Uncommon Ground — Restaurant in Brisbane City

Yesterday, I visited this coffee shop and enjoyed a flat white and banana bread. The flat white was well-made, but I was disappointed that single-origin coffee beans were not available for espresso, as only a blend was offered. The banana bread was decent, but it was served pre-cut and roasted with butter applied directly. I believe the butter should be served on the side for a better experience.

The music was a significant issue, as it was excessively loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation. We requested the volume be lowered twice and were even asked to change our seats, but the problem persisted.

On a positive note, the extended opening hours are a great advantage, especially compared to the typical coffee market in Australia. The atmosphere is pleasant overall, and with a few adjustments, this coffee shop could truly deserve a 5-star rating.

I look forward to visiting again, hoping to find single-origin espresso options and a more subdued music volume.

Note: The team reached out to me after my feedback and assured me that the issue with the loud music has been resolved. I truly appreciate their responsiveness and commitment to improving the customer...

I love this café! It’s connected to Urban Climb but I stumbled upon the cafe because someone started a twice-monthly Crafternoon thing at the café (4-6pm, first & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, at the long table). The staff are always genuinely lovely (neither superficially gushy, nor coldly too busy to “see” you). The coffee is perfect; the food (I’ve tried 3 different things so far) is delicious and healthy. The atmosphere/ decor etc is … hmm, “urban”, yet roomy, chill, and quietly friendly (in the colder weeks there was a basket of lap-throw blankets with a hand-written sign inviting customers to help themselves if needing some cosy warmth while enjoying a coffee [or words to that effect, only...

Atmosphere and service; it was only 3pm but the music was so loud I couldn't have a conversation with my friends. I politely asked if they could turn it down a bit, but the staff member gave me a dirty look. Since I'm only in my twenties and complaining that the music is too loud, really, it must be true. Unfortunately it was also horribly repetitive music with no actual tune?

Food: they pulled it out of the freezer and microwaved it. It had cold and hot patches.

Final note, there's only two comfy places to sit. Really unusual, uncomfortable choice of...