Smiths Alternative Bookshop
Hipster bookshop that also serves coffee, and turns into a wine bar on Thursday and Friday nights. My espresso was quite drinkable, but I daresay it would vary by barista.
Nearby cafes
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Blue Olive
56 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia
An excellent place to sit in the sun and have a delicious sandwich. Not a great place for coffee however. Burnt and rather listless.
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Mama’s Trattoria
28 W Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Nice enough, but there are some nicer options around if you’re just hanging out for coffee. Italian restaurant.
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Benchmark Wine Bar
65 Northbourne Ave, City ACT 2601, Australia
Enticed by the distinctive red Illy sign hanging outside, I popped in for a coffee. The place was open but empty, and they clearly were not used to customers coming in for coffee only. I placed my order and let the girl get to work behind the red Illy m…
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Mezzalira Ristorante
55 London Circuit, City ACT 2601, Australia
The original restaurant run by the Trimboli family is sometimes outshone by the hype surrounding Italian and Sons, but I think the food here now is as good as it’s ever been. And complemented by a terrific, dense, viscous, creamy macchiato.
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Coffee Guru
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Pistachio Cafe
102 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Basic, no-frills café in the bus interchange. Friendly chap behind the counter made me a pretty passable macchiato. This isn’t the kind of place you’d go out of your way to hang out in, but it might do the job if you’re after a quick coffee between busses.
