Wow! This was not expected - great coffee and great food! Was looking for a coffee spot in my travels and checked what was around when this gem surfaced. It's in an industrial shed but don't be fooled there is a coffee shop air con section. Counter service - friendly and helpful. Short menu and display with GF options. Ordered lunch and had the best smashed avo for a long time - the bacon & egg pie was hubbie's choice and it disappeared - served with relish that was just right. Coffee - good. Nice surprise read more

Elixir Coffee - Bacon & Egg Pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stafford, QLD

Elixir is a great place for a work meeting over breakfast or lunch, just get in early to beat the rush! The serves are very generous and there are plenty of coffee blends to choose from. I'm always happy to find another cafe that has cream for my long black. read more

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Great Coffee pleasant staff quick service , handy location food good variety love there almond croissants

Great coffee and food, would highly recommend. The beans are great as well, we bought a 1kg bag and it was awesome!

I was drawn in by the reviews online and after a stranger in the car park telling me it was the best coffee in Brisbane I was sure I made a great choice. The coffee selection is expansive and will cater to all tastes. The service speed was second to none and the hero of the day, the coffee, was amazing. The eggs Benedict was a strong contender even though on the high side for expense. A slight down side is a lack of parking which can slow down a quick coffee grab. This actually stopped me from dropping and grabbing a take away after my sit down visit. In summary, a truly great cup of coffee which would rival the best in Australia. Food 8/10 service 8/10 decor 7/10 coffee 9/10 read more

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After a great experience previously I decided to come down for a Monday morning breakfast. Nice and quiet as expected. 1 person in queue ahead of me, so the service was quick and friendly. I decided to sit in their outdoor seating, which was very comfortable as there was a cool breeze. My food arrived before I even had a chance to wonder where it was, even before my coffee! The eggs Benedict was pretty tasty, but nothing to write home about. It lacked a lot of flavour, minus the bacon which was cooked to perfection. The hollandaise sauce was very watery and made the bread soggy. I will definitely will think twice about ordering it again. My piccolo was delicious, full of flavour, and far from burnt. Maybe a little too milky? But that's really up to the interpreter. It was good enough for me to order another however. Overall the service itself is fantastic, the staff are really friendly, kind, and welcoming. They make me feel right at home. Thumbs up Elixir! read more

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Have come here coffee lots and sometimes food. Always busy. Hard to get a park. The coffee is pretty, but not unreal amazing. I think that comes with having to rush to keep up with the demand of customer. Had the Granola for $14. Granola, pears, lots of cinnamon and yoghourt. Wasn't great. Take my consumer advice Elixar, change to a Bircher Muesli. Cheap, & easy to make a huge batch each night. It's cool, fresh, sweat yet clean flavours. Presents better too. read more

Elixir Coffee - Granola - $14 for granola, pears, lots of cinnamon and yoghourt. Wasn't great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stafford, QLD

Well, well. Look what we have here. In the industrial gully of Stafford, a fine coffee house has opened up in one of the warehouse spaces on Hayward Street (just off Webster Road). Little do people know, that the industrial sector of Stafford is actually already home to quite a few shopping treats, and now it's touting coffee. Elixir Coffee not only sell coffee, but they also roast their own beans in house. Their beans, which you can get natural or ground are sold at $18.50 for 500g (there are exceptions). The warehouse is divided into three different spaces. There's the front entrance where, (when I was there) a stream of people line up out the door waiting patiently for their morning caffeine serve. A processing line of baristas all tackle one detail each, and pump out cup after glorious cup of coffee. Working this way looks somewhat mechanical, but they're keeping wait times down, which they need to, especially if they are always as busy as they were this morning. Just yonder where all the magic happens is the indoor dining area. It's a fairly humble looking space. If I were you, I'd head outside. The outdoor dining area is located in what for all appearances looks like a garage. I'd suggest sitting here because the roasting machines and process is all on display, and smells heavily of coffee- more so than your usual cafe does. All of their stocks are out of harm's way, but also on show. The outside dining area is where it's at; it's got this nitty, gritty, bare-all kind of vibe to it. Elixir is not concerned with pretty decor, interior or exterior design, and the people seem to be diggin' it big time. Elixir is providing the northern suburbs with a type of cafe culture that you could usually only expect to find in the city, and even then, you'd have few choices. People were walking seemingly from every direction in a straight arrow to Elixir, their new local. The line out the door was encouraging. Every time I come out to Stafford, I'll be sure to pop in. read more

