10 new cafés that will impress even the biggest of coffee snobs
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Australia’s café culture is unmatched – and right here in Canberra, we are particularly passionate about a good brew.
Luckily, with an influx of cafés opening all over the ACT region, there are plenty of places to treat your tastebuds to a cup of the elixir of life.
Whether you like it hot or cold, weak, or strong, from the South to the North, here are 10 new cafés in Canberra that will be sure to impress the biggest of coffee snobs.
Pialligo Bakesmith (Pialligo)
The vibe: French breakfast in the countryside. It’s lush, quiet and perfect for savouring a treat.
The offerings: Delectable, sweet treats and pastries from Natalie Van den Bosch (of Le Bon Mélange Pâtisserie fame), savoury brunch favourites, and Seven Miles Coffee Roasters coffee.
12 Beltana Road, Pialligo (next to the Bison Glasshouse) | @thepialligobakesmith
Coffee Collective (Kingston)
The vibe: An uncomplicated café experience (with damn good coffee).
The offerings: Fruit toast from cult favourite Under Bakery, a classic egg salad sambo and what may just be our newest obsession – the Dulce De Leche & Espresso Milkshake. Think: Messina Dulce De Leche with a double shot of Red Brick espresso, Jersey milk, and Jasper & Myrtle gelato.
47 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | order.coffee-collective.com.au
Black and White Espresso (Chisholm)
The vibe: The perfect spot for a casual catch-up with the fam.
The offerings: Serving café classics and cracking good Bean Culture coffee, all the boxes will be ticked, no matter how picky you are.
42 Halley Street, Chisholm | @black_and_white_chishlom
Mokka Café (Wanniassa)
The vibe: A taste of Italy (but in Erindale).
The offerings: Serving three blends (Toscana for the regular coffee drinker, Milanese for those that like a sweet kick, and Romano for those that like it short, and strong), a coffee from Mokka Café is best enjoyed with one of their paninis, focaccias, cannoli, or pastries.
Shop 15, Erindale Shopping Centre, Erindale Drive, Wanniassa | @mokka_cbr
Exotic Coffee House (Greenway)
The vibe: A little hole-in-the-wall café with premium coffee.
The offerings: Serving a variety of coffee options – from rich and bold to light and fruity – as well as fresh paninis, burgers, omelettes and more you can pop in for a leisurely meal lunch or grab something to go about your busy day.
335 Anketell Street, Greenway | exoticcoffeehouse.com.au
Nicky’s Café (Dickson)
The vibe: Cosy and cute with a focus on comfort food.
The offerings: Pouring Red Brick Coffee and serving freshly baked focaccia, this new café in Dickson will be your new go-to for when you need some comforting carbs to go with your caffeine hit.
Unit 1/28 Challis Street, Dickson | @nickys.dickson
Li’l Brew Espresso Bar (New Acton)
The vibe: Your mid-workday coffee break, but elevated.
The offerings: Batch Brew, Decaf, and Single Origin coffee are all available at this little café along with delicious grab-and-go food options – we’re talking everything from pastries to poke bowls, sangas to sushi.
Pavilion 2/15 Edinburgh Avenue, NewActon | @ilbrewespresso
Gluten Free Café & Shoppe (Belconnen)
The vibe: All gluten-free, all delicious, and all about balance.
The offerings: Born out of a collaboration between popular wholefood café Eighty/Twenty and Gluten Free 4 U, here you can enjoy a coffee from their house blend, an astonishing range of baked goods and the complete Eighty/Twenty menu – all totally gluten-free.
23 Lathlain Street, Belconnen | @glutenfreecafecanberra
Espresso Room (Gungahlin)
The vibe: The one-stop-spot for your pre (and post) shopping pick-me-up.
The offerings: Pouring ONA Coffee and serving some delicious baked goodies, your coffee run has never looked so good.
33 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | espressoroom.com.au
Two Before Ten (Murrumbateman)
The vibe: A hidden gem that focuses on community.
The offerings: Serving all of the Two Before Ten classics (including their signature coffee blends) as well as freshly baked products from Clementine Bakery, stop in while on your travels or make a special trip to support a local business.
8 Fairley Square, Murrumbateman | twobeforeten.com.au
Feature image: Andrew Ly.
