Dark Tonic Roasters
A much-loved Chermside coffee roastery and cafe — 4.5 stars from 180-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dark Tonic Roasters is a much-loved Chermside spot, with a 4.5-star average from more than 180 reviews.
As a coffee roaster and cafe, it's the kind of place built around getting the coffee right — and a rating that high points to quality and care that keep people coming back.
Chermside, in Brisbane's north, is easy to reach and easy to park. Dark Tonic suits a quality coffee, a casual bite or picking up beans to take home — and it's busiest, and at its best, through the morning.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 05:30 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 05:30 – 14:30
- WednesdayToday
- 05:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 05:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 13:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 77
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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