TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Cupping Room

90/100 (2271 ratings)

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"I’d do 6 stars if I could. Great vibe at this place. Excellent play list and super friendly staff who seem to enjoy being there. Best coffee I had..."

Pete Williams

"Excellent food & great coffee - perhaps one of the best coffee's I've ever had !, friendly & attentive staff. Highly recommend the 'salted caramel..."

Jade Baxter

"If i'm in the city i will usually always stop by here for a coffee as they're made to perfection. The first time i had a meal was a Chicken burger..."

Joel Morris

"Had a great breakfast there this morning. Nice service, bacon and egg roll was delicious, so was the chia tea, 9 yr old loved the French toast with..."

An Thony

"I wish this place was operating when I went to the ANU many moons ago. What a fantastic place! Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Must go!..."

Mirza Tong

"Three visits within 24 hours signifies a winner! Friendly staff who recognised us as repeat offenders each time, flavoursome coffee & a breakfast..."

Sharon Grimley

"The best cafe service and food I have had in town. Coffee is great and the awesome staff were really accommodating in organising pram access for our..."

Bernadette Bentley

"Coffee 10/10. Its a true reflection of the years of hard work Sasa has put into Ona. This place is busy for a good reason.... coffee, food, staff,..."

Tess Presso

"Service was great and the food was delicious. Had the Avo breakfast; the combination of flavours was amazing especially the labna and dukkha with the..."

Rhonda Steele

"We went there in our trip to Canberra, we ordered chicken burger and their special French toast, I must say “Best French toast I’ve ever tasted...."

Negar Abedi

"Great cafe using Ona coffee, so the coffee here is quality. Get there early, for the wait is long if you want to dine. So we just had coffee. Prices..."

Thewhereto

"no booking in advances but staff was helpful even we are a group of 10, was able to take order for us 14 secs before kitchen close, like their..."

EaT EAT EAT

"We have visited this cafe a couple of times now and probably tried everything on their menu which is vegetarian. The Black Forest french toast was..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"The foods here were great, in general, and the sauce and seasoning here do seperate them from other Brunch..."

Toni

"I had heard so much about The Cupping Room and it certainly lived up to the hype.The coffee is excellent and the waiting staff are on the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Amazing food! My husband and I had to wait 30 mins for a table on Sunday but it was worth it! Top place for brunch in Canberra for sure..."

Liz Elton

"Amazing food and service. Highly..."

Tamara Tobing

"Mushroom on weekend menu is really good! Love the 63 degree poached..."

Amberoo

"Kian very generously wrote down a list of bars, restaurants and cafes to try in Canberra after he learnt that I was visiting for the first time. He..."

Ed

"Perfect poached egg. Thick cut chorizo. Coffee is smooth and not too acidic. Friendly staff. Will want to try the Avo next time...."

Chewi

"One of my favourite cafe in Canberra, beautiful and relaxing space, the coffee is always amazing, and the food menu always interesting and delicious,..."

FoodieInMel

"Promise me you will only order their avo and French toast. The quality of other dishes are not guaranteed... But avo is always good! ONA coffee is..."

Yue Wang

"Went on a quiet Day morning but this place got busy already when we reached. Beautiful food and drinks. Service was so so as they were quite busy, so..."

1900.

"Ordered the Salmon we were wondering if there is going to be any carbs in it - turns out we forgot about the scotch egg (which is also a part of the..."

The Sauceress

"Read great things about the coffee here so had to give it a try when we visited Canberra. Coffee was excellent, my breakfast was great, my wife was..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"While travelling in Canberra... we visited this cafe expectant and was sufficiently impressed. Great coffee. Top service. Fantastic food and good..."

Linda

"We had breakfast here after Anzac Day dawn service. There was a queue to get in but it was all good to wait and we had a seat in no time. The service..."

Josie

"Visited Canberra for a long weekend and I had this brunch place pinned down as one of the places to visit. There was a 10-15 minute wait on a..."

M3lissa____

"Probably my all up favourite café in all of our time in Canberra!!! It's so popular, but the food is nothing short of incredible and the staff were..."

Dini

"It’s the best. Coffee curation is perfect. Food is amazing. Passionate dedication to customer service every time I’ve been here. Can’t fault..."

Hung Ton

"Well deserved high rating. Excellent coffee and friendly, knowledgeable staff. They served the food quickly and it was absolutely delicious, the..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Visiting Canberra from Melbourne, we love the cafe culture and were really impressed to find The Cupping Room.On a warm day it was..."

Val86

"We joined the cue of eager, regular patrons outside The Cupping Room in Civic at 9am on a Saturday morning. The vibe was good. We had kids..."

Debbie

"Came here a few years ago and revisited today The cafe always has creative seasonal menus.Ordered Black Betty (Coffee with chocolate) and..."

Xiaoguniang

"A little like The Grounds vibes in Sydney. The Salmon was nice and clean, worked well with the egg and salad. The pork belly burger was pretty juicy..."

@juliaxeats

"This place is just in front of ANU.we went to Canberra for a day trip and had breakfast there as it’s recommended on lonely planet. It’s very..."