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Hayward Street is heavily industrial, so you hardly expect it to produce such a fantastic venue for coffee and breakfast. But before you get too judgy and dismiss Elixir, I have to tell you about it's unexpected charm and the lovely coffee that awaits you past all the cars and buildings that surround it. This is a place that reminds you never to judge a book by its cover; that looks can be deceptive; that the best things come in small packages and all those other tiresome cliches that end up being unequivocally true. I prefer indoors to outdoors here because walking inside lifts you away from the industrial nature of the area and transports you to a different plane; a plane where coffee is smooth and majestic, and food is served quickly while managing to be just what you needed and have been craving since you dragged yourself out of bed. I'm such a sucker for cute little extra things that other place don't do. Let me be specific: with my perfect and large coffee came a sweet little card (almost a calling card if you will) commenting on the beans and the blend that the coffee was showcasing that particular day. On the day I wandered in, the tasting card and my coffee featured peru organic beans, which had a medium strength and a hint of chocolately flavour. The coffee was superb and the breakfast highly enjoyable and prompt. I also enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. The place gets fairly busy after nine and is obviously a hit with locals. Pop in and experience a true unexpected delight. read more

Elixir Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stafford, QLD

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Great coffee! can be a little crammed at times but if you're just getting takeaway, no problem...

Fantastic coffee and wonderful friendly service. Consistently good! I have always enjoyed the food on the breakfast & lunch menus. My two favourites are the Haloumi Stack and the BLT. Elixir HQ is renowned for excellent coffee, and they don't disappoint. The service is attentive, efficient and friendly. They are often very busy on Saturdays, but they still attend to you very well. This is an old favourite. read more

Yummo!!! It's all been said before! Great coffee, great food & awesome service. Everyone seemed happy & most importantly, happy to help! My beloved other asked some very specific questions about the meals and the service staff were happy to call the kitchen to check.... on a busy Saturday morning no less!!! Coffee cards are a great touch. Definitely going back! Double thumbs up! read more

Sometimes when we come here it's so busy you can't find a park, but when you time it right it's so worth it... The coffee is great and the food is always delicious! The back is really good, this last visit I added it as a side to the smashed avocado with Persian fetta. read more

Elixir Coffee - Smashed avo and Persian fetta with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stafford, QLD

Waiting for my car to be inspected, I asked the mechanic if there was anywhere to get a coffee while I waited. I was informed that just around the corner Stafford City Shopping Centre was open. As I walked down I saw a line up of people outside of what looked like a garage door. When I got closer I noticed that there were a few tables out front and those lucky enough to be seated were drinking coffees. With time on my side I joined the cue and before I knew it I was at the front ordering my flat white to take away. Inside I saw that there was an even bigger crowd taking up the spaces around tables, some were eating sandwiches and wraps. The general noise of the room was filled with chatting and the strong aroma of freshly roasted home coffee. I was actually surprised to witness a strong contingent of collard workers. Especially because the street that I was in was situated in what could be best described as an industrial area. In saying this people will go anywhere for a good coffee. When my order was up, I checked the room for any spare seats or tables, there was none. That was ok because it was a little too hot and noisy, I imagine once they install an air conditioner Elixir will be stacked deep from opening to close. As I walked outside and drew on my coffee I had to agree with the popularity that Elixir had established for itself. With a great service experience, a fresh and decent coffee in hand I continued down to the shopping centre with a little spring in my step and plenty of time to kill. read more

Elixr is a cute and cosy coffee shop/roaster is tucked away in the streets of Stafford. The basic graphic design skills that I possess, initially alert me to the (in my opinion) slightly unattractive branding of Elixr. I like pretty things, and their logo isn't one of those things. But I met a friend there for coffee as I was assured of it's quality and to the credit of Elixr, I was indeed impressed. Always a sucker for latte art - as it took me about 4 years to learn - as soon as the fat rosetta was put in front of me I was happy. I had the espresso blend, double shot flat white and avocado on sourdough. My tummy was a very happy one that morning. The sourdough was toasted to perfection, avocado sliced like boss and cracked pepper to spare. I guess this morning it was the simple things that pleased me that morning. So my recommendation, look past the branding and order the avocado on toast. If your that kind of a person. If not - there are plenty of other choices for breakfast so I'm sure you will find something, but, go the avo. read more

