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Local Press

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"Nice ambience n decor, big portion, tasty food and friendly staff..."

Msyyusuf

"Came from Melbourne to here for a day trip and found this place from Zomato. I have to say everything is perfect, the stuffs are very friendly and..."

Wendy

"Anyone else feel like country music is slowly squeezing into today’s music scene? I’m pretty happy about it as I’m a big country music fan. Had..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Nice, cheerful place/space; good LARGE coffees; Cornish Pan was tasty, as was generous Bacon & Egg Piadina. May have to return before we head back to..."

Tess KittyCat Tickle

"Food and drinks are great, but service was hit and miss even when it wasn’t looking that busy. I called twice for a waiter and took them 20mins..."

Belinda Li

"One of the best cafes that I have ever been to. They initially missed our order (some problems with the ordering system) but the way that they have..."

Borzou

"The best brunch I’ve had in Australia. The view from this cafe is breathtaking and the food is so amazing. Definitely one of the best in Canberra..."

Tushar Pasrija

"Love this place- especially the gluten free waffles. My only criticism is that it can be hard to get seated given it's popularity. Small price to..."

Julie Burnett

"Very healthy and delicious food. Only things is it’s always packed (good for business) and it can take sometime for you to get your food. We were..."

Agreekable

"Very good location right on the water and at the end of the wharf.Chicken salad - this was great!Lamb salad was pretty good. Very fresh,..."

FoodLuva

"I came here with family for breakfast on a Friday. Service was friendly, accommodating and prompt. I had the mushrooms on toast, which was delicious!..."

S

"One of true gems in Canberra. The must visit place! I don’t know where to start? Menu, interior, location, view, staff, food , coffee, just..."

Cosmo Lynx

"One of my favourite brunch places in Canberra! Haven’t had a dish that didn’t taste good yet. This time I tried the LP breakfast with..."

JT Lee

"Amazing super fresh and tasty food. We had the LP and green breakfasts. They were both huge! Far too much to finish. Half the volume would have been..."

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"I definitely love the decorations of this place, so chic and fun! Would be nice to hang out with loved ones here or just sit and have a nice coffee..."

Liliankitty

"Such a popular place for brunch! We went there 10am and still need to wait for a table and the waiting line were never stopped. The service was..."

Jianierrrrrr

"It was good, I had the minestrone soup of day which was nice and flavourful. A nice bit of chilli was served on the side which was a great..."

Mafarmer714

"Love the deco of this place! The staff are friendly and the food is healthy. I’m glad they support the motion to “Say no to plastic..."

Peline Tan

"Stopped by here for brunch and the food was amazing! Despite feeling like eating something savoury, I opted for the GF Vegan waffles and they did not..."

Kyla Green

"Went on a rainy day :( but thankfully the place was open ! Tried their berry smoothie which was soo yummy ! Didn’t really enjoy the matcha tea but..."

Nikhita Kotru

"Had a great brunch with my husband. Food is amazing, atmosphere comfortable and food very good. One of the best hams we ever tried. We ordered the..."

Paula Mitchell

"This place is great! Right on the foreshore so very nice views. Busy but not too much so. We had the breakfast tortilla (very good and kept him full..."

Georgia Leech

"I always love visiting some of Canberra's favourite eateries and checking out what they have to offer. We gave Local Press Cafe a shot on a Sunday at..."

Jacob

"Can't remember the names of the things we ordered but my date's soup was really yummy. I think it had lentil and winter vegetables. Very hearty and..."

Bohalxseal

"Good food. Bit of a queue. But I guess the quality dictates the queue. Good size portions. A good twist of the breakfast classics! Recommend the..."

Katglowa1

"Great cafe in a beautiful location - very busy on a Sunday morning as expected and as most cafes in the area are. Beautifully presented meals - we..."

Christy Ward

"Once in a while, on that special day when everything is perfect, you find that moment in life where everything feels right. That's what I felt eating..."

Matt

"Great local cafe, fresh & bright. We stopped here for late lunch on a hot hot day. But you hardly feel the heat inside the cafe. Interesting decor..."

Manz

"Nested in the middle of the Kingston Foreshore boardwalk, this local cafe offers a healthy, vibrant vibe to start the day. With lovely views across..."

Kevy K

"Great location, friendly staff and a comfortable establishment inside. Great for cyclist in passing to pull up and grab a coffee on their loop of..."

Jim

"It’s good to try, but I think next time I’d go for the Wild Mushrooms sauteed in garlic, thyme and sage oil with pine nuts, almonds, meredith..."

Michele Walton

"Local Press is very hipster, reminds me of being in Melbourne. I have been here a few times and have always enjoyed my breakfast and coffee. The..."

