Hit the superstar bakery’s Newcastle Street branch for golden pastries, savoury pies and a creamy chicken sanga we can't stop thinking about. It also sells baked-at-home croissant packs to take home.

One of Canberra’s best-looking cafes also packs in Redbrick’s roastery and event space. As well as excellent coffee, you’ll find a menu spanning toasties, granola and more.

The HQ for one of Australia’s top coffee roasters, serving filling brunches and an astonishing 25 or more coffees across filter, espresso and other options.

Ramen bar by day, izakaya by night. That’s the brief at this sleek Japanese joint, helmed by two Canberra chefs devoted to handmade Australian rye noodles. Pull up at the bar for outstanding ramens, pub snacks and an approachable list of wine and sake.

The sprawling HQ for one of the east coast's most recognisable craft beer brands packs in a taproom and a commercial-scale brewery. Plus, a food truck by Brod Burger slinging ’burgs, wings and fries.