Pork Barrel Café
Pork Barrel Café enjoys some nice surroundings, situated in the park across from Old Parliament House. I enjoyed a well-made piccolo latte. Service was a bit patchy, particularly given we were the only group in the entire café.
I’ve been here many a time before early morning frisbee training on the lawns near the National Rose Garden. Usually it’s half-decent, today it was unbearable. Two sips and straight down the drain.
Nearby cafes
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Café in the House, Old Parliament House
18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
My soy chai latte was fine, a tad expensive but not surprising. The staff was super friendly and the cafe has a nice vibe.
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National Archives of Australia
Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
Quite good. Better than the coffee at 1 National circuit…
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Café Milieu
LOT 7 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
Café Milieu use an organic fair-trade Grinders blend to make Ok coffee. They were very busy at 8:30 this morning, but still managed speedy service.
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Questacon cafe
Mall Rd W, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
OK for a tourist cafe. My flat white came out in a latte glass rather than a cup, which at least warned me that the milk was superheated. Not bad after it cooled off a lot but awfully milky (maybe it was a latte after all?)
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Biscotti Bar
Reconciliation Place, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
Longish wait for a short macchiato, but they got it right in the end. Just to show coffee in tourist spots doesn’t have to be cruddy.
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NGA Members’ Lounge
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Pl, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
The coffee here is fine, although not amazing. The staff are generally helpful and speedy although if you go at lunch time expect not only a wait but also a shortage of tables. Fantastic view though.
