Tonic
While public servants aren’t necessarily the best indication of a good espresso, in the case of Tonic they’re spot on—unsurprisingly I guess given they’re part of the empire of Kingston Grind/Group Seven cafés.
As long as you’re willing to fight through the swathes of government employees Tonic is one of the better places in the Canberra CBD to get your caffeine hit.
Nearby cafes
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Cafe Cibalia
7 Mort St, City ACT 2601, Australia
Tucked behind the deservedly bustling Tonic, Cibalia offers a quieter, cosier café experience. Their coffee is decent enough but doesn’t match the finesse of their more popular neighbour. My order on this visit was a short macchiato, and I received a la…
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Koko Black
5 Bunda St, City ACT 2601, Australia
Better known for it’s chocolate making skill, Koko Black does a decent job of serving up the espresso as well. I’ve also heard rumours the hot chocolate affogato is rather delicious.
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Kaldi Coffee
5 Mort St, City ACT 2601, Australia
Excellent coffee supported by friendly and efficient service
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Dieci e Mezzo
6 Mort St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Just around the corner from the hub of cafés at Garema Place, Dieci e Mezzo sits at the bottom of the new ActewAGL building, an office-building café unlike any other that I’ve visited in Canberra. It has the trappings of a fine restaurant: quality table…
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Loui
111 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
A beautiful rich long black- and heated properly. One of the best in Canberra.
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Milk and Honey
29 Garema Pl, City ACT 2601, Australia
Milk and Honey looks the part but my flat white is only OK - not much flavour, slight bitter aftertaste.
