A wise old theme song once sang a very real truth – sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. That welcoming community vibe is exactly what you'll find at new suburban coffee shop Ground New Farm. Not just that, there's also darn good coffee, delectable grab-and-go delights and clean treats to sate your sweet cravings. more
For many of us, the most important people in our lives include (in no particular order) our significant other, our immediate family and our barista. We depend mightily on coffee slingers – they handle us at our uncaffeinated worst, they listen while we air our latest grievances and (most importantly) they know our coffee order. Brisbane is bursting at the seams with excellent coffee spots from the homely and quaint cafes to the striking specialty outfits. As part of the EAT/drink Awards last year, we asked you what the best coffee spot in Brisbane was, and you responded with a host of selections that is a testament to our diverse scene. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten vote-getters, giving you a definitive selection of Brisbane’s best. more
For many of us coffee is an everyday essential that we often take for granted, along with clean clothes, showers, and a safe place to sleep at night. For Brisbane's homeless, these 'essentials' don't come by quite so easily. Since 2014, Orange Sky Laundry has been working hard to reconnect homeless Australians with the greater community, providing a free mobile laundry service and platform for conversations. As of this week, you can help this mission each day, just by grabbing a cup of joe. more
Sick of your local coffee joint burning the brew? Me too, buddy. Me too. Thankfully, one of Australia’s coffee juggernauts is showing us how a good cup of Joe should be brewed, with what is being described as a high coffee experience. From November, Merlo’s Coffee 3 Ways is offering everyone the chance to try a bean brewed using three different methods. more
One of the coolest coffee spots in town boasts more than your simple lattes and flat whites – picture coffee sodas, hot chocolate and tasty treats. more
Coffee cups aren’t like underwear; they don’t need changing every day. In fact, the folks at La Bontazza implore you to re-use your coffee cup as often as possible, which is why they came up with their own nifty design. more
Clarence Coast’s finest coffee comes north to Brisbane, settling in a renovated spot on Adelaide Street in the CBD. more
We’ve all experienced a Goldilocks moment when our coffee has been too hot to sip or too cold to savour. Well, that’s a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary new smart mug that ensures the temperature of your hot beverage is always just right. more
This wonderfully crafted flask is the perfect vessel for transporting a your morning espresso or a fine drop of whiskey. more
If you simply can’t deal without your morning coffee – even if you are exploring the great outdoors – invest in this handy contraption that will keep you going on any adventure you embark on. more
Born and brewed right here is Brisbane, Grubb Bros invites you to taste its decadent range of cold brew coffees. Did someone say salted caramel coffee? more
It took eight months and over 50 prototypes, but the team at Enormous Industries has finally perfected the Duo coffee steeper. more
If you take your home-brewed coffee seriously, then make sure you get your hands on the Ossidiana coffee maker that is inspired by the traditional pots made from obsidian. more
Brisbane residents are flocking to Brisbane’s first ‘cat cafe’, where guests can snuggle with rescue cats while enjoying a slice of cake and a cuppa. more
A new specialty coffee house has popped up at Portside Wharf, bringing Colombian coffee to Hamilton Harbour. more
After pleasing Brisbane coffee lovers for more than four years, Fonzie Abbott Caffeine Supply Co. has opened up the doors of its Fox Street Factory to the public. more
The divinely delicious community campaign CafeSmart is back again for another year, encouraging Australians to enjoy a coffee while raising funds for the nation’s homeless population. more
Brisbane CBD welcomed its first Raw Energy cafe last week, giving city workers a fresh new option for nourishing meals, guilt-free treats and smoothies. more
Whether you’ll be devouring your morning-after carb load with a splitting headache or will be looking to fuel up on nourishing meals before heading in to Splendour in the Grass, we’ve scouted some of the best venues in the region for your dining pleasure. more
Gather your finest dining companions and prep the appetites for the world’s largest food festival, which kicks off in Brisbane today, Thursday July 9. more