Toowoomba is holding its own as a destination for a superior caffeinated experience. Try some of the cafés below to indulge your tastebuds. As with the post covering breakfast, you’ll find a handy Google Map embedded in each address.
Ground Up Espresso Bar
501 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
6.30am – 3.30pm
Ground Up is one of the most popular coffee locations in Toowoomba for very good reason. It consistently rates high on Trip Advisor, Bean Hunter and Facebook and brings a little taste of Melbourne to Toowoomba. With its cool laneway vibe filled with street art, Ground Up offers a range house blends, single origins and cold pressed options. You can also buy handmade ceramic keep cups at the counter – first coffee in it is free.
Deli Delicious
125 Herries Street
6.30am – 6.00pm
Deli Delicious has been providing Toowoomba with exceptional coffee since 2004. As a family run store the hospitality is generous and the atmosphere casual and friendly. There’s a wide selection of drinks to choose from and this can be accompanied with cabinet lunches and desserts. While you’re there, don’t forget to try deli goods, such as local fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses.
GPO Bar and Café
140 Margaret Street
6.30am – 4.00pm
GPO is housed in the old Toowoomba post office – a stunning sandstone building just off Queens Park. They offer Campos Coffee (with fantastic latte art), including the flagship Superior Blend in addition to various teas, juices and smoothies. For something different, try the citron presse – a mix of lemon juice, mint, syrup de gomme and soda. GPO also offers a full breakfast and lunch menu.
Right now, ASCILITE 2017 has you covered for the conference dinner, breakfast, and that all-important coffee. We’ve not forgotten other meals, so the next posts will take you onward to dinner (and drinks!).