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    Sugar N' Spice Cafe

    4.7 (22 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 3:00 pm

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    Intimate
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Teapots, yo.
    Ciaran B.

    What a ludicrously lovely environment. The staff here are extremely helpful and inquisitive, which lends the place a really welcoming air. I popped in for a quick coffee after arriving from Sydney, and it started my break off in a really positive way. Thanks gents - keep up the great work.* *Written after my first coffee in a couple of weeks. Please adjust comprehension accordingly; I may well still be rushing my tits off.

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    Chikoto Y.

    Wherever I live, I find my favourite cafe in the town and became a regular customer there. Here in Brisbane, my fav is Sugar 'N Spice. The owner and one of the nice baristas remember my coffee, latte in a mug with no sugar! I like having a small talk with them, too. How many stamp cards did I collect? And how many free coffees did I get? Muffins (esp date and coconut one) and banana loaf are yum! As I have worked as a barista, I am picky about coffee (beans), cleanness and barista's skill in frothing milk. This cafe has high quality of those. The location is convenient but buses in front of the shop are very noisy.

    Suzannah B.

    This is a cute little cafe near Central station and reminds me of some of the coffee shops I've been to in Melbourne. It's a great place to meet a friend for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee because the cosy, dark interior with its walls of teapots and teacups invites you to sit and linger and maybe even discuss something a little bit philosophical. If you're not in the mood for deep and meaningful chats, then have a peek in the cake cabinet at their sweet little offerings. The petit fours of lemon curd tarts and mini cheesecakes go perfectly with a nice cup of English Breakfast (the best tea, am I right) or Earl Grey if you're that way inclined. The staff are busy but friendly, and very efficient. The atmosphere is bustling and a little bit old fashioned which coupled with Sugar n' Spice's location in the old part of Central station makes you feel like you wouldn't be surprised to see a WWII soldier sitting with a girl he met while she nursed him back to health in a makeshift army hospital when he was injured in France or something. Maybe I just watch too many movies, but Sugar n' Spice has a very 1940s wartime era vibe, except with better coffee!

    Danielle H.

    After ordering a long black with a shot of caramel with a ham and cheese toastie on corn bread, I took my seat at a tall, mahogany table and checked out my surrounds. If it hadn't been for the blazing sunshine outside, I'd have sworn I was in some teeny NY coffee spot in a little side street somewhere, waiting for serendipity to strike. It's dark, cosy and just isn't really...Brisbane. Which is not a bad thing. I sat beside two newspaper-reading regulars who looked like they were there for the duration (it's that kind of place - you really feel at home) and eyed up the shelves full of dinky little teapots, perculators and coffee for sale. Within 5 minutes my lunch and coffee had been served. And while I found the coffee to be a bit too bitter (I like mine strong, but I couldn't stomach this), my toastie was truly melt-in-your-mouth scrumptious. This Sugar and Spice is (almost) all things nice.

    Josh S.

    If you have read some of my other reviews you would know by now that I am a coffee fan, that's probably the understatement of the year - I love my coffee! Sugar and Spice is in my top 5 coffee shops in Brisbane not simply because it serves up some amazing bean but also because they have the whole customer service thing perfected. I come here almost every second day of the week because I know what I am going to get, consistency and service. Your regular coffee shop should remember who you are, what you like and how you like it and nothing should be too much trouble. When I first discovered the strip of shops on Adelaide street where S&S is located I had my work cut out for me, close by there are several decent cafés all offering up quality coffee but only one could offer the whole package. There is a similar café only a few doors down from S&S but lost out because putting the sugar in the cup for me whilst pouring the milk was too much trouble, their response to my (what I think reasonable) request was 'there is sugar over there'. It's the little things like this that can turn someone like me away or if offered make someone a regular and with so many small café style businesses going out of business every year, Sugar and Spice sets a great example of how it should be done.

    Sean C.

    As you walk by Sugar and Spice there is something immediately appealing about it. The smells emanating from inside this cosy looking establishment seem to call you in and who am I to refuse such an invitation. The interior is very charming with various teapots, peculators and coffee mugs lining the rich, brown walls. On the wall four clocks indicate the time in New York, Tokyo, London and Brisbane - coffee time around the world. I stepped into Sugar and Spice on my way to work and it seemed to be peak hour in the relatively small space. The gentleman was workmanlike in his order taking, efficient but not exactly a conversationalist. The barista more than made up for his colleagues dry demeanour, however, as he joked with customers whilst effortlessly churning out order after order. Despite the amount of customers and his laid back approach my coffee was being handed to me within the minute. It was a damn tasty drop too, packing a little bit of a kick. All in all I was quite impressed with my maiden Sugar and Spice visit and will definitely add it to my rotation of morning coffee haunts.