WORLD'S BEST COFFEE! I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. They know pretty much all there is to know about coffee. Their bagels are also really, really good. We've never had a bad experience. read more

Greeted in a friendly manner and that's where the compliments end Slow service, orders came out wrong on multiple occasions, hard to get the attention of wait staff and below par coffee (compared to other positive reviews I've read). Over all, disappointing and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Awesome coffee, fantastic and really quick service. Really good food as well to top it off and even when the line is out the door you get your coffee in no time at all. It has a great atmosphere and is always buzzing. The only negative is that because it is so popular you often can't park just outside. You may be looking at a 2min walk from the down the street read more

Elixir is hidden in an industrial part of Stafford, so a coffee shop with real coffee and awesome snacks makes for a wonderful contrast to the usual "Cafe and Snack Bar." Let me tell you, the grub here beats Chiko rolls and Ice Break any day. They sell a decent variety of roasted coffee and coffee products, but more excitingly, they overwhelm you with service, genuinely lovely people! Also, I love free stuff and when you buy beans/coffee grounds, they'll make you a free coffee. However, in windy times, I would recommend eating indoors, because the area gets awful dusty! Moral of the story: Go, eat, buy. read more

Best coffee in Brisbane. Worth the 15 minute drive from the CBD! Breakfast was pretty good too! read more

Elixir Coffee - Poached Eggs with Tomato, avo and Bacon! Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Stafford, QLD

Overall food was nice. With exception to the potato hash, dough anyone... Pretty expensive. I'm about 95% sure I was charged $4 for 3 cherry tomatoes to be cut in half. I'm by no means a coffee snob. So I was happy with thr coffee i received. I do however prefer Crema & Cream's (on Stafford Rd) coffee though. read more

I have never, ever had a bad experience with this place. The atmosphere is rather rudimentary, but they more than make up for that with fantastic staff and amazing food, and even better than that, the BEST coffee in Brisbane!!! (Ex-Melbourne coffee snob. I am fussy.) I buy my beans here too. Their service is exemplary. They often throw in an extra something for an empathetic smile, and they are very patient and careful when accommodating my son's and my different food allergies. read more

$5 minimum on EFTPOS transactions so couldn't buy a takeaway coffee. In 2017 how is this idiotic practice still happening ? I walked out and went to a nearby Campos coffee shop who didn't have a minimum EFTPOS amount and was able to get my coffee. What I don't understand is, even if there is a small fee to the merchant for EFTPOS it is not more than the profit on the takeaway coffee that thy didn't sell me. So without even doing anything Elixir cost themselves money. I don't get it. Won't be going back. read more

Best coffee on North side. Do a really good breakfast also, no complaints from anyone at the table. Staff are friendly and you can take your dog read more

Elixir? He hardly knows her! But seriously, this place does an amazing coffee and breakfast. Given the popularity of the place with the locals, I'd say a lot of the town agrees with me. read more

