The Menagerie — Restaurant in Brisbane City

O Menagerie, sanctuary of the hip and the cool, Where aesthetics meet intellect, and every detail is a deliberate act. Amidst the soft hum of conversation and the gentle clink of porcelain, You stand, a temple to the cultivated, the thoughtful, and the discerning. In your warm embrace, the aroma of fair-trade beans swirls with a hint of existential musings, Each cup a testament to the art of the brew, Crafted by baristas who are as much cool cats of alchemy as they are artisans. Here, the espresso machine purrs with precision, A metronome for the rhythm of contemplation and creation. O Menagerie, with your painted brick and reclaimed wood, You curate an atmosphere where vintage meets the avant-garde. Reflecting the eclectic tastes and the boundless curiosity of your patrons.In this haven, the hipster finds solace, Sipping single-origin pour-overs, their beanies pulled low in thoughtful repose. The cool converse in hushed tones, Their laptops glowing with the light of lofty aspirations and secret projects. Your second-hand furniture, a charming assembly of history and character, Each chair, each table, tells a story of its own, Offering a seat to local academics, lecturers, and professors, Who gather in your cozy corners, thinking their erudite thoughts, Penning papers and pondering the profound.Here, the scent of aged pleather mingles with the whispers of knowledge, Books and journals scattered like relics of intellectual pursuit. The learned engage in discourse, their words a symphony of ideas, As they sip their espressos and nibble on your artisanal pastries. Your pastries, O Menagerie, are as artisanal as the ideas shared within your walls, Croissants that flake with each delicate bite, Muffins that crumble into sublime memories. Each morsel a reminder that life’s simplest pleasures are best enjoyed slowly, mindfully.Here, the playlist is an ever-evolving masterpiece, From indie folk to jazz, each note chosen with care, A soundtrack to the pages of books being turned, The quiet click of keys, the rustle of newspapers. O Menagerie, you are more than a coffee shop, You are a microcosm of the cultivated life, A place where the academic and the cool converge, To sip, to think, to be. In your haven, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, And every visit is an ode to the art of...

The panel of coffees, teas, and others beverages is pretty nice.

I went there few times already, I could try the hot chocolate who was really good one of the best that I had, light and not too sweet. The good point is like you can choose the flavour of your chocolate with some original flavours like lavender.

The place looks nice and cosy

However, after few times going there, there is something that we are welcoming. Some of the staff are pretty kind and nice but some can be really unfriendly.

I recon that sometimes we all have bad days but Give a smile, say hi, say thank you or good bye I would say there are the basics in our sector.

The quality of the beverages are not reflecting the quality of the service....

I go here almost every day with work colleagues or my partner because I live and work on campus. There is one staff member who is amazing. She deserves 5 stars alone. The guy who works there is also fine, no complaints. But there is another staff member however who comes across as incredibly rude or clinically depressed. I can't keep making excuses for them. Don't work in customer service if you greet everyone with supreme indifference and for the love of god pay attention when someone is giving you their order so they don't have to wait 15 minutes only to discover you didn't even take it down properly. I'm late for work, I'm not happy. This isn't the first time this has...