To celebrate International Coffee Day on Sunday 1 October, we asked you where your favourite coffee spot in Canberra was. So, we compiled the top votes into six local joints that best showcase our bustling, diverse coffee scene. Being the favourite amongst so many locals, you just know they are not going to disappoint.
INTRA
It comes as no surprise that INTRA has found its way to the top of the list. They bring a fun and unique change to the Canberra café scene. Quality coffee is their specialty, serving their house-blend ‘Staple’, a rich blend of vanilla and hazelnut with stonefruit overtones throughout. The blend is available for purchase so you can recreate your favourite drop at home. If you haven’t already, check out Canberra’s favourite coffee spot in Campbell and Braddon and see what all the fuss is about!
Two Before Ten
Another one of our go-tos is the cherished community gem, Two Before Ten. While there are 11 locations across Canberra, Aranda is the heart of the operation, fostering a thriving local hub with an on-site bar, roastery, yoga studio, beehives and an extensive produce garden. Bursting with experience and passion, their team manually roasts, tastes, and monitors small batches to create consistently delicious results.
Double Shot Deakin
Soak up the vibrant and youthful atmosphere at Double Shot Deakin, the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a slow morning coffee date. Escape the city in this cosy haven, filled with plants and decorated in floor-to-ceiling windows. They make it easy to simply relax and relish their satisfyingly creamy cup of coffee.
The Cupping Room
A massively popular café project of ONA Coffee, The Cupping Room was voted one of Australia’s best in the Uniquely Aussie Awards. Subject to a monthly blend rotation, you can count on them for an innovative, flavourful cup of coffee. Nestled in the city, the friendly and cosy space is one to make your regular.
Barrio Collective Coffee
Find simplicity and quality at Lonsdale Street’s hole-in-the-wall shop, Barrio. The intimate and welcoming cafe is focused on making coffee accessible and enjoyable for the everyday. Stocked by their own roastery, they are experts in crafting a smooth, flavourful blend. If you’ve been itching to try something new, try at-home batch brewing, with the help of Barrio’s renowned coffee grounds and brew guides.
ONA Coffee House Cafe
Tucked in the heart of Fyshwick, ONA Coffee House has made its mark as another of Canberra’s favourites. Conveniently attached to their own roastery, the coffee house is readily stocked with the ONA signatures, along with the ever-changing selection of single-origin blends. If you’re not fluent in coffee linguistics, don’t worry. Their friendly staff is always happy to help you find the blend that best suits your taste.
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