A round up of all the new cafés in Canberra (so far)
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There’s no denying that Canberrans love a cheeky café visit—and between the amount of coffee, tea, chai, hot chocolates and alternative lattes we consume, our dedication to a hot drink (and yummy brunch) shouldn’t be doubted.
It’s no wonder that in 2022 alone over 25 cafés (and counting) have opened their doors to help keep our cravings satisfied. And to make sure you can experience all of Canberra’s café scene, we’ve rounded up every newbie that we’ve featured in our 2022 editions of ‘New Places To Eat’, sorted by region.
And don’t worry, we’re still planning on doing our round-up of the best coffee in Canberra (as voted by you). Café date while you wait?
CITY
Credit: Via the Delicia Açaí Bar Facebook page.
Negozio by Amelia (City)
Just like walking through Nonna’s pantry, Negozio by Amelia at Canberra Centre promises sensory overload. And as well as providing fresh-made real panini, piadine (Italian street food—flat bread with two-three fillings), a range of breads and savoury pastries, you can grab a cup of a special Dark Italian roast that’s been developed just for them.
Canberra Centre Beauty Garden (behind Raku) | @negozio.by.amelia
La Sable (City)
Do you smell that waft of crumbly pies and sausage rolls that promise new brunch, lunch and afternoon tea options? La Sable Patisserie is opening soon in the Canberra Centre—and it’s bringing us perfectly formed sweet treats and coffee. Yum.
Opposite Coles Supermarket, Canberra Centre | @la_sable_patisserie
Delicia Açaí Bar (City)
While Delicia Açaí Bar is known for its Açaí bowls, and smoothies, it also has coffee on offer for those of us that need caffeine to kick start the day. We’re sure we’ll Açaí you there soon.
Shop 8, 20 Genge Street, Canberra City | deliciaacaibar.com
Ciao Braddon Café (Braddon)
Promising breakfast, lunch, pizza, coffee and cake, Ciao Braddon sounds like the city café of our dreams. Honestly, what more do you need?
12/33 Mort Street, Braddon | @ciao_braddon
Centrar Café (Braddon)
Calling all caffiends—there’s a new café in Braddon! Located inside a shared-space in the Branx Building, they’re not only serving up coffee, but also freshly baked goods, a variety of alternative latte options and full traditional tea brewing experiences. See you there?
Shop 103/16 Lonsdale St, Braddon | @centrarbrd
Super Sweet Café (Braddon)
They brought Isaacs the magic of milk crepe cakes and coffee, but now Super Sweet Café is closing its doors as they get ready to open in a brand new location: Braddon. With goodies like matcha, coffee and even tiramisu cakes on offer, Braddonites might need to invest in more stretchy pants.
G11/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon | @supersweetpatisserie
INNER NORTH
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E.D. HUT (Acton)
Coffee, baked goods and laser cut fabrication design? Colour us impressed. Those seeking an extremely aesthetically pleasing brunch option need to look no further.
3/28 University Ave, Acton | @e.d_hut
Hakko Bakery (Dickson)
Bread, coffee, and cake…what more could you need? Hakko Bakery is bringing all the delicious Asian baked goods to the streets of Dickson.
8/7 Cape Street, Dickson | facebook.com/hakkodickson
Moo & Chick (Dickson)
Dickson has oodles of great eateries but locals know it’s a little thin on the ground when it comes to cafes. Luckily, Moo and Chick is changing that, with coffee, breakfast and lunch options in a cute courtyard location.
1/53-57 Woolley Street, Dickson | @mooandchick
Gelato & Coffee Bar (Dickson)
This one is for all the sweet tooths out there. Popping up on Challis Street, Gelato & Coffee Bar is serving (you guessed it) gelato, coffee and as well as pastries.
And with gelato flavour choices that include coffee, crème caramel and boysenberry cheesecake, it’s worth a visit for dessert (or just in general).
21 Challis Street, Dickson
Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium (O’Connor)
Toastie lovers rejoice, Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium has opened a permanent food van at the Croatian Club in O’Connor! Open Friday and Saturday evenings you can expect some of their classic creations as well as coffee.
68 McCaughey Street, Turner | meltedtoasties.com
OUTER NORTH
Credit: Via Adore Tea
Capital Press Gallery (Belconnen)
The brainchild of Capital Food Group (which boasts such names as Pasticceria Amelia at Belconnen Markets and Emporium Espresso at DOS Emporium in Fyshwick), you’ll find Capital Press Gallery at the Australia Bureau of Statistics, serving everything from stacked paninis to the perfect latte to Belconnen’s hungry hoardes.
Australian Bureau of Statistics | @capitalpressgallery
The Poet (Belconnen)
Meet The Poet, a café, tandoor and bar that’s bringing our Indian cuisine dreams to life. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, go for a morning coffee and stay for their butter chicken samosas.
41 Chandler Street, Belconnen | facebook.com/thepoet.restaurant
Society Coffee Co (Belconnen)
Belconnen coffee lovers have another reason to celebrate with another café now open in Grazier Lane! Open from 7 am – 3 pm every day satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of cake and your favourite caffeinated beverage.
Grazier Lane, Belconnen | @society.coffee.co
Luna Cheese Co (Belconnen)
Luna Cheese Co is making all of our foodie dreams come true. But the best part is it’s pet friendly! Doggie brunch date anyone?