Tomacco

"The food is really quality stuff, but be warned, it IS expensive. You’ll have to wait for seats, especially in the morning. Not somewhere where you..."

Garry Huang

"Good coffee. Really good coffee. Good menu however some interesting dishes already sold out for Monday lunch by 12:30. Quick pleasant service. Tasty..."

Jennifer Wilkins

"Warm friendly space, efficient hospitable staff who provide terrific service. Great menu and fabulous coffee. We tried three different coffee, all..."

Fiona Martin

"Lovely place - cool ambience, friendly and efficient service, and really delicious brunch food! Milkshakes and smoothies were amazing too. Highly..."

Li-La

"When I first arrived, everybody kept telling me about cupping room to try their coffee. I would say that the coffee is pretty good but it is so..."

Maeloke97

"Got there on a Sunday morning at around 9:20am and only waited for like 10min. The French toast is both good looking and tasty - can be a little bit..."

Liliankitty

"Their coffee reputation is not a joke. I tried their special flat white - I cant remember the name of the beans but it has a chocolate scent on it...."

Adinda Meycy Aksari

"Went for lunch after reading the high reviews and was not dissappointed - in fact our expectations were exceeded. The staff were so warm and friendly..."

Micko

"The Cupping Room probably is the best and most popular cafe for brunch in Canberra.Even came early morning, there was a long time waiting to be..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Beautiful food here - the smoked labna was delicious and a really nice twist on smashed avo. The slightly tangy/spicy dukkah was a great touch too...."

Mafarmer714

"The best brunch ever! Everything is so amazing!!! I feel like we definitely will drive to Canberra again just for The Cupping Room. Highly recommend..."

Jin

"Again another master piece served on the plate. I love Aussie breakfast! The coffee again was perfect with the smashed avo and the cauliflower dish..."

Tulika Kabra

"When I saw a 4.9 average I was almost taken aback. Surely not in the heart of Canberra would my highest ranked restaurant be found. Arrived at 7.30..."

JDP79

"So much hype for this place so I thought, I gotta try here too lol.Since hub and I were already in Canberra spending time for aniv, we thought,..."

Aya Marie

"I went here twice during my four day visit to Canberra as the service was warm and the staff were accomodating. The food was delicious and the coffee..."

Hannah.berries27

"Our go to place for brunch, best service, best food, best atmosphere and best coffees. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because they don’t serve..."

Sammy

"Love the burger, coffee and almond slice. Chips were crunchy and fresh. Friendly staff. Didn’t wait for long for a table although there was a line..."

Carmen Tassone

"They provide Great service and amazing food. Pork belly is the best. The Avo is pretty cool, beyond average for sure. The choice is quite..."

Vanessa.xueqq

"Cupping is the process coffee graders use to judge the merit of different coffees. Graders rate each coffee by body, sweetness, flavour, acidity and..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"The menu at the cupping room constantly changes, and some menus are better than others. While they are usually great, you may get unlucky. But one..."

Flutisticwonder

"The line was out the door, they made seats by putting chairs near the bar so that's where we sat. The "poached" eggs were solid in the inside and did..."

AJ

"I'm here to travel in Canberra for 2 days, and I've eaten in this place twice, I'd say it definitely worths a try, tbh it is a bit pricy tho, don't..."

Jimmy Low

"I went for takeaway breakfast and while it was slow I enjoyed my peanut butter toast which thankfully was loaded with peanut butter. The mango and..."

Rachel P

"The Cupping Room is well situated in the heart of Canberra and has some interesting tastes to offer.Although significantly overhyped (but..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"I have heard the big hype about 'The Cupping Room' and it is definitely worth a visit. It gets super busy, got in at 8:20am on a weekend and just..."

E

"Amazing coffee and perfectly cooked eggs. The smashed avo was amazing. Even though it was a cold morning we sat outside, but the heaters on the roof..."

Kelsie

"Stopped by this really great cafe for breakfast before our road trip back to Melbourne. We were in a hurry and the staff were very efficient and..."

Meuni

"I'm not sure if it's the return of the sun and the season change, or just a renewed enthusiasm, but The Cupping Room has really stepped up its game..."

Caitlyn McKenzie

"One of the hippest place in Canberra! Never ever come at Saturday lunch time unless you are willing to wait for 40 minutes to get seat. This place..."

Tammi Prasetyo

"Market fish - love the source and the fish so I ordered extra toast to finish it ;) the place is very busy during lunchtime on a weekday. Thanks very..."

Clara GU

"Lives up to the hype! Flavours to die for - crafted with aesthetic creativity and to be savoured with a sip-worthy velvety coffee. Take your time..."

Gracie

"We had to wait for a table for about 15 minutes but it was worth our time. Service is exceptional here - both friendly and attentive. The various..."

Jacob

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus The Cupping Room is a great cafe in the heart of Canberra that we had..."

Love At First Bite

"Went here this morning for a super later breakfast after checking out of our hotel. We did some research into breakfast in Canberra and this one kept..."

Cat Broadby

"This place is consistently pretty good. Not a huge menu, but they deliver well on everything they offer. Service can be a bit slow during peak times,..."

žzap

"The Cupping Room is seriously one of the best things about Canberra. Don't even ask why, just give it a try! They really deserve the fame, hype and..."

