When the lads behind cult coffee names like Cup Roastery and Merriweather put their collective clever together, you can be sure the result is going to be worth ambling off the beaten track for. Oliver Strauss, Simon Pyle and Josh Russell have collaborated to launch Strauss, a charming coffee house tucked down a pedestrian laneway in the heart of Brisbane City. The offerings sourced from Cup Coffee Roasters will change regularly, but time it right and you could sample the likes of a filter blend from Los Planes, El Salvador, or a single origin from La Esperanza, Colombia. The seasonal food menu boasts no-nonsense, all-day fare, with fresh produce sourced from local farms via Food Connect Brisbane.