coffee anthology

i am actually baffled that café's in brisbane cbd, especially those with the reputation of having the 'best coffee in brisbane', still don't offer wifi. how is coffee anthology so behind the times nationally and internationally in that regard? - people need to work while they're on the go and having no wifi for their laptops (or having it but not offering the password) does nothing but decrease dwell time and therefore profit to these cafés? on top of this, the number ofstaffyou have running around topping up soda water in the morning is great, but how about some table service? when i am sitting 2m from the counter set up with my laptop, have finished my first coffee and request another, it's horrifying to be told you won't take my card and pay pass it but instead i am expected to have to pack up my laptop and papers and stand in the 10 person long queue again to order my second coffee and definitely lose my table. a serious let down to your offering and sadly the reason i won't returning. such great coffee but something to consider going forward to better service your patrons and earn that second coffee!

again with the runny white in my egg 🍳 benny. it was ok but not fabulous.staffwere very attentive and even though it appeared to be extremely busy i was serviced quite quickly. coffee was excellent.

just popped in for a latte. the coffee was good and thestaffwere nice and helpful. making the experience so much enjoyable. loved their coffee art.

just on the outskirts of the brisbane cbd this little place is worth the walk!

well presented and friendlystaffwho we so welcoming certainly set the tone for this place.

with some lovely light lunch options i picked the green paw paw and chicken salad. the salad was great, with a hint of spice to remind you of that time you went to thailand and that authentic salty/sour flavour, it was a meal that was delicious on a hot summers day!

i would certainly come back!

everything made with passion😻 i can easily say that this place is the best place to have a lovely boosting morning!
amazing coffee, we ordered two long black coffee with two different flavors, both were tasty, fresh, and perfectly served.
the breakfast was so good, the spicy scrambled egg was delicious, a little bit oily but yummy.
excellent service, happystaffmakes you feel happy 😉

always been an amazing place to go. coffee has always been great and thestaffhave always been incredibly friendly. could never recommend this place enough.

travelled from melbourne for work and wanted a nice brekky/ brunch to enjoy whilst i was here.

service was on the slow side, though i was seated on the bench so it could be that i was constantly being missed.

unfortunately i couldn’t order coffee as they don’t do offer a decaf which is surprising for a cafe that prides themselves of their coffee.

avo on toast was ordered this took over 35 mins to come which is far too long for a place that has maybe 8 items on their menu. it was okay but not something i’d wait over 30 mins for and the berry sauce was nice but didn’t complement the dish just sort of sat there for decoration and some colour, eggs were near impossible to eat with the the rest of the dish and the quinoa puff was over kill, way to much of it.

definitely in need of morestaffor better preparation.

phenomenal coffee, very knowledgeablestaffand amazing venue. i wish i worked closer so i could make this my daily. the bkon brewer makes such an unforgettably smooth coffee!

being from melbourne which is the capital of divine cafe culture i had to visit this place given it's rather high ratings. i thought it was ok but nothing really to rave over unfortunately. the menu was very different to what is published on zomato so i suggest you use it as a guide. i had the miso scrambled eggs on sourdough with ham and a soy chai latte. the miso scrambled eggs and ham were salt overkill so definitely not for those with a low sodium diet. the chai latte was ok but not overly impressive compared to the other places in brisbane. i do have to admit that the waitingstaffare very polite and attentive which was lovely to see.

came here for lunch on a wednesday. the place was busy but there was still plenty of seating available. the waitingstaffwho served me were very prompt and friendly. the flat white i ordered was smooth and had a lovely fruity undertone.

i ordered the croissant eggs benedict with tumeric hollandaise and pork belly. one word: wow. the tumeric hollandaise was one of the best i've tried. perfectly balanced in flavour. the slow cooked eggs were melt in your mouth. the croissant was just as a croissant should be and that buttery texture was a match made in heaven with the tumeric.

the coffee and food came out fast, which was impressive considering the time of day.