Ivy Park

"The service is super quick. Ambience and the staff are welcoming and warm. Food is love-licious. Salted Caramel Popcorn Shake, recommended. Loved it..."

Aarti

"This place was a "must try" recommendation by word of mouth. So I just had to see what the hype was about. Their coffee, I must say was excellent...."

Fe3eats

"With a rating of 4.9 I was expecting great things and I guess everyone else who turned up for breakfast on a weekday was too (so busy!)...."

Clairesy6

"I absolutely love this place! It delivers every time. Great set-up, service and food. A few yummy options on their menu. Most recently I had their..."

FooDee

"Good thing we came here just after it opened on Sunday morning as by 8.30 the queue was long. Staff are friendly and the food was great!..."

Miffy7

"I will recommend the chocolate shake,orange juice,egg and bacon roll and the mushroom hamburger.We two girls felt so full when we finished.Crowded..."

Elsa

"Was saddened to see that the breakfast menu has been reduced to only a couple of items (maybe due to season). In any case, had the coconut chia..."

Kdfpm02

"Big queue for Sunday brunch, was sceptical when told the wait is 25 mins, but turned out it was exactly 25 mins. We got seated around the communal..."

Manz

"Amazing food is served at this cafe. Definitely at another level and would give Sydney cafes a run for their money. I tried the super salad and..."

Johnny Pan

"Nice decor, friendly service and the most important - food was not bad on the day we made a trip down to Canberra. My halloumi cheese burger was..."

GymEatSleep

"Very friendly service. Nice decor- open and vibrant. All the dishes we saw come out looked amazing. We chose the market fish ($25) brocolini and..."

Kerri

"The cupping room is one of my fave places for breakfast and if they had more seating it would be perfect. Any day of the week, it seems to be at..."

TotalAwkward

"This place was great. Fantastic food. Great coffee. The service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great..."

Sara

"Soul shake is unreal!!The light pink colour with some flowers on the top, looks romantic. And the flower add flavours to the shake as..."

Yaorong Chen

"Good cafe vibe, service was great attentive wait staff, coffee was alright... but the Best Bacon and Egg roll!!!!! Yum!!!!! Make sure to have..."

NowayJose

"Headed to the Cupping Room for breakfast on the weekend. The place was quite busy at 7 on a Saturday morning. The wait staff were great and seemed to..."

EatLiveEat

"The food is really really good. Fabulous presentation. The cafe itself is comfortable and the music fits in well.The staff are really friendly..."

Eric Icantsay

"This is a wonderful cafe in Canberra. We dashed in for a quick breakie and went back for an afternoon snack. Very serious coffee with attention to..."

Salted Caramel

"One of the most delicious brunch dishes I've had. The 'beetroot and cauliflower' was amazing - sourdough toast with cauliflower, asparagus, a few..."

Hanah Penrose

"Visited here for brunch, the food was delicious and we were provided phenomenal service. It was the perfect blend of organic, fresh food with warm..."

Freyja

"I have been to thecupping room many times. Definitely, this cafe surprised me every time. I really love it really!! I rank its coffee as 1st! You..."

Sienna

"So went to this cafe at 9am, it was a bit busy in there, they have different type of coffee bland selection to choose your coffee which was a bit..."

Food Affair

"Chia bowl with avocado from the famous Canberra haunt named the Cupping Room. For all the hype I expected just a little bit more. Don't get me wrong,..."

Torys

"Been here last weekend! It was such a lovely place for brunching, despite the fact I had to wait about 30-40 mins since it was super busy! However,..."

Jenny Phan

"My wife and I are big foodies, we especially love our breakfast and coffee.We have been to The Cupping Room (TCR) on numerous occasions,..."

Daniel Badinski

"The Cupping Room has def the best milkshake in Australia! Miss it so much! Usually I would have the honeycomb one but the other milkshake are amazing..."

林庭如

"Good food and great service. The weekend atmosphere uplift your mood in the morning as so many people around. You should make a booking in advance if..."

Absolute Vy

"Was surprised to find Canberra actually had a few trendy cafes. The cupping room had great reviews and it did not disappoint. Great varied menu with..."

VegoWolf

"I think I just had the best long black I've ever had at the Cupping Room.. it certainly lived up to all the hype! I ate the pumpkin dish for lunch,..."

Suzy Of Sydney

"Love love love the Cupping Room. A great place to stop for brunch, but also great to get your morning coffee or one of their fantastic milkshakes. We..."

EdibleCities CBR

"I very much enjoyed breakfast here with the friendly service and beautiful inventive food to start off the day. The pancakes are great for a frosty..."

Hipstemic

"You'll find all kinds of bad but crazy good at this contemporary, upbeat cafe in Canberra. I was recommended this place for its coffee by a foodie..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJ1. The JUDGE loves herself a HOT STRONG coffee and The Cupping Room (the 'highly..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"What a great place!!! The food was yummy and the service was incredible. They really take care of their customers. We had the smashed avo and poached..."

Jackson

"Guest Blend Coffee: Smooth with dark chocolate notesGrilled Halloumi: Fantastic cheese, good balance of flavoursCheese Burger: Juicy patty..."

