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.

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.

Good coffee , quick service , good food - pancakes excellent - nice overall - good place for…read morebreakfast

I think I've found my new local. The coffee is amazing with three different blends available. I…read moretried the Seasonal, which was truly amazing. My girlfriend had a long black of the house blend, and she loved it. The temperature was perfect too, something not often achieved by cafes. The staff were very friendly and attentive, greeting us as we arrived and actively seeking feedback of the food. Speaking of the food: wow. They just started food this week and they've already nailed it. My bacon and egg roll was fantastic, made with award winning eggs and a home made sauce that tops it off nicely.

Nice spot under the glass roof. Good selection of cakes…read more Coffee is average. I've had great Coffee Guru coffee elsewhere so was disappointed.

Really nice consistent coffee. Good range for all coffee drinkers with soy and lactose free milk…read more Friendly staff and have a decent looking cake fridge.

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!

I love this place!!! It is a mix of restaurant, cafe, supermarket and second hand shop! It has a…read morecosy atmosphere with cool volunteer stuff and good vibe! You can come there to have a cup of tea/coffee, have a yummy cheap lunch meal or buy groceries to your home! They have organic and non organic products selling in a bulk, like spices, grains, teas, nuts, flour etc and they also sell veggies, personal body and cleaner products. You can bring your own containers to the place however, they have paper bag and containers available to buy or free donated jars that you can use. In addition, they have a section with free donated clothes and objects. What a nice place!

Someone please post the hours…read more Five stars just for the vibe and great location. Wish I'd been more involved while I lived here. Parking's tricky....any secret spots nearby for those not on bikes?

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!

I did enjoy my meal at Gather but it was more in the category of fine than great. I had a sunrise…read morejuice that was a nice mix and an iced latte that was just ok. For brunch the smavocado sounded good- a smashed croissant with avocado and egg and rocket etc. The toppings were fine but it was really incredibly difficult to eat and the croissant had become super dense in the smashing process. They do have indoor and outdoor seating which is lovely. Perhaps I will have to try again and get something different.

The vibe here is cute and cozy- but you won't be the only one that feels that way so I'd make a…read morereservation if you are planning to visit on a weekend. I got the potatoes (amazing!!) and the avocado toast. Delicious. We got the ricotta pancakes for the table and they were beyond fantastic!

We dropped in on our way into Canberra earlier this month and fell in love! The interior was…read moregorgeous, full of reclaimed wood and plant abundant, the coffee was delicious and beautifully presented, and the food was some of the best we've had anywhere. I had the "baked eggs, chickpeas, tomato, chèvre & sourdough" listed under the Favorites section - the dish, which was absolutely bursting with flavor, was comforting, hearty, and filling without being too heavy. I also had a side some smoked salmon, the edges of which were rolled in some kind of dill mixture - fabulous! My boyfriend had the corned beef sandwich and loved it as well. The manager who greeted us and took our order could not have been nicer. I wish we had a spot like this at home!

A cute little cafe, very rustic feel to it. I went for breakfast one weekday morning and it was…read morequite busy. I ordered the bircher and coffee from the friendly server and settled down in a cosy corner. My food order appeared after a reasonable amount of time, but I have to say it was not enjoyable. The claggy sticky texture was wierd and rather unpleasant. My coffee was fine, but it did not arrive until after I had finished my meal. Not a great experience this time.