I seem to be giving lots of five stars but I am starting on Yelp with my most favorite things and,…read morewhen it comes to favourites, coffee has surely got to be up there! Tucked in an architecturally inspired space opposite City Hall, I am at Laced every morning without fail ordering an extra shot latte. Now I will be the first to say that I am a coffee snob so I expect my extra shot latte to be on point each and every time. Laced never seems to disappoint! I also love the surprise of what the muffin of the day will be, with some new and deliciously zany like Hello Panda or bacon and glazed donut appearing on the menu. Every now and again I crumble to the peer pressure of Bel, Eloise and Goffrey behind the counter and go for it! #livealittle

So its early morning and there are heaps of people here which unfortunately makes the area cramped…read moreas you wait for coffee. There was a wait on the coffee so if I was in a hurry I would pick somewhere else... However... The wait for the coffee was worth it!! The flat white I had was incredibly smooth and really just really good. Will come back maybe when not so busy.

Bellissimo Coffee, one of the stalwarts of the "bean" business on Wandoo Street (Fortitude Valley)…read morehave finally opened up another roastery and cafe, specialising in all the things they've become known for - on the other side of the river; Bulimba. Such is the nature of success, and hard work. I have been to their main "flagship" store many times, when Campos has been closed, and have always left satisfied. Besides being "gold medal" winners, and purveyors of excellent coffee, I think that's one of the reasons why they are so popular; is that Bellissimo Coffee, never EVER close. NOPE. Not for Christmas, or New Year's day! We came to the Bulimba store, on one of the hottest days of the year, after they had "officially" opened after Christmas. Located towards the City Cat end of Oxford Street at the old Martial Arts Dojo. The warehouse is still looking a little industrial, but outside it does resemble a no-fuss coffee shop with plenty of seating. Our friendly and informative host, Edwin, was kind enough to tell us a little about their coffee. They still have their Premium blends, Ultimo and Italian Dark Roast, as well as their single origins from El Salvador and Colombia. Being such a hot day, we were immediately drawn towards the fridge, appearing like a mirage in the desert. I asked for something cold and strong, and Edwin recommended some of their cold pressed coffees, in particular the Cold Drip Coffee (Single Origin) El Salvador. Dripped for over 15 hours, it was so smooth and clean on the palette. That, and it literally picked me up and slapped me in the face! Wow! If Red Bull gives you wings, I think that gave me a jetpack! Loved it. Perfect for a hot day, that drained me of all my energy. You know what I like about dripped coffee? Its not so much the process or the fact that its a strong coffee. I just love the Breaking Bad looking flasks and lab glass. Maybe because it appeals to the nerd in me who studied Chemistry in high school. Bellissimo Coffee in Bulimba is a great addition for the company, and I can see it having a huge following in the future, similar to the Fortitude Valley store. Great service, knowledgeable and personal.

Having been recently enjoying the coffee from their Wandoo Street cafe (and the fact they're open…read morepast 3pm), I made a mental note to stop by their Bulimba warehouse when I was next in the area. Cue that opportunity presenting itself this week. I stopped by around 9:30am to only a handful of punters enjoying a morning brew. There are new signs up saying that you can no longer sit in the beautiful air patio that Kristen M mentions but it's not their doing. Seems there's council and red-tape involved. It's a shame. On the beautiful Spring day it was, enjoying your coffee (s) and a bite to eat out there would have been marvelous. In any case, I ordered an iced latte which was served promptly. What I like about Bellissimo's blend is that it is strong enough to cut through the amount of milk in a drink like this and I'm excited to try it as an iced long black. The space itself is a warehouse and as such the trimmings are functional but minimal. This, I'm assuming, is their main roasting location and as such the space reflects a work space that just happens to also serve coffee and small cafe bites (cakes, muffins and such).

After passing by this little coffee hub in the centre of the valley plenty a time, I finally…read morestopped by one day to have their much-talked about coffee! I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said, but this place really does serve a delicious coffee! Their coffee isn't as strong as some places around Brissy, but it fits my liking. My skinny latte was smooth, not one bit acidic, and quite aromatic. The aroma wasn't particularly distinct, but nevertheless pleasant. Though their seats aren't too conventional, LTD is perfect for coffee on the go!