Minhnieme

"A neat cafe tucked away in Kingstone. Food presented beautifully accompanied with fantastic service. Seating is limited so get to it quickly! 5%..."

Jack

"Great waterfront spot with morning sun. Three delicious breakfasts - poached eggs with avo but the real standout dishes were the pea pancake with..."

Pagatha

"Great find. Located on the wharf on Kingston Foreshore. Great atmosphere, great food and great service made brunch a treat. We had the green pea..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"Went to the local press for a lazy breakfast /brunch (lunch menu avail from 11am) with a group of mates who were all visiting Canberra. Everything we..."

Sagan

"It’s good to try, but I think next time I’d go for the Wild Mushrooms sauteed in garlic, thyme and sage oil with pine nuts, almonds, meredith..."

Michele Walton

"I wonder if the management has changed - I don't recognise any of the staff there currently. And the usual staple of the Green Breaky Plate no longer..."

Eat Like Ushi

"Having been here once before, I had my expectations pretty high and today did not disappoint. Service was quick and friendly and the food was to die..."

Rhianna Drinkall

"Local Press is great for breakfasts. We went on a weekday when it was a little quieter, but on weekends it's super busy. Our picks from our most..."

EdibleCities CBR

"I LOVE Local Press Cafe! It is one of my favourite places for breakfast in Canberra and I love bringing family and friends here when they visit from..."

Eat Canberra

"When twohappybellies decide to go on a weekend getaway, we are always searching for highly rated and recommended places to eat our next meal, so..."

Twohappybellies

"Sssssstonkingly good coffee. If you're after one near the Kingston foreshore/markets, the Local Press won't disappoint. Also tried the slices, which..."

Sarah Kegan

"Delicious whole foods! I had a berry and dragonfruit smoothie with seeds while I read my book. Was delicious and lasted a good while with good views..."

Megan

"This popular cafe was worth the short wait we had this morning. Food was interesting and very generous. If you are not too hungry I definitely..."

Rosie Posie

"Had my first brunch here today. Will definitely be going back again. Delicious food with quality fresh ingredients. Lovely drinks and a great..."

UnCovered Oz

"I think this has to be one of my favourite cafes. It is such a shame that it is so far from where I live! My cousin and I were on the hunt for a good..."

Jenny Nguyen

"Service is good and I like the menu but I'd like to see a better range of options (like some porridge etc) and more juices. The meals are good..."

Ausbeagle

"The green beakky plate was excellent and a really good proportion for breakfast. The lemon and orange juice was a nice change the staple orange..."

Charu Pandey

"Excellent in a word! Picked to go here for a nice breakfast this morning and it is , I would say, the best I have had. Poached eggs on 10 seed bread,..."

Neil The Foodie

"I usually stick to the breakfasty items on the menu at Local Press, but this visit was definitely at lunchtime, so I ventured into the actual lunch..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Nice place to have a breakfast or brunch with family and friends. Very nice dishes and drinks. Great view in the front, good selfie place.But..."

Emily Chen

"Great indoor and outdoor seating options. Food took a while but was delicious when it arrived. Tastes amazing and healthy. More on the pricier side..."

Alexandra Co-Da

"A fantastic menu with so many delicious and tasty healthy options. The coffee is always delightful, and I can't forget the amazing juices! Kinda..."

Sarah Nicole Jesudason

"Having seen Local Press Cafe featured on Sydney Weekender I was keen to give a try, we were not disappointed. The Daal by Dhaval was delicious as was..."

Hedda Waddington

"Local Press along the Kingston Foreshore, must be one of Canberra’s nicest spots for brunch with it’s sunny views of the waterfront and promenade..."

Michele Walton

"What a great concept. Fresh juice, healthy yet interesting meals, and wonderful decor and atmosphere. They've recently launched a new Winter menu but..."

Brian Eats

"Delicious, inventive, fresh, healthful food. High on comfort, low on guilt. Great way to start a Saturday. (Busy on the weekends, but definitely..."

Janine Bennett

"Healthy and delicious. Fantastic, fresh, healthy food and absolutely huge serves! The prices seem a little high, especially when you have to order at..."

Kym

"Long wait, great food. We had to wait a little longer than average but it was worth it. The Summer menu lunchtime salads have a great balance of..."

Rachel_mei

"Terrific!. Great coffee, and excellent food / juices. Love the menu, if you are there for breakfast definitely try the green pea pancake with..."

Liam Styles

"Great Brekky cafe. Happy new find in Kingston quay area!. What a great little cafe! Go there - you'll love it. Good food. Good coffee, friendly..."