I have been doing some homework on coffee brewing techniques and found that Aeropress has become a trend with the hippster crowd. I've wantded to know if it makes great coffee. The strength of Elixir is the obvious market it tries to cater for. Coffee drinkers. But do they do it well or as well as they could? The potential is there! I've wanted to experience Elixir since I moved to the area 2 years ago. With a rare Saturday afternoon off I finally get the chance. Walking up to the venue it was unclear where to start. We wanted to sit for a coffee and tea. I wanted to know what goes on in this industrial looking building and about what is the best on offer. There are two doors that look like is the go to place but the first we entered was just a shed door to indoor seating. Nice, but by now it was obvious we had no clue what to do as new customers. We noticed the other door and entered to the back of a long cue. While waiting we were stuck at the door way with others squeezing past, most of them table clearers. I wouldn't call them wait staff due to no orders being taken at the tables, they just cleared them. There wear a lot of staff there too. I can imagine there wage costs! As we waited in line I was asked by other customers if we were ordering or waiting to pick up take away coffee. The door way was a mess of both plus staff shuffling through. We also had no idea what was on offer yet we left the Que to grab menus and figure out what to have. Back to the end of the cue. Aeropress $6 and daily iced tea. Let's have a go at this hyped up thing called Aeropress! While one of us finally ordered I watched two then three then even four staff make coffees while others walked around and around but get little done in a timely fashion. I also tried to look at the retail products available but the cue of people were waiting in front of it all. I was genuinely interested in purchasing a cold brewer. When my partner ordered the Aeropress, something we have no idea of there was no question of what options to have, or if it's something we normally go for. Sweetener, milk, iced, flavoured, drink in, take away or "do you normally drink long blacks? No, try this instead." As we waited for our drinks the staff member who got our order showed frustration in the process. Angry face and constantly shaking his head. So much effort went in to 2 drinks. He walked out the back twice and kept checking our order. It's funny when you are in an ear shot of the staff and can see what they do. The staff mermered that the staff member making our drinks was "angry" and kept looking back at him. We felt sorry for the guy as well. If we knew it was such a stuff around and time consuming, we would have just ordered esspresso prepared coffees. But this bring me to my complaints. If you have it on your menu, make sure it does not screw up your flow of service. Don't have an option that is a hassle for staff that ends up being a pointless practice and definitely not worth the wait with a heavy price tag. We left with an average iced tea. Not the best or worst. Glad it was made in house but we make better at home with a half parsed attempt. Now the Aeropress. Do not order the Aeropress. Unless you like a very bitter and acidic yet weak long black. So bad. I'm talking worst coffee ever! It's a gimmick and it will cost you. I feel bad for the review of bad experience. I could see the baristas make great coffee. Coffee art looked great on the coffees we could see being made and there were no signs over poorly textured milk. Not cool with seeing utensils being used after sitting in dirty water but it happens in many places. This place has potential. Service needs to be priotised. Oredering at the counter is a massive negative experience. Start to finish. Last note, get rid the the gimmicks. Ask yourselves what is the best way to show off all the different beans you show (but did not upsell, something noticed standing being other customers being served) and master it all. Get a retail staff member to up sell products and take home beans. TABLE SERVICE! Get a host to help manage the customer experience and direct them to what they want! We came to sit for drinks and left with take away we threw in the bin. Got a latte in the Stafford food court, cheaper and better! Unfortunate waste! read more

It is a lovely place for light meals and cold or hot drinks and you can buy coffee machine for home and coffee beans and grind and you can put all produce for your machine read more

Excellent coffee! Fantastic food at a variety of prices. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. The place is always packed. I go here regularly and I have not been disappointment. Must visit if you are craving coffee as it's always on point! read more

I'm obsessed with this place.. seriously. Don't judge it by the exterior. The interior is fine; modern and clean. Each week I notice how packed it's getting so this hidden gem in the industrial area of Stafford isn't so hidden any more. This place has a fantastic selection of coffee, I've been told there's is one of the BEST coffee in Brissy. For me, I LOVE the food. They have a great selection of GF options. Breakfast is fantastic. I'm a serial customer. Keep going back. Yeah it gets a little noisy at times but I can handle that. read more

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and attentive service! I had a perfect coffee with an acai bowl and it was probably the best acai bowl I have ever had (and I have had plenty). The prices are reasonable, and the place itself is very cute, plenty of seats inside and out. read more

The coffee is their shtick. I visited on a weekday morning. It's an unflashy conversion in a light industrial area. Parking difficult. Music fairly modern but inoffensive. Service quick (once I found the counter). Cakes are from a factory. There was a choice of two have-in coffee beans - a blend and a single-source. I went for the single source. My normal is a long black hmos. It was good enough to drink black, which I rarely do. read more

Today was my first experience and I had been recommended by so many people to try the coffee so I finally did. As soon as we walked in we were greeted which was lovely but as soon as the lady doing the cashier spoke to us that's when I had the most terrible experience. She rushed us to order when I had no idea where the menu was and I had asked her nicely and she said "well if we didn't have a coffee menu then we wouldn't have coffee to sell" I found it so rude and inconsiderate and VERY unprofessional. It's all about the product and experience and if one person ruins it, it could potentially ruin all reputation. The coffee was good though. read more