Iced chai was good but the southern fried chicken was so so. The fries wasn't done properly…read more I think I need to just order coffee next time I come here. The food tasted better 2 years ago.

The Eatery offers the best full complement of breakfast options in the neighborhood, of course…read morealong with their excellent coffee. On one visit I had the Kevin Bacon & Egg Roll: an egg fried over-medium, crispy American style bacon (at least parts of it), and some spinach on a fresh roll with soft interior and slightly crunchy crust. Next time I had the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict: two perfectly poached eggs covered in hollandaise sauce next to a chunk of hot-smoked salmon, with tasty sprigs of clover or something like that on top, all on a fresh slice of brioche. A very impressive pile of complementary flavors and textures. Order at the counter on the left side and they bring it all to your table. Excellent and reasonably fast service too.

Experiences here vary from 5 star to 1 star. Basement bar is a good place for a secluded drink but…read morethe impressive decor is reflected in the price of drinks, even allowing for the overpriced nature of Canberra.. A plus is that the stock of Australian spirits. Last visit the bar was not open at 4pm (as advertised) forcing us to sit upstairs, where the service is slow and somewhat disinterested. A.Baker may have changed since I first drafted this review a few years ago, but if the name is the same.... :)

Go at your own risk- heard mixed reviews and I can see why. If u want a sure thing amazing…read moreexperience I'd recommend going somewhere else. However if you're a gambler and want to throw caution to the wind and laugh in the face of bad service and the chance for a rather disappointing experience than strap on your Indiana Jones costume and come on down! I had been recommended A.Baker by a mate in Sydney however my local contact had received mixed reviews. She'd never been and so we thought we'd give it a try. We came here for brunch so I can't really comment on the dinner/wine bar side of things (maybe that is their saving grace?). A.Baker looks pretty suave and funky. The layout and design inside is madhot and I always give extra points to a place that has invested time in decorating. It's honestly worth coming here just to check out the decor. The food was quite nice, but I think they were trying too hard to be avant-garde and different. I understand that the chefs want to do something new and different but it all just seemed a little bit pretentious for my simple tastes. I got the toad in the hole- which sounds weird considering my previous sentence- however it had lardo (cured pig fat) on it and some other thing I couldn't even name. Nevertheless it was rather pleasant. The coffee was alight- nothing special but definitely a good bean nonetheless. The biggest issue was the service and the treatment of the staff. They were just inattentive and did not care at all. We ordered a round of bloody marys which kind of never came. We eventually asked the waitress when we were 1/2 way through our meals and her response was that no one was in the bar... After all of us staring blankly at her for a few seconds she said that she guessed she could go ask her manager and walked off. After we'd all finished our meals and were about to give up and head off the manager came out with the bloody Mary's, put them down and hurried off. No apology for the delay or smile or anything.. This would have been fine- I'm not precious about service- however the drinks were undrinkable. I love chilli and can handle my heat, however this was like drinking Tabasco sauce. We spoke to another waiter and asked if they could be taken off the bill- which they did. Another group sat at the table next us and no waiter have them menus or anything for the 20 minutes they were there. Might also point out it wasn't busy at all. This seems to be the biggest critique of this place (the service not the Bloody Mary's) and I've heard several stories of this since going. Normally this wouldn't get in the way of good food for me. I'd be comfortable paying to eat in a gutter of a highway with the waiter spitting in my face if the food was worth it, however the overall experience just wasn't really worth it. I'm giving it two stars as the whole experience was simply disappointing. I always look for the best in a place but there were too many factors working against this place for me to ignore. The next time I come to Canberra I think I might just make my toad in a hole at home- or try and come here for a wine at night,

How this cafe managed to be open a year before I found it is incredible to me…read more Important things first- best coffees in Belconnen, hands down. How do I know this? Well, apart from my own taste, it's not uncommon to see owners of other local coffee shops, whose businesses close on weekends, frequenting chatterbox on Saturdays. The food is excellent and very well priced (surprising given Canberra's overpriced brunch market). Friendly staff who remember your face and order round this out. Bonus- some staff also work at Mingle in the city during the week, and as such if you're a city worker, you can check out Chatterbox on the weekend and your coffee will be known!

