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The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra
Hip, airy joint with outdoor seats & exposed rafters serving up boutique coffee & classic cafe fare.
Address: 1/1-13 University Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
State: Australian Capital Territory
City: Canberra
Zip Code: 2601


Opening Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Reviews
A small/medium cafe near the Canberra City Centre; just off Northbourne Avenue. Street parking nearby as well as an easy stroll from surrounding suburbs. Enjoyed the French Toast which was definitely amazing and delicious. An amazing feast of flavours and an experience to eat!
Place is cozy and food is absolutely amazing! Totally recommended.nnNote that when we visited on 12 oct 2025, there was construction work for light rail extensions, which made parking a little bit difficult. I am not sure when it is scheduled to be completed.
Checked out Cupping Room Canberra after a friend’s recommendation — the cafe was packed when we arrived, so expectations were highnnWe tried the duck leg cold egg noodle salad, which was decentnAlso got a side of scrambled eggs and bacon… and sadly, that’s where it all went downhillnThey served it all lumped together, with bacon oil flooding into the eggs — it ended up more like oily foam than scrambled eggsnnWorse was the service — cutlery and plates were basically thrown at us, no care or warmth at allnWe let them know the eggs were too oily to eat and even asked for napkins to blot some of it outnThey didn’t care, didn’t help, and offered nothingnnReally disappointing experiencenUnfortunately, we won’t be going back and wouldn’t recommend
First time here and really liked it! Coffee and matcha were awesome, and the duck noodle salad was interesting. The orange made it refreshing and kind of cut through the richness of the duck and noodles. Food was great and the place is cozy.
1/5 – I Wish I Could Give Zero StarsnnThis was one of the worst café experiences I’ve had in Canberra. I went here based on strong recommendations, but it was an absolute letdown from the start.nnThe layout is confusing, with two entrances and no clear direction—no staff at either door to greet or help, just chaos. We sat outside and were told to order through an app. While that’s not uncommon, the app was frustrating and not user-friendly, especially when trying to order simple sides.nnMy long black came out with some strange foam on top and tasted burnt and bitter. Things got worse when my bacon and eggs arrived—it looked more like a bowl of soup than breakfast. The dish was extremely oily, unappetising, and the eggs tasted like they were pre-packed or powdered—not fresh at all.nnOn top of everything, the prices were far too high for the poor quality of food and service. I would love to give this café zero stars, but unfortunately, one is the lowest I can give on this app. I won’t be returning.
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Directions to The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra with public transportation


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Marcus Clarke St after Farrell Pl 210 meters
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West Row After London Cct 240 meters
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City West Alinga St 270 meters
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City Bus Stn Northbourne Av Plt 11 300 meters
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