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Akiba

84/100 (4090 ratings)

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"great service and delicious food! an asian fusion you will love..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Simply consistently good food. Flavours..."

Nick Birbilis

"Thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant buzz of Akiba. That with the fabulous food & service makes it hard to go passed when in the Nation’s Capital..."

Iceman

"Pending review with photos! Great restaurant..."

Vicnifer's Food Reviews

"Discovered this bar as it was near our hotel and decided to give it a try as it was packed on a Tuesday night. The staff were attentive and really..."

Michelle Weers

"A highly rated Restaurant that is well deserved. Great atmosphere and well appointed - the real deal. Will be visiting again. ..."

Bud Walter

"Love their drinks selection and the menu, mainly again fusion dishes, love the king fish sashimi. However is slightly pricey for what they..."

FoodieInMel

"Went for an early dinner here. Really great Asian inspired dishes and the seafood was just fresh as! Felt the serving wasn’t that big so had to..."

RM

"Excellent service. Tastes are great. Dishes come up very quick. Nice place for people to hang out but a little bit pricy for students. Overall it’s..."

Cara

"We had one night in Canberra, and after many research and recommendations by friends, we’ve decided to dine at Akiba. Did not disappoint at all!!..."

Linh-Chi Le

"Did a road trip to Canberra and we walked into Akiba at 8pm as it was loud, packed and looked like fun.It was exactly that- cocktails were..."

Teeks

"Always loveeeeed to come here everytime im in cNberra! Espaecially the kobe wagyu in teriyaki and black sesame ❤️ and also the salt and pepper..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"Can't say enough good things about this place!! We were placed in front of the bar initially and my partner was cold and suddenly not feeling it. Not..."

Dini

"3.5 A tale of two restaurants, amazing fit out creates a really funky modern space, however the toilets are a different story. Old, dirty and mouldy..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Highly recommend, a very cool hang out place in Canberra. Parkings right outside the restaurant. Bookings got confirmed right away, I had to change..."

Eunice Sin

"It was my first exposure to Japanese fusion food and I must admit,it was a good one.Really busy place and nice crowd.The options are..."

Kriti

"I can tell the way we’re served it’s definitely a popular place in Canberra as we didn’t make reservation (obviously not something you would do..."

Chiliong

"Previously I thought their food has Strange taste, with too much chili powder. Definitely not traditional Japanese food. We visited again last month..."

Yue Wang

"We went here for the first time and absolutely love the food! We had teriyaki kobe beef, beef buns, josper octopus, and japanese fried chicken, they..."

Meidy Rahma Dhana

"Almost a year since I have been here and food and the ever friendly ambience remains the same. Started with Prawns and Chicken dumplings with Momo..."

Nitesh

"The food is pretty good and it wasn’t crowded for lunch time. We were able to get our food within 10 mins of ordering and the food was..."

Maeloke97

"Just great food and staff just love it when we get a chance to go .Would go everyday if I could will return time and time again .A must try guys you..."

Mrs Ds Adventure

"Happening and vibie place. Modestly thumping soundtrack in the background as you eat amongst the local younger set.They have indoor and..."

Baba Gump

"Honestly haven’t had food like this in ages. Great Asian fusion food with incredibly tasty combinations. Came here alone and felt really..."

Mafarmer714

"We come here everytime we stop by Canberra. It may be on the expensive side, but the food and the vibe do pay up for it. You will be greeted by..."

Kingshark

"Lovely food, great atmosphere and a spectacular sake menu. Friendly staff, busy night so they sat us at the bar but it worked really well. What else..."

Alison

"The downside is the loud music. The upside is seriously nice food. The prawn and chicken dumplings were sublime, the fried rice generous in its..."

Andrew Shelton

"When you’re in a new place and you don’t know where to go- Akiba offers a great vibe, food fun and just an all round great night.We..."

Ash

"Went here for a late Friday night dinner with friends. We all ordered the Just Feed Me option. All dishes were out of this world. The food was..."

Mark

"Asian fusion cuisine at its best. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Good music. A must visit in Canberra.It's all about sharing...."

Rahul Marwah

"Akiba sits on Bunda Street, Canberra’s main shopping strip. It presents youthful, contemporary pan-Asian dishes, from a raw bar, barbeque and dim..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Fantastic! Superbly presently, delicate but full flavours, always incredibly fresh. I've never been disappointed with Akiba, if I had to find a..."

