Max Brenner
Truly horrific - seriously the worst flat white I’ve had in Canberra. I couldn’t finish it, or get the attention of staff to complain.
Much too much foam on top (the tide was out underneath), grim and bitter, with no flavour under the bitterness. Possibly several cups had been drawn through those grounds beforehand? Sure, it’s a busy chain chocolate shop so you wouldn’t expect much, but this was ghastly.
If you have 3/4 of an hour to kill (very slow service) the hot chocolates are pretty nice, but not quite Koko Black.
Nearby cafes
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Café Ritrovo
18 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Very meh flat whites. Very weak, boiling hot, and sad. (They also microwaved my friand until it turned into dry sponge cake, though I think it was already very old!) Apparently the milkshakes are nicer.
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Muffin Break
Westfield Shoppingtown, 18 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Usually OK flat whites, sometimes a bit too hot. Certainly nothing exciting - I mostly come here for the muffins.
Located top floor, near the cinema and food hall.
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daisy cafe
Westfield Shoppingtown, 18 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Reasonable for mall coffee - Kaldi beans. Be kind to the serving staff (who often have English as a second language) and speak clearly. :)
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Gourmet City Deli
Westfield Shoppingtown, LOT 29 Joynton Smith Dr, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Quite nice flat whites, which is a shock in this mall! Food service is a bit haphazard, being more of a deli. I’m not a fan of the strong smell of pig fat that fills the room (the other half can’t smell it though).
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Jamaica Blue
Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Always consistent coffee. Unfortunately closed down last time I was there.
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The Crepe Cafe
2 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Drinkable coffee with slightly horrible ambiance. Coffee would be better if it wasn’t so hot. The crepes are OK but a bit overpriced.