This stretch of Brunswick Street isn't one I usually associate with any more than seeing drunken…read moreshenanigans unfold around a sober you on a Friday - Sunday night. Then comes Brunswick Social, Herve Dining and now Ltd Espresso + Brew Bar (yes, there's another coffee bar only two doors up from these guys) all giving this section of The Valley a new breath of air during the day. Brewing Cleanskin Coffee (a locally roasted bean), Luke, the man behind this simple coffee bar, knows his stuff. Making coffee isn't just a hobby for this cool cat, it's a full time gig and investing in making Brisbane's coffee scene more vibrant is something he's excited about. I mean, does your local coffee shop have a machine that reads a coffee profile from a USB? No. I didn't think so. There's a coffee menu and for the time being no food, but I'm told it is to come. It won't be a full menu, just pastries etc. I ordered a Flat White on the No. 14 blend by Cleanskin which also goes nicely through an Aeropress. Really though, the No. 14 sparkles when served with milk. Smooth, creamy and subtly handsome. Mmm... that coffee hit the spot!

Consistently great coffee made by really lovely baristas. This coffee shop has a great underground…read morevibe and while there is a lounge to relax in while waiting for your coffee, this is more a place to grab your coffee to go than to sit down with friends. While I've been house sitting in the neighbourhood this has become my go to coffee destination. If you are as particular about your coffee as I am, you'll definitely want to check out Death Before Decaf.

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!

This is a busy coffee place - next to escalator opposite Post Office…read more The coffee is good - it's simple, good coffee. It is Campos coffee which some folk favour. It's well priced. Service is walk up to counter - takeaway or dine in. Service is friendly and can be a bit slow but overall satisfactory. Range of cafe food with limited GF. This is about the coffee and the space - coffee is good, space to sit in side or out is pleasant. Enjoy!

I would like to first qualify that I am a fan of Campos Coffee. I know I am biased but I have…read morehonestly not tried a better cup of coffee in Brisbane. I am lactose intolerant so can't drink any of these milk blend concoctions that Australia is known for (flat white, I'm looking at you). Therefore, I typically order a long black and let me tell you, Campos Coffee has the smoothest house blend to drink straight - no chaser. Now that I've got my love affair with Campos out of the way, let me get around to Naked Coffee. It's a cute subset of the Elizabeth Mall that seems to be a bit out of place since it's next to a Korean restaurant and Japanese curry house. However, the staff is friendly and speak Mandarin Chinese in case your English is a little haphazard. The girl manning the counter is very attentive and takes care of the customers with ease so the entire experience is enjoyable. It takes me about 6-7 minutes to walk over here from the office and as a Texan, let me tell you, that is a sizable trek just to get coffee. However, trust me when I say that it's wholly worth it.

Dropped in today after walking past Tall Short many times. I recalled the great coffee from when…read morethey were in the city and I wasn't disappointed today! The coffee is fantastic, and the place is always busy with people catching up over coffee on the funky bench seats. The eats menu is simple and reasonably priced, allowing for the coffee to be the focus. And they have a small sweets cabinet for those with a sweet tooth. Tall Short also turns into a bar on Friday nights, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons it seems. Judging by the beer, wine and eats board, it's something I need to check out.

This place is great - quick service, great coffee and convenient location! Easy place to grab a…read morecoffee (and free gingerbread man) before work or come and relax and watch the Paddington faithful on the weekends.

Lovely cafe in a really smart location; a renovated building full of upstart or otherwise small and…read moreyoung businesses. There is some outside seating, indoor half-open space, and additional tables in the main hallway. Service is friendly. Wasn't too excited my coffee was brought out in a to-go cup despite me asking for a table.

Coffee is delicious, although the service is a bit slow - primarily because it's busy and they're…read morenew :-) Great venue, they've renovated the old building and kept all the beautiful old wooden beams. Foods pretty delicious, short menu with good options and they're happy to adjust it to meet dietary requirements. Staff are super friendly, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Great place to hide out and read for a few hours.

For my first stop in Brisbane my friend insisted I try Black Rabbit Coffee. We drove about five…read moremiles to what I was expecting would be a quaint coffee shop with seating. It was not a coffee shop at all but instead a coffee stand. It's definitely a community staple as I was told it can get very busy in the morning. My friend and I lucked up and were able to order before a rush came. Being my first time I kept it simple and mimicked my friend's order but the servers were ready to answer any questions I had and make suggestions. They also offered suggestions on things to do in Brisbane on a rainy day as the forecast was not at all sunny. To note, I am not an avid coffee drinker. I am merely a coffee enthusiast. I didn't find anything particularly spectacular about the coffee I ordered but the amazing service from beautiful people would definitely keep me coming back. It was a great crew of people working the stand and the customer service was amazing. Oh, and the banana bread was tasty!

Delicious coffee - my sister and I went everyday during her month long visit and we were never…read moredisappointed!