The Coffee Club

I suppose in hindsight going in, I should have had lower expectations, however I'm not sure if that would've done much good to prepare me for what was to come. Suffice to say the marketing team at 'The Coffee Club' are geniuses, the meals pictured are a far-cry from what you are ultimately served at the table (and most certainly not in a good way). ...read more

I would usually prefer to steer clear of franchises when looking for a good coffee - and am known for disliking the quality of service and product at a number of major Australian coffee franchises. That said, - I will make a notable exception for 'The Coffee Club'. The name would suggest that coffee is all they do, but on that account, you'd be pleasantly surprised. The Coffee Club serves a nice range of seasonally fresh, healthy menu items too. The prices are not cheap, but I would suggest they are comparable with average cafe prices. The coffee may not be the best I have ever tasted from an independent supplier, but it is a far cry above the other coffee chains they compete with, and can be really good in the hands of the right barrista. A good spot for Mum;s with bubs in prams, as it tends to be a little more spacious than a number of smaller independent cafes. The Coffee Club pairs up well on a movie date, too.