Catherine Gaudry Allen

"One of the best pieces of beef I have ever consumed - cooked to perfection, seasoned perfectly and super efficient service As to be expected at..."

Bkbenkershaw

"The hype of this place was high so husband and I decided to give it a go. To my surprise,it was one of the most enjoyable dinner I've had in..."

Aya Marie

"I'm in love with this restaurant, they have good bartenders and service crews willing to give u their best service. The food is definitely good,..."

Jimmy Low

"Asian fusion restaurant with cool decor. Staff are friendly and energetic, but some of them are carelessness. All dishes I ordered were yummy,..."

Chai

"Good vege options, food is yum. Service inside is okay, much better outside (get a table out there if you can). Book book book. Agadeshi tofu - get..."

Empirefortwo

"Great environment and outstanding service. Although the fusion style of food taste good but the portion is too small and pricy. The drinks are nice...."

Youkin328

"Amazing recommendation and it's easy to see why it's won such high accolades as Australia's best restaurant 2016. We decided to try a number of..."

Sonya

"The kingfish tastes special and delicious. Octopus with half-cooked egg is also good. Duck dumplings are just so so. Akiba's atmosphere is excellent..."

Xiaoyue Yang

"Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere and a great selection of drinks. My new favorite restaurant in Canberra. Will definitely be making it a regular..."

Madridista77

"Came here over the long weekend and dined as a group of 4. We made a booking ahead of time which was good considering how busy and popular the place..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"It's my favorite restaurant in Civic! Asian fusion but more of Japanese. I just can't stop eating especially their Bao. Also the deconstructed..."

John Geo Fuentes

"Akiba consistently serves up amazing food from diligent and effective staff. I have been to Abika numerous times and the satisfying experience is..."

žzap

"✅ Highly recommend the set menu. You get to try out a heap of great dishes — I think it's the best value compared to getting several sharing..."

Jay

"Went to Akiba for dinner and opted for the $49 feed-me options. Staff were great and changes to the courses catered to the table's dietary..."

Victor Chau

"Great vibe, loved sitting at the bar enjoying the 'just feed me' meal. The food came fast and fabulous and was more than we could complete. Friendly..."

Sue

" Food was unbelievably amazing! Fell in love on the first bite. Our fave is the noodle, boyfie loved the peking duck dumplings tho. The service was..."

Lestari Pradewo

"I've heard many good things about Akiba and it sure lived up to the hype. The setting is a modern take on Japanese fusion street food. It's cool but..."

FooDee

"I wan so amazed by the food! Various Asian infused food served in Yum Cha style. All delicious, especially salmon in crispy roll. Will definitely..."

Silver

"Nice Japanese fusion dishes. Staffs were extremely friendly.A bit crowded at night but solo diners should be seated real quick. Groups 'd better..."

Sonny Kieu

"The food and service here were just exceptional. Loved every dish we ordered! Especially the beef rib and the agedashi tofu.Would definitely come..."

Lily

"Great atmosphere although make sure you get a table that's not under the aircon!Food came out so quickly which was great as we were hungry...."

Sassy Eater

"Came in late afternoon, had a selection of dishes. All very tasty, a nice fusion of various Asian cuisines (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai)...."

Kdfpm02

"If you're visiting Canberra, this is THE place to try. I could see why Akiba was voted number one restaurant for sure. Our table of three came here..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Akiba. Think fusion new age Japanese. This is a hip dining bar scene located near the central Canberra Central precinct. Parking on the..."

Kevy K

"Outstanding... a group of us treated in the 'JUST FEED ME' eight course option for an early dinner. Outstanding selection of share plates,..."

Jonathan Mayes

"As The Dear Luncher strikes off yet another reputable eatery in the nation's capital, it's fair to say Canberra has got its act together in a serious..."

The Dear Luncher

"Amazing delicious food. We lucked on this place after a number of other casual eateries committed the ultimate no-no (for us) - no high chairs......"

Always_eating

"We came here for mum's birthday and the 4 of us got the Feed Me menu, which was $49/pp and included 8 signature dishes. Our favourite was the Gua..."

Why__dee

"The food is especially good - beef buns and Japanese fried chicken are a must. However on a busy night the service can be slow. Note - I would..."

