Hidden gems - Espresso bars in South Brisbane, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Espresso bars in South Brisbane

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in South Brisbane. This list contains 19 places from Espresso bar category.

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Coffee on Gladstone

Coffee shop

👍👍 While on holidays came across a little Cafe called Coffee on Gladstone. One of the best coffee in Brisbane that I've had. Food also great Owners are Amazing. Do yourself a favour and go there.

5.00 (32 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)

Mugmates Coffee Shop

Espresso bar

👍👍 What a great coffee shop! The service is awesome, the food and the coffee are so delicious and fresh. There are so many options to choose from, vegetarian, gluten-free, sweet, and healthy. I highly recommend it!!

5.00 (31 reviews) (~7.6 km from centre)

Cub Espresso

Espresso bar

👍👍 Stumbled upon CUB with an urgent need for coffee and a bathroom (I'm heavily pregnant 😅). Service was brilliant from our barista, he let us into the bathrooms, he answered our questions about parking out front, looked out for us and made us a fantastic cup of coffee too! And a delightful ham and ch...

5.00 (16 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Café con Leche

Espresso bar

😠 If you have any kind of sympathy for the workers, avoid this place. Google Maps is not the best place to complain, I know, but since the boss Jonathan and Natalia did not want to make me a contract and thus pay me in cash, avoiding paying the state and not paying me with my rights. I keep waiting fo...

4.90 (44 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)

Coffee Jo

Cafe

👍👍 I was walking back from dropping my car off when I noticed this cool little coffee place, just on the corner of Deshon and Atherton Street. Quite minimalistic on the outside, I didn't expect to be so blown away with the colourful and character filled interior that awaited me. I'd arrived on day one!...

4.90 (33 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)

Coffee Mentality - South Brisbane

Espresso bar

👍 Mixed feelings here. The place is very simple, maximising the service of coffee without offering nothing extraordinary. Located next to hope st, which always offers interesting characters and in front of parmalat, which will add a beautiful soundtrack (by trucks) roaring pass every minute. This is p...

$ $$$

4.80 (109 reviews) (~0.62 km from centre)

Espresso Legends

Espresso bar

👍👍 Its blend strong and sturdy. I like the bitter taste coffee at this cafe. Very friendly and active barista. And easy to grab the order and go! Good for morning cafe when nearby

$ $$$

4.80 (88 reviews) (~1.5 km from centre)

Bang Coffee Bar

Espresso bar

👍👍 Found this little cafe after some good reviews lead me here. This place is full of character, with the ambiance portraying an eclectic feel. While the menu is small, quality over quantity is sometimes better. The coffee had some great flavour, made to perfection. All this coupled with the beautiful...

$ $$$

4.80 (66 reviews) (~4.33 km from centre)

Coffee Mentality Stones Corner

Espresso bar

👍👍 A hole in the wall style coffee place in Jeavons Lane at Stones Corner. One would think folks at Stones Corner only drink coffee and get their hair cut because the majority of the small businesses here serve as such. So maybe Coffee Mentality sets the tune with a name like this. Besides, you can si...

4.80 (37 reviews) (~3.89 km from centre)

MadCuppa Coffee House

Coffee shop

👍👍 Nice little spot for a coffee with a small lawn setting and some umbrellas for shade. Coffee was great and chicken stirfry bowl hit the spot. French staff member was a legend!

$ $$$

4.70 (104 reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)

Blue Sky Coffee

Coffee wholesaler

😐 This review is updated after trying the coffee beans. Service: 5/5 - I had a great experience with the coffee gentleman who was very friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to answer all of my inquiries about their coffee products. Coffee: 5/5 - As a coffee lover who appreciates single origin c...

4.70 (101 reviews) (~3.31 km from centre)

Chuffed Merivale

Espresso bar

👍👍 Tiny coffee shop but great taste and flavor.

4.70 (52 reviews) (~0.07 km from centre)

Daily Fix Espresso

Cafe

👍👍 Alex made me a 5 star coffee and was very helpful. Great service.

4.70 (41 reviews) (~7.85 km from centre)

Cartel Coffee (Adelaide St)

Espresso bar

👍👍 One of the best coffees in Brisbane. Do not miss this place A+

$ $$$

4.60 (107 reviews) (~1.31 km from centre)

Cartel Coffee (George St)

Espresso bar

👍👍 I tried to find delicious coffee in Brisbane after a long time. A small coffee corner on the street! The foam of flat white was very rich and the staff was also kind. I sat down for a moment, felt coffee, and it was a short but happy time. Thank you🙂

4.60 (50 reviews) (~1 km from centre)

Mugged Espresso Bar

Espresso bar

👍👍 One of the best coffee in bulimba always with same quality. Fast friendly staff and owner. If you around bulimba please try this place you won’t regret. Will be back soon.

$ $$$

4.50 (58 reviews) (~4.99 km from centre)

Espresso Engine Mary Street

Espresso bar

👍👍 Best almond flat white in all Brisbane. Hands down most balanced coffee and almond milk anywhere. The guys there do an amazing job day after day.

4.50 (31 reviews) (~1.12 km from centre)

Espresso Engine George Street

Espresso bar

👍 The coffee was great and the barista was very friendly. The available snacks looked great as well. Unfortunately, no dine-in mugs are available but only take away cups. I found the interior very appealing and I always found a free place during the day.

4.50 (20 reviews) (~0.98 km from centre)

Cross Roads Espresso

Espresso bar

👍👍 Quick service, and friendly staff

4.50 (17 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Espresso bars in South Brisbane, Australia