So this bagel place opened up in West End…read more I have to say, I don't get bagels as a sandwich bread. There's a hole in the middle, it really doesn't work. But okay, let's do it. Despite the name, this has nothing in common with a NYC deli, but hey, we can be creative. We're eating sandwiches with holes in the middle. The actual sandwiches? Pretty damn delicious. I quite enjoyed mine in the end. If bagels are your thing, check it out.

Great Bagels in Brisvegas' West end. They have really nice coffee by a company called Cleanskin…read morecoffee. I didn't investigate it's origins, however there seem to be a number of Coffee roasters in the area, so it's likely to be from around there. We had the BLAT bagel and the big breakfast bagel, which were fuggin delicious. You can have your choice of bagel type as well. Kind of like an upmarket Jewish version of Subway. I would likely have given away 5 stars to these guys, if it weren't for the weird vibe of the staff there. We were probably in the joint for at least half an hour, and I didn't see the staff communicate with each other AT ALL, the entire time. That's weird dudes. A good concept that has only been there about 18 months, and would go well in Sydney I reckon. Just work on the personalities behind the counter to make the experience better.

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.

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

Love this little bakery! It's about the size of a postage stamp out front, but spills into the mall…read morearea of its home in the Manly 7 Day Markets shopping centre. On the tables out front there's always a good selection of bun loaves and savoury bread loaves, scones and cakes, but that's not all... inside the counters, not only is the bread good, but it's a great place to buy a huge, stacked, salad roll or sandwich. In winter the pies are hard to resist too after a walk along the windy harbour.

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.

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!

This bakery really caters toward those with a massive sweet tooth. Which isn't a bad thing (nowhere…read morenear so), but its savoury options are a little bare. There are, of course, bread sticks, rolls and loaves of bread for sale, but if you're after something lunch-worthy, perhaps try coming back for afternoon tea instead. Unless you're a fan of cheese-heavy cheese and bacon rolls, then you're fine. Savoury aside, the sweet stuff here is pretty varied, but similar to what you would find in most bakeries. There's an incredibly beautiful fruit flan, custard tarts, blueberry cheesecakes, caramel tarts and banana slices. All of which are quite large portion sizes and are well priced ($2.80 for a large slice of blueberry cheesecake).

After a couple of hours scouring the shops I was in need of some nourishment. I spied this shop and…read moreheaded inside in hope of finding a cookie. I was rewarded as there were a couple of different varieties. I chose a choc chip one, which was packed full of chocolate chunks. It's pretty hard to go wrong with a cookie and this one was perfectly satisfactory, but it didn't compare to some I've tried. Apart from cookies they had they usual range of breads, pies and sickeningly sweet looking things. I found it strange that they didn't seem to display their fresh bread loaves, but it was late in the day so there's a chance I had simply missed the prime bread buying time. It's a pretty typical bakery, with nothing too exciting to recommend but nothing to deter you either.

Macca's Bakery has a small, homely feel, not tacky and industrial like some bakeries have. They…read morehave warm red hues around the place plus classy looking glass jars packed full of tasty looking treats. They have a pretty typical range of baked goods, breads, slices, buns, muffins and pies. Not a bad place to stop if you're passing through and just want a quick snack or light lunch.