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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..."

Eat_drink_melbs

"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

A Bite To Eat

77/100 (1322 ratings)

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"We have eaten at A Bite to Eat a number of times, but Saturday night was the first time we had booked it for a private function. Could not..."

Michelle Bates

"Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing, staff super friendly and the atmosphere more than welcoming. Highly recommend for a place to catch..."

Kate McConchie

"We just had brunch to try out the new owners and food. The food was amazing, all 3 of us enjoyed our meals. 2 had the zucchini stacks and one the..."

Jane Steinback

"I absolutely love the atmosphere and the querkiness of this Cafè. The staff are always friendly and helpful, plus the selection, flavours and the..."

Merrenda Dorsett

"Had breakfast there a couple of weeks ago the “smashed avo” was amazing best breakfast I’ve had for awhile. Went again on Sunday - live music..."

Jenny Howe

"Thanks to the staff member who elected to give me a huge cookie because it was "the biggest and yummiest looking one there" - lovely staff and good..."

Stefanie Flowers

"Dear Gregarious Greg and Serious Steve. Thank you for giving us a “our” space. For fluffing the pillows on your first visit and encouraging us..."

Stephanie Joan

"The meal was the best roast vegetables and salad I've had, my daughter loved her risotto. The staff were friendly and efficient. We will be returning..."

Yo Landa

"The best coffee South of the lake and likely North of the lake as well. Southern Chicken burger is the best Chicken Burger in..."

Ben Hackett

"Best bacon & egg roll ever! Don't go bacon my heart and keep it on your menu forever. I also cannot espresso my love for the amazing..."

Emma McNamara

"Holy shit, what a find! This place is amazing, the food was incredible. So delicious and I was very excited to see such good quality options and a..."

Zoë Moonbeam

"When I wake up the next morning after a meal out the night before with the tastes, atmosphere and service floating through my mind ....wow, A Bite To..."

Simon Smith

"Loving the revamped vibe guys... Fresh new look, fresh new beers and fresh new menu... All winners with me... Pleased to have you in the..."

David Morton

"Great atmosphere, delicious food and great entertainment. Salad Buoy were such a cool band to listen to. Great music with a perfect volume where I..."

Kerrie Littlefield Scott

"Good food, relaxed vibe. Would recommend for a lazy..."

Markham Barr

"As an eggs Benedict connoisseur, I have to say; best Benedict EVER. The charcoal bun just takes it to a whole different level of deliciousness and..."

Samantha Stuart

"Our family went in to A Bite to Eat today for a hot chocolate. We not only ordered our drinks but a huge plate of fat chips with aioli. Both were..."

Kerri Keen

"I've been coming here for years now, and only just thought to leave a review. I've worked in the hospitality industry as a manager for around a..."

Tom McInerney

"Great food, attractive staff, quick service. Best breakfast of my..."

Emma Sonntag

"Very impressed with this cafe. There are plenty of seats both inside and outside. I liked that they had lounge style tables. I am a big fan of my..."

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"A must visit if you are ever in Chifley. Full of bright fresh flavor and big portion size! My friend had Rob Smith, whilst I had Ducks in a row...."

Bohalxseal

"We had lunch here on recommendation from a local. They didn't have too many vegetarian options but were happy to accommodate. We started with freshly..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"A Bite to Eat is one of my favourite Canberra cafes – the eclectic vibe here is so relaxed and the food is reliably good. I took Mum for a late..."

Adventures In Winterland

"One of the hidden gems, local secrets Canberra has to offer. An interesting menu that provides options for vegetarians to meaty and hearty meals...."

Absolute Vy

"A bite to eat is a great place to grab lunch and venture back in time about 40 or 50 years. On our visit we tried the Wanda, the Mint Condition and a..."

EdibleCities CBR

"Very nice food (not spectacular but above average), interesting menu and pleasant service. I thought the decor could use some work (it's just too..."

Ausbeagle

"It's interesting that people have such different experiences of this quirky restaurant - revisited it today, and it was better than ever before. ..."

Hungryhungry

"God i love this cafe. The food is alway great and i just love the atmos, just like a little piece of Melbourne goodness. Only thing thats not..."

