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Koko Black - Orange segment

Koko Black

4.1(17 reviews)
0.3 km
•$$

Koko Black looks to be a higher end coffee and chocolate shop. I didn't try their chocolate, but…read moredid come multiple times for their coffee. Drinks: - I would definitely recommend you try their Iced Coffee! It's pretty much ice cream, honey, slathered with espresso...a large cup of heaven. Can't forget that it's topped with chocolate shavings :) - I've also had their hot drinks - Soy Flat White (for non-Aussies, this is pretty much a latte w/ less milk and more espresso) Seating: - There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. If the cafe is closed, there is an area outside the door to queue.

We went to Kokoblack yesterday and it hasn't changed at all in the last 4 years since we were there…read morelast. Everything about this chocolateir is 5 star: the ambience, the chocolate, the drinks and the service. I wish they had a Kokoblack in Seattle, Washington as they would make a killing. If someone is reading this, please open a Kokoblack franchise in the United States! I had the Iced chocolate which was perfection with the not too sweet chocolate and chocolate shavings on top. I also had two chocolates to go with my drink and it was amazing. I'm glad they serve you free chilled water and leave the bottle as you need it to help you enjoy all the chocolate. This is the place you go to for a first date or for dessert after going out to dinner in one of the many restaurants in Civic. Thank you for not changing Kokoblack and being the best dessert I've ever been to.

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Eighty/Twenty - flat whites and croissant

Eighty/Twenty

4.1(7 reviews)
0.7 km
•$$

you usually cant go wrong with any coffee spots in Straya. Coffee here was good and they offer both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating which was also plentiful. They have plated meals but also quick munchies. We got their flat white and their coffee+croissant combo. Unfortunately, croissant wasnt fresh. Dry and not flaky at all. For some reason, im not so surprised being that this is also a grab-an-go place option. we still ate in anyway. We did enjoy their outdoor seating and that they are dog-friendly. Good thing weather was lovely during our visit.

Eighty/Twenty is a great spot for a very delicious breakfast in Canberra…read more I ordered the "Avo + Tomato" with a side of garlic thyme mushrooms for $21.50 and it was delightful to say the least. My companion ordered the "Free Range Eggs" with a side of warmed tomatoes for $16 and enjoyed it thoroughly. The portions reflect the price as they are heaped and plentiful, suitable for a large appetite. I applaud the restaurant's message, providing food that is clean, natural and unprocessed, as it reflects the standards many people wish to uphold to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They cater for a wide variety of dietary requirements which I believe is very important when managing a cafe. The atmosphere inside the cafe was suitable family get together, aswell as individual work as there are many different table options, eg. individual tables and communal benches. Overall, I would highly recommend Eighty/Twenty cafe to anyone wanting a healthy breakfast with friends and family.

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Cafe Essen - View from the outside seating area.

Cafe Essen

4.0(4 reviews)
0.3 km
•$$

This is one of the oldest, and also one of my favourite, cafes in Canberra…read more It seems like its been around forever; one of the original cafes located in the Garema Place arc (right next door to the much larger, but not as good, Gus's). The coffee is always really good; they have a huge selection of very good teas, and the food is great; whether breakfast and brunch (which I find myself here for more than anything else) or the great desserts. Insiders tip: if you like banana smoothies, try the Buzz. They've added two shots of espresso to it and I can't get enough of them. There's no better place to sit outside in Garema Place.

Brunch is such a touchy subject with me: Cafe cruises are one of my favourite pastimes despite the…read moresheer number of average cafes that overwhelmingly outweigh the must-go-back brunch spots. I can't count the times I've had eggs over poached and roasted tomatoes that just tasted like, well, tomatoes and nothing else! Cafe Essen is nestled within Canberra's cafe hub - Garema Place in the city. There are four or five cafes in a row here, making it incredibly difficult to decide which one to go for. In my opinion, none of them are "stand out," as they all have similar menus and outdoor seating; and by outdoor seating I mean tables set within a commercial shopping mall strip. The server was really kind and very accommodating for my vegetarian requests. I ordered a big breakfast and swapped out the bacon for spinach, and a cappuccino to match. It was.. just... food. There was nothing spectacular or noteworthy in the flavours of the items and for around $18 a plate, I can't say the portions were particularly generous either. And the coffee was.. just .. coffee. Not delicious, but not undrinkable either. Standard brunch fare for too big a fare strikes again!

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Coffee Guru - coffee - Updated May 2026

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