A place where neighbours of near and far suburban streets come together as a community, where family tales are shared over coffee, kids get special cups of thick hot chocolate and the puppy laps up a bowl of water in the dog-parking quarters – Urban Grind revels in providing a space for friendly folk to come together in an intimate, comfortable setting. more
While the smell of roasting coffee wafts from the roasting half of the converted warehouse, accents of red, white and yellow catch the eye at The Roastery Cafe. Taking appearance seriously, The Roastery Cafe has ensured its latte art isn’t the only thing to be hitting top design notes since opening in March this year. Workers cage lights hang above the shiny La Marzocco machine, while a rustic wooden communal table sits in the middle of the cafe space. Colourful stools span the length of a wooden bench on one side, the trio of hues continuing the theme to the alleyway seating space out the back of the cafe. Here exposed brick wall meets vibrant street art – a pleasant spot to sip on one of Rouge Coffee’s four refined blends or a Tea Drop tea. Check out The Roastery Cafe on The Street Photographer. more
On Saturdays you’ll find a line of caffeine-hungry market go-ers lining up for a steaming cup of perfectly crafted Roost coffee at The Village Markets at Kelvin Grove. more
A sunny spot to soak up some rays and enjoy a well-crafted coffee and buttery croissant, The Rogue Rennard is the newest espresso nook to grace Paddington’s main street. more
The Little Prince Espresso has opened in the front-of-house space of the majestic Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba. The creation of mother-son duo Bev and Kristian Watkinson, The Little Prince has history woven into every crevice of its existence. more
Rustic wooden cafe tables sit atop vintage Singer sewing-machine bases, while herbs grow in the courtyard and vintage cotton spools are used as table numbers – welcome to the peaceful ambience of Bean On Dean in Toowong. It may be a busy breakfast nook of families, lady-date catch-ups and rolled-out-of-bed students, but Bean On Dean manages to pack a lot in while still keeping things spacious and restful. Inside, soft-glowing cage lighting contrasts the delicate jars of herbs and ferns, while the street-art wall mural and bright green La Marzocco machine serving creamy Campos lattes perks up visitors. Check out Bean On Dean on The Street Photographer. more
The newest outfit to grace West End’s Vulture Street is woodsy espresso bar Two Trees. Slotting in to what was a simple garage space next to The Happy Cabin, Two Trees opens its doors for the first time this Thursday. more
Coffee roasters, pourers and drinkers will come together this Friday to celebrate CafeSmart Day. From each cup of coffee sold at a participating cafe, $1 will go towards helping the homeless. more
Housed in the newest building on the riverside block, Espresso One Eleven has opened on the mezzanine level of One One One in Brisbane City. more
The Gowty family has built themselves a little coffee empire, with four Brother Espresso cafes and the Bread & Butter general store now under its wing. At the heart of these cafes is their own brand of coffee, roasted out of a warehouse-meets-cathedral-like space in the side streets of Fortitude Valley. Opened in 2010, Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters is a half-cylindrical space where the roastery mixes with an expansive cafe. Metal caging and stained glass separate the half-pipe into open sections, with a street-art decorated, sun-lit counter and roaster space at the front and a leafy, aviary-esque nook at the back. Named after Grandfather E. G. Gowty, who was drafted to the 5th Battery 2/2 Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment in World War II, Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters is a chilled spot for a light breakfast accompanied by a mean cup of specialty espresso that’s been sourced, secured… more
There’s no doubt that coffee and cycling go hand in hand. But little did we know Brisbane also has a thriving cycle cafe scene where chatting about bikes, drinking coffee and picking up some spare parts or an extra pair of padded shorts all at the same time is possible. more
Coffee connoisseur with no fixed address, Melbourne’s Black Coffee is bringing its mobile cafe theory to Bunker in Milton this weekend. An education for your palate, Black Coffee serves coffee only made from alternative brewing methods – think AeroPress and siphoned drops. There’ll be no lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos or even espressos at Bunker this Saturday and Sunday, as Black Coffee forgoes milk, sugar and our ever-loved La Marzocco machines, creating specialist coffee from local and Melbourne-based micro-roasted beans. Drop in to Bunker this weekend with an open mind and some pocket money and let the Black Coffee crew to extend your knowledge of the perfect brew. Black Coffee at Bunker 21 Railway Terrace, Milton Open: Saturday August 4 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday August 5 10:00 am to 4:00 pm more
Bringing the art of a well-crafted coffee to Brisbane’s southern suburbs is Five Sisters Espresso Bar. The creators of South Brisbane’s favourite lady-run cafe, the sisters behind hole-in-the-wall Five Sisters Art House Cafe have expanded their Segafredo coffee and homestyle cooking flair to Tarragindi. more
When it comes to coffee, the folk behind Oddly Correct in Kansas City know you don’t have to settle for something that’s just okay. A specialty coffee house, Oddly Correct is the creation of Gregory, Tyler and Mike – three lads who just fell into the coffee professionals career from their sheer passion for a cup of perfect joe and the communities that can form around it. Slowing down the pace, roasted, poured and crafted by hand and harnessing those complex and sweet flavours within a blend, Oddly Correct aims to create a mind-blowing coffee experience. Image via Oddly Correct’s facebook more
A true hole-in-the-wall coffee destination, Grindhouse Specialty Coffee at Stones Corner is tucked inside an old garage, in a carpark, off a laneway, near Logan Road. The walls and ceiling are lined with empty coffee sacks from around the world, making the interior resemble a rustic tent-like ambience. Nestled among the golden tones of the sacks, low wooden tables and ambient industrial lighting is the feature of this espresso bar – a deep red La Marzocco coffee machine. Serving up a number of signature blends across an array of alternative brewing methods, Grindhouse Specialty Coffee is a haven for local caffeine connoisseurs. Ever-changing single-origin blends from the likes of Brazil and Tanzania slot into the menu next to a house blend, all sourced from Dramanti Artisan Roasters at Wynnum and Supreme Roasters at Yatala. Run by Kenesi Bowie (great last name) and Bob (just Bob), at… more
Ivy vines creep from the outside in, snaking their way along the walls and ceiling of this tiny concrete cave. After discovering a war bunker constructed during World War II, Marcus Allison turned the disused space into a comforting haunt for the coffee and hot-chocolate obsessed denizens of the neighbourhood. Whether huddled inside, cradling a warm cup of organic, fairtrade hot chocolate and a book, or sprawled across the sidewalk for a post-cycle coffee with friends, Bunker is an espresso haven where community is key and source, quality and fairness are highly valued. Check out Bunker on The Street Photographer. more
With recycled timber furniture, imported coffee sacks hanging on the wall and an overall industrial edge, Fonzie Abbott Espresso sticks out like a sore thumb on the Racecourse Road strip … in a good way. more
The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee is one that can not be surpassed of a sleepy morning, especially when this particular splendour is wafting amongst the exposed-brick interior of the heritage-listed Watsons Plumbing Building on Margaret Street in the city. more
Suburban coffee joints are no longer relegated to providing sub-standard takeaway for commuters, but have developed into culinary destinations that provide a distinctively good meal as well as a quality cup of joe. more
We all secretly dream of living in a different place, the exotic allure of a foreign city or town, the majestic existence we would carry out there. more
