Another fun date night here! Tried the cookie pancake stack. 3 pancakes layered with Tim tams, chocolate sauce and cookies & cream gelato. Very delicious and will come back! They have many other delicious options too and quite creative. They even have creative cocktail options like cotton candy cocktail read more

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Absolutely fantastic deserts. Beautiful to look at and tasty to eat/drink. Fast and friendly service. A definite must recommend! read more

Cowch - Background - cotton candy Foreground - Irish coffee - Restaurants Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

I mean, for some, this cafe is a hit and miss. It's awesome that it serves so much variety for a person with a sweet tooth. It also serves alcohol and breakfast on Sundays. My friend and I came here after our movie date to catch up and indulge in dessert. I ordered their deluxe hot chocolate, the brioche Udder puffs, and my friend ordered the cookies and cream pancake stack. The udder puffs were good, but it was obvious that they burnt one of the buns and just tried to hide it with more icing sugar. The Cookies and Cream pancake stack although pretty in presentation, was actually deceivingly small in comparison to the photo on the menu lol. The pancakes in the photo looked nice and puffy but the pancakes that came out were small and flat. The two dishes were pretty sweet and the hot chocolate was very presentable too, but was not rich, it tasted a bit too dilute as well. I'm still a fan of what they have on their menu, but I don't know about the execution of the food since they are a bit pricey. Udder puffs were $12+ working out to $6 each & $15+ for small pancakes? I don't know :| Their menu is huge though, they serve milkshakes, froyo, customizable naked pops, little cafe cakes and cookie pizzas in addition to alcohol, cocktails and mocktails. So there is definitely more to try for next time :) read more

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A very exciting new addition to the Brisbane food & bar scene is Cowch in Southbank's Grey Street. Touted as Queensland's first dessert & cocktail bar, it has a great range of desserts, cocktails, cakes, pastries, frozen yogurt, churros, cheese, cold and hot drinks, cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, as well as "healthy" breakfast options. Which all sound "udderly" delicious. Think quirky (with all the cow related decor; just look up at the ceiling), fun and sweet. The space inside is shiny and sexy with floating fireplace, and a long wooden communal table which gives it a slightly homestead feel. Cowch is to the dessert and bar scene, what Ariana Grande is to pop music. Refreshing, and gorgeous. Sure, I could have ordered most of what was on the menu, but I only have two stomachs. One for dessert, and one for drinks! Decided to go with the signature dish of Udder Puffs $12.50 (served with three chosen toppings; cookies and cream, tim tam, coconut, as well as chocolate ice-cream). If that wasn't enough, I ordered a "Naked Pop" (peppermint flavour), dipped in dark kchocolate, with almond, pistachio, and "chocolate pearl" (which actually were pink). To wash down this goodness, I decided a perfect cocktail was required. "Southbank Mule" a mix of vanilla vodka, fresh ginger, soda, lime and mint. With the upbeat music playing rhythmically to what was an ambient atmosphere, everything felt just right. Service was excellent, (although the staff didn't really know too much about how the concept of "Cowch" came about), and of course, everything we ordered was sweet as! If I had one piece of feedback, it would be that the cocktail, perhaps had a tad too much ginger, which overpowered the vodka and mint. The coffee afterwards was fairly average, not necessarily my flavour. All in all, an impressive venue, perfect for any night of the week. read more

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The desserts are definitely worth it, very good. The drinks are more for the look than the flavor, they were so-so. But our dessert sampler was to die for! Staff was friendly and it had a fun upbeat vibe. read more

