I still have to try their menu - this review is based on the Italian Peach dessert ! Creatively made for sure & cute as ever which is why I had to try it haha. Sadly I don't know if I got a dud, but it tasted nothing like peaches at all! There was filling in the middle sandwiches between a sponge cake texture. The cake was a bit dry & my fiancée and I could not pick out the flavor of the filling which made it confusing to eat. It tasted borderline sweet and savory. The service was good and friendly ! Still keen on doing another review :) read more

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Big breakfast was generous but simple. Eggs were well poached (i.e. suggesting a good cook). Bacon was a tad disappointing (uneven cooked). Sausages undercooked, but hey I accept differences of opinion. Overall, plain but I would probably order again (I have had worse several other places in South bank). Coffee was good. read more

Denim - The pan wouldn't stay still. - Cafes Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

Denim and Co. makes unlikely partners out of a café and boutique clothing store. While it has some pretty scrumptious cakes and desserts, though, including their signature Italian Peach, it doesn't quite live up to expectations with some hit-and-miss service and lacklustre coffee. The staff aren't very friendly and I always have to repeat my coffee order several times and wait an excessively long time for an average tasting brew. The clothing boutique stocks some cute stuff from trendy clothing labels like Metallica but it is fairly pricey. Still, if you just want to sit down for something sweet or browse the clothing racks while you wait for a coffee it's a good place to go. read more

Denim - Italian Peach dessert - Cafes Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

There are so many things I love about Denim. The tables taking up too much space on the footpath offer the best place to sit and watch the world go by, the display cabinet of sweets is always tantalising and it's the best place in Brisbane for hot chocolate (in my opinion). Denim is an innovative business; a cafe offering unique, quality treats and delicious hot drinks, with a boutique clothing store attached. I'm always the first to suggest an after dinner hot chocolate when I'm in the area and that is because Denim serve Italian Hot Chocolate, a far superior version of the drink we know and love. The easiest way to imagine Italian Hot Chocolate is as a rich chocolate concoction with the consistency of custard. I am not sure how they make it, but it seems like it must involve melting down chocolate made by Mr Belgium and sprinkling in fairy dust. If that doesn't sound like your cup of chocolate, try their normal version. When you order this you will be served a cup of steaming milk alongside a cup of chocolate flakes, which you then mix together yourself, allowing you to control the strength and making an authentically flavoured drink. Unfortunately I am always so enthralled by the Italian Hot Chocolate that I have never tried any of the sweets on offer but they do all look spectacular. I have had the pear and raspberry banana bread; the thick slice of freshly prepared bread smothered in butter was heavenly, although I am not convinced any sort of bread is worth $7.50 a slice. Unless it's wrapped around an Italian Hot Chocolate. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday morning and was able to scout out a table. They have only outdoor seating that fills up fast! You gotta get in early if you want a table in the shade, especially in the hot summer heat. Otherwise, take-a-way is your way to go! They have a bunch of pastries in the shop window and really cute looking parfait dish served in a cute little mason jar. Prices are okay, pretty average brunch prices. I got the eggs on toast, scrambled, and it came with half a tomato. The bread was actually very good, nice and crisp with some butter. I could eat it just by itself! The eggs were alright and a bit bland, there are places around here with fluffier and tastier eggs. Overall not a bad meal, and a nice place to sit and catch up with friends while people watching along Southbank. read more

Little coffee shop down on Little Stanley Street, I've been here a few times. I don't drink coffee, so it's always been a hot chocolate. I believe they offer some sort of food, but I couldn't tell you if there's anything beyond cakes and the like. I am rather fond of their italian hot chocolate. So thick it comes with a spoon. Oh yes. If you love this, ditch all those generic chain stores and grab yourself an italian hot chocolate from Denim. On finishing my last normal hot chocolate here I found the bottom filled with grated chocolate, so yes, not just made up with a chocolate powder. I'm always happy to drop in here for a drink, but with winter coming on be warned, there is no indoor seating. read more

Denim is one of our favourite places to get coffee and something sweet in the South Bank area. Its a prime spot for people watching, with lots of large seating, delicious selection of deserts, and good coffee. This last time I've taken the liberty to try one of their acai bowls. And I'm no acai aficionado, but it was freshly blended and pretty dang tasty! It was simple, and I loved their homemade granola clusters on top. read more