Justin Mohamed

"What can I say about this place!!!! I walked by with a friend of mine and I said I really want to try it!!!!! I walked in at first the waiter said do..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Food was amazing. Kingfish starter was all time. Atmosphere was okay but I couldn't help noticing that only a couple of the staff were actually..."

Jesse M

"Highly recommend the ocean trout cheviche and the king fish dish. They have a great just feed me option for $45/pp and is great for non vegos. This..."

Ivy Shum

"Had a great experience dining at Akiba - the menu was exciting, the space had a funky atmosphere, and the service was friendly. We went on a sunday..."

Brando The Pig

"Great service and food. The standout is the service. Consistent even during busy periods. Well managed! Food is delicious with portion size slightly..."

Jack

"My partner and I dined at Akiba on a Wednesday night and it was absolutely packed. We ordered the banquet which was delicious and excellent value at..."

Zenia Anderson

"Top food. Top service. Akiba is one of my favourites. We tried the detestation menu with chef's recommendations and all four of us are..."

Absolute Vy

"Akiba is always a favourite. On our last visit we stopped in quickly for the pork belly buns, char sui and Asian slaw as a lunchtime snack. They're..."

EdibleCities CBR

"What a great place. Deserving of the awards. Dinner menu provided good choices and staff very helpful. Get there early to avoid the busy times...."

Kyle Langford

"Akiba is a standing favourite of mine, and I hadn’t been back for a while, so stopped in with friends for a long weekday lunch. We were seated in..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Knowing that we were going to Canberra for a weekend getaway, we couldn’t miss the chance to discover for ourselves the buzz surrounding Akiba,..."

Twohappybellies

"I ate a weekend lunch here with friends. Superb vibe and ultra friendly and helpful staff. Eclectic food with good range of options. Loved..."

John Finkelde

"Deserving of its high rating. Obliging friendly and efficient service. Delicious food and a hard to choose menu - settled on the $45 waiter's choice..."

MF

"After our afternoon at Bentspoke Brewery we went looking for somewhere for dinner and luckily were able to get a table outside at Akiba, which was..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Loving this restaurant and bar! The food here is very nice. The lunch menu is different from the one for dinner. There are more noodle or fried rice..."

Shijing Wang

"Akiba has a vibrant atmosphere with it's wood and black metal interior encouraging neat casual attire. The open kitchen makes it fun to watch the..."

Missy Lam

"Travelling back home last year, we made an overnight stop in Canberra and this was our first dinner there after a long day of driving. A modern,..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Modern set up, hippy servers & fusion Asian food. Interesting menu with an Australian twist. A good place for having a few drinks and..."

G

"Been here 4 times - 3x for dinner and 1x for "yumcha". Loved the freshness and punchy flavours for their regular dishes. Service was great too!..."

Piggypiggy

"Thoroughly enjoyed my night. Great atmosphere and a quirky yet chic looking restaurant. Chose a 'feed me' which is a set menu consisting of their top..."

E

"Fantastic dining... Amazing food Excellent service and wonderful sakiRecommend this eatery to everyone !!! We had the feed me menu..."

Gay Riches

"I absolutely LOVE Akiba! It's one of my favourite restaurants and I highly recommend it to any one who asks me for restaurant suggestions. Everything..."

Eat Canberra

"Fun, vibrant and great atmosphere, this place has it all to go along side the wonderful food they create in the back kitchen.A modern take..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Akiba has been the name I've heard most in town. Everytime I walk past it's booming with customers. I think it was inevitable that I had to dine..."

FoodsterAu

"I went to Akiba with a few friends for a late Valentines Supper. The cocktails are excellent especially the clover with Tanqueray and Raspberry. Good..."

Alex Sab

"The décor is appropriately captured in the bright sign depicting the lit cities of the world. Akiba is bright, colour and international, though with..."

MyFoodBelly

"Dinner last night - great food. No booking but arrived 6.20pm & told had to be out by 7.45pm which we agreed to believing there to be plenty of..."

Karyn Richardson

"Nice play for a quick work/business lunch. It's clean and quite spacious. Delicious food for a reasonable price. Service is good, food was served..."

Sandra Z

"My husband and I received a voucher as a gift from some friends. We had $200 to spend so decided to take another couple with us who were visiting..."

Minhnieme

"Yet again I have been blown away by this place. We went for the "Feed me" option of 8 courses selected by the staff. Outstanding! Akiba is now..."

