One of the best cheap meals in Canberra. Staff were super friendly and gave me some bread to try as…read moreit was my first time.

We gave Global Café and Bar a loving 4.5 stars!!…read more Global Café and Bar is an Ethiopian restaurant right next to the Jolimont Interchange. My girlfriend and I love going there since the curries are amazing and the staff is super friendly! Most of the people who go to this restaurant are public servants that work nearby, but you should definitely go there and try it out as well. The restaurant is run by a really nice Ethiopian family, and if you go there for dinner you might get a chance to see the two kids of the owner who are (like us) broad-grinning Star Wars fans. Food (1.5/2): The restaurant gives you a choice of two curries which you can accompany with either rice or a traditional Ethiopian sour bread. Each curry is based on a main ingredient (chicken, beef, lentils, etc.) and they have several vegetarian options. We like accompanying our curries with the bread - it kinda looks like a pancake - because it is more exciting than the rice. All the curries we have tried have been excellent, I think the lentil flavour is the best. The only reason we didn't give them the full 2 stars for the food is because they always have the same options, which can become a little bit repetitive. Ambiance (1/1): Even though the restaurant doesn't look very fancy, it is easy to tell that the Ethiopian family that runs it has put a lot of effort into it. It is always clean and homey, and the owner - who runs it - is always happy to talk to the customers. Service (1/1): The food is delivered quickly and efficiently. As I said, the owner is super friendly and is always smiling; so don't be shy, talk to her if you don't know what to order. Other stuff (1/1): Global Café also has a small set of Ethiopian beers, which are worth trying out. I mean, how often can one have Ethiopian beer? The outside of the café doesn't look like much, but don't be put off by this and go in for an interesting meal. Oh I also forgot to mention that it is super cheap, I think the last time we went meals were only $8.50. So why does it say 5 if we gave it a 4.5 (we usually give it a 4 if we think it's a 4.5).. Well, we think this place deserves more attention than what it gets. So if you feel like having something different, why not go and try it out?

Oh. My. God. First time visitor (and probably last). I do have to say I have not found a single…read moregood coffee shop in Canberra after moving here from Sydney couple of weeks ago, BUT this place is among the worst on coffee. I ordered a long black and received a cup of brown liquid with NO crema or even a hint of it whatsoever. Food's average.

First time here for breakfast with friends…read more Service: 5/5 (Such a friendly cashier) Food: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 (Great colours, neatly-plated) What I ordered: Spanish Breakie - 2 Fried Eggs, Spinach, Well-done Onions, Cherry tomatoes, Chorizo, Potatoes + English Muffin First thought: The Chorizo is amazing! Other thoughts: I really enjoyed the spinach, tomatoes, & cooked onions as well. Light, fresh flavors of the veggies definitely counter-balanced the heavy chili aioli sauce (although I thought it was spicy mayo at first) well. My friends ordered the ricotta hotcakes and the eggs benny's and they looked really good too!

Friendly table service, coffees were tasty. Just stopped in for a mid-morning banana bread snack -…read moreyum. Beautiful spot to sit amongst the gum trees and enjoy the sunny morning.

I love going into this place. The owners are superb and so welcoming. The staff are friendly and…read morereliable as well. The food is great and so is the coffee. The Baristas are all class and make superb coffee. It's got an outdoor deck area you can also eat outside. It gets busy, the kitchen is quick and efficient as well. Recommend that you visit this place. #COYS

This is their second store in Canberra! They have pretty much everything to buy on bulk, from…read morepasta, snacks, chocolate, nut butters to shampoo, dishpownder and oils. They offer paper bags for free, however they sell jars and reusable bags. And, if you bring your own jar/container, you get 5% of discount. Just remember to weight the jar before you put any product inside. It's a fun and easy shopping, you have to write the code of the product you want (they provide pens) in the paper bag or jar, scoop up the amount you need, weight it in the counter and pay. Perfect place to shop if you need specific quantities for a recipe or if you want to contribute with a plastic free environmental.

This place is probably the best cafe in Canberra. Saying that, I haven't been to all the cafés in…read moreCanberra so I could be wrong. But the coffee was great and the food was even better. The only thing is it is a touch on the expensive side. But I don't have a problem paying a bit more for really good coffee. The tarts here are amazing for make sure to try them. Specifically the caramel tart. And if you love cheesecake, the make sure you try that too.

I really like this place. We've visited twice now, when it was really busy and also much quieter -…read moreboth times everything was great (and prompt!). The coffee is lovely and the quality consistent even when they're really churning them out. Plus, they have a really great mug that seems engineered to feel comforting in your hand on a cold day. I think the star though was their bagels. Either with ham tomato and cheese or simple with cream cheese, they were wonderful (and perhaps fried rather than just toasted for that extra bit of homey goodness). Highly recommended.

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.

Sometimes I am a cranky 4-year-old, especially when shopping and especially in the heat of summer…read more And, like a cranky 4-year-old, juice is the answer. This place was like a fruity, healthy oasis in a desert of donut and pastry shops. I had the Pear Flair juice (Pear, Pineapple, Apple, Mint) and it was the perfect combination of hydration and flavor. Boyfriend had the Tropical Banana smoothie (Banana, Milk, Yoghurt, Honey), which was also good, but heavy enough to be a meal, in my opinion. I am probably going to be back every time I'm in Canberra Centre, so I hope they have a stamp card or something :D

The pizzas are really good but be aware that you need to order well in advance because they get…read morebusy.

Gundaroo has a rare charm and this affordable café puts you right in the heart of it. The food…read more(mainly pizzas) is very good. It's well worth the short trip from Canberra, especially for the rustic setting and the picturesque drive.