local press cafe

stopped by here for brunch and the food was amazing! despite feeling like eating something savoury, i opted for the gf vegan waffles and they did not disappoint.

the service was quite good, and the food came within a matter of 10-15mins.
they offer a very decent variety of gf, df, vegan and vegetarian. it was a little crowded at times but other than that, everything was perfect!

went on a rainy day :( but thankfully the place was open ! tried their berry smoothie which was soo yummy ! didn’t really enjoy the matcha tea but everything else was perfect :)

had a great brunch with my husband. food is amazing, atmosphere comfortable and food very good. one of the best hams we ever tried. we ordered the croque madame and the breakfast tortilla but almost stay around for a second meal lol... definitely coming back next time in melbourne.

this place is great! right on the foreshore so very nice views. busy but not too much so. we had the breakfast tortilla (very good and kept him full all day!) and two plates from their ‘make your own plate’ section. i loved this because i’m trying to eat low carb and it allowed me to have a yummy breakfast with out tempting toast on the plate. i had the mushrooms, ham and two eggs - a very generous serve and very tasty. also the cold pressed juices are very nice.

i always love visiting some of canberra's favourite eateries and checking out what they have to offer. we gave local press cafe a shot on a sunday at around midday - plenty of people were about and we waited in line for 10 or so minutes prior to been seated. i was pleased that we were able to score a table to ourselves, as the share table in the middle of the cafe didn't look very comfortable given the little space between customers (this is particularly uncomfortable for some). i thought the decor was really cool and the mood vibrant - it's generally a pleasant place to have breakfast. i was a little confused why such a popular cafe wouldn't offer table service - ordering at the counter is very old school and my opinion is it's well worth a popular cafe doing that little extra for their guests. the coffee was really nice. whilst busy, the 55 odd minutes we had to wait for our breakfast is a tad long, especially considering we ordered eggs on toast and beetroot fritters. the food however was really nice. eggs were cooked perfectly and the fritters were incredibly tastey. we were happy with our experience here - but whilst local press appear to do the most important things well, i thought the length of time we had to wait for our breakfast and the service were a little disappointing.

a friendly piece of advice for management - charging customers a 5% surcharge for paywave and credit card purchases on a weekend (2% during the week) is unnecessary. (sorry to end on a negative note!)

can't remember the names of the things we ordered but my date's soup was really yummy. i think it had lentil and winter vegetables. very hearty and comforting.

once in a while, on that special day when everything is perfect, you find that moment in life where everything feels right. that's what i felt eating these beetroot fritters! holy crap i had a mouthgasm at this cafe in front if my cousin and his girlfriend and i wasn't even embarrassed.

the local press cafe sells wholefoods and targets the new hipster audience where eating sustainable and healthy is the goal. obviously this does not mean you need to forgo eating delicious food, and this cafe has struck the right balance. this is a immensely busy waterfront cafe, we only had to wait 15 minutes for a table but the whole time we were eating there were people waiting in a long queue for a table. we were lucky enough to have good weather, so sat outside under the shade of umbrellas enjoying the sunny weather from the safely of shade.

i ordered the beet fritters with added salmon florette and a glass of their greens smoothie which on that day happened to be rockmelon, banana, kale, apple and ginger. the smoothie was okay and nothing to rave about but the fritters! hold on to your socks, the combination of salmon, eggs, fritters, relish and goat's cheese will blow your mind! my cousin and i both ordered the fritters and we were both just amazed at the flavour.

the service was pretty interesting, they are run like an asian cafeteria, you are allocated a seat, then once you've decided on your order you go to the cashier to place your order and pay, then collect your cutlery and water bottle and glasses if required. the food and drinks are brought to your table when ready. this doesn't detract from the experience but was just a novelty. service as still good and the atmosphere was friendly and vibrant. if your looking for a place with awesome food where you can chat and catch up with friends, don't hesitate to check out the local press.

great local cafe, fresh & bright. we stopped here for late lunch on a hot hot day. but you hardly feel the heat inside the cafe. interesting decor filled with cute nik naks. the food were simple yet exciting. i had the chilli scrabble, essentially scrambled eggs with blue swimmer crab with the extra kick of chilli. the egg was smooth & there were a good chucks of crab. my friends were also happy with their duck salad (lean yet tender), and the 12 hours lamb shoulder on flat bread. the juices were very refreshing as well. all round great cafe, happy that we ventured out in the heat.

nested in the middle of the kingston foreshore boardwalk, this local cafe offers a healthy, vibrant vibe to start the day. with lovely views across the lake, the menu exhibits mostly local fresh produce.

service is order by the counter. help yourself to the water bottle and cups. fresh cold press (bottled) juices available for order alongside the usual coffee, tea and smoothies.

available all day are breakfast and lunch options. the wild mushrooms a little greasy and slightly overdone. the granola and sago-chia pudding however was delightfully healthy and well presented with a medley of fresh fruits, coconut cream and mango sago pudding. coffee is perfectly acceptable although not quite as robust in flavour or depth as another cafe 50m down the boardwalk. beautifully peaceful weekday mornings, this place is a buzz of activity on weekends.

it's a little expensive, with additional surcharges for the weekend. but popular for a reason. a local go-to.

it’s good to try, but i think next time i’d go for the wild mushrooms sauteed in garlic, thyme and sage oil with pine nuts, almonds, meredith chevre, greens and poached egg on souorcough bread $19…. …or customise a meal with things like smoked trout $4.50, kale and almonds $3.50 and tomato and basil $3.50 that all comes with sourdough toast.

great location, friendly staff and a comfortable establishment inside. great for cyclist in passing to pull up and grab a coffee on their loop of burley

local press is very hipster, reminds me of being in melbourne. i have been here a few times and have always enjoyed my breakfast and coffee. the green pancakes or the mushrooms are always my top choices. on a nice day, i like to sit outside, enjoy the sunshine and people watch.

a neat cafe tucked away in kingstone. food presented beautifully accompanied with fantastic service. seating is limited so get to it quickly! 5% surcharge on weekends and 2% on credit card, so it can get pretty hefty but definite worth it!

great waterfront spot with morning sun. three delicious breakfasts - poached eggs with avo but the real standout dishes were the pea pancake with eggs and local mushrooms with eggs. excellent coffee. would highly recommend.

great find. located on the wharf on kingston foreshore. great atmosphere, great food and great service made brunch a treat.
we had the green pea pancakes and the medley of tastes worked really well together and the gluten free waffles was delicious. they accommodate for lactose intolerance by leaving out the yoghurt.