I was excited to try the salted caramel chiller today and at $5.50, I was thinking it was a bit…read morepricey. Then the lady charged me $5.90 because I was having it in the cafe and they have to use glass instead of the usual plastic takeaway cups. I was like uh but there's no fine print on your menu, it clearly says $5.50 I made a comment about the surcharge being a bit much. No comment from the girl in return. I decided to not fight it this time or claim a takeaway cup in principle because I just couldn't be bothered. But dudes, come on. Extra star for the yummy salted caramel chiller.

Always love Gloria jeans chillers. Docking a point for not having chocolate sauce to drizzle over…read moremy cookies and cream chiller. Service was really good and the chillers were amazing. Good job GJ garden city.

Shockingly overpriced. These are chocolates, not gold bars…read more Went to the Lindt DFO Factory Outlet at Skygate Brisbane DFO. Tried to purchase 12 individually picked chocolates. I thought they would cost $12.99 kg. And the 12 chocolates would total a few dollars. The server weighed the chocolates at 200g and said it costs $25.98 as they are $12.99 per 100g. Horrified, I left the outlet. Way overpriced and be prepared for the shock of your life.

Approaching 4-hours of shopping at DFO with my mother in law I could have devoured ALL OF THE…read moreCHOCOLATE in this first-in-QLD Lindt Chocolate Shop. Thankfully, I showed some dignity and self-restraint and opted for a take-away dark hot chocolate instead. This isn't a Lindt Cafe, rather a store to pick-n-mix your Lindt favourites. There's the well known Lindt balls which you can pack up into a gift box or bags as well as the full range of chocolate blocks. For the chocolate loving friend, family member or just yourself - you'll do well to walk away empty handed. And yes, while not the full Lindt Cafe there is a take-away counter serving their classic hot chocolates (an option of dark or milk), coffee and teas. Pro tip: start here and hope that your marathon shopping partner suffers from a sugar coma and needs to cut their shopping expedition early to head home for a disco nap!

I will admit that I'm not here for the coffee; I look to this and other cafes for a quick breakfast…read moreusually. The food items that First Pour has I like, but they are limited in scope and they don't always have a ton of them. I did really like their chia pot; a filling and healthy cup that I needed on that particular day. The setting, if not on the water, is nice. A large warehouse-style space with two levels of seating and plenty of room to spread out. It seems largely popular with the biking crowd. Can't vouch for their main product, but I find them useful as an occasional stop.

Lovely coffee and beautiful people, I have found COFFEE MECCA!…read more Today I had the most rich and creamiest coffee I've ever had in the time I've lived in Brisbane. The care and skill of the barista is what I expect from a real coffee house. Made where you can see. You shouldn't be disappointed with this place! I also had a egg and bacon muffin, reasonably priced at $6.95; could do with cheese though. I cannot wait until I can come here again, keen for some of the breakfast meals next time!

Driving 21.7kms (that's a 40km round trip) to buy coffee beans may start the Charles Barkley hit…read more"Crazy" running through your head (I personally prefer the Katie Noonan version), but let me tell you: coffee lovers - the trip to Brendale is worth it. I've never ventured to Brendale before. I'll admit I was sketchy on where exactly Brendale was. But with my trusty GPS in tow finding Cleanskin Coffee Co on Old South Pine Road was a breeze. It's an industrial area and Cleanskin will be on your right hand side. They do some great blends including their "coffee shop" blends of Saint and Sinner. Rhiannon S was right on the money. The front room is stark white and there's almost a "walking into a hospital" feeling too it all even down to the looking glass wall the separates the main retail room from the roasting room. To avoid looking like a deer in headlights like I did when I walked into Cleanskin, take these tips: + It is primarily a roasting house. It is actually pretty neat to sit and watch it all happen. Take a seat on one of the bar tables and drink up. There were a few people sitting and partaking in a bit of a co-working session when I arrived. + Know what you're there for. When I arrived I wasn't entirely sure what to expect and I think it showed as soon as I opened the door. I quickly ordered a cold press ice coffee (delicious - best in Brisbane. No joke) all while trying to take in my surroundings. You can buy a coffee, beans for home and other coffee-making paraphenalia. + If you don't know, ask. I must have looked like a right dingus when the too cool for school bearded barista wandered over to ask if I needed any help. I did and he quickly helped me select a bean that would suit both my Aeropress and stove top espresso thing-a-ma-jig. If you're wondering it was the No. 14 blend. As well as being first-class coffee roasters, these cool cats are keen on educating the masses too and rumour has it they'll be starting education nights soon. They already have barista courses running (one day sessions, max four students) My only disappointment? When buying your beans at Cleanskin they come in a glass bottle. It's super cute and for a packaging fiend like myself, I'll openly admit, it was just one of the many attractions to this brand for me. Plus, each time you bring your bottle back you get $1 off your purchase. But, as I had them ground it for me, I was taking home a brown sealed bag not a glass bottle. First world problems, I know.

