Seven dining spots in Fyshwick, Kingston, and Manuka that you need to try
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If you’re spending a weekend visiting Canberra’s antique stores in search of treasure, enjoying the beauty of the lakeside in Kingston or running errands in the inner south (and are in desperate need of a coffee), this list is for you.
Because as more new places to eat and drink open in the area, Fyshwick, Kingston, and Manuka continue to dominate the Canberra food scene with cute cafés, delicious dining options, and something for every taste bud—day or night.
Here are seven new places that you need to try.
Emporium Espresso (Fyshwick)
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The Designer Op Shop Emporium is known as one of the best places to go in Canberra for a spot of vintage shopping—but with the reopening of Emporium Espresso, it’s back to being a hot place to stop for lunch, cakes, coffee, and tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday, shop, sip, and refuel.
1 Lyell St, Fyshwick | @emporium.espresso
Café Noon (Fyshwick)
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Only open Monday to Friday, this hidden gem in Fyshwick serves Pablo and Rusty’s coffee as well as plenty of delicious grab-and-go items. We can’t go past the homemade Matcha with macadamia and white chocolate cookies—but the gourmet toasties look pretty good as well.
108 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick | @cafenoon_canberra
Salters Café (Fyshwick)
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It started in Bowral alongside the OG Dirty Janes but since Salters Café has opened in Canberra, it’s quickly made a name for itself with its restaurant quality menu. Open all week, a meal or coffee here might just be the perfect way to start or finish a weekend vintage shopping trip.
80 Collie St, Fyshwick | @salters_canberra
Ambi’s Chai Bar (Kingston)
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Serving traditionally brewed Afro-Punjani masala Chais, the brews from Ambi’s Chai Bar aren’t for the faint-hearted. Originating in Pennant Hills before opening in North Sydney and—finally—Kingston, you can choose from subcontinental tastes, exotic flavours, and special teas, and pair them with Roti or Rotella for a truly delicious experience.
27/29 Eyre Street, Kingston | ambischai.com.au
Jiangnan Talk (Kingston)
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Bringing another Chinese restaurant to the area, Jiangnan Talk and its Yum cha is the talk of the town. The menu includes everything from Prawn Dumpling Soup to Sizzling Garlic Chicken and Special Fried Rice, and with a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to stop for a Yum cha-filled lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Shop 1, 54 Giles Street, Kingston | jiangnantalk-kingston.com
Tacontento (Kingston)
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Only currently available at the Old Bus Depot Markets on Sundays (plus other special food events), these authentic Mexican tacos are 100 percent gluten-free and 100 percent delicious. You’ll need to run, to get your hands on this little taste of Mexico—they sell fast.
Old Bus Depot Markets | @tacontentoau
OHNO! (Manuka)
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You can dine, drink, and snack at this modern Southeast Asian diner. Promising fun, frivolity, and fine food, menu highlights include Sesame Prawn Donuts, Duck Bao, Pressed Watermelon Salad, and more. Make sure to finish with the Mango and Cardamon Brulee.
13-15 Flinders Way, Manuka | oh-no.com.au
Feature image via @salters_canberra