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    Caffe Latte is delicious. Various milk options. Great choice of pastries, food and tea. Carrot was yummy .Friendly and fast service .

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    Review Highlights - Sugar N' Spice Cafe

    This is a cute little cafe near Central station and reminds me of some of the coffee shops I've been to in Melbourne.

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    John Mills Himself - flat white

    John Mills Himself

    4.4(58 reviews)
    0.5 kmCBD
    $

    Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

    What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.

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    Not just for coffee

    Bean. - Super friendly owner and the coffee was superb! I will most certainly go back to this hidden treasure

    Bean.

    4.2(21 reviews)
    0.5 kmCBD
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    On a search for some coffee (other than at Alen's) on a weekday, I walked down George Street,…read moreoriginally heading towards Frisky Goat, which I've been meaning to try. Instead, I saw the sign for Bean, and having passed it several times, I thought, hey, why not walk through this shady looking garage and dumpster (looked like one) and see what's up? I walked up to a chalked door and a short flight of stairs down into a kitschy, cute, nicely air conditioned cafe, and was greeted by a really eccentric but friendly barista. I was just looking for a cuppa to-go, but was rather tempted to plant myself and look around. The cafe isn't big, but there is a good amount of table space, either to study at or to play the many board games that this place houses! I was quite pleased at their game selection of Cluedo, Scrabble, Jenga, and more! This is also one of the few cafes in Brisbane that provide free wi-fi. So much win! As for the coffee, I've only had their skinny latte, which I do enjoy. For Brisbane, it is definitely good - a bit bold, but not overly dark, like I find the places around here. The coffee has a bit of a fruity or nutty aftertaste - I can't quite tell (must have it again!), but I would definitely have it again. I wasn't sure if they had food to offer, as I only saw some cupcakes on display, but it looked like they might serve sandwiches... Alleyway cafes seem to be very characteristic of Brisbane's hip cafes, and although my friends know me to always find these places with shady entrances, quite a few of them turn out to be good, if not intriguing! All in all, this is one of my favorite places so far - the ambience, board games, free wi-fi, and the barista!

    After going through a side alley and down a narrow staircase, was a hidden gem with a great…read moreatmosphere and great conversation with the barista. So many options to choose from, but I ordered a Chai Tea Latte with macadamia nut milk and was in heaven. 11/10 recommend

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    Death Before Decaf - All the latest E cigarettes machine

    Death Before Decaf

    4.0(21 reviews)
    1.7 kmNew Farm
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    This cafe is open always. With limited seating, this is more a place for takeaway coffees. There's…read morea long couch, a few stray seats and milk crates outside. Mind you, the leather couch was low, soft and comfy. The decor features framed vinyl, artwork and various skate decks from different hardcore, metal and punk bands i.e. Amity, This is Hell, etc. I feel like this place should feature gig posters promoting the hardcore scene. I'm sure there'll be more over time. There's a few alternative music magazines on a table for reading. As a fan of hardcore music, I like this place a lot down to the graffitied walls and pin-up art. The music is loud and heavy and I like it. I can imagine a few people would complain. Not the place to come for a meaningful conversation or to write your novel. No food yet, but there's plans to get a small range of muffins to munch on along with your coffee. Coffee is currently $4 for a large. We visited around 10.30pm at night. It's popular among the police and ambos at this time of the night. I imagine during the day it's more popular for those "in the scene". Not the best coffee in the world, but nicer than any other options at that time of the night. Plus, it's a good place to wake up if you're wanting to pull an all-nighter!

    Does Brisbane need another coffee shop? Well hell yes! If you answered no to that question, please…read moreleave immediately and go sip your lemon and peppermint tea elsewhere. Death Before Decaf is the latest addition, located on Brunswick Street New Farm, open for about 1 week. The name describes how I feel and react when I hear people order "Decaf". Seriously? It's like ordering chocolate, and asking don't add the chocolate. Death Before Decaf is the kind of place Brisbane needs, because its open 24/7, and we don't too have many places, if any, open for the long haul to service the needs of an ever demanding caffeine addicted public. The décor is edgy, with a twist of tattoo, punk, metal, street, and some cool graffiti-esque artwork on the wall. The vinyl, posters of hardcore metal, skateboards adorning the wall, all add to their rockstar feel. The comfortable leather couch and deer head on the wall seems out of place and more at home at a venue like Alfred & Constance, but I like the over-all aesthetics of the place. They serve Bellissimo Coffee (The Ultimo), which I actually drink at home too, so I do like the coffee. Due to the limited seating available, this place works well for take-away coffees, and at $3.50 for a small sized cup, is well worth it. Hardcore heavy-metal music isn't my thing, but I'm still a fan of Death Before Decaf. Good news is that Snacks will make their way to the Death Before Decaf counter in the coming months, so looking forward to that!

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