Kaldi Espresso bar
New owners since this was last reviewed, and apparently vastly improved. You can’t beat the prices of this tucked away gem, especially during 10am-11am happy hour where 8oz and 12oz cups are only $2.50. Expect a line if you go at this time, but they’re usually pretty quick.
There are a couple of little tables outside, and a couch indoors. The muffins are pretty good as well - $5.50 for any coffee and a muffin also isn’t a bad deal.
You get your best coffee if the girl is on the machine, but I’ve never had a bad cup here.
Its upstairs. Well made coffee how you ask for it. Variety of blends to choose from, quick service, just coffee - no food no chairs. Downside is paper cups only.
Nearby cafes
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Kindle Cafe and Catering
10/240 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Great flavor, good temp. The cafe is cool in a Brunswick Melbourne way. I’m totally going back there!!!
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Bean in the City
28-36 Ainslie Ave, City ACT 2601, Australia
Used to rate it when the guy with tthe peiceings was behind the machine. Not suck a fan now! My new spot is just round the corner! Love it!
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Xpresso Bar
222 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Downstairs at the Canberra Centre.
Yup, service is vague - young people who are doing this while they’re at uni, perhaps. Ona beans are good. A lot of theatre when pouring and the results aren’t really worth the carry-on.
They can’t do a soy latte…
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Waldorf on London
2 Akuna St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Perfectly serviceable cappuccino, perhaps served slightly on the hot side.
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Sour Cherry
9/20 Allara St, City ACT 2601, Australia
Did a reasonable piccolo latte for me, but hard to escape the feeling they’re more there for the lunch trade than for coffees.
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Oscars
25 Ainslie Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Customer service goes a long way with me and this owner-barrister team at Oscars are real standouts.
This hole in the wall is gorgeous and glamorous.
If you’re lost, this place is at the doors to the Canberra centre off Ainslie Pl. Ask for a loyalty…