Sensaikai

"Good decor! And friendly service! House blend Coffee very nice! Chai latte bit sweet for me! Food good, but the taste and presentation cannot compete..."

GINA

"Staff were brilliant and they really do have great coffee. We went for brunch at 1:30pm and there was still a wait. These guys know what they're..."

Grace Eats

"Fantastic. Lovely cafe in Canberra. Everything is very good, the food - interesting menu choices but not too many to be overwhelming. The service is..."

MF

"Really beautifully presented food and they were able to cater to my dietary requirements. Staff were helpful and the food was delicious. The coffee..."

Angela Scafidi

"Come back again to try. Same problem as last. Hot coffee in a cold cup = warm coffeeSad! Can't rate the coffee very highly cuz of this...."

Ferra Moans

"The best cafe for brunch I think it using Canberra! It's popular and there is always queue along the coffee window. I especially like the French..."

Shijing Wang

"I finally made it to The Cupping Room and it lived up to the hype. The chicken burger was fantastic - the best I have had in Canberra. Be prepared to..."

Nick

"Absolutely beautiful. We were driving from Melbourne to sydney and decided to stay in Canberra for 1 night. And thank god we did, the food..."

Rayfeng

"I love the food and coffee. The service is good. And I always go there to but coffee. I have tried many of there burgers and they taste..."

Youkin328

"The best place to grab a soy chai in Canberra. It can be inconsistent from day and day from amazing today and tomorrow a drink that taste like warm..."

Missy Lam

"Whenever I return to Canberra, I always try to make a trip to The Cupping Room, one of my home town’s most popular cafés. Located right in the..."

MyFoodBelly

"Every time time I come here it is busy but it is worth the wait. The Cupping Rooms serves some of the best cup of coffee in Canberra with its..."

Rayzzz

"Canberra surpassed all my expectations & was not like the arduous, long day of school excursion I had endured previously. Not only is the town..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"when it's 7.45 am and there's already a crowd waiting outside a place to get breakfast, you know you're in for something good. and what we got was..."

Constanza Wilhelmy

"Very good - lives up to the hype and if you're a young thirty something in body or mind this is the place to come for deliciousness and a dose of..."

Hungryhungry

"I love the cupping room, in here, I felt in love my confit salmon!!!! We had one salmon dish and one lamb dish. Both are very nice and full of..."

Alice Zhou

"Great coffee, food is good. Always a long line up and wait but I never mind. Always great to sit out in the sun, recommend the salmon dish. Service..."

Andrea

"Established by Sasa Sestic as part of the Ona Empire, The Cupping Room is the shiny city flagship. What are big black espresso machines you may..."

Out And About

"Great coffee - always want more than one cup! Food is yummy and presented beautifully. Friendly service. Definitely worth a visit! Better than their..."

Piggypiggy

"Living down the road, I always notice a large crowd outside on the weekends whilst walking past on my way to town. Such regular crowds suggests this..."

Semi

"Went here for brunch on the weekend with some friends, really enjoyed the placeStaff were friendly, table service was fast Managed to get a..."

DisCallsForAMuzz

"Amazing coffee and great food! Bacon and egg roll and chia and sago bowl was fantastic. Decor and atmosphere was clean and trendy. Gets busy so get..."

Phil Graham

"Bit torn on this one. The food was really good - I had the smashed avo and it was super fresh and tasty (could have used a little bit of lemon but..."

Ausbeagle

"This place was amazing! We put our names down and the wait was said to be 30min, however it was much shorter. We could order coffee while..."

Amanda

"I thought that I’d have to head down to Melbourne to find more innovative cafes outside of Sydney, but surprisingly, I found a cafe in Canberra..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"Nice food. I had smashed avocado - gluten free option. I tried the gluten free one because I am interested in the quinoa bread (by deeks) and it is a..."

Jenny

"After living in Canberra for 2 years I could finally realise the quality of some of the local products. There are the truffles, the wine, the bacon..."

Eat Like Ushi

"I never do reviews but these guys deserve it! Amazing place! Great coffee, excellent service and good food! No complaints I highly recommend!..."

Teagan Smith

"Great food and ambience. I ordered the watermelon, lychee and grapefruit juice which was a refreshing summer beverage. The fried chicken burger with..."

Sp

"I frequently visit this cafe because of its great atmosphere, service and seasonal menus that never fail to impress. I went with the french toast..."

MoodandFood

"If you're in Canberra, this cafe is a must! Awesome service, great music and amazing food. These guys are serious about their Chai. We were very..."

Poorani Bala

"I love The Cupping Room! It's great for lunch or breakfast for a couple or a group of six. You can't make a booking so just be mindful of this and..."

Eat Canberra

"This place really knows coffee, and has different brews on offer. Staff seem very knowledgeable about the offerings! Breakfast is an unusual..."

Matt

"The Cupping Room definitely delivered in service and quality of food. Seated immediately in the middle of brunch peakhour with friendly and efficient..."

Claire Lillian

"This was my first visit to The Cupping Room for lunch – finally, I could try their famous burgers! The spring menu is full of delights, and I..."