5/114 Emu Bank, Belconnen | @luna_cheese_co
Sweet Bones (Scullin)
Scullin has welcomed a delicious (and vegan!) new resident with Braddon darling Sweet Bones putting down roots at the local shops. Find all your favourites (cinnamon buns!).
Scullin Place, Scullin | sweetbonescompany.com
Adore Tea Boutique (Mitchell)
Adore Tea has a new location and we’re brewing (sorry) with excitement! Now offering their staggering collection of over 200 teas in Mitchell, pop in to enjoy a cuppa with a delicious sweet treat. Scones with French Earl Grey tea-infused strawberry jam anyone?
2/2 Dacre Street, Mitchell | adoretea.com.au
Sourdog Provisions (Nicholls)
The friendly folk from the Project Enoki Verity Lane Market pop-up have taken the leap in opening Sourdog Provisions—your new fave place to experience a premium deli experience in Nicholls. Pop in to grab goodies on the go or sit and enjoy their dine-in options.
You can read more here.
28/64 Kelleway Avenue, Nicholls | @sourdogprovisions
Pulp Book Café (Gold Creek)
Book lovers, your dreams have been answered! Gold Creek’s latest edition Pulp Book Café is the perfect place to wait out this winter. Featuring an all-day breakfast menu, fabulous lunch options, a fire, and the perfect novel to accompany your brew of choice.
You can read more about Pulp here.
6/18 O’Hanlon Pl, Nicholls | @pulpbookcafe
Two Before Ten (Majura)
They’ve caffeinated us all over Canberra, but now those working in (or visiting—hello Costco trip) Majura can treat themselves to a coffee and delicious food at Two Before Ten’s newest location.
Open Monday to Friday, expect everything that’s made their other locations great (local produce, perfect barista made coffee and sweet treats) in their largest café to date.
5 Lancaster Place, Majura | twobeforeten.com.au
INNER SOUTH
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Happy Ending café (Fyshwick)
Located where one of Fyshwick’s iconic night-time destinations once stood, Happy Ending café and sandwich bar has officially opened its doors to bring locals the perfect lunch-time quickie.
We mean that literally. Serving coffee from a local roaster and a weekly rotating menu, it’s another reason to get excited in Fyshwick!
106-108 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick | @h4ppy.end1ng
Vanilla Pod Pizza and Pasta Bar (Kingston)
All day breakfast, hand-stretched pizza, Italian desserts and—of course—coffee, what’s not to love at Vanilla Pod Pizza and Pasta Bar? Now open in Kingston, it’d be rude not to try it.
35 Kennedy St, Kingston | vanillapodact.com.au
Walter Café (Parkes)
Walks around the lake have never looked this good with the introduction of Walter Café, named after Walter Burley Griffin this mid-century modelled café will be all the inspiration you need to finally do the bridge-to-bridge walk.
Read up on the Walter Café here.
Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Parkes | @waltercafe.au
Deakin and Me (Deakin)
Looking for a new café spot perfect for an insta-worthy photo shoot over brunch? Say hello to Deakin and Me. Featuring a bright and airy dining space and grown-on-the-site herbs, their Instagram is definitely shaping it up to be a new go-to for all your caffeine and foodie needs.
7 Geils Court, Deakin | @deakinandme
OUTER SOUTH
Credit: Via the RYE Facebook page.
Short Eats (Phillip)
A Sri Lankan take on a traditional Australian café, Short Eats Phillip has officially moved into its brick-and-mortar location and we couldn’t be more stoked! (You should be too, btw).
You can read more about their journey here.
Furzer Street, Phillip | @shorteatscafe
Maple and Pine (Issacs)
Craving a quick coffee? Maple and Pine in Isaacs is bringing specialty coffee to the suburbs.
Shop 3/6 Farr Pl, Isaacs | @mapleandpinecafe
Rye Café (Tuggeranong)
Lonsdale Street’s OG Scandinavian brunch spot, Rye, has opened new digs at South.Point Tuggeranong—further proof that Canberra’s southern reaches are becoming a new foodie hotspot. You heard it here first, folks.
South.Point Tuggeranong | @ryesouthpoint
Café Beetroot (Greenway)
Brand spanking new, Café Beetroot is freshly open and ready to stun you with all their faves in the deep south. Shout out to the south-siders—this one is for you!
311 Anketell Street, Greenway | @cafebeetroot_cbr
OUT OF TOWN
Credit: Codie Murray Photography.
Sugarplum Fairy Cakes (Hall)
The prettiest cake shop you ever did see might not be what you expect to find in semi-rural Hall, but Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes‘ new shopfront is well worth a short drive. Pop in for cupcakes, cookies, brownies and other goodies with a side of ONA coffee.
2/8 Victoria Street, Hall | @sugarplumfairy_cakes
Little Sutton Bakehouse (Sutton)
Nourishing our souls with fresh-made pastries, drool-worthy pies, rustic sourdough, tasty toasties, and great coffee, Little Sutton Bakehouse is the mini-road trip destination you didn’t know you needed. Dine-in or takeaway—but make sure to leave some room because you’ll definitely be going back for more.
1 Victoria Street, Sutton | @littlesuttonbakehouse
Feature image: Deakin and Me – Ben Calvert Photography