In Canberra early to drop off family and a couple of chores. Googled breakfast and Chatterbox in…read moreBelconnen popped up. Only a few minutes from my location, and 5 stars on the review. Why not? Parked in a closish Wilsons, and walked to final destination. First impression was how popular it seemed. Waited in line for just a short time - there is lots of staff & 2 cashiers operating. That was good - hate waiting to order. Plenty of tables available. Used the toilet - clean and comfortable. A good sign. Ordered a fruit toast and a muggaccino. When I returned from the loo my table was set and bottle of water available. Nice touch. Generous portions of a very nice fruit toast with sides of butter & jam also in generous amounts. Coffee very nice. Highly recommend for its friendly staff, it's amenities and of course it's very nice food

This new and friendly hipster hangout delivers a lot in a small space. Maybe an area of 3 meters…read moreby 5, call it a micro space with its concrete and warehouse feel. It is all energy when you come inside this joint. Perhaps not the place for an extended and relaxed stay where seating is at a premium, however this place pumps out some seriously good coffee.....indeed I suggest it out does it's better known neighbours convincingly. Kitchen capacity is limited however a limited brekkie option is served and a light lunch too. The range might be limited however there are some interesting dishes like the bone marrow. As the name suggests it is about the coffee however the menu offers some good complimentary eats. Certainly one of Canberra's better coffee joints.

Great coffee! Enjoyed the latte with non-homogenised milk! Temp was great, no bitterness. Thought…read moreto myself they really have done a solid job. Will visit again!

Little Oink sources their coffee beans from one of Canberra's favorite coffee roasters: Two Before…read moreTen. I sampled the "Juggernaut Espresso blend" a chocolatey, dark bean with a light berry undertone. The beans orignated from Brazil, Guatemala and Colombia. It is ideal for milk coffee. The coffee was smooth and the milk was well tempered. I enjoyed my coffee.

Met with a scowl from the lady behind the coffee machine. They had three waitstaff and two people…read morebehind the machine for eight tables yet they seem extremely disorganized, stressed and unfriendly. It's table service but none of the wait staff look at you. Had to approach the store front to order and then told it was table service. Nothing special food wise and poor service means I won't be going back. Friendly reminder that going out for breakfast is a special and infrequent experience for a lot of people and that INCLUDES the service- pick up your game.

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.

Absolutely the best brekky I have had in ages.. Best…read moreflavours.. & that Pork Belly.. OMG! Top quality, couldn't fault my meal. Was our first visit, wife suggested we go, took the kids, great play area for the little ones. Will be goin again, no doubt

WOWERS! Breaky was devine. Eggs Benni their way served with slices of beek and charcoal holly…read moredressing. Great value for money. Delicious tasting though service was somewhat slow and unattentive. Overall worth it!

Chose this venue as it was voted best brunch in Canberra! Can't understand why…read more The interior boasts a modern industrial design with plenty of tables and an open kitchen. Table service and friendly staff that are happy to help. Ordered "eggs my way" cooked well, added some extras like veal sausages and potatoes. Sausages were grisly with hunks of fat inside, sour dough didn't have any butter on the side. Haloumi appeared pre-cooked in advance and kept warm. No real creativity with regards to the presentation. Suggestions to business; change the supplier of your sausages, cut your potatoes into cubes add some Rosemary and put into a Ramekins - A little effort into presentation would go a long way. I have had better breakfasts in Vancouver from a Diner!

What a great little find…read more Packed out! Fantastic dinner, great menu and wine selection. They have really got the decor right, and fantastic atmosphere with cool jazz mix complementing the ambience. Food was outstanding, the rib eye was mouthwateringly tender and perfectly cooked. Desert a little exotic but presentation fantastic. Check out the specials! Now, after an amazing coffee to finish I will be back for breakfast!