WOW. I first heard of Cleanskin Coffee Co - a contract and private label coffee roastery - when I…read moresaw their signature blend of beans, Saint Espresso used at a number of cafes around Brisbane (Bowerbird in Wavell Heights, Park Bench Espresso in Bulimba). I was intrigued. Then I heard about then again, when I found out Hangar13 in Zillmere used their cleanskin beans - buying their beans to custom package as their own brand. I looked them up and discovered they weren't too far away from me on the north side of Brisbane. They are located in Brendale, which is near Strathpine and Carseldine. There is an espresso bar as well as the roastery. It's all very white and with the crazy brewing equipment that looks like chemistry beakers, it really looks like a cross between an Apple Store and a Chemistry lab. Come in and try one of their blends or single origins in either an espresso style (cappuccino, latte, flat white) or in a brewed style (aeropress, pourover). You can also buy the beans and various equipment for home. They are also starting to hold free educational events or Masterclasses on Thursday night at 7pm. I went to the first Masterclass last night - it was about the Pourover (what it is and the technique). This is a must for any coffee fanatic, and will help you make great coffee at home. The brewing techniques are all very easy and accessible to do at home. We all got to taste some of the coffees, and although we could then buy equipment, the guys weren't pushy at all. This is just a group of coffee lovers, wanting to share the wonderful world of coffee with everyone. Not a sales push. Cleanskin Coffee Co also have their own cold press coffee - bottled and sold for either $4 each or 6 for $20. If you are a fan of cold press coffee, you will be pleased at the taste and cost of these. They're much cheaper than most of the other cold press bottles available in Brisbane! I could ramble on for hours about this place, do yourself a favour and check it out. They're open on Saturdays and til 9pm on Thursday night too.

Nice spot for lunch, coffee is always nice and good friendly service. Would recommend paying a…read morevisit.

This little corner of Windsor's Homezone complex seems to change hands often these days. It's…read morealways occupied by a cafe, but the name on the door has been changed three times in the past year or two. Nevertheless, it's a nice spot. The inside is an air-conditioned shelter from the complex's hot expanse, and the decor is modern, unassuming, and relaxing. Kafe Krave seems to offer both table or counter service, depending on what you want to do. You see a lot of people placing takeaway coffee orders at the counter and selecting a piece of cake or a salad from the cabinet, but there are also people who opt to settle in at a table and wait to be brought a menu. I found the staff to be very nice and helpful, and my pot of tea was brought promptly (I hate when restaurants let it set at the service counter until it's brewed to the point of bitterness) and with a smile. My companion enjoyed her coffee and said her piece of cake was very satisfactory. Even though Kafe Krave is the latest in a string of cafes in this spot, I hope they last because they definitely deserve to.

We've found our new favourite coffee place close to home and it's Smokin' Joes. A hole in the wall…read moretakeaway only venue, the quality of the coffee is much better from our experience than other cafés in the local area, more importantly though is that the coffees are consistently good. Using Merlo beans & Vitasoy cafe soy milk I've found my coffees to be mellow and creamy but very pleasant to my palate for a first coffee of the day. I'm still seeking the ultimate coffee north side of the city but in the meanwhile I'm happy to head down the hill to support this small business and satisfy my daily caffeine needs.

REVISED REVIEW 14/04/14: I promised myself to give them a…read morechance (and to be fair) on getting back to the rich, thick, creamy full flavoured coffee that they USED to make... I've gone back enough times to see if it was just a 'bad coffee' with my 17 check-ins. The last 5 coffees have not been what they 'were'. I will only go back for an emergency caffeine fix. Sorry & sad... in many ways.

This literal hole-in-the-wall coffee shop can easily be missed, as it's tucked inside a building…read morewith naught but a small sign outside. So as a result, you don't spend forever lining up for a coffee. Most of the people who frequent the place work in the surrounding offices and as a result, the friendly barista knows his customers by name. Serving up a brew of locally roasted Fifth Battery coffee, I had relatively high expectations. However, my soy latte ($3.70) was actually quite watery, lacking in strength and luke-warm. But since this haunt is regularly frequented by returning customers and there are a lot of other coffee shops surrounding it, I'm determined to give these guys another chance.

This place should really consider renaming itself to 'Infinite Cups', as two is not enough. The…read moreemphasis in this little cafe is on coffee, as it should be because they serve up one (two) fantastic cups. The menu changes according to seasons, and being summer, they have a specialty coffee - the 'Summer Espresso'. Perfect for those who need the caffeine hit, minus the heat. It's simple: two shots of coffee, ice and milk. Perfect. They also serve a small selection of food - from freshly baked muffins, banana bread, fruit & nut loaf (definitely opt to have it with cream cheese rather than butter!) and a variety of sandwiches. Feel like doing some interior decorating? Grab a pen and write on the wall - the owners are looking to paint their lime green walls a new colour, and they want to know what colour you want to have them. Personally, I liked the lime green...but whatever.

Walked pass the pace in search of Best Espresso and when found out that was closed this was my…read moredefault. I am glad that I tried this place. The staff are excellent, and friendly and food is good. It is a really a nice small cosy cafe/coffee shop that probably does not get noticed. But you will be pleasantly surprised. Value for money is excellent.