TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Cupping Room

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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

"The Cupping Room is refreshingly different. Sure it's another new cafe and there seems to be one of those popping up practically every week around..."

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

Grease Monkey

87/100 (939 ratings)

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"Ordered three pieces of chicken and chips as a late lunch, loved it. Great food, great price, generous portion. Spice mix on the chips was delicious..."

Keren Muthsam

"Easily the best burger joint in Canberra. Orgasmic burgers and chips, excellent service, great vibe. Never any hour-long waits for a burger, unlike a..."

Ruob Yan

"Great place to take the family for dinner. Service was quick and easy. Burgers & chips were awesome, would highly..."

Bec Crombie

"Having coeliac disease, I always get a little anxious going to new places. Grease Monkey definitely didn’t disappoint. When I ordered my burger..."

Mason Edwards

"Grease Monkey is my absolute burger joint. Their burgers are frickin delicious and I can’t get enough of the truffle Parmesan..."

Kerstin Oberprieler

"Oh that Dirty bird and Double deluxe burgers nom nom nom.. pity you only sell 'hipster horse piss', but the apple cider goes well with the burgers -..."

Dan Geldart

"The burgers are to die for....the Crankshaft IPA was chilled just right and the atmosphere was amazing....loved it and will be back next time I'm in..."

Asheesh Gautam

"We (four of us) had dinner here whilst on holiday from Queensland and it was excellent. The burgers are great and the $20 cocktail jugs (on Sundays)..."

Eliz Abeth

"We had the beef burger. The beef patty was so good. And they had plenty of sauce on the..."

Lorraine Mckenzie

"The best gluten free pizza that I’ve had in Australia. The tomato sauce topping it was fabulous, way better than the standard pizza sauces and the..."

Easha Puri

"I love their fried snacks! Jalapeño poppers, mac and cheese bites, sweet potato chips, mozzarella sticks. Even better than the popular..."

Yue Wang

"Good..."

Nick Birbilis

"Limited vegan options available here, but the vegan burger was well worth the visit!!Using the Beyond Meat patty, the complementing..."

That Vegan Dad

"Excellent beef burgers and chicken burgers, I recommend the loaded cheese fries too! Friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, great range of drinks at..."

Becky Maxwell

"In the top tier of burger places in Canberra. It is equal with the likes of Brod and beef and barley. Greasy burger is damn good. It is a bit..."

Jack

"Great atmosphere and good beer.Yummy burgers. Chips were well seasoned but could have spent longer in the deep fryer. All up I think the food,..."

Dani R

"From the get go, the service was top notch. These guys are really friendly and warm. They were kind to accommodate us and I'm really happy with the..."

I.am.bonewala

"Do yourself a favour and head to Grease Monkey for fantastic fried chicken and burgers. Grungy atmosphere combined with fast service and tasty..."

Aaron

"Friendly staff, large eating area but not inside. Burgers are great, juice and tasty in good quality. Will definitely go again! I reckon need to try..."

Patrick

"Great everytime I go! Truffle Mac and cheese bites are delicious. Fish burger is excellent. Great vibes in the restaurant, and fast service...."

Hannah

"Service was impressive. There wasn’t enough seating for my little family so we were seated next door at the fish and chips joint. We were pleased -..."

Yumm Food

"Great American style burgers and milkshakes, it’s the new trend it seems every town has a hipster burger joint. Best one in Canberra so far. Give..."

Michael Harrison

"I came here to eat with my friend’s parents that happen to be visiting. The food is quite good and filling and I would come back here to eat..."

Maeloke97

"Just like the #canberramarathon was my toughest one to date, this was my most gluttonous burger yet.The “Triple Deluxe” from..."

Nathaniel.S28

"Sensational venue with absolutely first rate fried chicken and superb range of craft beers. No tables available when The Dear Luncher was present so..."

The Dear Luncher

"Super busy place so better come early! They are famous for their burgers, so we went for it.It was what we expected! Greasy, juicy patties..."