UnCovered Oz

"Think asian fusion tapas. Nice atmosphere, the food was moorish. We just kept on ordering one dish after another and all were very satisfying. Last..."

Jojo

"Even in my very short (and first) visit to Canberra, I heard a lot about this place. Its riding on lots of hipster hype. We had a booking (which in..."

Ambra

"I can see why this buzzy hipster joint is popular. Trendy and vibrant with nice staff (although one of the waitresses really needed to brush up on..."

Rachel P

"I've been wanting to go to Akiba for quite some time based on my other people experiences, and has lived up to its expectations. The fusion of Asian..."

Michael Nguyen

"Always amazing and inventive food. The kingfish and pork belly buns are favourites. The food comes out fast and fresh. A definite winner for any..."

Anita943

"Love it here! Food is always perfect and atmosphere is great! Staff are very attentive and always willing to make suggestions/ recommendations! Have..."

Kelly

"Akiba has become Canberra's hottest eatery with its bright neon lights, earthy wooden colour with fast, affordable and vibrant atmosphere. Serving..."

Let's Nomnom

"Excellent food. Good friendly prompt service. On trend interior. Central location. Buzzing atmosphere. Will be back soon. Highly..."

Karen Forster

"This week’s review is our first ever review of a restaurant in Canberra. Our choice went to Akiba, a restaurant located just outside Canberra..."

All About Food Blog

"Akiba – if you haven’t been there yet, you don’t know what you’re missing out on, man. And I feel for you, I really do.If you’re..."

TwoPeasinTheCan

"Akiba’s opening in December 2014 was greeted with much anticipation from Canberrans. The concept, the location and the marketing (who didn’t walk..."

Brian Eats

"Great food Fun food Eat all you can Party for your senses The food was a real joy Sat at counter and watched chefs weave..."

Moods

"Yum! Great place for a casual dinner. Friendly staff. Deal with requests gracefully. A few veg options. Service too quick for a leisurely meal..."

Ell Cee Dee

"Went there on the weekend, food was good though on the pricey side. Atmosphere, ambience and décor was very cool. Friendly service. The food is..."

Jules

"One of my favourite places to eat in Canberra! Never disappoints!..."

Nadi

"No wonder it's rated so highly, definitely the best Asian cuisine I have ever had in Canberra and Sydney. Get the soft shell crab bun if you are..."

Alegna1234

"Finally a great place: Unpretentious service & gastronomic delight!! You guys are awesome. Please keep up your standards in not just making..."

Mili

"Initially long wait and they wouldn't call to let you know when table was ready, had to wait in small area by the bar - we were a walk in...."

Aussiedoc

"Delicious food, great ambiance. Went for dinner during Easter weekend and we could not have picked a better place! Yam food, great atmosphere, good..."

Evarrr

"Akiba, Akiba!. It was love at first sight and then love at first bite! Akiba obviously employed a great interior architecture or stylist before..."

Julia Coates

"Newcomer Akiba is all about modern asian share dishes. The space is modern and trendy, with plenty of outdoor seating; perfect for a sunny day..."

Missklicious

"Yeah, it's pretty damned good! - try it for..."

Dinerblue

"Modern and Trendy fusion Asian restaurant. Food above average. This is a new addition to Canberra's trendy culinary scene. It's modern and trendy...."

CanberraTourist

"Best meal out I've had in years. Flavours were spot on, service was great and the meals came out so quick we were shocked. I highly recommend to..."

Mrscino

"Couldn't be happier. I have been looking forward to eating at Akiba since it opened in December. The staff who greeted me were friendly and full of..."

Inspiredwisdomzm

"Wow watch out supernormal in Melbourne you have competition in the taste..."

Beverley

"Great food great staff excellent cocktails. The service was very friendly and quick. We are having a fun night but please please turn the music down..."

Carolyn Pik

"Great service and GREAT food. Try everything! Ask for..."

Katherine Morgan

"Oyster Ume Mignonette. Delicious..."

Nicole

"Tofu cheesecake - who'd have thunk.... My husband hasn't stopped raving about this place! We were there for a group lunch of 12, complete with a few..."

Love2eat

"Immersive sensory and emotive experience. My first visit I stumbled solo into Akiba needing a coffee. Warmly welcomed I selected a seat at the bar,..."

Carole Mary Reid

"Great service and outsantidn food! Every dish is a journey to new and fantastic flavours. I've been in canberra for about 3 months from Melbourne and..."

