This is what a cafe should be. Warm and inviting - like stepping into a friend's living area and…read moreyou sit on the lounge while she fixes up a cuppa in the kitchen. I stopped into Betty's for a meeting yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by the relaxed and community-friendly cafe that is operating in this half-event space, half-cafe. Owned by Kat, the coffee is solid, certainly some of the best I've sipped in West End. Served on a floral saucer and tourist spoon on the side, I was quite content to spend some time in front of my laptop while those around me played a game of Wheel of Fortune board game and regulars had a good chat to the owner. People are on a first name basis here already - always a good sign. This will be a place I come back to if I'm in the area.

Another new addition to the 4101 cafe scene, Betty's has an eclectic but homey feel to it. One shot…read moreof their Colombian Reserve beans will set you back $3.5 or you can go two shots for $4. There are a variety of couches inside or you can take advantage of the deck chairs and soak up some morning rays on the front porch.

This little shop in Cleveland is producing fabulous sour dough breads and pastries. Croissant fans…read morehave a choice of traditional, pane chocolate, ham and cheese or their signature almond. The quiches are sublime - the filling is so delicate and light, while the pastry is so buttery and crispy. The best sausage roll you will ever have is their 3 little piggys - a virtual heart attack wrapped in flaky pastry. They also have a range of gluten free options and vegan meringues. Watch their Facebook pages for one off short run weekly special treats like their amazing Mille Fuille.

I love Palace Cinemas so unbelievably much. I just moved up from Melbourne and Kino is my all time…read morefavourite cinema. Barracks isn't Kino, but still a really great cinema, with some large theatres and some smaller. A great range! (I love smaller theatres) Great environment and atmosphere, with kind workers. I'm happy that I live close to a Palace cinema! I wished they handed out the movie poster flyers though, I've only gotten them from James Street so far (I always forgot to grab them at Kino).

Love this place! It' so classy and I loved the high ceiling and open window wait area. The theatre…read moreseats were super comfy and would be such a fun place to go on a date. I like how you can order adult beverages and even a cheese platter if you fancy. My first experience here was fantastic and I can't wait to go back. I am very pleased that it was my first movie theatre to visit in Brisbane as well. They were holding the French Film Festival and I think they tend to show many international films, documentaries, and those off the beaten path which makes me happy. I was a big supporter of the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN which shows independent films, documentaries, etc. and it reminds me a little bit of that in regards to the films they show, not necessarily the building itself. The Palace Barracks definitely wins for better seating and nice facilities!

Say Cocoawoo 5 times very fast and you'll have an idea of my…read morefirst impression at this little nook. "WOOOOO!" went my brain when I first tried their deliciously rich italian hot chocolate and the velvety Green Tea cake. The store is tucked out of sight on charlotte st, but is a definite first-date winner. The atmosphere is warm and the decor is gorgeous, We were served promptly and with a smile. And with most things under $20 on the menu this beats Max Brenners chocolatey butt any day.

Cocoawoo is a delicious little nook into which one can curl up with a coffee or hot chocolate…read morefeeling cocooned from the outside world. With it's dark purple walls and dim lighting, there's a warmth to Cocoawoo that is indeed very comforting. It's not the sort of place I'd go to all the time, as it's a little off the beaten track, but for a special occasion, hot date or chocolatey pick-me-up it's a little bit special. I've had coffee from there, which is very reasonably priced at $3.20 for a regular and I've also tried their Italian Hot Chocolate which is rich enough and big enough for two. With Archive Fine Books just up the road, I highly recommend combining a wander through the shelves and shelves of old books followed by coffee and cake in Cocoawoo--makes for a nice afternoon adventure in the city.

Recommend the chai latte, best one I've ever had, the rose and raspberry cake was Devine. Great…read morefriendly staff and decor is great, outdoor seating available and you can take your pooch there and buy a puppy chino. Highly recommend this place..

In a cafe-centric precinct, Paddington Station is one of the newest to the area. Located next to…read morethe Blueroom Cinebar, it's a fine spot to stop and enjoy the Autumn air. When we arrived mid-morning there were a few diners but it wasn't packed. It's counter service and there's a display cabinet full of home-made cakes and cookies to tempt you. The rose water and raspberry cake did just that and found it's place on my order with a peppermint tea. The cake itself was lovely, but could have done without the icing in my opinion. There's a full menu for breakfast and lunch as well.

Suburban Gem Tucked away in the back streets of Upper Mount…read moreGravatt and in an area famous for Asian food, this gorgeous little patisserie was a surprising find. The pastries are presented beautifully, and are buttery and flaky - and well deserve the awards they have won. We thought the coffee was unremarkable though - but that's because we like strong coffee.

The meals here are truly disappointing. We ordered a cheese and tomato toastie--something that…read moreshould be hard to get wrong. Unfortunately, what we received was two slices of plain toast with an almost nonexistent sliver of cheese and half a tomato placed in between. It wasn't even toasted properly, just assembled and served. The tea was undrinkable, resembling dishwater more than a proper brew. As for the orange tart, it had no flavor whatsoever--certainly nothing resembling orange. We paid $32.13 for this experience. Save your money and eat elsewhere--you'll thank yourself later.

The coffee club is the best I have ever been to and the food is lovely and hot from the kitchen and…read morecoffee was hot and drinks was cold and the table services was fast and clean and staff was very nice and friendly and helpful and own Make u feel welcome end know u by name and. Down the coffee club app to start to save money when u reach $5 get off bill or a free coffee and money Tuesday wed u get 10% off and buy 1 u get 1 free and buy 4 u get 2 free and location is at the plaza at the hyperdome and cakes are to eat and they are fresh every day and more

I don't even know what kind of magic they put in my iced latte, but holy moly it was delish! I'm…read morenot sure if it's the kind of coffee they use or their sugar syrup (I asked for sugar and they told me specifically that they had one for cold drinks). Highly recommend grabbing an iced latte. I told them that I was going to a nearby restaurant and when they asked if I was walking there (it was about a 20 minute walk) one of the girls happily gave me walking directions! Super nice. They also bake in house - fresh goodies everyday! They had some killer cupcakes on display as well as some melting moments, not to mention some banana bread and some other fruit bread cooling behind the counter. Yum! They have some little seating out front, definitely ideal for this time of the year!

Great cafe - menu is pretty small but otherwise it is great and the staff are so friendly. Real gem…read moreof a place