My review on Denim Co will be made up of words similar to the effect of someone sucking on lemons. I'm sorry to start off with the negatives, however, there were few things saving us from walking out. Long story short, we weren't overly welcome, our table was not cleaned within half an hour of us sitting down and the general vibe was very much like walking on eggshells. Despite all of this, we still managed to rack up a large order and bill, laugh about the bad attitudes from wait staff and wrap up our experience with a relatively good latte and hot chocolate. I can't say I'll be running back any time soon, however, kudos to impressing my Dad with the breakfast. Your scrambled egg's were the highlight. read more

So much food, so little flavour - Meh. Denim Co in the heart of South Brisbane's busy tourist strip - Southbank, offers a good smattering of what you'd expect from a bustling little cafe. Plenty of food on the menu and a good selection of beverages, perfect for passing sidewalk perusal. Boxes ticked, we proceed to find a seat and place our order. In the interests of science we order the usual - 2 double shot flat whites and two big breakfasts please. The coffee and food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and to be fair it all looked quite "nice". The coffee wasn't bad, the food was well enough cooked, but something was missing? I'm getting one of those parallax camera zooming movie moments as it starts dawning on me... I'm a spoiled coffee snob! Please don't picture me as a bearded coiffeured hipster, swanning about the Brisbane CBD with my Air Mac-thingy, neatly wound white iCords and glasses that seemingly offer little to no magnification at all. I'm just a partially invisible bloke that loves good food and appreciates flavour, sadly there was none to be had on this day at this venue. The Eggs were served runny, just as I ordered and in a quantity that one has come to expect with what passes as a big breakfast these days, but NO FLAVOUR!!! I am starting to believe I have stumbled into the "flavourless triangle" a strange phenomenon that forms over cafes in high traffic tourist areas. I hypothesize that a vacuum forms over an establishment, so vast it sucks the flavour straight from food. The void created by easy, transient trade allows cafe owners to complacently relax their standards. In the quest to appeal to everyone, the reward is you excite no one. I know I'm not making this up, please run the test yourself... I promise, if you could hurl a stone not much further than 1 kilometre in any direction you could not help but hit some flavour. I can only surmise that cooking for a large volume of generally unappreciative non responsive guests dulls your senses and over time good food becomes ordinary when ordinary is good enough. If you are seeking a non confronting breakfast experience, served at a moderately higher standard than the Wolston Correctional Centre then I guess this is as good as any in the immediate area. read more

While coffee was quite nice the vanilla slice consisted largely of just cream. Hot Chocolate tastes like it was made from powder. Shame cause the location is great, staff are friendly. Stick with just having a coffee its good. read more

Very nice coffee and pastries. It might be a bit busy to sit down. Very good coffee at the end.

I was there today with a friend for brunch at 10:30 am. Really buzzing place. Used to be smaller but they now have tons of outdoor tables and umbrellas. Fairly good vibe in terms of the mix of customers. The waitresses, however, were a little rough around the edges. Placing my fork and knife on the table a little too hard, for example. It also took about 30 mins for the food to come out and when it did, the bacon looked dry. In fact, the whole plate seemed dry. I had avocado (half) on two pieces of Turkish toast (two! Finally, hurray!) with a side of double smoked bacon and soft feta served in a little glass container featuring a small yellow flower. The only thing that gave it some moisture was a sad, not-so-juicy piece of lemon slice and the feta. The toast was nicely done though. And the flavour altogether worked well, but how can u go wrong with avocado, feta and bacon? It just didn't seem appetising when placed in front of me after 30 mins of waiting. Also, my friend had to upgrade to a smoked salmon and scrambled eggs dish because they ran out of avocado (I think a little after I ordered mine so I was lucky!) Overall, I guess not too bad. Just needs polishing here and there. Great location so I'm likely to go back for a reasonably priced breakky at Southbank. read more

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Little street cafe with a good location. Most of the food is premade and just reheated when it was served. It looks like if you stick to the typical brekky items, those are made on the spot and would probably be a bit better. I decided to the arancini special on the board and regretted my decision. The arancini was served cold in the center and took the staff over 25 minutes to bring it reheated. My girlfriend had one of the breakfast jaffles and it looked much more appetizing. Service was also lacking. The staff seemed more interested in talking to the staff at the neighboring bar and restaurant, than checking on their own customers. It would have been nice to not have to clean a table because all of the tables still had the dishes from the last customer. read more

Food was delicious, fast, served friendly and coffee was divine. Excellent choice for a late breakfast.

