We visited Highroad in Canberra in the northern suburb of Dickson. The cafe is owned by the Ona…read moreCoffee brand and it is certainly not your run of the mill cafe. It is unique in its menu, stylish in its decor and has a very cool vibe to it. Architecturally, I describe the cafe as an industrial/Art Deco/urban architecture blend. High ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and a huge expansive space to sit with mod style chairs and wooden booths as well as communal tables. The back of the cafe has another large dining space. The bathrooms are reminiscent of an old cinema. The area just had great feng shui to it, and felt quiet and calming despite it's size. This was especially interesting since we found the clientele was majority families with young children. The coffee bench sprawls the wall adjacent to the entry, and shows off their quality coffee gear and baristas doing what they do best. The coffee here is outstanding. Using beans roasted in their Ona Fyshwick roastery, the way they serve it is visionary, with different milk based blends and you can order according to taste preference, and the staff even can advise which milk would work best. In addition there's also filter, cold brew espresso (single o and blends). They even have a reserve list for their espressos. You can guarantee a good coffee here. Behind the coffee bench is an impressive installation showcasing bottles of wine, and they have a wine list as well as selling craft beers. The cafe has an all day menu and meals to suit dining at brekkie, brunch or lunch so it's extremely versatile. The food here is impressive and the dishes have interesting takes on classics, the use of new and cool ingredients and presented well. It was most certainly a tough ask to settle on a preferred option since they all sounded appealing. I went with the Kingfish, a gf option with a lovely and light cured Hiramasa Kingfish perched on a piece of dark rye, spread with cream cheese and arranged with green apple, beetroot, fennel and dill. We added a side of pickles and this dish was simply perfect. Our friend ordered the Beef Cheek which is suitable for a brunch option since the 16hr braised beef cheek is topped with a hollandaise sauce and the fact that it is served with pearl cous cous and tabouli salad brings it into a lunch dish. Our dining party also ordered their unique take on the smashed avo. This is a gluten free and vegetarian option, served with a cool vegemite ricotta, toasted seeds and nuts, poached eggs, herbs, foccacia. We added some fried chicken to our dish to add a bigger protein hit. Other option include a parmesan & pickled jalapeno waffle, a beautiful green bowl, pork Sando or it can be as simple as a bacon and egg roll or Muesli. The staff here are excellent - efficient and knowledgeable. Overall this was a memorable dining experience.

Tasty bacon and egg roll. Pialligo bacon and pickles were a nice touch. Good coffee with a range of…read morebeans to choose from. Coffee temperature could have a little more heat, especially in winter. Staff are friendly and efficient. Lovely open and relaxed vibe. The eggs Benedict/Reuben combo with homemade corned beef is stunning and worth a visit just for that alone.

Best coffee in the area. I recently started going back here and always try to get my coffee here on…read moremy day off.

Stopped in to Good Brother for coffee and a pastry today with my two-year-old granddaughter. I…read moreordered the Honey and Biscoff latte' and a Spanish Custard Tart. My granddaughter got a babychinno. Needless to say, she LOVED It. My latte' was very tasty too--not too sweet with mild Biscoff flavors. The tart was creamy and rich. I'd order it again. The server was lovely and remembered my grandaughter's name, which was particularly nice. We ate outside to enjoy the winter sunshine on their nice little patio. I wish there had been a few more pastry choices but the tart they did have was yummy. I'll be back!

I used to go here when I was lucky enough to work in Dickson and happy to say it's still good.read more

I don't think it's any great stretch to say this is the place where everyone goes when the line is…read moretoo long at Bean and Grain or if they've already closed for the day. There's a reason. The food is good but not special, which is also true of the service. Prices are reasonable, and the outdoor seating is nice. So yeah, will I eat here again? Totally. Will I be in a big rush to get there? Not so much.

This is my daughter and my special place. The food is simply the best in Canberra. The food is out…read moreof this world. The chips and gravy are to die for and the burgers never disappoint. Dessert is always good. The service is great and the staff is always attentive and friendly. Off there now actually :)

My daily stop for a flat white. Consistent, right…read moretemperature and smooth. The egg and bacon roll with small coffee for $10 is great value. The pizzas are great - fresh and simple.

Excellent coffee, food and catering and great customer service. If you are ever in Dickson and want…read morea good coffee go here.

I have a huge soft spot for Tilley's. Even though it opened doors only in the early 1980s, it is a…read more1950s piano bar kind of vibe. Think plush carpet, dark wood paneling, brass and mirrors, thick velvety drapes. I know this isn't quite a fair comparison, but it feels very old school LA to me (a la The Dresden, even). Yes yes, I know; I just compared a venue in Canberra to an iconic LA institution and that is crazy talk, but it's the best that I can do. This is a great place to sit and sip, with a friend or alone, at any time of the day. There is a huge variety of people here, betraying any attempt to cast it as a "scene" -- old couples, young couples, guys, gals, families, hipsters, tradies, lawyers, students working on laptops -- you name it. It's the kind of place where you'd run into people you know, and probably make new friends (at least with the bartenders). I know I'd be a regular if I lived here. Bottom line: we all know Canberra can't compete with Melbourne or Sydney in the restaurant and nightlife departments, so why bother trying to reproduce a night out in either of those two cities? A couple glasses of red wine at Tilley's will help you embrace the Canberra experience as its own thing.

Best eggs on sourdough in Canberra that I've tried and I've lived here my while life. The coffee is…read morepretty really good too.

This place was a pleasant surprise. We pulled up to the United to buy some fuel on the way back…read morefrom the snowy mountains and saw those 3 welcome words - Braised Pork Café. Hello you. There was an adequately sized menu of tasty lunch and dinner options such as salads, rolls, sandwiches and "New Orleans Pulled pork rolls !" Wonderful news for a fan of tasty New Orleans Cuisine and an unexpected addition to the menu. Thankfully there were only 3 to choose from. I wouldn't have liked too much choice as I would have wondered what I was missing out on and seriously could not try ALL 3 ! Hands down the easiest choice was the 'Eaglehawk' : braised pulled pork, diced bacon, grilled onion and gravy served with cajun coleslaw - YUM ! Not too easy to eat in the car from your lap but if you have time to have a rest stop there were chairs and tables for a civilised meal. The service was pleasant, efficient and the meal was very reasonably priced ($9.90) considering how filling, tasty and unique it was. The best roadhouse food that I have ever had and I hope that they do very well. Clean and simple cafe but a nice touch was the mural on the wall to illustrate where you were in relation to New Orleans. The menu is on this FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Braised-Pork-Cafe/470496696368509

Great cafe food and friendly staff. Bathrooms could use a refresh but that's not why we stopped…read morehere.

Friendly service and great food! Will definitely be back!! So nice to be able to bring non paleo…read moreeaters here too and have them walk out impressed! Kudos!!

Top food, top service. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience here. The only…read morecomplaint is that it can (and does) get both noisy and busy. You can book a table via Dimmi and that is what I do if I plan to visit during standard busy periods. There's a regular brunch/lunch menus full of sweet and savoury gallettes. But make sure to check out the blackboard specials. Take some breads or pastries to go or order in advance if you need a cake for a special occasion. If you are after a dinner option they are trialling Saturday night only. I've been in at least 3 occasions and each time have loved it. But you must book... Especially on a nice evening, it is super busy. I usually request an outside table as the quieter location makes up for the weather risk. It's undercover and there are heaters..... Highly recommended!!