Happy Moments

"Good food, decent coffee, pleasant but unorganised service. Had an unnecessary wait of about 30 minutes as the host was overwhelmed with seating a..."

Skye Reeve

"Excellent fresh inventive food, highly recommend visiting this establishment. Fantastic service to..."

Tom

"Three of us went Saturday morning.Food brilliant.Coffee was cold but had the makings of good coffee.Staff friendly but not very organised.Still great..."

Andrew Taylor

"Great, but often busy. Visited here a few weeks ago to try the coffee and green juice and loved it. Service was reliable even though it was busy, the..."

Mitch

"Dropped in for lunch after 2 family members were recently put on quite challenging food restrictions. What a great find. Several choices on the menu..."

Maybe

"❤️ this local cafe of ours! We're fortunate enough to live close by & frequent this place who successfully serves up great food, ambience & a..."

Angela Tsang

"What a find! We heard from friends about this new spot that has recently opened on the new development on the kingston foreshore. We came in for..."

Michale Darius

"New Favourite. After only a week on the Canberra cafe scene this little gem on the kingston foreshore has made a big impact. Focussing on whole foods..."

HanCaskie

"Unique and delicious menu, good coffee and friendly staff. Our food was a little slow to come out but the staff acknowledged the delay and took our..."

Mike

"The food is beautifully presented and complements the waterside view (not the best but I'll take it) and general people..."

Eat Like Ushi

"The new summer menu is out with a new addition for brekky – the pancake of wholemeal oats, banana and coconut with fresh seasonal fruits, mint and..."

Foodpornjournal

"I was pretty surprised when I first saw the menu. It was really simple, they only had four choices all of which were quite clean and green. Not that..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Local Press is known for its cold pressed juices so I can’t go past the apple, kale, celery, lemon, cucumber and parsley juice for $7. It comes out..."

In The Taratory

"This morning Bron suggested breakfast at Local Press on the Kingston Foreshore. She was going for a bike ride around there and we could meet at 8 for..."

Gary

"If it wasn't obvious, I adore Local Press Cafe already. The healthy and wholefood dominant menu might not be everyone's thing but I'm well and truly..."

Rachi Perera

"A little bit of a wait because they don’t take bookings however food was delicious. Coffee was well was very well made. The view also is very nice..."

Julie Nguyen

"Great location. Food and coffee left mixed feelings: some dishes are great and absolutely worth coming (salmon and pickles), some are quite average..."

Dmitrii Sorin

"Fantastic scenery. Great place and the staff were lovely. The tacos were out of this world incredible, highly recommended. The menu and vegan options..."

Ella Russell

"This place deserves the highest rating for their exceptional customer service, along with their outstanding food and coffee at extremely reasonable..."

Karlo Urbano

"A wonderful breakfast of quality organic and lowGI food - perfect for keto Warm and friendly service and..."

Shauna Pollard

"This place was a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. Busy but not too crowded and loud. The atmosphere was relaxed and chilled. The food was..."

Jess Mitchell

"Great place. Delicious food, wonderfully friendly staff, all in attractive location. Very poplar so might find it busy with bit of wait for table;..."

Alan Carlyle

Shorty's Bar

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"Function room hire was amazing, easily the most easy going and helpful staff. Couldn’t have been happier with the setup, food and all round..."

Teigan Armour

"Shortys your burgers and chips are to die for!!! Love the atmosphere and your drinks. The staff and service has always been very good too. Love..."

Amber Louise

"The cocktails are great! Love that the staff are able to come up with tasty combinations, Ash is especially creative and knows how to make a killer..."

Sav Ruppert

"Went to shortys with a couple of friends, and Nabaan’s customer service skills were outstanding.. I would 100% recommend shortys to a..."

Conner Skidmore

"Eat bar ever. Seriously Zac Graham is the best waiter..."

Kierain Bunton

"The Shorty’s staff are a blast, great food and great..."

Michael Oates

"Lost wallet with cash, all id’s and licenses at shorty’s and thanks to the staff and great security it was returned the next day with nothing..."

Ben Schmidt

"Booked a table for 14 people, had an awesome time, we were served by the beautiful Maddi and she was awesome!!! Would definitely recommend..."

Pauline Siteaud

"I think their food should be higher rated. The relatively low rate might be because of the high price. Mr Yu’s double cheese burger was juicy and..."

Yue Wang

"Went for food and drinks to the place and really liked the vibe.It was pretty busy but the staff were courteous and..."

Kriti

"We ordered a cocktail jug as well as a burger and chips each. Beef and bacon burger was nice. Chips unfortunately had cinnamon sprinkled on top. Not..."

Josie

"Bacon Jam! Not since truffle mayo has a burger ingredient excited me this much! The bacon jam at Shorty’s is delicious! The classic beef burger it..."