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My first impression after dessert at Cowch on Saturday night with some friends was that it felt like I was queueing to be let into a nightclub (something I have not done in years)! I get that it was busy and there was a line up in order to be seated, but the dude in his suit with his earpiece, progressively letting people in and the roped off "private suites" just made me laugh. Anyway we were seated in one of the "private suites" out the front and proceeded to peruse the menu. I was a little underwhelmed by the menu tbh, after all the hype about the place. Maybe it was because I was already full after dinner and didn't really feel like indulging too much? Anyway, my hubby and I ordered a mocktail and the banana honey rum something or other with vanilla icecream to share. Despite being busy, it didn't feel like we waited an overly long time for our orders. Though we did have lots of people to chat to to pass time. Mocktail looked very photogenic, with mint leaves on the stalk sticking out the top of the glass. Taste was as expected - refreshing. Dessert came and looked pretty unimpressive compared to a lot of the items our friends ordered (many had waffle bowl things and the 3 different ice creams served on what look like little Yorkshire puddings). Upon tasting our dessert I was disappointed in the banana. Quite bland. But by the time we were scooping the honey and rum infused melted icecreamy slop from the bottom of the glass, I was happy, mmmm sugary goodness! The deluxe hot chocs other friends got looked super decadent. And very cute in the double walled udder-shaped glassware :P All in all it was a nice place to try but I'm not in a hurry to go back. read more

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This place is the CUTEST! I walked by this place a few weeks ago and was immediately drawn to the interior of the restaurant! The udder lights are genius! I finally got the chance to try this desert place last night. Once my friend and I got to the restaurant, we were greeted by a friendly worker. We wanted to be seated inside. There weren't any available inside tables left so we were seated at a huge table with a bunch of other people. Eventually we moved to a table outside since we didn't want to sit on the huge table. Their menu design is aesthetically appealing and easy to read, but it was really hard to flip through the pages. It bugged me a little. Once we decided what we wanted, we went up to the cash register and ordered. I got the "Udder Puffs" (~ $14.50). I chose peanut butter ice cream with strawberry, mango and Tim Tams as toppings. My friend ordered the "Waffle Bowl" (~ $13.80) with chocolate ice cream and granola and mixed berries. The Udder Puffs were AMAZING! The ice cream sat on top of the pastry which was filled with the toppings. The right amount of chocolate was drizzled on the puffs. The peanut butter ice cream was DELISH! The ice cream was so soft and creamy. It had the perfect peanut butter taste. The Waffle Bowl wasn't anything special. The chocolate ice cream was really good though! Overall, I really enjoyed my time and desert here! The deserts are a bit pricy though. I wouldn't mind coming here again to try other deserts and maybe the alcoholic chocolate drinks! read more

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We were dining on the last day of Winter which really felt like the first day of Summer. Cowch's open plan restaurant was bright and breezy and suddenly, ice cream for breakfast seemed like a grand idea. As well as a large selection of desserts and treats Cowch now has a lazy weekend brunch offering. $25 gives you a choice of Churros w Berries, Ricotta and Honey or a Canadienne Waffle Bowl w a double scoop of Bacon Maple Ice Cream as well as a coffee of your choice and a glass of bubbles. Perhaps you want a hair of the dog and would like your bubbles first or maybe, you'd like to start with a coffee and finish the meal with a sparkling flourish. You decide what you want, when you want, by cashing in your drink tokens when it suits. The real star of the morning though was the Bacon Maple ice cream. Some at the table were a little nervous about the idea of bacon ice cream but we were able to talk them around. Did they like the sweet/salty combo of peanut butter? Salted caramel? Lindt fleur de sel? Yes? Then they would like Bacon Maple ice cream. When our waffle bowls arrived, we tucked in and were not disappointed. The ice cream was so luscious with little flecks of candied bacon swirled throughout for extra crunch. My goodness! Made for Cowch by local Brisbane ice-creamery, Lick!, they really know their stuff. The crisp little strip of prosciutto sitting atop the ice cream scoop was an amusing take on a wafer. If you really can't come at Bacon Maple ice cream though, there's always Churros. These were baked rather than fried so there wasn't a hint of oiliness. They were light and fresh with those delicious little chewy, crispy edges that everyone enjoys. A very spicy Bloody Mary made with blood orange sorbet was a tangy foil for the sweet desserts, cutting through the rich flavours and refreshing the palate. Though I didn't partake in one, I also wanted to mention the Naked Pops. I spent most of the morning looking admiringly at the art installation hanging behind one of the counters until it slowly dawned on me that the sculpture was in fact row upon row of pastel ice cream hanging in perfect symmetrical order. They were Naked Pops. After no doubt taking an inordinately long time trying to decide which Lick! flavour to choose, you then have to decide what coating to want to cover your Naked Pop in. Coconut? Chocolate rice puffs? The choices to customise your treat are endless. A very clever concept. read more

