Felix Espresso and Winebar opens in Brisbane City
30 Jan 2014Curious little venues are flowering in laneways around the city, bringing heart and good health to the local food scene. more
John Mills Himself opens in Brisbane City
16 Jan 2014Drawing focus to calculated food and drink miles, supporting the local economy and opting for organic where possible, John Mills Himself is a new cafe and bar by Marcus Allison from Bunker and Helen Bird and Billerwell Daye from Street Food Australia and Pearler studio. more
New Fitch Espresso opens in Newstead
05 Dec 2013A pint-sized coffee joint is serving cups of gutsy Cuban coffee from a converted stairwell in Newstead. more
The Street Photographer: Coava Coffee Roasters, Portland, Oregon
28 Nov 2013Consideration is given to every step of the coffee process, from partnering with producers who are mindful of their people, environment and crop, to ensuring respect for the bean is carried through from planting to harvest, and in roasting and preparation. Coava Coffee Roasters does not blend its coffee and names each varietal after the farmers who grow the original plant, honouring the care taken within the crop to cup process. Set within the showroom of eco-design company Bamboo Revolution, the brew bar melds both modern and antique elements, with old industrial worktables and handcrafted wooden stools sitting alongside the curvilinear bar. Spot the complex flavours of each bean on offer as you sip your brew in either espresso or filter form. The friendly folk behind the bar will happily walk you through the motley of flavours and notes coming through each steaming cup. Check out Coava… more
Blackstar Coffee opens Contessa espresso bar in Brisbane City
21 Nov 2013After operating from its West End digs for the past six years, artisan roaster Blackstar Coffee has opened a new espresso bar on Roma Street. more
Chapter Two Espresso opens in Brisbane City
14 Nov 2013Long-standing coffee house Alen’s Espresso has been brewing Mocopan coffee from its George Street digs for years, and now it’s flicked the page to a brand-new chapter with the opening of a health-focused cafe right next door. more
New Strauss cafe in Brisbane City laneway
07 Nov 2013City workers searching for a cup of specialty coffee need look no further than Strauss, a new coffee joint tucked down a pedestrian laneway off Elizabeth Street. more
Swampdog opens Vulture’s Treat coffee shop
24 Oct 2013The old Swampdog has a new mate. He may have a nasty habit of pilfering cupcakes, but his coffees are so good we’d forgive this vulture just about anything. more
Bear Bones Espresso opens in Fortitude Valley
17 Oct 2013The creative chap behind The Kettle and Tin and The Ponycat has rolled open the garage door to a caffeine-fuelled warehouse in Fortitude Valley. more
Cool down with Brisbane’s best cold coffee hits
10 Oct 2013The morning coffee run is a sacred ritual for many of us, but what’s a Brisbane dweller to do when the forehead is gathering sweat beads before we’ve even stepped out of the house? We’ve scoured the fridges of our favourite caffeine haunts to track down Brisbane’s best cold coffees. more
Valley Talk cafe opens in Fortitude Valley
10 Oct 2013Hidden amongst the Asian grocers and bright lights of Wickham Street, you’ll find a tiny hole-in-the-wall coffee joint pumping out a custom-made brew. more
BioCup Art Series combines art and coffee
10 Oct 2013You may be convinced it’s what’s on the inside that counts – but when it comes to eco-friendly packaging, well the outside counts very much indeed. We were already mighty impressed with the plant-based, biodegradable and compostable coffee cups rolling out of the BioPak factory, but now the range has also been blessed with some ecologically themed art. Six Australian artists have explored environmental themes to create six gorgeous new designs for the first limited-edition release of the BioCup Art Series. The results include Rose Dambelli’s Australian Dream, Jessica Bee’s Swimming in the Sky and Mark Gerada’s Sustainability. BioCup paper is sourced from managed plantations, while its waterproof bioplastic lining is made from an annually renewable resource. Keep an eye out for the BioCup Art Series in a cafe near you. more
The Street Photographer: The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe
19 Sep 2013Encouraging creatives and soon-to-be entrepreneurs to take that first leap, The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe is a cafe and workspace that fosters collaboration and happy work habits. The electric and inspirational venue is about to celebrate its second birthday and has recently opened on Saturdays. Check out The Rabbit Hole on The Street Photographer. more
The Tiller Coffee opens in Alderley
12 Sep 2013The good folk behind new caffeine joint The Tiller Coffee have crafted a relaxing retreat on the cusp of Alderley and Newmarket. more
Campos Coffee opens at Gasworks Plaza
05 Sep 2013Campos Coffee’s third Queensland flagship store has opened in the new Gasworks development in Newstead. more
Wake up and smell the coffee
29 Aug 2013Hands up who can’t get through the morning – let alone the day – without a belly-warming cup or two of coffee? The sound of the grinder working its magic, the comforting aroma of the beans, the warmth of the cup in your hands … It’s an unquestionable ritual for many of us, often observed with an air of holy sanctity. US filmmaker Brandon Loper understands the healing power of specialty coffee, and has explored the culture surrounding the brew in his first feature film, A Film About Coffee. Pour yourself a cup and settle in for a visual treat. more
Kitchen Door at Embassy Lane opens in Brisbane City
22 Aug 2013The alleys and laneways that knit together to form the heart of Brisbane City are abundant with potential for businesses that think outside the square. The folks behind Embassy Bar on Elizabeth Street have flexed their creativity with a new coffee hangout popping up in Embassy Lane. more
The Street Photographer: The Odyssey Project
22 Aug 2013Collaborating with local pop-up chefs, espresso bar The Odyssey Project in Milton is now hosting breakfasts in-store each Saturday. By bringing in local, like-minded, passionate food artisans, the lads behind The Odyssey Project are crafting a space for you to sip your morning specialty coffee and enjoy breakfast too. Norwegian waffle makers The Iron Ladies and Wicked Omelettes have so far made appearances, with Kiss the Berry serving up its açaí bowls this weekend. Head along from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm this Saturday. Check out The Odyssey Project on The Street Photographer. more
Sample rare Colombian coffee at One Drop this week
22 Aug 2013To celebrate the store’s fourth birthday, One Drop Specialty Coffee has acquired a limited amount of a rare Colombian coffee from Proud Mary Coffee Roasters in Melbourne. Blind tested at the El Robles organic farm in Bucaramanga, Colombia, by Proud Mary’s owner Nolan Hirte, the blend is called HR61 – as it was the 61st out of 70 experimental beans from the farm’s varietal garden. This mystical varietal garden allows the farm’s owner Oswaldo Acevedo to observe both old and new varietals on his property to see which ones work, and which may be of interest to the specialty coffee market abroad. Likened to a Geisha varietal, the HR61 bean has not been seen before and has the appearance and quality of an heirloom coffee from Ethiopia. Notes of strawberry, peach, lily, rose and apricot form a floral aroma, which is met by a creamy body. The most expensive coffee to come out of… more
Bass Espresso coffee house opens in West End
08 Aug 2013The water bowl left outside for thirsty pups hints at the sense of community that forms Bass Espresso's core. Add an open invitation to local musicians and artists, and you’ve got a pretty good inkling of the big hearts behind the new venture. Filling the floorboards vacated by The Language People bookshop, Bass Espresso – that’s the instrument, not the fish – is a hub of quality eats, organic drinks and good vibes. more