more than a decade ago when founder Alistair Evans put his new roastery on a street formerly known for car yards and mechanics. Now his brand of coffee is sold all over the region.
Kyō Coffee Project
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A third serious player resides on Lonsdale Street at the Kyō Coffee Project, a relatively new kid on the block which is fast attracting a loyal flock. Tucked away in a laneway in the Palko Building, Kyō ably brews Single O coffee from within a tiny brick cube facing a busy courtyard.
The Cupping Room
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If I ever leave Lonsdale Street, it’s usually only to be lured away to my office in the nearby NewActon precinct, passing The Cupping Room en route in City West. A concept café from Canberra’s very own international barista champion, Sasa Sestic, The Cupping Room delivers a steady stream of ONA coffees to the eager masses—alongside a thoughtful menu.
Močan & Green Grout
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If the queue is too long there, I’ll often head over to the picturesque corner of NewActon that is home to Močan & Green Grout, where the smell of freshly ground beans is matched only by the aroma of herbs in giant tubs growing outside. The dining experience is as intimate and pleasurable as hanging out in your friend’s kitchen as they whip up something memorable while you watch in awe.
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