
Coffee Head Co.
A much-loved South Bank cafe — 4.7 stars from 500-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Coffee Head Co. is a speciality coffee venue at 62 Manning Street, South Brisbane, listed for visitors in South Bank, Brisbane. Its focus is coffee made with care, using organic, fair trade beans and craft cacao sourced from small ethical producers. The venue also prepares its food in-house from scratch, using local ingredients wherever possible, giving the menu a clear emphasis on considered sourcing and straightforward preparation.
Coffee is the main draw, with options across hot and cold styles. The listed drinks include Espresso Con Panna, Cold Brew Tonic and Cacao Mocha, while the homepage also features the Vanilla Cold Cream Cold Brew, The Cuban Flat White, The Rubie and 21 Hour Cold Brew. For something to eat, the cafe serves toasties with a twist, including Avocado Smash, Caprese Toastie and Smoked Salmon Delight. Retail coffee is also available, with single-origin, espresso blend and decaffeinated beans listed for home brewing.
The space is described as a cosy cafe with plenty of street parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and ample sunlight. Winter blankets are available, and customer feedback highlights friendly staff and baristas who know their coffee. Those details suggest a practical spot for a relaxed morning coffee, a casual catch-up or a quick stop for a toastie, while the seating options may also suit solo visitors who want to settle in. Reservations can be requested through the website, and online pickup and Uber Eats delivery are available for customers who cannot stay.
Coffee Head Co. trades daily from 6am to 3pm and has built a strong local following, reflected in its 4.7 Google rating from 501 reviews. With its organic, fair trade coffee, house-made food, ethical cacao and welcoming, light-filled setting, it is a useful option for coffee drinkers and casual cafe visitors around South Brisbane and South Bank.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 15:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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