French toast from Maple and Clove
Breakfast is my favourite meal to eat out. Something about starting the day with a big, hearty meal in a fresh location makes me very happy and I find that after I eat breakfast out I always feel really good and my day is instantly brightened.
Yep, simply eating breakfast out has that effect on me.
So if you share my enthusiasm for eating breakfast out, or if you just want a good morning feed, here are 5 places around Canberra that serve a very yummy breakfast.
Disclaimer: This is in no way a definitive list, there are many other Canberra cafes that do great breakfasts and others I am looking forward to trying but these are just a few I've been to recently.
Nestled in the Hotel Realm precinct in Barton, Maple and Clove is in a lovely area, with great decor, welcoming, accommodating staff and an overall warm atmosphere. Their menu includes french toast, pancakes and porridge made with ingredients like quinoa, chia seeds and spelt flour, so you know you're getting some nutrients from your breakfast. But alongside these you can still get your standard eggs on toast, egg and bacon sandwich and even just plain old toast with Vegemite or peanut butter (of course the toast is made with spelt flour though so it's still got the Maple and Clove touch)
It's also worth noting that their range of smoothies is to die for and it is the sort of place that you leave after eating a big meal and you actually feel good, like you've just eaten something both yummy and not terrible for you, and really, what more could you want?
Dobinsons
Dobinsons is located on the outside of the Canberra Centre and it is definitely the sort of place I would recommend if you're looking for a cheap, easy, simple but very satisfying breakfast. Their servings are very generous, the food tastes great and for what you pay it is great value. Their breakfast menu isn't huge but it has all of the options you need like eggs, bacon and egg rolls, cinnamon toast and breakfast wraps not to mention their wide range of baked goods, sweet and savoury, in the display windows which work great either as a post breakfast snack or even just as breakfast itself (I mean come on, if a custard tart is an option for breakfast, why not?!)
Dobinsons is located on the outside of the Canberra Centre and it is definitely the sort of place I would recommend if you're looking for a cheap, easy, simple but very satisfying breakfast. Their servings are very generous, the food tastes great and for what you pay it is great value. Their breakfast menu isn't huge but it has all of the options you need like eggs, bacon and egg rolls, cinnamon toast and breakfast wraps not to mention their wide range of baked goods, sweet and savoury, in the display windows which work great either as a post breakfast snack or even just as breakfast itself (I mean come on, if a custard tart is an option for breakfast, why not?!)
Bean and Grain
Bean and Grain is situated in the Fyshwick Markets and it is the perfect place to start the day before a morning of market shopping. It is a bakery as well as a cafe so you can bet that their bread is darn good and their breakfast menu is full of lovely, simple options such as eggs in various forms, waffles, granola and bagels. I've had both scrambled eggs on toast and waffles with maple syrup and whipped butter and both were excellent. As Bean and Grain is within the markets they are only open Thurs-Sun but let me tell you, it is worth the wait!
Bean and Grain is situated in the Fyshwick Markets and it is the perfect place to start the day before a morning of market shopping. It is a bakery as well as a cafe so you can bet that their bread is darn good and their breakfast menu is full of lovely, simple options such as eggs in various forms, waffles, granola and bagels. I've had both scrambled eggs on toast and waffles with maple syrup and whipped butter and both were excellent. As Bean and Grain is within the markets they are only open Thurs-Sun but let me tell you, it is worth the wait!
The Cupping Room
The Cupping Room is located on University Avenue in the city so, as you can guess, it has a definite hipster/university vibe, but this is in no way a bad thing. I loved it there, the staff were really lovely, the food was exciting (and at times confusing because of the wide range of eclectic ingredients on the menu, but once again, no complaints here) and, although it may not be the most important thing, the music they were playing was awesome.
I ordered banana pancakes which came with salted caramel sauce, peanuts and banana chips (and yes it was as delicious as it sounds) and I have to say that as a frequent drinker of super sweet coffees, my mocha was one of the nicest I've ever had.
The Cupping Room is located on University Avenue in the city so, as you can guess, it has a definite hipster/university vibe, but this is in no way a bad thing. I loved it there, the staff were really lovely, the food was exciting (and at times confusing because of the wide range of eclectic ingredients on the menu, but once again, no complaints here) and, although it may not be the most important thing, the music they were playing was awesome.
I ordered banana pancakes which came with salted caramel sauce, peanuts and banana chips (and yes it was as delicious as it sounds) and I have to say that as a frequent drinker of super sweet coffees, my mocha was one of the nicest I've ever had.
Don't be put off by the fact that 5 Senses is situated in the Tuggeranong Hyperdome, perhaps not a particularly enticing place for breakfast, but I'm a Tuggeranong local so I appreciate it's accessibility, and it's location within the shopping centre makes it easy to forget where you are anyway. They make good coffee and their breakfast menu leaves little to be desired, you've got quinoa, eggs, french toast, pancakes, waffles, muesli and more. I particularly enjoyed the fact that they have put a twist on a lot of the standard breakfast meals, for example their scrambled eggs come with toast, homemade baked beans and ricotta, something I have never had before, and let me tell you it was scrumptious.
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