PC

"I like to come here for their lunch deals during the week ($15 meal and a drink). So far I’ve enjoyed their Tuesday schnitzels and Thursday double..."

E

"Today we are visiting a great little gastropub, conveniently located in the city. Shorty’s is owned by the COCU food empire, who also own my..."

Karen H

"Shorty’s advertises itself as a bar, but it also serves food. It is known for its Monday-Wednesday lunch specials ($15.00 on each day for burgers,..."

Clean The Plate

"Great for a few drinks and some nibbles on a Friday afternoon after work. Never actually been for a "meal". It has a good vibe if you just wish for..."

Semi

"the food is great I had the vegetarian burger and the fried golden gaytime dessert it is so good! definitely a good place to come after work and have..."

Taylor

"Nice beer and food! Like the music and food, love it! I never expect bar food will be such delicious, this one surprised me and brings me back again..."

Stella.lx.diao

"A buzzing abundance of life!Cocktails and fun come here to get it done!Delicious cocktails full of fruity flavours everyone will find..."

Shirani Shaz Williams

"I can't comment on the food, as I stopped in here for drinks only with friends the other night. Lovely ambiance, nice and cosy window seating and..."

FiveDollarShake

"Excellent service, great atmosphere and delicious food! Came in on a Wednesday night with friends to cure our mid-week blues. Ordered the $15 steak..."

Stephi Chilli Cossetto

"Great food, service and atmosphere!. The fish and chips (dinner menu) was delicious! The chips have some fantastic spice to it which made them so..."

Canberran

"On point, Shawtay.. Love this place. It's our local fave. Burgers are amazing. Even the steak is fantastic, impressed my fussy Mum! Try the grilled..."

Ginger Nut

"Best breakfast!. I went for breakfast with three others. I had the sliders with pork belly, egg and chilli jam. They were AMAZING and I am keen to go..."

Eeveeadams

"The eggplant and chickpea tagine on the specials board was TO DIE FOR! Beautifully presented and the flavours complemented each other perfectly...."

Barbara Duckworth

"Good burgers for lunch, great lunch + drink specials during the week. Staff are always friends and the coffee is pretty good. Great casual meeting..."

Mitch

"Great experience for group dinner. Recently organised a 21st celebration at Shorty's for 16 diners and could not fault the evening. Staff were..."

Heidiho118

"First time here, love to support a local business and what can I say very well presented fit out. Already had a big breki but wanted to try..."

Olive At Mawson

"Great friendly staff with amazing food the burgers are the best I have ever eaten and I went back two days in a row for the grilled corn. Don't leave..."

Shane

"Hit and miss. I came here twice on two consecutive Sundays at around the same time. The first time I had the pulled BBQ pork burger which came out..."

Sunny

"Great food and atmosphere. The food is excellent. The pulled pork burger on a brioche roll is amazing! It's like eating succulent sweet bbq ribs on a..."

Stu

"Short and sweet. Had a nice lunch here sitting on the deck area on a spectacular Canberra autumn day. A step up from the slightly grimy and exposed..."

S

"Observing the quirky and eclectic decor of the recent additions to the Canberra scene (e.g. Elk and Pea, Me and Mrs Jones, Smoque, Honky Tonks) I..."

Food Avenue

"The 'sanga' was a brilliant modern take on the traditional Vietnamese banh mi. Instead of a traditional pork filling, the crusty bread roll was..."

Jenster

"Ive eaten here qiite a few times. Bit of a standard fair pub/food combo. It's always pretty packed so if you're after lunch - get there at a decent..."

Mike Perry

"$15 burger, chips and drink deal on Thursday a great find. Veggie burger a bit greasy, but a rosti is a nice variation to sometimes stodgy veggie..."

L Hills

"Great food and variety! Definitely come back next time I visit canberra. Most tables were reserved on the Saturday night. I recommend booking a..."

Michelle Ching

"Really 4.5 stars. Very friendly staff, good atmosphere, comfortable seating. I just thought the dark brown ale was a B+ even though it was on tap and..."

Robert Blacher

"Enjoyed a good meal. Staff were fantastic and really nice. Would go back just for the great..."

David Gordon

"Best cocktail jugs in Canberra! I’ve been going with my partner every weekend to make sure to try all the cocktail jugs on offer. Now that I have,..."

Maddie Frantz

"Friendly place with pub atmosphere. Was highly impressed by the Wednesday steak and beer special - the steak was absolutely beautiful and tender. And..."

Achim Kopatz

"I ordered the double cheeseburger and chips plus beer deal for $15. The place was pretty busy with Christmas drinks and lunches. My order arrived..."

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