The French toast here is fabulous! I also liked the croissants, but I can't say enough good stuff…read moreabout the delicious French toast! One of the best breakfasts in Canberra!

Visit Silo Bakery and Cafe for some of the best breads and pastries around. Located about ten mins…read moredrive from Canberra CBD in the trendy little area of Kingston, it's worth the trip. Their Artisan bread and pastries are made in store and are pretty popular, so be sure to get there early. It's a small spot with minimal decor and only a few tables to eat at, so it's best to grab what you want as takeaway. Do you prefer their silo sourdough, rye sourdough volkornbrot, kingston, white sourdough, stirato crusty italian bread, french style white baguette, ciabattini small italian style square rolls or french style roll? So many to pick from. I buy a loaf of the walnut and cranberry for later, can't wait to eat it! Maybe you're a croissant fan - plain croissants, almond croissants, butter brioche, pain au chocolate, Orange & Pistachio Snail, Custard & Raisin or our pick of the day, the "Evie" - apple, almond & raisin in croissant pastry. Crispy and super tasty. They also have a rhubarb galettes and pear galettes From the savoury options there's quiche, pies and sausage rolls and boreks as well as sandwiches. You can even eat in at their cafe with omelettes, eggs, French toast or muesli and a coffee.

Decided to stop in for morning tea at Local Press Cafe on the Kingston foreshore today. It was a…read morelovely sunny winter day so we sat outside on their generous porch. I ordered toast with olive caramel. The olive caramel was delicious! Not too salty and not too sweet. I asked the guy I at the counter what it was like and the cook came out and described it to me. I appreciated that extra attention. My companions ordered toast with avocado and salmon and a couple of muffins. All were delicious. The salmon was generous, as was the avocado. We also got coffee. Everything was lovely. We'll be back when we are strolling the foreshore again!

I really was impressed by the flavourful experience Local Press has given us. If you want a healthy…read moreoption in terms of breakfast and brunch, this is definitely the place to go! The menu was a little limited. However, the food was nicely presented and was deliciously seasoned! The ambiance of the whole place was impressive. There are plenty of seats both inside and outside. It has a beautiful and relaxing view of the lake. The Local Press Cafe is perfect for study dates and Saturday hang outs! The staff was very friendly and welcoming! Will definitely visit again!

The café has a bit of a rustic vibe with plenty locals but majority business crowd. As visitors…read morefrom Hawaiʻi on a business trip, we appreciated how close it was to our hotel (just a short walk from the Realm and Burbury), and the added bonus that the free Wi-Fi reaches from the hotel and works reliably inside. One thing to note for first-timers: while the doors open at 7:00 a.m., they only serve coffee at that time. The kitchen doesn't open until 7:30 a.m., which can be a bit confusing if you're expecting breakfast right away. On our first visit, and for my first time, I had the zucchini + corn waffles with smoked salmon - a lovely surprise. Friends all around also enjoyed their unique meals. The barista's menu offers what most Australia cafes tend to have, but as tourists, we loved every sip of our cups to get our day started. Overall, it's a convenient spot with good coffee, reliable Wi-Fi, and some standout breakfast items--just keep the kitchen hours in mind if you're heading over early.

So I'm travelling alone and this restaurant seems to stick solo diners in a corner! There are five…read moreof shivering in cold out of any sunlight stuck in a bench. No service once seated so one by one the solo folk plod up to order from a sympathetic barista watching out plight. Need to send these owners to NY for a lesson in the magic of a solo diner- they are fast, like maintenance and appreciative. Unless they are stuck in a dark cold corner and ignored. Food is okay.

The coffee was the best I've experienced. Love the decor and friendly service…read more Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Found this place out of chance on Lonsdale street. Very pleasantly surprised. It offers top notch…read morevegan food with Jackfruit options too. I had the Kreekeh Patty Burger (see photo and menu). Very good food. They went out of their way to make my partner something too that wasn't exactly on the menu. The coffee here is very good and they do extra large cups too! We'll definitely come back here. Highly recommend any vegans to check it out.

They recently rebranded the place that is no longer part of the Pancake Parlour franchise. It is…read morecalled Capital Pancakes now and has the blueberry stack pancakes as a signature dish. However, the essence of the place hasn't changed and the pancakes still fluffly and delicious!

Their pancakes are so tasty... They have a huge variety available and they can be topped with…read moreregular cream or ice cream!

This place is absolutely dog, I threw up on a table and they made me clean it up myself then yelled…read moreat me.

This spot has great ambience and service, the staff's positive attitude really added to a positive…read moredining experience. Being seated in the lower area and dining surrounded by books was lovely. The food itself was not as good as to be expected. It is (or as visible to my family and I) an all day breakfast cafe which was unexpected, but we didn't mind having brunch. The food was not to taste and I personally found the eggs Benedict quite disappointing (far too much meat, of high quality, and the sriracha hollandaise was foamy and tasteless). The big breakfast is good value, however the smaller items appear overpriced for the quality level. No doubt the coffee is amazing as this place is so popular, but I can't recommend paying for the food here. Definitely a place to sit and enjoy coffee in this cafe, however that being said the cafe wasn't very full when I dined here so when noise levels increase it's peaceful appeal would greatly lessen. As a young woman going out to cafe there are quieter places to eat with better food while being surrounded by books.

Good coffee. Quick service. Nice outdoor atmosphere. The food never disappoints and represents good…read morevalue.

Playing Fields Cafe is a great place to get a morning snack or breakfast. They are on Allstate…read morestreet right next to the Crown Plaza hotel. Staff was very friendly, service was really quick, food was well presented and very good.

Great food, friendly, professional service, and you get the pepper grinder ON THE TABLE (not…read morebrandished at you by the wait staff). French toast with berries, compote and marscopone was delicious (if a trifle sweet for me). Toast with poached eggs and avocado was cooked perfectly and served with the freshest lemon. Coffee was fine in terms of flavour (not "great"), but perfectly extracted and tricky soy microfoam spot on (unlike some more dedicated coffee joints around town). Best brunch all round. Also enjoyed the low-key funk/soul on the sound system today. Nice airy fit-out and decor, and plenty of outside seating

Urban Pantry is a bit of a hike for me (in Canberra terms so not really) but i enjoy going there…read morefor the unique range of brunch options and delicious looking smoothies. The smoked trout tortilla is a great, high protein way to start the day, while the sausage and egg brioche burger is a significant upgrade on what you could get at other *ahem* breakfast outlets, with crunchy and fresh tasting bread and a rather delicious onion marmalade. I haven't tried the lemon pancakes but they are on my to-try list. The meals are well presented and just right in portion size. The prices are reasonable in Canberra terms but beware the sides- I paid $3 for the mushrooms, which was literally one medium size mushroom. Be sure to make a reservation as its a popular place, and bring cash if you plan on splitting bills.