Walk-ins only

• Review
• Braddon

Volstead Repeal

A New York-inspired speakeasy with 400+ whiskies behind the bar.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Campbell

Intra

The home of the jaffle in Canberra.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Canberra

Tiger Lane

A neon-lit food hall inspired by the hawker centres of Asia.

• Review
• Canberra

AK’s

Soul food with great tunes inside the Ovolo Nishi.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Fyshwick

Under Bakery

Cardamom buns are the must-order at this popular Canberra bakery.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Mawson

Under Bakery

The spot for darkly crusted croissants and cardamom buns in Canberra.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Glen Huntly

‘Perfect golden, crisp finish’: Katsumo will satisfy your cravings for killer katsu

Former two-hatted chef Jaejun Kim’s hunch about this one dish has been vindicated. But you’ll need to travel to a not-very-foodie suburb to experience his craftsmanship.

• Dani Valent

• Review
• Schofields

Protein-maxxing is just a bonus at this fairylit food truck serving eggs 20+ ways

Whichever way you like your eggs, this spot in an unexpected location is bound to serve a riff on it.

• Lee Tran Lam

• Review
• Griffith

Recess

Find Canberra’s fluffiest pancake at this vinyl cafe in Griffith.

• David Matthews

• Review
• Potts Point

Chicken salt doughnuts? These plush, herby snacks are so much better than they sound

Find hand-rolled rings fried to order and bulging jam-and-cream-filled doughnuts at this new hot spot in Potts Point.

• Erina Starkey