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This is far from my normal Ramen reviews I had to coz this place is very cool. It incorporates all things I like colour 80's music and sweets! Staff are very friendly they have breakfast lunch dinner and deserts mega deserts cocktails all done in a fun colourful far out way. I will admit of an evening the majority of customers are 18-30 year olds. That's NOT why I like it. I am a child at heart and sole and love the atmosphere. I have visited this place when ever in Brisbane actually 3 times this visit. read more

Food was average, the customer service was appaling. Ordered a sundae, cheese platter, & 2 drinks - we had finished the sundae & drinks before the cheese platter was even brought out despite the fact it was sitting in the service area waiting to be served with staff walking past it taking no notice. There wasn't a single clean table in sight when we walked in, so we sat at a sticky table & tried to get someone's attention to wipe it down. One staff member walked past us with her headphones in & phone in her back pocket - she went straight to the bar to start making drinks, so she definitely wasn't on a lunch break. Very unprofessional & sloppy. Unless the food & drinks become amazing & something not to be passed up, I definitely won't be going back, nor will I recommend it to friends. read more

I was very excited to try this place and unfortunately it was such a disappointment. I ordered a waffle with ice cream with strawberries and banana and chocolate what was suppose to be syrup I guess. Well the waffle was the size of my hand middle and the hardest thing I have ever tried. It was not made by regular waffle batter. It tasted like a dried out dense corn cake of some sort. You can tell it was just popped in the microwave which made it even harder. Presentation was rubbish. Overall did not worth a second bite. read more

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Went in with a reservation at hand for 8 o'clock last night. There was a line...which to be expected because its a Friday night and the place was packed with everyone enjoying themselves. No big deal. The service itself was fantastic! We were seated by Tenielle* and Jorjanna* was at the door doing her best with the line at the door. Needless to say the food was excellent. Our group had a great time. No, the reason for this review is not because of Cowch itself, but because of a patron. We all know a person like this. We even have a special name. I want to talk about a Karen. Not just any Karen though! This one had 24 point of gesticulation and a clap back feature. All with that classic, stylish asymmetric bob. Walks straight past the line into the restaurant demanding a table despite her reservation. When Karen was calm and eloquently told of the wait and the number and time restrictions due to COVID-19, thats when she lost her mind. Taking herself and her poor children to the end of the line making a spectacle of herself in a display of sad, fragile ego. And to top-it-off, not only did this Karen come after Jorjana at the door and make her upset; not only did she turn around to her eldest and make her upset by forcibly indoctrinating her into the Karen lifestyle after her embarrassing temper tantrum. She then proceeded to stay over the allotted time limit. To the staff at Cowch: my group and I want to commend you for how you handled the most self-entitled of customers. We and everyone else thought you were fantastic, and we gladly come again. You don't deserve to have Karen's ruin your shift. * We weren't sure how to spell your names, we really hope we got them close! read more

Came here on the recommendation of a few friends after seeing a show at Riverstage. I was a little reserved since I'd heard it was essentially a tricked up ice cream parlour and being lactose intolerant that didn't really appeal to me all that much. Whoever told me that is a filthy liar. This is so much more than a tricked up Cold Rock. This is literally a bar that sells dessert. Liquor and sweets...hell yes! After a short line up we were escorted to our table and told that it is not only recommended but encouraged that we try any and all ice cream flavours that we wanted so we didn't make a dodgy choice. Tick! We were offered plenty of assistance with the menu. Another tick! Prices are very reasonable. Ding Ding Ding! Third tick! I opted for the fondant with condensed milk ice cream while my companion ordered the highly regarded udder puffs. I must say, I didn't know what to expect from that name but I wanted to trade desserts with her the minute it hit the table. Three dessert yorkshire pudding looking cups hit the table packed with toppings and ice cream (you can get a different flavour for each puff) and they were delightful. My fondant wasn't half bad either but didn't have that gooey explosion in the middle that is the hallmark of a great fondant so I wasn't all that wowed on that one. Totally okay though since i made short work of tidying up half of the udder puffs filled with crumble and ice cream, tim tams and ice cream and yet more ice cream. You think you'd get tired of all the cream that is iced but it is perfect in both flavour and consistency. I didn't even mind the belly ache afterwards. read more