Glores

"It has always offered an eclectic, casual and friendly atmosphere that’s very popular with locals. The lunch menu offers a range of differently..."

Michele Walton

"Great service, love the food and the prices are reasonable. The eclectic furnishings add a lovely atmosphere, and although it's a bit noisy, it's a..."

Tehani Wessely

"Always good. A bite to Eat is probably my most trusted Cafe in inner South Canberra. Never fails to please, has an interesting menu (but sometimes..."

Andjxx

"The last time I dined at A Bite to Eat at the Chifley shops was during my pre-blogging days. I remember ordering a home made jam doughnut that was..."

Foodpornjournal

"This place is my local and I'm here most weekends for breakfast. I'm never disappointed with the food - always fresh, always tasty, the gluten free..."

Miss Chinchilla

"My local haunt- cozy, great breakfasts, awesome vibes!. I love a bite to eat! I understand where some of the below commenters are coming from in that..."

Anna.c.m.is

"Excellent Brunch. This place does suburban dining expertly! Whilst for a Saturday brunch it was busy, the staff were attentive and the wait for the..."

Erin Leggat

"Never had bad food here.. And a special mention for the chips. I have eaten with kids who regretted choosing the chocolate porridge, and thought,..."

3Jane

"Great for gluten free vegetarians. Cute ecletic place that is very casual. Good range of gluten free desserts/cakes and some nice mains though..."

Rebecca

"Cool in Canberra's burbs. This place is so cool but still family friendly. In fact just plain friendly.Food was good, not awesome but really..."

Julian

"This place must have changed hands in the last couple of years - the food has always been good but now the service is really good too - friendly..."

Kym Cheatham

"Cute little place to grab brunch. They make the most awesome homemade warm jam..."

Foodpornjournal

"My favourite lunch spot in the Woden area. Great atmosphere and setting; always full of people; and good food. Be sure to book. Large meals that are..."

Michele Walton

"Best Burritos and Potato Cakes. This place doesn't seem fantastic when you first walk in, but the food was so delicious!! Strongly recommend the Holy..."

Eat Love Move

"Trading on past performance. I've been visiting this place for nearly 5 years now, for work and social lunches and once for a group breakfast. Back..."

Ruth

"The Chai. Is phenomenal. I had an extremely pleasant Sunday afternoon here. Sometimes the service is pretty poor, sometimes your food orders go..."

Brett Scholz

"The dining highlight in Canberra. I always rush to A Bite To Eat whenever I visit Canberra. Quirky decor, delicious meals and a fun and fresh vibe. A..."

Miss Kate

"Very eclectic place with a changeable menu and good cider (my spouse reckons it's like being in someone's kitchen). They currently do live music and..."

Kathleen Cobcroft

"A Bite to Eat is one of my favourite southside lunch spots. I’ve also heard it’s good for breakfast and dinner. Serves are generous and ideal for..."

Michele Walton

" So the verdict: This place is delightfully different as is their menu. Service was notably friendly and the general vibe of the restaurant is..."

Rachi Perera

"These were the best potato cakes I've ever..."

Eat Love Move

"Lots of room inside and out, seems to be very kid and dog friendly but is big enough that you could it away from them too. Food wasn't too long and..."

Arkonos

"Good food and service. I tried Chilli eggs and Cappuccino. Everything was really flavoursome. Definitely recommend..."

Haaris Ali

"As a meat eater that loves lots of flavour via yummy sauces, cheeses, seasoning while going light on the (healthy) vegetable and salad side, A Bite..."

townie3057

"We visited this Cafe for a private function and it was superb. They served a wide, and plentiful, range of finger foods that were all?delicious. The..."

Adrian Plunkett

"Good place for lunch, all staff are really friendly..."

jacqueline

"Came highly recommended by a mate and we weren't disappointed. Really nice staff, good wholesome atmosphere. Nice coffee and food. Nothing more I..."

A O

"It used to be better. There was this random, eclectic collection of furniture that made it feel a bit Boho and Melbourne alleyway-esque. It's all..."

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