I'm a big fan of this place! Denim is hands down my go-to spot for coffee at Southbank! The staff are always super friendly and take the time to get to know their regulars - I work nearby so am usually there several times a week, and always feel as though I'm visiting friends rather than stopping for coffee :) read more

Coffee is competent, the staff didn't completely snarl but are definitely from the to kool for skool crowd. And what's with charging $6 for a plain croissant?!? Sitting outside in the morning autumn sun is definitely a bonus! Wrap up? Ok but could be better! read more

Is there something wrong with too much denim? Absolutely, but this cafe proves otherwise. Now, some may argue the coolest thing about this cafe is that it's combined with fashion, okay, so that is a bit cool... But I remember the first time I came here, it was in the evening and I didn't even notice the clothing store beside it, but what I did notice was the exceptionally cool hot chocolate and random denim covered seats. The hot chocolate arrives like this: A glass full of chocolate bits and marshmallows and a mini glass milk bottle full of hot milk. You pour it yourself and it almost makes you feel proud of what you've achieved. Oooooh... I was instantly hooked! Normally I am a major coffee fanatic and that's what I'll have a cafes, but I come to Denim Co. for its delicious and adorable serving of hot chocolate. read more

Denim - hot chocolate - Cafes Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

Anyone walking through South Bank is absolutely spoilt for choice in terms of where they can get coffee. This may seem like a blessing however it can be quite frustrating if you're indecisive by nature. Let me take this onus of responsibility away from you and declare without question that Denim Co is simply the nicest place to grab a coffee in South Bank. Admittedly, South Bank isn't my normal 'hang-out' suburb however on occasion we all find ourselves in this area. When I am there however I love to grab myself a slice of cake and a latte at Denim Co. For some reason I really respond to the location, even if it is technically along the side of the road. The furniture is quite comfortable and spacious, perfect for larger groups of people. This being said there is also seating possibilities if it's just you and one other person. The cake itself is always sensational. For those of you who quite simple don't get the Max Brenner hype I insist you should head here for your post meal desert. I recommend buying a few cakes between you and sharing them, as it really is great having a taste of everything. Furthermore the coffee is simply delicious and would make any reasonable connoisseur happy. In short I consider Denim Co a perfect venue for a post-dinner desert or just a coffee when you're on the go. In my opinion there are a lot of places to choose from in South Bank but very few of them are actually worthwhile. Check it out for yourself and see if it is for you. read more

I've often had coffee at Denim during the day, taking advantage of its prime location and vibrant atmosphere. Recently I went at night for the first time with a group of friends after dinner (we weren't enticed by the dessert options at the restaurant we'd dined at) for coffee and cake. This place seems to be constantly abuzz at all times of the day, which is good for ambiance but can lead to lengthy queues. When my friends and I sat down at a table and I went off to use the bathroom there was no line for the counter, but when I got back it stretched about six deep. FAIL. I lined up for five minutes or so and ultimately was glad I did. The 'Bounty slice' was delicious, with rich chocolate, coconut and sponge layers, and the coffee god too. A friend's authentic Italian hot chocolate (essentially melted chocolate in a cup) looked devilishly decadent, as did their bowl of regular hot chocolate. These guys also sell clothes, specialising in jeans (hence the name), at an adjoined fashion boutique. But if you eat too many of their goodies you might find yourself struggling to squeeze them on. read more

This place is grossly overpriced for what they offer, $5.90 for a take away coffee? $8.90 for a piece of slice? Another classic example of a mediocre cafe only still in business because of their location.. read more

This is a pleasant place for breakfast. You can have a stroll along the Brisbane river and through South Bank and then settle in for breakfast. The food is good and the staff efficient. Good coffee too. read more

Came here for breakfast. Coffee us excellent and staff are very friendly. Had smoked salmon and poached eggs...it was tasty but the eggs were a little overdone. read more

I was immensely disappointed. The presentation of the food and staff are excellent. But it's all show and no substance. Let's start with the service - sadly the 3 staff members we encountered all shared identical rude demeanours, reminiscent of someone who wants to shoo a pesky fly away so they can get back to...oh wait - their job. Next the price - $1.50 extra for what tasted like the black and white brand ice cream. Surprise add ons are always a pleasure. The coffee. Oh how I wish the possession of a coffee machine was the only criteria for a quality long black. This place seems to hide behind milk and sugar but the coffee by itself is incompetently prepared. All in all - a disappointment. read more

Great atmosphere and great breakfast. Not big selection for breakfast. Had the Avocado on Turkish bread with cheese. Very fresh.