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
Ive been here a long time ago when they still have the pork meatballs on the menu( yumm!). Back there again last week, but the menu has changed,
I was a little skeptical when I saw nasi lemak on their menu but ordered it anyway. Wow it turned out to be one of the best nasi lemak Ihave ever tasted. Coconut rice mixed with shredded baramundi fish and topped with their yummy sambal and fried egg with a sprinkle of fried shallot. Great coffee and awesome service. I
highly recommend this place.
Adventures In Winterland
+4.5
I love that some of Canberra’s best eateries are tucked away in suburban oases – Stand By Me is one such gem. I was so impressed by the staff here; friendly, attentive and professional, not to mention happy to answer my questions knowledgably about the menu. I ordered a bottle of blood orange juice and the Samurai Mushrooms ($17.50) to eat. This is such a fabulous dish! The presentation is immaculate, with two wobbly sous vide eggs sitting atop a pile of assorted mushrooms (swiss browns and enoki were the only ones I could identify), with lovely bread soldiers and threads of dried chilli on top. Wow. The flavour
Sunday brunch. Great coffee. You have to try the apple crumble milkshake (yes it is a thing). French toast for the sweet tooth. GF options appreciated. Great value for money. Planning to go back again with friends.
Stand By Me is another one of Canberra's hidden gems. Located in Lyons this stylish, fresh cafe offers a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options. The flavours of the food are zesty and fresh, the coffee is great and the service is excellent. One of the owners is a vegetarian so there are heaps of vegetarian options on the menu. I had the vegetarian beans and they were full of flavour and surprisingly light for breakfast beens. My partner had the avocado on toast with caper berries and there were a burst of flavour! Stand By Me is a great little cafe and I'll definitely be returning.
Really lovely little suburban cafe. The service was just brilliant so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was lovely, not the best ever but really lovely. we had french toast with gina and tonic jelly (was beautiful ) however the french toast itself was a little dry and wasn't soaked long enough. Scrambled eggs were a little dry as well but truly if thats all we had to complain about were doing pretty well. No high chairs bunt thats understandable as its a cosy little gem. Will most definitely be going back..
Do you ever wish your town had more spicy breakfast options? I do. Having visited various Asian countries I've developed a healthy craving for curry for brekkie. (Here are pictures of some of the breakfast delights we enjoyed in Kuala Lumpur a couple of years ago.) While Canberra has lots of fabulous Asian restaurants their proprietors are, it seems, sensible enough to stay tucked up in bed on cold winter mornings rather than opening their doors to serve breakfast to oddballs like me. Fair enough.
Average prices, add ons are a little expensive but generous , good service! Great coffee, great menu but little to choose from. Cute atmosphere, lots of sitting options and lots of available parking
Hey, I'll stand by you anytime! Walked into a fabulous seventies space and sat down to coffee and fruit toast with ricotta and honeycomb spread. Absolutely worth trying! What an impact this place made on us - decor cleverly chosen, relaxed and warm setting, drawn in immediately by the reminiscent sounds of vinyl turning on a turntable. A tea for the tiller man experience if ever there was one. The service was friendly and thoughtful, and it won't take long for this little nook to get well- known - we just stumbled on it and we're glad we did.
Friendly atmosphere, good parking and great cake and coffee. The eclectic vinyl and reading matter give SBM the edge.
I wouldn't miss the hot chocolate at SBM...luscious mousse on top and great chocolate flavour. A friendly and unpretentious family run cafe with lots of homely touches creating a slightly retro feel. It was buzzing today.
Great food but Terrible Hot Chocolate. Really great experience every time we go there, friendly service and delicious food. My partner says the coffee is amazing, however as a non-coffee-drinker myself, I love my hot chocolates. The SBM hot chocolates are barely drinkable. You need at least 2 spoons of sugar to get it down. I won't be buying one again unless they change their formula.
Extremely friendly staff, great coffee, great food with some nice alternatives tan just your average bacon & eggs. Will be returning & spreading the word. Thanks for such a nice experience :)
From unknown cafe to regular hotspot!. My partner and I live in the city and we tend to go far and wide looking for great eats. Stumbled on this cafe and decide to give it a go. Love the simple interior. Boston baked beans and meatballs make a really hearty breakfast! The roasted tomatoes was also a great choice. Tried the hell French toast and it was amazing too, only too sweet for breakfast. Their almond crossoint was nothing to shout about. Good coffee. Overall, really enjoyable. Would recommend it to everyone.
Great little cafe. I have been here a few times, and have enjoyed it every time.
I have had the smashed avocado , the lamb burger special and the heaven/ hell French toast.
the pastries and brownies are also very nice.
I would suggest expanding the menu.
More on the menu please!. I've enjoyed my meals at SBM but the menu items are limited - I wish there were more to choose from! The French toast was lovely and the coffee is consistently great. I also enjoyed the lamb breakfast burger which was yesterday's special. Would love to see more on the menu
I got a bacon and Egg role a.... I got a bacon and egg roll and a soy milk coffee. The BBQ sauce on the roll was so peppery I couldn't eat it and the coffee wasn't soy (I am lactose intolerant so I could tell)
Ermergherd! Yum. After spotting a blog review of Stand By Me, I HAD to come and try the Hotcakes (I normally avoid sweet breakfasts). Really good, the mint yoghurt is a nice touch. My niece had the Roasted tomatoes with homemade pesto and poached eggs which looked delish, and she had a side of bacon and the mushrooms. I tried one of the mushrooms (again something I generally dislike) and I could have eaten the whole lot!
Please to report fantastic coffee and excellent service. Well done, ticking all 3 boxes seems quite rare in Canberra but you've done it! :)
A friend and I headed to newly opened cafe, Stand By Me, at the Lyons shops for brunch last weekend. There are only a handful of tables inside and a back area with outdoor heaters to keep you warm. Arriving at around 10am, there were only a few stools left at the the small bar by the front windows. I was greeted warmly and with a big smile by one of the waiters who kindly showed me the back courtyard but I preferred to sit inside. The fit out is bright and urban with exposed brickwork and lots of bright popping colours dotted through out the cafe - like the brightly coloured mural on the back wall, coloured cushions and comfy bright orange stools. The yellow daisies on each table also helps to brighten up the cafe. There are books on the back shelves if you want something to read. There's also an old school vinyl player and records but I'm not sure if it was working. We noticed some opera music playing at one stage. I thought the water tap installed into the shelf was a good idea to q
The food at this new little cafe was really hearty and reminded me of home food on a cold winters day which was a nice change from all the clean and hip food we get around Canberra.
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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