Fantastic, and super friendly staff. Incredibly honest, good food. The weekly twist on the specials keeps the menu interesting. And GREAT coffee too. Love this place!!
Without a doubt my favourite weekend place to relax and enjoy some breakfast.
In Short: Stand By Me has quickly become our favourite little cafe in Canberra. The decor of the cafe is like a trip back to the 70s and it’s a great place to chill and seek refuge from the depths of winter. When the sun’s out there’s space outside to take in the rays too. Outstanding service combined with delicious food and expertly made coffee. Get the address in your maps app of choice and get in there ASAP!
We had breakfast here on a recent visit and where blown away by this funky little place. The coffee and food where of the highest standard and the staff where really friendly. Can't wait to visit again. Maybe for lunch next time as it looked great on he menu.
Hidden gem in Lyons! A breakfast on a Saturday morning that was filled with lots of ticks, none more so than the prompt service. The coffee, albeit a tad milky, was really nice. They serve good quality beans - which are also available for sale if you're really into them (like me). The menu is small but more than does the job, covering all the dishes you'd expect to see on a good breakfast menu. Meals arrived super quick. I ordered the splashed avocado - a dish with some odd inclusions that appealed to me. I took the punt and had no regrets. A good combination of flavors, ranging from herbs to the yoghurt. We really enjoyed the experience here. The vibe is chilled and the staff are cool. Will be back!
Pretty good, fun breakfast. Companions loved he French toast. The service was lovely. The asparagus and baked eggs were a little too strongly seasoned; the thyme was overpowering and woody, but the drinks and everything else was nice. Give it a try.
Had breakfast here over the weekend - absolutely spot on! Coffee was fantastic! Fruity, perfect temperature and just Devine. I ordered the Korean style pork belly and was blown away by the flavours of the dish.
Husband ordered the special, steak fajita which was quite bland (hence the lack of 5 star rating)
Loved the decor, wonderful staff and comfortable place to take a toddler too as well. Think I've found my breakfast spot!!
Genuine and friendly service from the staffs, great coffee, yummy brunch and relaxing atmosphere. My only feedback is that I think it'll be better if they offer lunch menu on weekend as well, instead of just a breakfast menu. That's the time when they can make more money as more people can visit the place on weekends...
Outstanding brunch! The waiter was so friendly and accommodating. Loved my ham hock & winter green hash, and my companions loved their smashed avo and pun-tastic granola. Coffee also superb!
We've been to Stand By Me a few times with mixed experiences, but last time was a winner. We kept it simple, ordering scrambled eggs, mushrooms and avocado. The scramble was cooked perfectly - light and fluffy, and mushrooms were full of flavour. They do great coffee too.
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SWMBO and I were looking for something different for breakfast and after an article in HerCanberra, decided to give it a go.
Arrived shortly after and were seated quickly - nice cosy spot inside that could probably do with just one less table to make it comfortable. Service was amazingly quick and coffees bought out soon after.
The coffee:
Other reviews have picked his up, but the coffee isn't 100%. It's nice but needs work. A lot of work. Well made but the blend just isn't there.
SWBMO ordered the ham hock hash and I got he smashed avo. Beautiful presentation as you can see from the pics.
The food:
The ham hock was nice, however the hollandaise had too much lemon (not offensive just a wee too much). I guess it wasn't really what we expected, hash conjures an image of a grated potato and fried in glorious butter. This was more an 'open' hash.
The avo? Well it badly needed salt and pepper. Next time I'd suggest we do away with be fennel and just focus on the Avo. Also, maybe a firmer feta, it looked, felt and tasted like ricotta.
The sausage was nice, but despite being advertised as spicy, it wasn't. Perfectly poached eggs, bang on!
The staff are amazing, only downside is we weren't asked if we enjoyed out meal. EFTPOS available.
The verdict:
Coffee: 5/10
Staff: 9.5/10
Ambience: 7/10
This place is just the best. Their kitchen and the cafe is so hygienic. It's worth every penny paid. Food is just beyond words. I have been to so many cafes around Canberra but nothing like it. So so good food. Unique taste and the best service. People if you haven't explored yet, trust me you are missing out on something really good.
Loved the presentation of food, friendly staff, great sitting arrangements front of the cafe, inside and at the back too!!! Best wishes to lovely cafe people and thank you🫶😀
Me and my Family came from Sydney to Canberra to travel, my friends recommended this cafe and we never had a better use of time. the atmosphere was amazing and comforting. the dishes were the most unique dishes i have ever tried for breakfast runs. The Full Medames and Eggplant and Haloumi burger were splendid with refreshing cappuccinos and chai. Iwould definitely recommend this to anyone trying to look for some unique dishes and refreshing drinks in Canberra.
10/10 would go again
Amazing food and great ambience. Must have their avocado smash and eggplant and halloumi burger with sweet potato curls.
Great coffee and very close to Woden town centre
Some good twist from your normal cafe. As usual the French toast is great. Weird combination this time around, but surprisingly they work. The okonomiyaki was crunchy and not overly swimming in sauce. Would come back again for a different french toast flavour.
Stand by Me is my favourite Canberra Cafe. Joy and Reena are always welcoming. Great service and I love the retro feel decor. The food is wholesome and fresh with an imaginative twist. They have the best quality organic teas in Canberra. I can’t live without their green tea! Also their chocolate fudge brownies are to die for! This cafe is definitely worth a visit 💗
Great little corner for a breakkie.
The Okonomiaki and the French Toast were great, the long table at the back was good to share with friends while warm in a cold morning.
The staff is very friendly and want way and beyond to make us feel comfortable and well served.
Definitely a keeper.
Came here for the first time for a Sunday morning breakfast and am absolutely thrilled with the results! I ordered the Ful Medames and it was nothing like what I expected, in the best way possible! The food was fresh, full of flavour and delivered quickly. The staff were incredibly pleasant and checked on us more than once. Price was very reasonable and will absolutely be coming back 😁
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