Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in The Torquay

"They champion local ingredients and artists in-store, and use Fairtrade Organic coffee beans. As well as serving up great coffee, their food menu is a highlight: think local produce that changes with the seasons. australiaCanberraCanberra coffee"

"I liked the generous portion of buttermilk pancakes with seasonal fruits, lemon yoghurt sauce, house made honeycomb and vanilla ice cream. I loved the lemon infused yoghurt that thickly coated the pancakes providing tartness to the otherwise sweet dish. The vanilla ice cream, also a generous serve (about 2 scoops!) was served in a small bowl on the side."

"You’re also assured of excellent customer service from their staff. Dobinsons opened its kitchen in 1994. They have been continuously providing quality cakes for Canberrans ever since."

"I was impressed with the Green House’s ricotta and date pancakes with banana, salted butterscotch sauce, whipped vanilla mascarpone and candied walnuts. The pancakes were fabulously fluffy and soft, lightly drizzled in an amazing sticky butterscotch sauce with a good portion of banana, blueberries and strawberries. The portion was smaller than I would have liked but that just means less calories!"

"Although I haven’t actually tried the pancakes yet, I have tried the French toast version with orange infused maple syrup, mascarpone, mint, strawberries and blueberries. I loved the mascarpone which had also been infused with orange. The contrast of elements worked so well together."

"ANU School of Art and Design, Cnr Ellery Crescent and, Liversidge St, Acton ACT 2601, Australia. Location: (-35.2814169, 149.1219462). Rating:4.6/5 (15) Reviews"

"Coffee Lab is a beloved place for coffee in Canberra, thanks to its expert brews and super friendly baristas. As for where the ‘lab’ part comes into play?. Grab a quick brew to go or sit down and ask one of their staff about what experiments are happening at the moment."

"Canberra’s very own place of coffee worship, The Cupping Room is a concept cafe that takes its customers on a flavour journey across a range of coffee blends. The team includes world champion barista Sasa Sestic, so you’re in safe hands here. Coffee comes from sister spot, Ona Coffee, which is a great specialty coffee roaster."

"Whether you’re in the mood for the perfect espresso, pour over or cold brew, Harvest will sort you out with a solid refuel. It’s been a long-term favourite for coffee fans in Canberra thanks to its range of quality coffee serves. They also sell beans to take home, so you can try to replicate your brew."

"Kid’s meals are only $15 each at the First Edition Restaurant And Bar, with plenty of classic options to leave everyone feeling full and satisfied. The menu includes cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, grilled fish, ham and pineapple pizza, spaghetti bolognese, and toasted sandwiches. Not to mention, the meal also comes with either vegetables or salad, a drink, and two scoops of ice cream to finish."

"Even locals can’t find this bar — and that’s just how the owners like it. It’s Canberra’s only ‘real’ speak-easy and it’s so cool it hurts. Speakeasies of the Prohibition era were a well-kept secret — illegal, hidden drinking dens where you really only needed a bottle to qualify."

"If you’re looking for a relaxed and authentic Japanese dining experience, you’ve found it at award-winning Iori Japanese Restaurant. From the moment you enter through the hanging Japanese picture-curtain, you’ll instantly feel like you’re in Japan. You decide what type of dining experience you’re after – either at the sushi bar or in the dining area."

"You can choose to dine seated on the ground (true Japanese style) or sit up at the sushi bar or tables. From fresh sashimi and seafood tempura to agedashi tofu and beef udon, Iori has nearly every Japanese dish you can think of. Sydney Building, 41 East Row, Canberra"