Bunker coffee shop at Milton. Picture: Mark Cranitch. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
WENDY HALL from U on Sunday's has published a list of 50 unique coffee shop experiences in Queensland.
Wendy says in her article "We like to sip in interesting places - from old industrial spaces with cool minimal fit-outs to cluttered hip hangouts full of antiques and oddities. We like a view. Some of us like big old wooden communal tables, others just want a quiet corner to sit and read the paper or tap into WiFi, but it still needs to have a good vibe. With that in mind, I've come up with a list of 50 unique coffee experiences in Queensland."
The publication lists Bunker at Milton, who sells 5 Senses coffee from Melbourne as being a popular hideaway spot, with expertly made coffee.
Wendy says in her article "We like to sip in interesting places - from old industrial spaces with cool minimal fit-outs to cluttered hip hangouts full of antiques and oddities. We like a view. Some of us like big old wooden communal tables, others just want a quiet corner to sit and read the paper or tap into WiFi, but it still needs to have a good vibe. With that in mind, I've come up with a list of 50 unique coffee experiences in Queensland."
The publication lists Bunker at Milton, who sells 5 Senses coffee from Melbourne as being a popular hideaway spot, with expertly made coffee.
Dandilion and Driftwood at Hendra and Govs Espresso on the Gold Coast Highway on the
"These are places that have a point of difference that makes them stand out from the many, many other great coffee spots dotting our sunny landscape."
For the full list grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail
Bunker, 21 Railway Tce, Milton, 0422 124 767
Bunker has its home in a World War II bomb shelter built in the 1940s when war was approaching Australia. It's a popular hideaway in which to dip into a terrific assortment of expertly made coffees.
The creeping fig hedge that has been growing in and on the structure for more than 30 years also gives it a unique and leafy feel.
The house coffee here is a seasonal blend from 5 Senses roasters in Melbourne and there's always another option to try in the second grinder, usually a single origin, from local, interstate and international roasters.
Open 6.15am - 3.30pm, Monday-Friday
Saabi on Manson
Patrons enjoying coffee with their dogs at Saabi on Manson in Hendra. Grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail for a review of the coffee shop. Picture: Campbell Scott Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Dandelion and Driftwood, 1/45 Gerler Rd, Hendra, 3868 4559
Penny and Peter Wolff, who also own Wolff Coffee Roasters, brought a new concept to Brisbane when they opened this gorgeous coffee and tea place two years ago.
It's all about really high-end coffee and ultimate variety - up to four separate espresso beans on any given day and three on the brew bar for those who like to try alternative brew methods.
Every coffee and tea is served with tasting notes. The food is deliberately simple so you can concentrate on the flavours in your cup, but old-school faves like chicken and leek pie and hot-pressed sandwiches hit the spot.
Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm and Sunday 8am-2pm, with a takeaway wagon operating out of the front from 7am daily.
Canteen
Canteen is proving popular with Burleigh Heads locals. Grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail for a review of Canteen. Picture: Luke Marsden. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Gov's Espresso, 2459 Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast, 5226 5510
This is an utterly charming space with treasures from other eras dotted around - big furniture pieces as well as more obscure and interesting relics.
The cafe doubles as an antique shop so there's ever-changing eye candy if you're into the vintage thing.
Gov's offers two house blends, roasted by Supreme Roasters, and a weekly single origin, and the locals are particularly fond of the big breakfast here, free-range eggs and all.
Open 7am-3pm, Monday-Saturday and 8am-1pm Sunday.
Indulge
Barista Daniel Urry serves a coffee at Indulge in Bundaberg, with owner Amanda Hinds in the background. Photo: Paul Beutel Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Indulge, 80 Bourbong St, Bundaberg, 4154 2344
In the heart of the food bowl that is the Bundaberg region, Indulge makes the most of the bounty at its fingertips in a produce-driven menu that excites both locals and visitors.
Owners Amanda and Larry Hinds and their busy band of chefs have earned a reputation for delicious and nutritious food and the Jasper Coffee here is excellent too.
It's a unique spot with the kind of buzz that many a cafe in bigger cities would envy.
Open 8.30am-4.30pm weekdays and 7.30am-noon Saturday.
For the full list grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail
Queensland's 50 unique coffee shops
"These are places that have a point of difference that makes them stand out from the many, many other great coffee spots dotting our sunny landscape."
For the full list grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail
Bunker, 21 Railway Tce, Milton, 0422 124 767
Bunker has its home in a World War II bomb shelter built in the 1940s when war was approaching Australia. It's a popular hideaway in which to dip into a terrific assortment of expertly made coffees.
The creeping fig hedge that has been growing in and on the structure for more than 30 years also gives it a unique and leafy feel.
The house coffee here is a seasonal blend from 5 Senses roasters in Melbourne and there's always another option to try in the second grinder, usually a single origin, from local, interstate and international roasters.
Open 6.15am - 3.30pm, Monday-Friday
Saabi on Manson
Patrons enjoying coffee with their dogs at Saabi on Manson in Hendra. Grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail for a review of the coffee shop. Picture: Campbell Scott Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Dandelion and Driftwood, 1/45 Gerler Rd, Hendra, 3868 4559
Penny and Peter Wolff, who also own Wolff Coffee Roasters, brought a new concept to Brisbane when they opened this gorgeous coffee and tea place two years ago.
It's all about really high-end coffee and ultimate variety - up to four separate espresso beans on any given day and three on the brew bar for those who like to try alternative brew methods.
Every coffee and tea is served with tasting notes. The food is deliberately simple so you can concentrate on the flavours in your cup, but old-school faves like chicken and leek pie and hot-pressed sandwiches hit the spot.
Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm and Sunday 8am-2pm, with a takeaway wagon operating out of the front from 7am daily.
Canteen
Canteen is proving popular with Burleigh Heads locals. Grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail for a review of Canteen. Picture: Luke Marsden. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Gov's Espresso, 2459 Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast, 5226 5510
This is an utterly charming space with treasures from other eras dotted around - big furniture pieces as well as more obscure and interesting relics.
The cafe doubles as an antique shop so there's ever-changing eye candy if you're into the vintage thing.
Gov's offers two house blends, roasted by Supreme Roasters, and a weekly single origin, and the locals are particularly fond of the big breakfast here, free-range eggs and all.
Open 7am-3pm, Monday-Saturday and 8am-1pm Sunday.
Indulge
Barista Daniel Urry serves a coffee at Indulge in Bundaberg, with owner Amanda Hinds in the background. Photo: Paul Beutel Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
Indulge, 80 Bourbong St, Bundaberg, 4154 2344
In the heart of the food bowl that is the Bundaberg region, Indulge makes the most of the bounty at its fingertips in a produce-driven menu that excites both locals and visitors.
Owners Amanda and Larry Hinds and their busy band of chefs have earned a reputation for delicious and nutritious food and the Jasper Coffee here is excellent too.
It's a unique spot with the kind of buzz that many a cafe in bigger cities would envy.
Open 8.30am-4.30pm weekdays and 7.30am-noon Saturday.
For the full list grab a copy of U on Sunday in The Sunday Mail
Queensland's 50 unique coffee shops
- BY:WENDY HALL
- From:The Sunday Mail (Qld)
- November 04, 2012 9:25AM
