The Coffee Commune 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills, Queensland 4006

"Customer Service: 4/5 - The lady who greeted us upon our arrival (blonde with glasses) was welcoming, friendly, and demonstrated an impressive knowledge about coffee. I thoroughly enjoyed our enlightening discussions about their coffee beans. However, not all staff members exhibited the same proficiency. When I went to the cashier to request a small sample of coffee beans for a cold brew, I was left waiting as no one was present. Another staff member kept passing by without acknowledging my presence. Even a simple “I’ll be with you in a second” would have been appreciated. In the end, I didn’t get the sample, which is perfectly okay, but the lack of attention was noticeable. Coffee Quality: 5/5 - The way our coffee was served was a treat. We ordered two V60s - one with Organic coffee beans and the other with Arlee Reserve. They kindly provided four cups, each marked with the initials of the respective beans, enabling both my wife and I to sample each variety. The coffee was perfectly extracted and stayed true to its description. However, the promised orange note in the Organic blend was very subtle, making it hard to discern. The Arlee, on the other hand, offered a pleasant sweetness with no hint of bitterness. I typically relish the aroma of a V60, but found this aspect lacking here. I recommend the cafe consider introducing more aromatic coffee beans into their selection. I also appreciate the cafe serving their award-winning Champion coffee beans. Cleanliness: 5/5 - The place was spotless, demonstrating that food safety is clearly a priority for the chef. Vibe: 5/5 - This is a wonderful cafe, offering plenty of seating options. The visible coffee beans and equipment contribute to an exciting atmosphere that gets you energized for the day. Price: Average - The pricing here is standard, offering good value for the quality provided. In conclusion, I enjoyed my visit and would recommend this cafe for its commendable coffee and positive environment. I look forward to seeing whether they take the opportunity to enhance their service and aroma of their coffee."

"We had a quick bite to eat here after visiting a local art gallery. Sadly the chef was off sick so there was only the counter foods available. We had a ginger beer, a flat white, a cappuccino and a strawberry milkshake. Friend P. thought her flat white had too much froth! but I don't think that's too much of a big deal. Hubby had a spinach and cheese roll, which was fine. Two of us had toasties - mine needed way more toasting as the bread was underdone, and using huge slabs of tasteless white bread didn't quite cut it for us. Friend M. had a beef (?) and tomato roll. Staff were pleasant, the atmosphere is fun, and it's interesting to see the coffee roasting machines out the back. I even bought a cute espresso cup and saucer. We would love to go back when the chef is in! All up, a pleasant experience, even if the food was a bit under par."

"Amazing atmosphere! Loved that it created a peaceful environment that also could be perfect to work in. The service was really quick, and the coffee + shakes were yummy!"

"This is the second time we have visited The Coffee Commune. Coffee is reasonably good as is the service. Bit disappointing there are only a couple of pet friendly seats out the front when the interior is so spacious. We just ordered food from the cabinet for breakfast which was a bit bland, especially my pumpkin quiche"

"*UPDATE* An update to my original review from a few months ago. The Coffee Commune changed food vendors since my original post - during which the ordering from a QR code was removed, which is unfortunate as it was one of the best features. I did prefer the previous menu/food offerings - the servings are very large - some smaller (and healthy!) options would be very welcome. The staff are SO super nice and helpful, but the owner's public comments about a recent health mandate have really made me think twice about feeling safe visiting this venue in the future - reflected in my experiences regularly visiting this cafe (eg I've never heard staff ask if people have checked in, and the staff often incorrectly wearing masks or not at all (when they were previously required)). What a wonderful cafe in Bowen Hills! As others have noted, the staff couldn't be nicer and honestly the most attentive service from a cafe I've had all year. You can seat yourself at any available table, order and pay from a QR code, or from the counter. I tried the omelette and it was very generous and incredibly tasty. My oat flat white was good, and hot (why is this so hard to get in Brisbane!?)! I set up with my laptop after breakfast and it was a dream being able to order more coffee via the QR menu without having to get up - perfect for solo diners. Can't wait to go back and sample more of the menu!"