Hi, I am emailing today asking for help! There is a staff…read moremember here in Canberra ACT that is abusing and refusing to serve customers. Today at 10th January 2026 1:30pm Woden/Phillip Westfield Dibinsons. 3 staff members 2 female 1 male(short bad tempered manager) decides chatting amongst themselves was a better thing to do rather than serve my wife while she was in a rush on lunch break wanting something to eat. The male(which claims to be the manager) looked straight at my wife made eye contact while she was on the phone to me(her husband) and decided to ignore her attempts to purchase a couple of pies for lunch while she was the only person standing at the counter. She waited about 10 minutes hoping one of the lady's working would help but they to looked at her and ignored her. My wife felt unwelcome and ostracised by his behaviour and left to go back to work after having not eating anything for lunch. This short male staff member has done this multiple times to my wife and due to his behaviour last year my wife stopped attending dobinsons altogether. I have made multiple reports in store regarding, his behaviour, him swearing at me, refused service, called names while walking by dobinsons while he is on shift and even being threatened and told to meet him after work for a physical altercation. Still after all my attempts to report this unethical unfriendly aggressive behaviour nothing seems to have been done and he is still refusing to serve my wife and yelling out to me over the counter while i walk past the dobinsons at Belconnen. I was informed by the tall manager last year at belconnen dobinsons that he had been spoken to. So my wife and i were able to make purchases at Robinson's again. But after today it is apparent that the short aggressive male(manager) doesn't care about the reports made last year nor does he care about upholding a professional manner while attending/working at dobinsons. If possible to have the Short male manager even moved to Tuggeranong so neither my wife nor I have to be subjected to this kind of treatment it would be really appreciated. Not sure how someone acting like this treating customers like this is allowed to remain employed. But I think at the very least he should not be allowed to attend the Woden/Phillip nor the Belconnen Dobinsons from now on. When I find a way to take this report higher or directly to someone I will send another email/message. Thankyoy for your time. Kind regards,

I live in America but come to Canberra every year. One of our go-to spots is Dobinsons Bakery in…read morethe Tuggeranong mall for delicious and iconic Aussie meat pies. This is a walk-up counter in the a mall. You can take your food home or eat in the nearby food court. The service is fast and efficient. The pies are consistently delicious with a flaky crust and tasty fillings. I had their Thai chicken this time and it didn't disappoint. Their pastries are also excellent. We especially enjoy their Lamingtons. We will be back!

Another great brunch spot in Canberra! The chorizo benedict was pretty good and the mushroom toast…read morewas nicely seasoned! hubster did add smoked salmon and egg to the order. Salmon was a tad salty for but the eggs were perfect! Drinks were enjoyable as well especially their biscoff latte! (no espresso though) it was almost like a dessert drink. lol Inside was nice and spacious with option for outdoor seating as well. Pups welcomed fyi!

The Cupping Room is a solid spot for brunch in Canberra. The coffee is honestly really good -…read moresmooth and not bitter at all. I had the huevos bollo and it was really tasty, with the chorizo giving it a nice kick. The vibe's chill and bright, but it does get busy, so go early if you don't want the wait.

I did enjoy my meal at Gather but it was more in the category of fine than great. I had a sunrise…read morejuice that was a nice mix and an iced latte that was just ok. For brunch the smavocado sounded good- a smashed croissant with avocado and egg and rocket etc. The toppings were fine but it was really incredibly difficult to eat and the croissant had become super dense in the smashing process. They do have indoor and outdoor seating which is lovely. Perhaps I will have to try again and get something different.

The vibe here is cute and cozy- but you won't be the only one that feels that way so I'd make a…read morereservation if you are planning to visit on a weekend. I got the potatoes (amazing!!) and the avocado toast. Delicious. We got the ricotta pancakes for the table and they were beyond fantastic!

