15 places to get alternative lattes in Canberra
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Are you mad for matcha? Beserk for beetroot? Tempted by turmeric?
While coffee will always have a place in our hearts, alternative lattes are here to stay, and with impressive health benefits along with a rich taste, we can see why.
Here are 15 places in Canberra to find alternative lattes—but just a little warning, a few on this list are more naughty than nice. Why? Balance is key.
Foundry Coffee Co.
As well as selling matcha and turmeric lattes, Foundry Coffee Co in Tuggeranong has created the mermaid latte: a blue superfood blend with Ayurvedic chai spices and Manuka honey. It’s the perfect brew to suit a creative mood.
150 Anketell St, Greenway | foundrycoffeeco.com
Fika Cafe & Deli
Fika Cafe & Deli has a range of alternative lattes to temp your taste buds. Choose from matcha, red velvet and golden lattes—yum!
17 Botany St, Phillip | fikacafedeli.com
ONA Coffee House
Need a caffeine rush but don’t want a coffee? The Ginger Ninja is a refreshing cascara and ginger-based drink that will surprise you with a sudden burst of energy that will get you through your day.
68 Wollongong St, Fyshwick | onacoffeehouse.com
Typica Manuka
Did someone say Cookies n Cream Latte? No need to explain this one.
4 Palmerston Ln, Griffith | typica.com.au
Local Press
Offering turmeric and matcha green tea lattes, there’s never been a better excuse to go to Local Press for brunch and enjoy their newest seasonal menu. Make sure to book in advance, this Canberra cafe is always busy.
On The Water, 35 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | localpresscafe.com.au
Penny University
Choose between Bonsoy matcha latte infused with cinnamon and honey and Bonsoy golden latte with turmeric and cinnamon at Penny University. If that doesn’t grab you, they also pour an iced matcha to cool you down on a hot day.
15 Kennedy St, Kingston | pennyuniversitycafe.com
Bean and Table
Bean and Table always has some of the best brunch beverages and with hot and cold options (matcha frappe anyone?) it’ll soon become your favourite go-to spot.
3/2 Trevillian Quay, Kingston | beanandtable.com
7th and Bake
For caffeine fends that want something sweet, the Ginger Bread Latte, the Butterscotch Latte or the Nutella Latte need to be at the top of your ‘I NEED TO TRY THIS’ list. Of course, they also have the classic turmeric latte, taro latte and matcha latte.
144/41 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | 7thbake.com
Toyko Canteen
Serious about coffee and food, Tokyo Canteen will also have you coming back for more matcha.
38 Eyre St, Kingston | @tokyo_canteen
RYE
Don’t feel like a basic coffee? RYE Café has matcha, turmeric, and beetroot lattes as well as the usual contenders.
9 Lonsdale St, Braddon | ryecafe.com.au
Gus’ Place
This Canberra institution offers all the classics that you know and love as well as your more unusual cravings. Hot or cold, a matcha a day keeps the doctor away.
8/68 Bunda St, Canberra | gusplace.com
Teddy Pickers
Love matcha, maple and oat milk? Teddy Pickers is the place to go. Order it hot or cold, perfect for any season.
53/65 Constitution Ave, Campbell | @teddypickerscafe
The Usual
Don’t feel like a coffee or chai? The Usual is the place to go for an alternative you won’t regret.
Choose from red velvet latte, taro latte, Thai milk tea latte, matcha latte, golden turmeric latte and grab a baked treat to go.
125 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin | @theusual_cbr
Little Oink
Known for their amazing coffees and delicious food (hello Oinko Burger), Little Oink in Cook also has all the best non-caffeinated lattes.
22 Cook Pl, Cook | littleoink.com
Sunday in Canberra
With a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, the vibes of this café are immaculate. Order a matcha latte and pair it with a Rainbow Bagel stuffed with whipped cream cheese and rainbow sprinkles.
54 Ernest Cavanagh St, Gungahlin | sundayincanberra.com.au
Feature image via facebook.com/theusualcbr
