Okay, we admit it. There are a whole lot of coffee snobs working in the ourbrisbane.com office. That's why we'll walk to our favourite coffee shops rather than going to closer and more convenient ones.
So when Mei Yen Chua, the lovely author of Brisbane's Budget Bites, offered us some of her coffee shop research, we jumped at the chance.
Here are some of the top coffee picks from Brisbane's Budget Bites plus our personal faves. Feel free to add your own in the comments section below and thanks to all of you who already have.
Coffee in the CBD
Alen's Espresso
Alen's Espresso (city) is a funky coffee shop where the coffees taste like they're made with love and care.
Bar Merlo
Bar Merlo has several city outlets, but it's the George Street one that Budget Bites recommends. If George Street is too far from your office, try one of their other cafes: Queen Street, Market Street or Riverside.
Brother Espresso
On one of the quieter streets in the CBD, it's easy to walk past Brother Espresso without realising it's there. But once you've found it, you're likely to be hooked by the great coffee, good food and communal tables for large groups.
Naked Coffee
The friendly baristas at Naked Coffee use a modified filter to extract directly into the cup and make their ‘naked' coffee. The coffee's strong and smooth and will have you coming back to the Elizabeth Arcade for more.
Chocolate Soldier
The combo of hand-made chocolates and coffee - what could be better? Chocolate Soldier has slick surroundings and fast service too.
Sage on Ann
Always bustling, Sage makes quality coffee. Bet you can't resist the freshly made doughnuts either!
Top coffee shops in the suburbs
Annerley
Dudley Street Espresso on Ipswich Road.
Bowen Hills
Di Bella Coffee at the roasting house in Bowen Hills.
Fortitude Valley
Coaldrake's Espresso Bar within the Emporium complex.
Hendra
Jindalee
Chase the Rider (86 Currugindi Road)
New Farm
Café Bouquiniste and Urban Grind
South Bank
Spring Hill
Cremosa Espresso Bar and Two Cups
Stafford
Woolloongabba
Brewed Awakening and Brown Dog Café