Tony M.

"Love it!. Tried tofu cheese cake the other night and it was pretty damn good! Love how funky and modern everything is. The waitress that served us..."

Foodlover101

"A refreshingly delicious addition to the Canberra restaurant scene. I went for dinner with a group of friends and we opted for the $45pp tasting menu..."

Lynda

"Great service, and delicious drinks!. I had a few cocktails with my girlfriends there last night, and loved the interesting cocktail and drinks menu...."

Sarahelise.jordaan

"What the City needed!. If you don't like great food, service and wine don't go. I've been back twice and will be there again over the weekend. Not..."

Kd

"AkibaaaaaaaaaAaaaamazing. WOW! On par with some of the best restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney! Canberra is definitely winning with Akiba! We had..."

Elomakes

"New menu items. Good to go back after a couple of months and see some new menu items. Smoked potatoes were great, and sirloin was divine. Service a..."

James

"Glad I dropped in.. Great food, awesome staff. Ate and drank too much. A great night out. Loved watching the kitchen in..."

Tony.armstrong

"Went here for my birthday dinner tonight with hubby. Booked online, got seats watching the kitchen and sashimi area which was great! The service and..."

Ruwandi Perera

"Excellent dining experience!. Booked a table for two for dinner and we were sat at what was probably the best table there (had an up close view of..."

Facebook User

"Went to Akiba for a spontaneous weekday lunch and loved it! Excellent food, great fit out/vibe, and helpful and friendly service. Highlights were the..."

Natassja Hoogstad Hay

"Finally a restaurant in Canberra that's nailed it!. Ive dined at Akiba twice now and can't wait to return. The beverage list is a ripper. Great..."

Kat Strand

"Just what Canberra needed ! Love the atmosphere, food and service - very..."

Kath

"EAT HERE. My wife and I ate at Akiba tonight, the food was amazing, the cocktails suited all the food we had. The Tuna and Kingfish sashimi were..."

Toddlenfield

"A definite must go!. Fabulous service, fantastic food and great atmosphere! What more could you want? Oh and all at a great price. The..."

Daniel.d.nguyen

"New favourite place! Omg I.... New favourite place! Omg I have been here 3 times already, twice for dinner and once for lunch, just keeps..."

Chandra

"Incredible venue amazing drinks and great..."

Wal

"Akiba - the best in Canberra!. The service here is fabulous, Mike and the guys are personable, fun and know their menu inside out. The best food in..."

Jess_k04

"Daaaaaaaaaaamn!. Get up in this joint, deep! So good, thanks to Kat for making our experience all the more awesome. Great food, good beer selections,..."

Jgraham

"One of the most esteemed new eateries in Civic has been AKIBA, who proudly push out Japanese-fusion cuisine. As soon as the place opened, AKIBA’s..."

Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls

"Akiba recently introduced yum cha on weekends between 10-3. I was interested to see what it would be like so I booked an outdoor table with some..."

Foodpornjournal

"I did intend on returning to Akiba but not this soon, this was all TimmyC’s doing, he was super keen! Despite the bad weather, we head in with..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"Riley our waiter was lovely, he remembered 16 dishes which was amazing. I went with my vegetarian friend and we ordered a regular "Just feed me" and..."

Jason Nguyen

"Food obviously appeals to the majority, well made but don't expect big flavors, the skirt steak was the highlight. Service was flawless. On the down..."

Darren S

"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We got the luxe menu. I didn't get to take a photo of everything, since I was too distracted by..."

Alicia Lynch

"We did the banquet menu which had a great selection of dishes on it! Great ambience within the venue, I think it was a Tuesday and it was buzzing!..."

Shanae Tantram

"Had a really good experience at Akiba. Wasn’t sure what to order but Riley (our server) suggested really awesome items from the menu, which..."

Ken Filomeno

"Great venue for a work dinner, the food was delicious and catered to our different dietary requirements! Kya (our waiter) was so attentive and..."

Yaya Lu

"Casual dining for lunch or dinner. The food, staff and atmosphere was fantastic. We had the Luxe menu of 10 dishes. The Thyme of your Life cocktails..."

Vendra Begonja

"Asian fusion at its best. Fantastic food and the vibe is pretty cool here. Love the deco with some neon and the music curator just nailed every song..."

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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;..."

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