Hayley

"I love a good jooci burger and Grease Monkey really hit the spot. Would recommend to anyone in Canberra, wish they had one in Syd 😫 cannot fault..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Burgers are delicious here. Chips are seasoned pretty well. Decent price. SUPER quick with service of the food. Would not mind coming back..."

Howard Sun

"Recommended by a few of our friends, food was definitely worth the $$! Chilled out atmosphere with good laid back tunes. Great idea with the paper..."

FR- Tastes

"Loved the food and atmosphere! Definitely one of the best burgers I've had, all the ingredients were fresh and full of flavour. The seasoning on the..."

Renee

"Grease Monkey is one of those places everybody in Canberra wants you to go while you are there. This place was recommended to me by atleast 3 friends..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Burgers were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Music was a little loud for the crowd that was present kids and families but it was Friday..."

Devon

"This is a funky bar with multiple areas and decent staff and a good beer selection. The burgers are ok, decent patties but not good enough to cook..."

Dominic Svensson

"We love grease monkey! Burgers and side are so yummy- some of our favourite in Canberra. The jalapeño poppers and fried chicken are a must!..."

Laura Murray

"Didn't expect Grease Monkey to be what it was - seriously cool. A super chill vibe, friendly staff and great food. We cured the Sunday blues by..."

Jacob

"After our walk at mt Ainslie, we felt like rewarding ourselves. Since Grease Monkey has a free drink offer that comes with every burger purchase, we..."

Bohalxseal

"those burgers and chips were yum! and love the atmosphere in that place. A good venue for some food and drinks with a bunch of your friends on a..."

Sarah

"A good range of burgers. I opted for one of the vego options (the Nimbin), and it was really great. Soft bun, great filling and flavour. Also ordered..."

Anastasia B

"As much as I wish I tried their burgers which looked good, my husband and I came here for some drinks in the bar before dinner. Nice vibe..."

Miffy7

"Called in here on recommendation from a friend whilst on a recent trip to Canberra.The burgers were great. The atmosphere was good but not..."

Nicholas Plummer

"Delicious burgers and fries here. I bought the house burger and added bacon and was absolutely impressed with the ingredient to ben ratio. Their..."

Ben Law

"We stopped by here for some drinks, then some food to takeaway. Great atmosphere, very chill & relax, the bartender & staffs were friendly. My lychee..."

Manz

"I'm not a fan of burgers, however my friends chose to go here. I ordered the Wanda, a hoki fish burger with cheese, lettuce and tartare. I absolutely..."

CCC

"It's food is in the name!!Great selection of beers and a good variety of burgers and food to appeal to everyone (minus vego's and vegans)...."

Scott Wood

"Fantastic food & terrific service. I had read a couple of negative reviews & really was concerned we might be let down. Couldn't be further from the..."

Rob Barrett

"Pretty decent burgers (pineapple in a burger is divine). Fried chicken is great. Great atmosphere to chill out. Awesome hospitality. Would recommend..."

Jerrick Rayray

"Dirty Bird chicken Burger was very succulent, along with the lettuce and tomato. The chips could have been crispier, but were thick cut (I'm not a..."

Illegitimate_majumdar

"I love this place! The burgers are quite simple but sometimes that's all you want/need, especially when they're so damn tasty! The restaurant has a..."

Daniel Badinski

"Not much to say except that the burgers are excellent! They beef patties are always juicy and pink. The buns are slightly crispy on the insides. The..."

Feinschmecker Kerl

"Good honest burgers, I had the pulled pork which could have been hotter, jalapeño poppers too hot for my friend and too cheesy for me. Solid choice..."

James

"On Tuesday Grease Monkey do a burger and beer combo. We stopped by after work to check it out. The place was packed and we can understand why. The..."

EdibleCities CBR

"Absolutely delicious! Best pulled pork burger I have ever had. One of the best gluten free buns I've ever had also. My only criticism? That you're..."

Kylie Angelika

"Best fried chicken in Canberra so far!! The chicken is deliciously spiced and very juicy. It's always a must when coming here. The burgers are also..."

Reluctant Foodie

"Nice atmosphere and well themed. The food came with a decent serving of seasoned chips and lived up to its reputation and name, being delicious and..."