Nice little place to get your dessert on. We had the Fondmoo (melted milk chocolate, strawberries and marshmallows). It was delicious and definitely would feed two. Also had the Belgian waffles with Choc ice cream bananas strawberries and caramel sauce. This place does get extremely busy and it's hard to get a seat in such a small area but don't let that put you off. The naked pops also looked great and you design your own. read more

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Couch is a lesson in customer service. How poor customer service can ruin a dining experience. I went to couch with four of my friends, we were keen for a chat over chocolate. The decor of couch is instantly impressive. It's clean and sleek, udder-shaped lights hang over the huge share table. Unfortunately, this is where my good first impressions end. We were seated at the large share table by the waiter. The table was so wide that it make it very hard to talk. We asked if it would be possible to move over to the bench seat and push two tables together. The waiter very brashly explained that- he would, of it didn't get so busy. He was very brash in the way he said it and his tone made for a very bad experience, which was such a shame as the customer service given by the girl at the counter was polite and she had a great sense of humour. As far as the food goes, we shared 3 of the pizzas, a bowl of ice cream and churros between the five of us. Portions were generous and we nowhere near finished it all. It's hard to go wrong with an dessert restaurant, if you drizzle anything in chocolate and put it next to some whipped cream most people will find pleasure in it. It was such a shame that the tone of one waitstaff distracted me from the cool atmosphere and all I could think about was how quiet the restaurant was and how easy it would have been to slide those two tables together. read more

Move your cushy couch over Freestyle, a new playa is in town! I had the pleasure of heading here after dinner on Grey St in Southbank and boy was it worth it. Firstly let me just say that the actual ordering process can be a bit crazy but you do eventually get there. The Udder Puffs were my dish of the night. 3 heavenly pastries filled with 3 different fillings topped with 3 different ice cream flavours topped with chocolate.... Can I hear a drooly mcdrool drool? With very hipster retro decor and cow patterns hanging on the walls and ceilings, they have really done desserts proud. Add funky music and really friendly almost groovy staff, it's well worth the visit. read more

Cowch SCREAMS kitsch in the best possible way- from the udder shaped chandeliers to the faux fireplace, the decor is ON POINT. It's hard not to do desert restaurants well, after all, who doesn't like chocolate? When I most recently went I ordered a cookies and cream smoothie (which came out in an old-timey glass milk bottle), and it was fantastic! Sweet, but not sickenly slow. The speed of service and seat availability really puts Cowch above the more famous Max Brenner in my mind - which is often let down by exceedingly long wait times. If you like desert restaurants, you need to do yourself a favour and try Cowch out. read more

I love this place for dessert after dinner, it's lovely to sit on the lounge outside and watch the world go by while tasting one of the many desserts and cocktails on offer. The hardest choice is what to choose, you can't go wrong with a fondue of your choice of milk, white or dark chocolate that comes with banana, strawberries and marshmallows. This will feed two people. The white chocolate martini is delicious too. read more

Cowch - Dark chocolate fondue and white chocolate martini....chocolate overload - Restaurants Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Decided to come here because of all the positive reviews and I found it ... well meh. I am not sure what this place wants to be - a nightclub? A bar? a dessert restaurant? First off, the positives. My peanut butter milkshake was divine. Really cold and creamy and very yum. The interior was also really well done. Now for the negatives: the music was way too loud. You had to shout to hear the person next to you. The chocolate fondue that we had was awful - way too sweet and sugary. I think though, for my next chocolate fix, I will stick with either San Churro or Passion Tree. read more

The theme and decoration are very trendy and the people coming to get some sweets are too. We ordered so much. The dated pudding was a bit different and I won't order it again. Waffles are a bit soggy. Ice cream is okay. Everything is okay. It's a nice place to sit and people watch. read more