Adventures In Winterland

"While in Canberra for Eat Drink Blog, The Australian Food + Drink Bloggers Conference, I had some time for sight-seeing – food sight-seeing!...."

Goodfoodthyme

"Internationally renowned baristas hosted us for a coffee-and-food matched lunch on a warm Sunday afternoon. Every coffee had a story, and every..."

Ang Khocolateman

"Being in Canberra for only a weekend in September I was challenged with the daunting task of narrowing down the long list of eateries that populated..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Food is good and special. My friend really like those strawberry in the French toast. But the seasonal coffee is so-so. Well, every thing is nice,..."

Yuanting Li

"I came for one thing. I came for their milkshake. To be precise I came for their Salted Caramel Popcorn milkshake and it did not disappoint. The..."

FoodsterAu

"The variety of the menu is the real highlight here. Creative brunch options as well as fresh salads and burgers. It's hip without being too..."

Greedygreedyguts

"After a long wait but well worth it. Coffee great single origin and nice - could have been a bit hotter. The smashed avo eggs and bacon with whipped..."

Kylie

"This cafe is a Sydney version of trendy bourgeoisie Bondi meets hipster Newtown! It has a hip and cool atmosphere with pumping eclectic music pumping..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"My brother had heard some good reviews so we decided to go to The Cupping Room for breakfast. We settled for the Eggs to order with Bacon..."

Michelle Barnes

"Seriously inspired, creative and delicious brunch type fare! Packed to the brim yet comfy environment, responsive warm staff, generous but well..."

DL

"Spring is here.. Bird is chirping.. Flowers are blooming.. Bla bla bla.. It's a clear sign for a quick weekend GETAWAY for both of us!. Only a short..."

Let's Nomnom

"I would definately recommend coming to the Cupping Room and have the hotcakes. The hotcakes had a variety of flavours that was totally new to me. The..."

Michael Nguyen

"I cam at around 12:30pm on Sunday and had to wait for only 20 minutes for a table of 4. Good service. Good food but not a lot of choices. I had the..."

Vee

"If you feel like a diverse range of obscure options for breakfast lunch or tea this is the place to go in Canberra, it's highly popular and we had to..."

Shirani Shaz Williams

"Lovely cafe .. Good aroma coffee for waking you up in the morning. I had Salmon dish come with soft boiled egg and fresh watercress salad - Perfect..."

Alice Go

"Coffee was great! Loved the dark chocolate used in the mocha.Food had potential. Ordered the Sous vide salmon and the Gnocchi. Had some..."

Bec Harrison

"Great. best bacon eggs perfect great coffee. Av smash was really good and despite being busy they fitted me in. Perfect way to start a dreary cold..."

Spanner

"The Cupping Room is a concept cafe designed to take you on a flavour journey. Cupping is the process coffee roasters and growers use to judge coffees..."

2 Hungry Guys

"On University Avenue in the heart of Canberra you’ll find the fashionable and busy cafe, the Cupping Room! Cupping is the process of..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"10/10 would go visit cupping room again. Though its price is not very amiable yet the food and service would definitely make you spend your lovely..."

Will

"Coffee was pretty good, choice of different blends. Standard Canberra prices though! Food was above average which is a good thing for Canberra..."

Jen

"The Cupping Room is a cafe located on University Avenue in the North of Canberra, just north of Acton and of the many hotels in the area. Like..."

The City Lane

"Long lines out the front on a Sunday morning, as it's one of very few places that opens at this time in Canberra. Thankfully, they brought small..."

Pie Floater Fan

"One of my favourite places though I don't go as often as I would like to. Great coffee and food that is sophisticated yet unpretentious. Can't wait..."

Jules

"So delicious yet so far away! This would have to be…hands down, my favourite cafe experience to date. The Cupping Room challenges Sydney’s best...."

Beckish

"So delicious yet so far away! This would have to be…hands down, my favourite cafe experience to date. The Cupping Room challenges Sydney’s..."

Beckish

"Great food. Good service. A bit dirty place but food is really exquisite. A tad more attention on keeping the place clean will go a long way. ..."

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"Hotcakes...."

Patricia Lee

"During our cupping session, we are encouraged to literally slurp the coffee and move it around our mouth. This ensures the coffee covers the entire..."

Foodpornjournal

"Love the breakfast!. As mentioned by other reviewers: the current photo of a slice doesn't do justice to the actual gorgeously looking and tasting..."

Evarrr

"Was in town for the marathon and was recommended this place.. was impressive, great coffee and service..."

Food 2 Run

"Amazing breakfasts!. The Cupping Room is one of my favourite breakfast places in Canberra. I've never ordered the same thing twice, and have never..."

Kym

"My absolute favourite place to get dine in Canberra. The coffee is amazing..."

Sofia

"Beautiful food. Really nice food. Had the Spanish mess and the hotcakes. Nailed the taste and presentation of food. Really nice vibe..."

Amy

"Coffee was good. Had milkshakes/coffee/iced drinks - loved the milkshakes. Loved the ambience/interior/clean look, i think they can up the..."

Jane Mk Cho

"Awesome food, nice wait staff, positive vibes, menu that makes the tastebuds tingle and coffee for days...."