Great food, friendly, professional service, and you get the pepper grinder ON THE TABLE (not…read morebrandished at you by the wait staff). French toast with berries, compote and marscopone was delicious (if a trifle sweet for me). Toast with poached eggs and avocado was cooked perfectly and served with the freshest lemon. Coffee was fine in terms of flavour (not "great"), but perfectly extracted and tricky soy microfoam spot on (unlike some more dedicated coffee joints around town). Best brunch all round. Also enjoyed the low-key funk/soul on the sound system today. Nice airy fit-out and decor, and plenty of outside seating

Urban Pantry is a bit of a hike for me (in Canberra terms so not really) but i enjoy going there…read morefor the unique range of brunch options and delicious looking smoothies. The smoked trout tortilla is a great, high protein way to start the day, while the sausage and egg brioche burger is a significant upgrade on what you could get at other *ahem* breakfast outlets, with crunchy and fresh tasting bread and a rather delicious onion marmalade. I haven't tried the lemon pancakes but they are on my to-try list. The meals are well presented and just right in portion size. The prices are reasonable in Canberra terms but beware the sides- I paid $3 for the mushrooms, which was literally one medium size mushroom. Be sure to make a reservation as its a popular place, and bring cash if you plan on splitting bills.

Quiet & welcoming little nook. Choice of seating = outside table & chairs (I think there are…read moreheaters outside), inside bar table type settings with stools, and 2 giant leather Chesterfield lounges which is where I got nice & comfy. I'm not sure what coffee bean they use but my flat white was delicious. The coffee comes in big mugs sans handles (which my hands like the feel of in winter) and kitschy spoons from different geographies like you used to see in a grandparent's kitchen (today's was Gundagai!) (it's the small things). I ordered the toasted cheese & vegemite sanger - cut into triangles - and my inner child felt content. Friendly staff and great playlist in the background. I'm already looking forward to returning. :)

Beautiful waterfront location with lovey coffee. I loved the coffee map which explained the…read moredifferences between coffee beverages. All staff were friendly and helpful!

Decided to stop in for morning tea at Local Press Cafe on the Kingston foreshore today. It was a…read morelovely sunny winter day so we sat outside on their generous porch. I ordered toast with olive caramel. The olive caramel was delicious! Not too salty and not too sweet. I asked the guy I at the counter what it was like and the cook came out and described it to me. I appreciated that extra attention. My companions ordered toast with avocado and salmon and a couple of muffins. All were delicious. The salmon was generous, as was the avocado. We also got coffee. Everything was lovely. We'll be back when we are strolling the foreshore again!

I really was impressed by the flavourful experience Local Press has given us. If you want a healthy…read moreoption in terms of breakfast and brunch, this is definitely the place to go! The menu was a little limited. However, the food was nicely presented and was deliciously seasoned! The ambiance of the whole place was impressive. There are plenty of seats both inside and outside. It has a beautiful and relaxing view of the lake. The Local Press Cafe is perfect for study dates and Saturday hang outs! The staff was very friendly and welcoming! Will definitely visit again!

This review is for "Arirang" which is the Korean restaurant that Blend Cafe transforms into by…read morenight. Fantastic food and nice people! We got the Bi Bim Bap, Bulgogi Beef, and "Seafood and Vegetable Pancake." The pancake was by far the best part although the classics held their own as well. I particularly liked that the bulgogi also had a generous amount of veggies... not just a pile of meat. However, veggies are also more delicious when covered in meaty flavor, so it was definitely a win-win. We also had some fantastic deep fried dumplings to start. Very nice! I'm pretty sure this is the same "Arirang" that is in Gungahlin so if you like that one take note. Remember that it's Blend Cafe from 7:30 am to 4 pm and then Arirang for Korean food from 5pm to 11 pm (both are Mon-Sat). I can't wait to go back and try some of their other less common dishes.

This is my GO TO place in Kingston for breakfast. You can see it in the sweat on the wait staff's…read morebrow, they know it is busy, they know you need a quick coffee or a bit to eat before getting to work or that meeting and they are doing all they can to make sure you have a good experience - I love that. Full breakfast menu from yoghurt muesli to pancakes with caramelized banana or a full fry up and freshly squeezed OJ and great coffee, sandwiches, paninis, take away salads or a lunch menu and all with free wi-fi. It is going to take a lot to bump Idelic from my number 1 breakfast option in Kingston.

This place is alright. Penny university which is round the corner is better…read more The coffee is campos, but averagely made. The cakes are fine but nothing special. I wouldn't drink coffee here again.