Cowch - I think we will get diabetes. - Restaurants Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Not impressed. Had to line up to be seated and then waited forever for our order to be taken which was 1 dessert and 1 glass of wine. Wine arrived after 10 mins of waiting, asked by waitress is there anything else we needed? Hell yes, 1 dessert we ordered! Should not have to wait that long for the wine anyhow! Takes 30 seconds to pour a wine. It is a cocktail bar too! Dessert took ages to arrive and was rich and full of pressure can cream. Disappointing. Waitress offered a free coffee because of the delay then promptly forgot to get it. Manager redeemed the situation with a voucher for a return visit. read more

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the churros tasted and smelled very much like doughy pancakes, the caramel sauce felt chalky in the mouth, disappointed about the churros being made from pancake mix. read more

It was with much anticipation that I finally made a chocolate drizzled visit to Cowch. Every time I'd ever walked past at night, there was a line a couple metres long out the door, and after my recent culinary experience, I understand why. The first thing that grabs your attention upon arrival is the udder lighting, covering the entire ceiling. But then your eyes are quickly drawn to the dessert cabinet, and then to the rainbow wall of naked magnum icecreams, just waiting to be clothed and devoured! I ordered the oozy chocolate fondant, while my friend ordered the profiteroles. The fun ambience of Cowch is further emphasised through their interactive approach to ordering! Choose your icecream flavour to accompany your dessert, as well as toppings! My poor friend got very stressed trying to choose just 3 icecreams and 3 toppings! When our desserts arrived very promptly after ordering, they dissappeared just as quickly! Delicious! read more

Cowch - Chocolate fondant and peanut butter icecream. So delectable I couldn't resist the urge to try some before pulling out my camera! - Restaurants Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Cowch has it all, atmosphere, variety of desserts and what desserts.!! Try naked pops where you design yiur own magnum style icecream and top it with your choice of anazing toppings, or those to die for waffles, or dessert pizzas... read more

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I love cocktails! And I also love dessert! This place combines both of those so it's really a plus in my book! I really wish we had come here for more than one drink because I could have eaten everything on the menu...I would then be the size of a "cowch" but I think it would be worth it. We had a cocktail each and I had the chocolate martini which was so smooth and creamy you could hardly tell there was alcohol in there at all which is a bit dangerous...hence why we stuck to one. I think that I will definitely be making it a point to come back here next time I am in Brisbane!! read more

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"Hug a cow" - H Jackson Brown Jr We visited Cowch Dessert Bar on a visit to Brisbane earlier this year, and I have been dreaming of it ever since!! I wish we had somewhere like this in Adelaide.. (if we do, why don't I know about it yet?!) Visiting on a whim was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The decor is cute and kitsch with cow udder lamps hanging from the ceiling the most notable feature. Interestingly, the offer churros despite San Churros being located just down the road (and, to be honest, I think they did it better!). My boyfriend had some icecream with Chambord drizzled over the top which was one of the best dessert ideas I've experienced since I had creme brulee. There's a lovely heater to keep you warm by the bar which serves a huge range of creative and delicious dessert-themed cocktails. I will definitely be coming back here on our next visit! read more

Really cool place! Make sure you ask for the goldfish bowl cocktail when you're there, I can never find it on the menu but it's the best drink there (and looks really impressive!). All the desserts are awesome, I always need to get one of the dessert pizzas which always look and taste awesome! Missing a star because it's a bit pricey, but worth it. read more

Cowch - Goldfish bowl (can't remember the flavour) and churros - Restaurants Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Chic decadence! We popped in to Cowch last night and despite it being a Tuesday the place was busy. We managed to find a spot next to one of their fake fires and, feeling very fancy, starting flicking through their menu. My mouth was watering before too long! With so many delicious options to choose from ordering was a somewhat difficult task. We opted for the Udder Puffs - Devine - with Turkish delight, peanut butter, and chocolate ice cream and Tim tams, strawberries, and cookie toppings. They were delicious and very filling. The one plate between the two of us was enough for dessert. We didn't get to try their cocktails but the menu was great! Will definitely be back to try! read more