Matthew Riddell

"Great food great service. Really busy on a Sunday morning but you can get it takeaway and go to the..."

Jose'

"10/10 | Perfect coffee, outstanding food. These guys have built a perfect cafe. This could sit someone amongst the many many strong offerings of..."

John Smith

"Great breakfast!. Although it s pretty busy and had to wait for a table it was well worth the 10 mins standing in the sun. Great service and the food..."

Lee Challoner-Miles

"Delicious!!. I ordered the burger with the guacamole and bbq sauce. I wasn't disappointed. I think the waiter forgot about my cappuccino order but..."

Food Addict

"The cupping room is my new favourite coffee shop and brunch place, we where welcomed by the warm staff who told us all about the type of coffee they..."

MsRuhh Noir

"The coffee and the pork belly burger were amazing! I will be..."

Doug Griffiths

"Food is great but coffee is wanky. Food is consistently delicious in this canberra cafe. However, when I was told that I could not order a cappuccino..."

Alice Mackie

"Great food, a little expensive but worth it.. Pricey, but very worth it. Service is pretty good, so is the coffee, and the food is great. Offers good..."

Jesh Brand

"Cozy and vibrant. Husband and I came in from a cold rainy day and immediately felt welcome! Warm, inviting space with well thought out decor and a..."

Ostrichfarmer

"Yes for brekky. Have only been at breakfast time but it's great. Coffee is of course fantastic (it is ONA coffee!) and so is the Huevos Bollo...."

Erin

"The house blend was delicious and the breakfast was very tasty. A very busy place but the staff were friendly and attentive and the service was..."

Pkjb

"My local. The staff here are wonderful and the menu is always changing based on customer reviews. I absolutely love it here and I'll come for..."

Melissa

"Great place for breakfast. Friendly staff, buzzing atmosphere, good..."

Chiyan Lau

"Top Service Excellent coffe.... Top ServiceExcellent coffee Sensational Food Staff..."

Anthony Sumbati

"Was the pork..."

Nigha Lee

"We arrived mid morning for their first Sunday trade - pretty obvious that something Canberra has been begging for, it was absolutely packed. I..."

Danika

"Visited with a group of 5 on a very busy Saturday morning. The staff were brilliant - calm,polite and professional. Fitted us in after only 15min..."

Winnie P

"Always a good option. Breakfast, lunch or just for a Coffee The Cupping room is my pick great menu and awesome coffee love the friendly staff..."

Wren

"Field mushroom burger was so good. Meatballs really great. Shakes (we had the Nutella) we're pretty full on. Would definitely return. Prob..."

Jen B

"Amazing! Went there for breakfast. We waited about 10 mins for a table because it was so busy but the staff were super nice and friendly. As soon as..."

Alexandra Craig

"Interesting breakfast options. I like a breakfast menu that's different and innovative and The Cupping Room fits that bill well. service is..."

Gene Blackley

"Great value, great food. Coffee is very good. Layout is very nice and hip but vibe feels more natural than some other spots that have opened around..."

Dani R

"Coffee Ecstasy. I dropped in for solo breakfast after a brutally early morning meeting. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but the flat white blew me..."

Julia

"Excellent place. I have been several times now for lunch. I have found the service to be extraordinarily efficient and friendly- especially for a..."

Byler

"Worth a try!. Stopped in for a quick breakfast while in Canberra for work, bacon and egg roll with avocado, and a large flat white all to go... great..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Coffee & food worth the wait. Have been here 3 times. There seems to have been some teething issues with service, though I've never been treated..."

Rhubarbcliffs

"Great Brekky. Only been here once but I think its worth a review! I had mushrooms on toast for breakfast and they tasted delicious! Mushrooms on..."

Sienna_k

"Best Breakfast. Outstanding addition to the canberra cafe scene. Stylish twists on the standard breakfasts you'll find around canberra at a great..."

Savortheflavour

"The cupping room is relatively new (I think it opened at the beginning of this year) and is part of the ONA family. Arriving at Saturday noon, the..."

Myfructosefreelife

"Posted on March 7, 2015 by Feast Wisely Leave a comment Last weekend I enjoyed an overnight stay with the lions and rhinos at Canberra Zoo. During my..."

Feastwisely

"I really enjoyed my breakfast at The Cupping Room, its nice to see places that take the old classics and really jazz them up, next time I come back,..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Sunday in Canberra was pretty glorious. The sun was shining and the sky was a beautiful blue. Bron suggested we have breakfast at The Cupping Room ...."

Gary

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Rachi Perera

"Now that I’ve visited Canberra for the sixth time, I can finally say I found good food and coffee. Where? At The Cupping Room , regarded as one of..."

Gaby Mora

"Last Sunday, Rachi (blogger of Le-Bon Vivant ) and I caught up for lunch at The Cupping Room. It was my first time trying The Cupping Room and I had..."

Natalie Tierney

Frugii Dessert Laboratory

89/100 (1221 ratings)

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"Visited this place when we were on holidays in Canberra and we loved the ice cream selection. They had a good variety and there desserts were really..."

