Espresso Garage
176 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
ClosedToday 06:00 – 13:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A South Bank café with a solid 4.4-star rating from over 540 reviews, Espresso Garage serves espresso-based drinks and operates as a neighbourhood coffee spot in the heart of the precinct.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- FridayToday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 13:00
Why it's worth checking out
Espresso Garage sits on Grey Street in South Bank, a strip that's become a proper destination for locals and visitors alike. It's the kind of place where the focus is on doing coffee well—straightforward, unpretentious, and geared toward people who know what they want in their cup.
With a 4.4-star rating across 543 reviews, it's earned solid approval from regular customers. The venue clearly attracts a steady crowd, suggesting it's a reliable spot that people return to, though the exact details of what else they offer beyond coffee aren't confirmed in the available information.
It works well as a weekday morning ritual or a quick caffeine stop while you're exploring South Bank's galleries, restaurants and riverside paths. The Grey Street location means you're steps from the South Bank Parklands, so it pairs nicely with a walk or a longer afternoon in the precinct.
Good to know
- Located on Grey Street in South Bank, minutes from the South Bank Parklands
- 4.4-star Google rating based on 543 reviews
- Cash or card payment options not specified—check ahead if payment method matters to you
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 543 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 75
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 83
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Espresso Garage located?+
Espresso Garage is at 176 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101, in the South Bank precinct.
What is the Google rating for Espresso Garage?+
Espresso Garage has a 4.4-star Google rating based on 543 customer reviews.
What kind of café is Espresso Garage?+
Espresso Garage is a coffee café focused on espresso-based drinks, located in South Bank, Brisbane.
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