I've made the mistake of repeatedly ordering the frozen yogurt here through uber eats. There is absolutely NO consistency regarding portion size. Also, generally overpriced (particularly when the portion delivered is half what was promised). read more

It's a great idea having a dessert bar, they have some interesting choices on the menu. We have work meetings there sometimes and the service has always been really slow. My experience of coffee is not good, it tastes weird. I can only do skim milk and one day my coffee came and you could see fat globules on it so clearly was full fat milk. It hit returned to kitchen and a few minutes later the same fatty looking coffee came back to me. Disappointing. read more

Yummy oozey chocolately goodness! We went for a cheeky apré-dinner treat, and got just what we expected - a yummy Naked pop covered in chocolately condiments, with a lovely glass of Chardy - at $12 a glass, bit pricey. The line-up was worth it. The atmosphere and decor is what makes this place amazing. And the ice-creams lined up on the wall are so hard to resist. Recommended! read more

I GOT TO DESIGN MY OWN PADDLE POP! You may think I'm easily impressed but hey, if you got to design yourself a man I don't think you'd be complaining! This girl knows what she likes in a paddle pop, and of course it tasted delicious... I DESIGNED IT! The atmosphere, the udder lights for the ceiling and the fire pit in winter to warm you while eating ice-cream. It was perfect. read more

I highly recommend going to this place if you want a nasty experience. Absolute worse service. Was standing in the queue right behind the one being served, but still had 2 other customers served before me out of nowhere. (while having 5 other staff standing around doing nothing) Look out for the guy with multiple piercings on his face, very rude and obnoxious. He will make sure that your stay will be terrible. Overpriced for the quality of the so called "desserts" Definitely go to this establishment if you want to be disappointed. read more

If you're looking for somewhere with great treats and drinks that are Instagram worthy, this is the perfect place for it! We got dessert drinks but I will definitely be back to try out the make your own pops. Not to mention, the whole inside is so cute and decorated so perfectly! read more

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I have been to some of the other dessert restaurants before and thought what is the hype for an overpriced not that great dessert. So glad I decided to give Cowch a try. I had the Peanut Butter pizza- AMAZING, The crust was great and not stale tasking like at other places. The banana were fresh and the chocolate to pour on top was tasty. I shared it with a friend and I was glad I did. The other ladies had the sliders - Brioche Sandwich with ice cream or frozen yogurt. They looked great as well. While we did not have any cocktails as we had our little ones with us, we all decided we would be back for a night out leaving the little ones with the dads. read more

The desserts are great, however the service can be a bit slow. The cocktails are creative, but are weak for the price paid. Overall I like this place, but these areas could use improvement. read more

This place was great, and I definitely feel like it is worth giving 5 stars. Last night was my very first time at this place, and I enjoyed myself a lot. The set up was pretty awesome, with all the decor and the shiny furniture. Pretty sweet gig going on here. The atmosphere was so chill and the music they had playing was just the icing on the cake for me. Amazing music! I could sit there all day and listen along. The food was pretty good too, And how you can see the cooks preparing some of the food is awesome too. It's definitely worth the visit if you're a chocolate lover and a sucker for good r&b/pop music. It's a chill place to hang out. read more

Solid post dinner hangout spot if you're in the mood for something sweet or a cocktail. The naked ice cream bar feels a bit gimmick-ey so I'm not sure if I would give it a go, but the rest of the menu does look enticing what with its desert pizzas and waffles and such. Being stuffed to the brim, I settled for a boozy hot dark chocolate drink, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It hit the spot for sure, and put me fast asleep a couple hours later. read more

Absolutely love this place!! They make a very nice green tea latte with soy. It's such a large cafe but the service is really good and the baristas are super nice and they remember your order by the time you turn up. It's really nice to go somewhere, to receive the same drink and service every time! read more

Yum! Southbank has never been better the sticky date cake is amazing. The banana sandea is delicious but I would share with someone because it is massive and oh so yummy! Love the funcky cow vibe and the open plan of the place! Cocktails are great aswell. read more