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Coffee Anthology

155 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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155 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Coffee Anthology

Tucked into a Charlotte Street breezeway, Coffee Anthology delivers the Brisbane CBD’s sharpest morning cup. Heritage brick. Fast counter rhythm. Coffee obsessives treat the counter as an essential stop—drawn by a rotating origin board and Geisha pour-overs that back up its global top-ten ranking. Past the espresso bar, the back dining room pulls equal weight. Breakfast moves well past routine cafe eggs, turning out sesame prawn benedict and loaded avocado toast beside pastry cases that clear out before noon.

  • Single-Origin Program: Rotates rare bean selections and precision pour-overs, including Geisha lots tailored to personal roast preferences.
  • Inventive Kitchen Menu: Moves past standard cafe fare with dishes like sesame prawn benedict, beef cheek, and avocado toast.
  • Dual-Zone Layout: Splits quick walkway counter takeaway orders from a seated dining room to streamline busy morning rushes.
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Why Choose Coffee Anthology

Explore Brisbane CBD’s globally ranked cafe benchmark for artisanal pour-overs, competition pastries, and inventive dining—reserve your table now.

  • Curated Single-Origin Selections

    Coffee Anthology offers an extensive rotation of single-origin beans prepared through diverse, specialized extraction methods tailored to your flavor profile.

    Amazing specialty coffee with so many unique bean options and brewing styles to choose from.

    Pham Binh An Vo (Krissie)

  • Precision Geisha Pour-Over Program

    Pour-over service highlights rare, competition-level lots like Panama Geisha brewed with meticulous attention to origin notes and delicate finishes.

    Had a lovely pour over at Coffee Anthology today — the Panama Finca Deborah Nirvana Gesha Anaerobic Natural was excellent.

    Antony Kay

  • Acclaimed In-House Pastry Program

    A dedicated bakery showcase delivers award-winning laminated goods and specialty delicacies that sell out rapidly every morning.

    Pastries here won competition so Bakery is must try.

    Zoaib

  • Elevated Culinary Breakfast Menu

    The kitchen transcends standard cafe staples with artful, seasonal savory offerings crafted with fine-dining precision.

    The breakfast menu is thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed, complemented by a coffee program that is nothing short of sublime.

    Sean Chaneta

  • Globally Ranked Coffee Destination

    Consistently ranked among the top coffee destinations globally, it provides an essential stop for visiting travelers and coffee connoisseurs.

    Decided to check out Coffee Anthology this morning, given its ranking on the Top 100 Best Coffee Shops and it did not disappoint.

    Joshua Lim

  • Dual-Zone Architectural Flow

    A distinctive elongated corridor architecture thoughtfully isolates bustling takeaway queues from the sit-down dining room.

    I liked how the building was set up with it being really long and have coffee/food seperate with also 2 coffee areas. So it didn’t feel too busy even though it was.

    Lydia Jacon

Guest favorites across Coffee Anthology's single-origin program, cold extractions, and artisan bakery.

  • Pour Over Geisha Coffee

    Great quality food and awesome coffee, especially their pour over Geisha coffees.

    Richard Tu

  • Avocado Toast

    Avo Toast is really good.

    Zoaib

  • Croissant

    Sensational croissant. Just devoured it.

    Darren Hintz

  • Cold-Drip Coffee

    The cold-drip coffee was phenomenal in quality

    Joshua Lim

Before you head over

Navigate peak rushes, pastry sellouts, and bean selection with ease—reserve your table in advance for a relaxed sit-down meal.

  • Book Ahead for Seated Dining

    Seating is separated between the front takeaway espresso bar and the sit-down restaurant area deeper in the corridor. Walk-in waits can stretch to 25 minutes for groups, so book ahead or head straight inside to check in with the dining crew.

  • Arrive Early for Pastries

    The competition-level pastries and bakery display are high-demand morning staples. Signature bakes frequently sell out before midday, so arrive early if you want the full selection.

  • Consult the Baristas on Roast Profiles

    Roasts here skew bright, delicate, and fruity rather than dark and punchy. Ask the baristas for guidance on origin and roast profiles to ensure your pour-over or espresso aligns with your palate.

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