visited coffee anthology for brunch on a thursday for lunch at 11:00am and was surprised with the number of people in the cafe. this cafe seems to continually be very popular and is always packed with lots of customers. we were seated after a short wait and served with some table water - the table water however turned out to be sparkling water which we were not a fan of so we requested regular tap water which thestaffwere able to accommodate.

i ordered the daddy's girl waffles which were really delicious. you could definitely tell that the waffles had a hint of coffee in them but the flavour was not overpowering. the white chocolate marscapone was delicious and not too sweet which was a perfect addition to the waffles. overall, all components of the dish complemented the others very well. 

the bagel was one of the cheaper items on the menu. it was definitely worth its price though. the smoked salmon on the bagel along with the capers and creme fraiche brought out some of the flavours you wouldn't expect of a regular bagel.

the croissant eggs benedict was slightly disappointing and is probably the low point of our visit. the eggs were extremely runny - it seemed as though the whites were barely even cooked and so, the yolk was completely runny too. apart from the extremely runny eggs, the croissant was well toasted and the turmeric hollandaise was very unique. we ordered this dish with ham and were very pleasantly surprised with the thick cut of ham. this dish would have been a winner had it not been for the eggs which are a vital part of the dish. 

the iced latte was slightly disappointing for its size. nevertheless it was very tasty. the chai latte was also very delicious but once again the size is quite small for its price.

overall, some tasty aspects at coffee anthology but just some disappointing points. would love to revisit to retry some dishes and try out some others!

came here on a sunday morning as it was recommended by a lot of people and i’ve always wanted to try this place out. the place was packed but still managed to get a seat for 2 people. we ordered the “croissant eggs benedict”($17), the “warm couscous salad” ($16), passiontwist, carrot & apple juice (from the bottle) ($6.5) and a cappuccino ($4).

food:
the food was amazing, very unique in their ideas and very tasty. the “warm couscous salad” was my favourite, it had a lovely balance between the cherry tomato, the feta cheese and the balsamic glaze sauce. the “croissant eggs benedict” was delicious as well, i love the twist of putting croissants instead of the classic sourdough bread as usually i find the bread to be too dry or dense that it makes you full easily. the crispy croissant adds more flavour with the runny hollandaise sauce and the sauce was excellent (not too salty). the beetroot purée was a very nice touch as well, very smooth and the beetroot flavour was very subtle but still added flavour to the eggs.

price:
for the portion of each dish, the costs are quite average for a classic eggs benedict dish (usually they are at least $16). but definitely worth it for these dishes as it does fill you up and they were very flavourful and unique (with their added twist in making it different to other places).

staff and service:
the waiterstaffwere friendly and very patient when taking our orders. i was a bit disappointed that the coffee was brought out cold and we did have to wait a bit for the food and coffee to come. i wouldn’t blame them because it was very busy at the time and there wasn’t a lot of staff. we were also seated more towards the back of the restaurant so not a lot of waiters would walk past (only when bringing food and drinks to other tables near us) so it was a bit hard to get their attention.

overall:
i really enjoyed the food, they were delicious and at a reasonable price considering the portion of the dishes. i would recommend to try the couscous salad and eggs benedict. i wouldn’t mind coming back to try more on their menu.

wow i haven't had a dish decorated with so many flowers before but the presentation of the poppy seed and orange waffle was just so pretty. i'm not usually a fan of citrus in desserts but this wasn't too much at all and the different components went together well. the savoury mince with pork belly was also yum, well cooked. seems their menu changes as the menu we got wasn't the one on zomato.staffwelcome us pretty much as soon as we walked in and service was pleasant. would recommend.

was visiting from melbourne for the weekend and came across this gorgeous place. being from specialty coffee background, this place sparked my interest and did not disappoint. thestaffwere lovely and attentive, quick service, food was awesome and even better coffee! thanks coffee anthology for a great brisbane cafe experience.

great coffee and great service - i love that you get sparkling water for free here although if they could leave a jug of water with you (any water) rather than a small glass it would be good.staffare friendly and i love the quality of the breakfasts too even if they are a bit small. prices are good and it's a very pleasant spot to be in.