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.

I did enjoy my meal at Gather but it was more in the category of fine than great. I had a sunrise…read morejuice that was a nice mix and an iced latte that was just ok. For brunch the smavocado sounded good- a smashed croissant with avocado and egg and rocket etc. The toppings were fine but it was really incredibly difficult to eat and the croissant had become super dense in the smashing process. They do have indoor and outdoor seating which is lovely. Perhaps I will have to try again and get something different.

The vibe here is cute and cozy- but you won't be the only one that feels that way so I'd make a…read morereservation if you are planning to visit on a weekend. I got the potatoes (amazing!!) and the avocado toast. Delicious. We got the ricotta pancakes for the table and they were beyond fantastic!

When a cafe offers Allpress coffee they are well on the way to five stars! Great service, amazing…read moresour dough toast (3 large slices) butter that is not rock hard and peanut butter that you can spread without cutting through the toast! Coffee was made to perfection, newspapers and a great outlook. A must visit if in Canberra.

Little Bird is surrounded by office blocks, and so it would be safe to assume its focus is to cater…read morefor the office crowd - coffee, takeaways and fast turnaround sit-in meals. Despite how busy it gets (you may have to wait for a table/service) everything is fresh and delicious and the servers are friendly. If you are in the vicinity of parliament house or the national gallery then this is a worthwhile detour for food.

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

Good bread. Good coffee…read more Good staff. Good doggos outside. I wished the menu would utilise more of the bakery's goods (not into the milk buns compared to the bread offered at their bakery) which is amazing, which would have gotten them the full 5 stars. Tip: use their sourdough loaf, cut out the middle, fill it with cob loaf dip of your choosing. All my reviews are standardised to the following star ratings: 1. Customer service I.e. friendly, easy to book, etc. 2. Accessibility I.e. location, decor and scenery, easily assessable or flexible, etc. 3. Work, health and safety I.e. clean, safe, etc. 4. Quality of goods and/or services I.e. good food, good movers, etc. 5. Comparison to similar for location - I.e. would I recommend this above other places

Wonderful and relaxed spot for brunch. I made a reservation for eight people in advance and we were…read morepromptly seated upon arrival. Service here is friendly and casual - order at the counter, get a number, and wait for your dishes at your table. I ordered the Pumpkin Bread dish (grilled pumpkin bread, poached egg, smashed avocado, honey ricotta, balsamic, kale, toasted pepitas, grilled halloumi) and the combination of sweet and slight savoriness was absolutely delicious. The sweetness wasn't overwhelming, and the different textures made for a very satisfying dish that made you want to keep eating more. In fact, it's been over a month since I've been here and I'm still dreaming about this dish today and thinking of ways on how I can remake this at home! Coffee and drinks here were also excellent. I tried the Rose Petal & Earl Grey latte and enjoyed the light and floral flavor. All in all, a fantastic cafe with some great and healthy brunch choices for everyone. Next time, I'd be even happy just stopping by for their pastries/pies/baked goods - everything in their bakery display looked so fresh!

you usually cant go wrong with any coffee spots in Straya. Coffee here was good and they offer both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating which was also plentiful. They have plated meals but also quick munchies. We got their flat white and their coffee+croissant combo. Unfortunately, croissant wasnt fresh. Dry and not flaky at all. For some reason, im not so surprised being that this is also a grab-an-go place option. we still ate in anyway. We did enjoy their outdoor seating and that they are dog-friendly. Good thing weather was lovely during our visit.

Eighty/Twenty is a great spot for a very delicious breakfast in Canberra…read more I ordered the "Avo + Tomato" with a side of garlic thyme mushrooms for $21.50 and it was delightful to say the least. My companion ordered the "Free Range Eggs" with a side of warmed tomatoes for $16 and enjoyed it thoroughly. The portions reflect the price as they are heaped and plentiful, suitable for a large appetite. I applaud the restaurant's message, providing food that is clean, natural and unprocessed, as it reflects the standards many people wish to uphold to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They cater for a wide variety of dietary requirements which I believe is very important when managing a cafe. The atmosphere inside the cafe was suitable family get together, aswell as individual work as there are many different table options, eg. individual tables and communal benches. Overall, I would highly recommend Eighty/Twenty cafe to anyone wanting a healthy breakfast with friends and family.

Goooooood coffee. Mix of the uni student crowd and Ernst & young yuppies from across the road! One…read moreof the good ones in town for sure.

Located just a short walk from the ANU, Harvest is my favourite place for a coffee in Canberra…read more The atmosphere is relaxed (especially when it's not overcrowded), service friendly with some excellent muffins available as well.

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.

Another great brunch spot in Canberra! The chorizo benedict was pretty good and the mushroom toast…read morewas nicely seasoned! hubster did add smoked salmon and egg to the order. Salmon was a tad salty for but the eggs were perfect! Drinks were enjoyable as well especially their biscoff latte! (no espresso though) it was almost like a dessert drink. lol Inside was nice and spacious with option for outdoor seating as well. Pups welcomed fyi!

The Cupping Room is a solid spot for brunch in Canberra. The coffee is honestly really good -…read moresmooth and not bitter at all. I had the huevos bollo and it was really tasty, with the chorizo giving it a nice kick. The vibe's chill and bright, but it does get busy, so go early if you don't want the wait.