Cameron McEwan

"Good, moist and tasty burgers if you get the regular burger. The brioche buns were nice and fresh. Chips were good too but could do with more..."

Piggypiggy

"Pros- good value- good atmosphere - good burgersCons- chips were slightly on the burnt side. - service staff..."

Bnefoodie

"Their Grease burger is the bomb.. Get their greasy sauce to dip your chips. Yummy and friendly service. Oh dont forget to try their yummy fried..."

AppleAdmire

"Great burger offerings with all the trimmings as to be expected on an American Themed establishment. Unfortunately can get a bit too crowded for my..."

Semi

"I frequent this place because it's my favourite burger place. The first time I went the man who served me behind the bar wasn't friendly but every..."

Laura Johns

"Amazing Burgers! So good we went back the next day for another. Service is fantastic and so friendly, the price was perfect for what u got and the..."

Phil Graham

"If you’re looking for a place to feast on a delicious burger with a beer or four Grease Monkey in Braddon is where you’ll find it. I love..."

Eat Canberra

"I don't do it.... I never do it!!! But I have to 5/5 straight to the top of my best burger in Aus list!!! I had the greasy on my first visit..."

Daniel M

"I ordered the pork and apple cider burger and this definitely did not disappoint. Service was a little aloof, waiters could seriously use a smile..."

G

"If you’re looking for a place to feast on a delicious burger with a beer or four then Grease Monkey in Braddon is where you’ll find it. I love..."

Eat Canberra

"Pork and apple cider slaw burger was excellent. Crispy fries cooked to perfection. Murray's beer on tap. A Canberra treasure in the Braddon foodie..."

@andrewwhiteau

"A little pricey but it delivers on its promise of greasy, delicious burgers, chicken, fries and treats. Drinks menu is good too. The service and..."

Lewis Jones

"To celebrate this week of Christmas, I’m celebrating my favourite foodie thing – burgers! Welcome to #burgerweek! I adore Grease Monkey. I really..."

Adventures In Winterland

"We really liked the burgers here, Steve had a beef burger while I had "Dirty Bird" chicken burger (yuuuum!!), and we both really liked it, especially..."

Kristina Koprivica

"Great tasting burgers, good beer and quick service surrounded by the hipster vibe of Braddon. Come and eat and drink here. I had my two boys with me..."

Kael Da Costa

"Hands down one of the best places I've eaten. Had the pulled pork and just was divine. Highly recommend to anyone and I'll be going back as soon as..."

Rob 'Vince Noir' Hamer

"Grease monkey provided good old fashioned burgers, don't let the names of the different stacks trick you - these are traditional burgers, fresh from..."

Torys

"Got the Pit Stop and was pleasantly surprised that the burger came with delicious chips! Burger was delicious, chips amazing and the staff is..."

Eliana Negri

"Lonsdale street in Braddon, once dominated by car yards and mechanics, is now flooded with hipsters and new eateries. Owned by veteran restauranteur,..."

Food Avenue

"Wow has Braddon gone hipster!The burgers at Grease Monkey sound basic, but are very well thought-out and quite reasonably priced. And they..."

KatMmm

"Another one of my favourite discoveries while in Canberra for work has been GREASE MONKEY; greasy gooey burgers, fried chicken, greasy breakfasts, a..."

Spooning Australia

"Tucked away in corner at Braddon is a pub, chicken/chip shop and a burger joint all rolled into one. Great burgers, decent prices and friendly staff...."

Jules

"I’ve been eyeing out Grease Monkey for a while now, every since I first saw construction begin on the corner of Lonsdale Street and Elourea Street..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Picking a favourite between Broadburger and Grease Monkey is a very difficult task but I have to say I think the monkey might just get it. Juicy and..."

Patrick ChewDaism

"Another week and another Braddon eatery opening! The latest addition to the Braddon precinct is Grease Monkey with ‘burgers you’ll go apesh*t..."

Foodpornjournal

"The words ‘Grease Monkey’ are on everyone’s lips at the moment – and judging by the number of Instagram posts about them, so is the taste of..."

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