Lonsdale Street in Braddon is a great place to hang out for a coffee or browse the quirky retail shops. Its an area in flux as building takes place, so the complex below
27 Lonsdale street is home to a complex of pop up shops and restaurants, from nic nacs, clothese, 2nd hand/vintage. A good place to browse. |
| Sweet Bones, http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/344/1720944/restaurant/ACT/Canberra/Sweet-Bones-Bakery-Cafe-Braddon |
However, I am told by my friends who live locally that Lonsdale St Roasters is this place to grab a coffee. Judging by the queue, I am not surprised.
There are a couple of other places along the street that look worth checking out for a coffee and a bit to eat.
More shopping around on Lonsdale Street.
Other more mall like shopping is not that far away at the Canberra Centre. The usual range of shops, from Big W, through to Zara and Hugo Boss. So something for everyone.
Lots of cafes and restaurants in the precinct surrounding the Mall. http://www.canberracentre.com.au/
Further afield is Manuka, which has arcade and laneways. Paperchain bookshop is really worth a visit http://www.manukastyle.com.au/about-manuka
At 23 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, open in the evenings.
Review from SMH
Realm Precinct in Barton.
A little grass courtyard. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I wouldn't make a special trip to visit. OK food and coffee, menu sounds good, but seems to lack "love". Dry bacon, that still managed to remain greasy, it had the feel, taste and smell of pre made hotel buffet food. I had two lattes which tasted totally different. One was Ok, but the second barely drinkable. However, location is nice.
