At 6:00 am each morning, the window to The Coop Espresso Bar swings open, revealing a sweet space and the nostril-tingling aroma of freshly ground coffee beans. Taking the concept of ‘hole in the wall’ to the literal extreme, The Coop was carved out of the wall of a building in Eagle Lane, nestled between Queen and Eagle Streets in Brisbane City. The resulting pit-stop offers workers a place to grab coffee on the go without even having to set foot inside a cafe. Those who have a moment to spare can pause on the bright benches to sip their goods, while those in a hurry can grab their recycled cups and continue their scurry through the city.

Steaming hot Mocopan Coffee including a fairtrade single-origin Ethiopian blend satisfies caffeine cravings, while cherry and apple plunders, chocolate brownies, banana cake and white butterscotch muffins from Kaptain Patisserie keep belly rumbles at bay. Those after a little more sustenance can opt for a lamb and rosemary or chunky beef pie, pumpkin with leek and sage or mushroom with spinach and fetta quiche, yoghurt with coulis and granola, or toast slathered in a range of spreads, including smashed avocado with Persian fetta, lemon and dukkah. The menu will continue to expand in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on Facebook for updates.

For contact information and trading hours, check out our Stumble Guide.

Images courtesy of Jess Jackson Photography.