M3lissa____

"Got their cheesecake take away and honestly one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had! Really creamy and strong cheese flavour while remaining smooth..."

The World’s My Oyster

"I've visited here a few times and each time there is an amazing new flavour to try. Even there desserts are amazing. For me it's a must visit place..."

TheNailChronicle

"On a hot 38 degrees day, we really wanted ice cream to cool down, and chose Frugii based on reviews.A small selection of flavours but they..."

Val86

"Great flavours and the ice-cream and sorbets were really smooth. Good value for money, just be careful with the lemonade and limeade as those are..."

Antony Tran

"They have the most unconventional flavours that makes me want to come back frequently and try a new one every time! However, their cardamom and..."

Ame

"The lemon meringue choux is so yummy! The lemon has got the real lemony kick so refreshing. Love the Kaya Tart too, full of coconut flavour! Great..."

Chiliong

"WOW. I went here because I was curious because they had such high reviews. I NOW UNDERSTAND WHY. Their black truffle ice cream is amazingly good!! I..."

Joan Parami

"Frugii is the one-stop place for good quality ice creams. Never had an ice cream that is rich yet has a lingering taste in the mouth.The..."

Nalin Venkat Sameera

"For unique and special desserts and iced treat flavours, you can't go past Frugii. Despite many previous visits to Braddon, the dessert parlour only..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Canberra's very own innovative dessert joint with desserts handcrafted in the city itself. Pleasant, simple and innovative ambience makes it..."

Shilpa

"After having dinner nearby, we decided to try this place for dessert. Staff were happy to give us tasting of their gelato and I really enjoyed their..."

Miffy7

"Dessert lab. Very apt. The mix of desserts is awesome. Try the lychee ice cream stick. Absolutely fantastic. Experiment in the..."

Rahul Marwah

"Stopped by Frugii for dessert the other day and you have a selection of gelato, icecream, cakes and choux pastries to choose from. To help with the..."

Dee

"I'm not always one for desserts, but even I have to admit that frugii is amazing! There's plenty of variety, exciting flavours and lovely desserts..."

Brenzorr

"John Marshall lured me to Frugii Dessert Laboratory with cheese ice cream. His store is located in the hip Ori building that is part of the changing..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I tried the Vegan Banana Cheesecake here, as well as a tester of the Apricot sorbet! The sorbet was actually probably the best I've tasted,..."

Neena

"Frugii is my single favourite ice-cream place in Australia. I cannot get enough of it and think I have visited close on ten times, and I live in..."

Spooning Australia

"Nice little hid-away desert place. The pineapple ice cream was nice while the puff was bit tough to bite... the deserts look pretty and the taste are..."

Youkin328

"The best thing is their everyday changing flavours. I just loved their ice cream. I had salty caramel and it was just too good. Location-4..."

Ashu Bhardwaj

"Great ice cream & dessert place, we stopped here everyday while we were here, and ended up sampling many items. The ice creams were rich & smooth (I..."

Manz

"On recent trip to Canberra, I couldn't help but notice how the active food scene is thriving in this small state. Everywhere you go there is a..."

Eatventures

"Frugii is my go to when I need dessert for a small party of guests or customers after a dinner meeting. The choux pastry puff with salted..."

TotalAwkward

"You guys know how much I love a good fruit sorbet – anything fruity and I am totally there. After a catch up dinner at Golden Drum, we decided to..."

Adventures In Winterland

"A great dessert spot hidden at the end of Lonsdale street in Braddon. Frugii should be commended for thinking outside the box when it comes to the..."

Torys

"Wow ! Yummy ! A very funky cafe. First thing I noticed was the floating tables. Came here looking for a sugar fix after dinner and this was the..."

E

"Frugii Dessert Laboratory is a very different cafe: coffee, tea, a small selection of home made sorbet, ice cream and gelato which changes daily and..."

Andrew W

"Best dessert in canberra 😝😝😝 Puffs there are so delicious especially the salted caramel favour... The staff there are so nice..."

Bloomingalways

"The best dessert I ever had in canberra! We ordered two puffs, hazelnut and salted caramel. I was worrying it might be so sweet but it is not! Love..."

Fungi

"Delicious chaoux pastry desserts and extremely tasty gelato, ice cream and sorbet. A good stop on the way home after dinner, not to big and a good..."

Lauren Green

"Very interesting and complex flavours - definitely for adults though. Brought my two kids here for special treat and ended up eating the verrine..."

Adrienne Yeo

"Love, love, love their ice creams! I look forward to & enjoy trying their new flavours - have tried truffle (one of my favourite), bergamot,..."

Piggypiggy

"Get in quick before this place becomes famous. Not possible to pick a favourite from the 3 desserts we tried (lemon meringue choux, hazelnut choux,..."

Ybibit

"We loved it. We loved it so much we came back for seconds the next day. Favourites was definitely the lemon Meringue, followed closely by the lemon..."

Fatmine

"Just great. Imaginative, creative and delicious all in one. Top coffee, too. The tiny cheesecake with fruit gel topping was the stuff of dreams and..."

Hungryhungry

"Good ice cream but not outstanding and very limited menu. But it's good to have dedicated dessert places in Canberra (finally). The salted caramel..."

Ausbeagle

"The shop's situated within a building for those that aren't familiar with the vicinity. Simple and chic shop interior accompanied with friendly..."

G

"Wonderful and new flavours of ice cream, gelato or sorbet are always available, some including rice pudding, cherry ripe (as pictured) or christmas..."

MoodandFood

"On a hot Braddon evening, it seemed most apt to head to Frugii for dessert. The heat of the weather and also from the mild chillies from Mandalay Bus..."

Eat Like Ushi

"The salted caramel choux pastry and salted caramel ice cream is deeeeelicioussss. I have always been a big fan of salted caramel and frugii does not..."

James Cheng

"I love Frugii and it makes me so excited that Canberra is home to this lip smackingly good dessert laboratory. Canberra was really lacking in the..."

Eat Canberra

"Excellent dessert place along Lonsdale street (right at the end inside the strange looking building). For a long time I put off going here because I..."

Jules

"Interesting and sleek looking dessert bar. Well balance and unique flavours. Nice new refurbished setting. Highly recommended for dessert after a..."

Jack

"I have heard so much of this dessert place. It's a dessert laboratory tucked away in the hip and happening Braddon. To avoid the lines I made a..."

FoodsterAu

"Frugii Dessert Laboratory is one of the best places in Canberra for ice cream and sorbet. With a range of different flavours that will fit..."

Michael Nguyen

"Hip icecream nook in an artsy, trendy building on Lonsdale Street. I had scoops of rosewater and lychee and was struck by the clarity of flavour...."

Greedygreedyguts

"Great icecream flavours and fantastic dessert choices. I like that the decor isn't too comfy because it means people don't sit around too much...."

Brett Scholz

"Canberra's Ice Cream man, Mr. Marshall is already well known for its ice cream and desserts creation around town. A trip to Canberra now is simply..."

Let's Nomnom

"Such a cute little shop with amazing desserts. I've only ever been once but i am dying to go back. I went when it has just opened and I was so sad..."

Sharon

"Better second time, truffle ice cream was really..."

Thomad

"Wow. Mr Frugii is the master of dessert. Such a great little place tucked in Braddon, if you come across Frugii, you will be taken into a whole new..."

Audrey Svoboda

"I used to buy ice cream from Frugii when they were at the Capital Region Farmers Market. When I heard that they were opening up a shop in Braddon, I..."

Regan

"This is worth it even if it's winter and freezing cold. Had salted butter caramel, limon something pattatone. (: It's worth while. Nice..."

Shimmy Bong

"John Marshall is an ice cream god, and while we miss him at the Farmers Markets, it's great to see Frugii going so well. Some of the flavours are..."

Brian Eats

"Unbelievable flavours!. Frugii is incredible. I don't know how they make these flavours but they are amazing! The liquorice ice cream blew my mind!..."

Kym

"Amazing. Mr Frugii is so delightful and has so much passion ! I love everything and have taken/will continue to go here with friends and family !..."

Marion.rogers

"I've probably mentioned this before, but I'm literally always amazed at all the cool new places that seem to constantly be popping up in Canberra. I..."

Missklicious

"Great ice-cream and desserts. They finally got some signage done and it looks awesome. Can't wait to try some of their other ice-cream..."

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"Amazing!! Nine pm and the p.... Amazing!!Nine pm and the people are still pouring in the door - at least 25 in the last 10 minutes or..."

Maybe

"Being a lover of all things salted caramel, I knew I had to try Frugii’s salted butter caramel ice-cream. I cannot believe I’m actually saying..."

Myfructosefreelife

"The much loved Frugii gelato and sorbet can now be found at the Frugii Dessert Laboratory on Lonsdale Street in Braddon. It opened its doors today in..."

Foodpornjournal

"I absolutely love Mr Frugii’s ice cream, I remember when I use to wake up early on Saturday or Sundays just to head down to either the Bus Depot..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"A chocoholic Belgian, TimmyC and a foodie walked into a bar Frugii dessert laboratory.It sounds like the beginning of a joke but it was my..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"Delicious desserts - particularly liked the coconut cream popsicle which had a really soft, mousse texture. The choux pastry with hazelnut custard..."

Christine Mendoza

"Whilst Frugii might not have as many flavours as some ice creameries, the flavours they do serve are unique and delicious. They have several gluten..."

Jaala Kellam

"Frugi is a family owned business in Braddon, Canberra. It was recommended to us by a few people who’d visited. It is a dessert store, which makes..."

Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

"We experienced Frugii for the first time last night, and we are already looking forward to going back! There were four of us in our group, and there..."

Martine P.

"Cool little dessert bar tucked away in a cluster of hip foodie shops in Braddon. Has a good selection of interesting desserts and ice creams. I had..."

Winney Yang

"One of my favourite dessert places in Canberra. The staff are friendly and helpful. I like that they always change up the flavours and aren’t..."

Danny Lai

"Delicious dessert bar with a mix of traditional flavours and interesting mashups. The gelato was amazing and full of flavour. Definitely reccomend..."

Terence Ha

"Truly phenomenal dessert and so many options! Catered to dietary requirements really well, the range even for gluten free and dairy free is..."

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