Posts tagged with "Brisbane"
Priscilla Cancelled on Us... She's such a bitch!!
05 November 2025The box office operator was clearly embarrassed! Priscilla may be the ‘Queen of the Desert’, but this morning she’d created havoc for this poor guy. My call being just one he must have dealt with from confused patrons. My irritation...
Read moreA 'Q' Worth Standing in Line For! - Q Roasters
17 October 2025It’s always great to receive recommendations from other coffee enthusiasts. So, I’d like to start this week’s escapades with a huge ‘shout out’ to Anne M, for her suggestion - ‘Q Roasters’ in Stafford. The café has a rustic feel, and is...
Read moreA Royal Affair with No Throne in Sight! - Queen Amann Bakery
28 September 2025This weekend Stephen and I were running in the Bridge to Brisbane fun run, so we took the opportunity to; ‘kill two birds with one stone!’, and suggested coffee...
Read moreWe Puckered Up and Met For a Morning Kiss!
09 September 2025There’s an air of nervous expectation as Stephen and I pucker up for our latest ‘Out at Coffee’ experience! Lee and Pete took the lead and invited us for a ‘morning kiss’. While we were a little apprehensive...
Read moreLife is short... be sure to enjoy family & friends! - Fieldy's
27 August 2025Are you finding it colder than usual this winter? I am! In fact, I think it’s been the coldest since I migrated to Australia in 2004. My sensitivity to the weather could be my age, but...
Read moreNo-do turns into Can-do!
13 August 2025It’s been months since I last shared our coffee group’s antics, and you’re probably wondering; ‘why the ‘No-show?’ Well… I’m pleased to say our coffee catchups hadn’t ground to a halt! A bitter, decaffeinated break-up hadn’t ....
Read moreOur Tastebuds Thrived at Flourish!
19 January 2025I’m the first to admit my navigation skills are a tad amiss! Sometimes, my brain just doesn’t grasp directions, or street locations, and pre-Google Maps I was...
Read moreBellissimo is Just Simply Beautiful!
12 January 2025You can tell a lot about a person when they talk, their accent and language alluding to their birthplace, upbringing and education. I originate from the UK, so Stephen will often laugh at my English vocabulary and...
Read moreThank Goodness for Golly Gosh!
05 January 2025Lee and Pete propose most of our ‘Out at Coffee’ locations, so this week Stephen and I are secretly pleased with ourselves for coming up with a new, quirky venue! In fact, the pop-up café’s very unconventional, being...
Read moreThis Tasty Gem Just Sprung Up On Us - Sprout Artisan Bakery
08 December 2024Stephen turns and asks; “Did you sleep well?” I open my eyes and ponder his question. “Mmm… I’m not sure! One moment please while I check my apple watch!” My foggy head clears instantly, as I respond, “Well yes… my watch tells me I did, so it must have been good!” We both laugh and...
Read moreWoof! Woof! ... Can-Ine Have A Puppuccino to go - The Sunroom
01 December 2024If Coco the greyhound could talk, I wonder what she would say about our weekly ‘Out at Coffee’ catchups! For all intents and purposes, it appears a very relaxed affair for Lee and Pete’s pampered pooch, who lays beside us; loyal and quiet, only...
Read moreWhat a Great Kombi-nation... Convo & Coffee at the Kombi!
22 November 2024‘Crossing border control in 2 minutes!’... Stephen and I laugh out loud at Lee’s incoming message! It’s our group’s fun reference to the river divide between Brisbane’s North and South sides. It means he and Pete are about to cross William Jolly Bridge...
Read moreA Blooming Good Choice for Coffee - Room with Roses
16 November 2024Caffeine influenced spontaneity is one of the hallmarks of being ‘Out at Coffee’ on a Saturday morning, and today is no different! We’ve just voted in the State Election and received our own personal security escort to...
Read moreA Vote For Democracy And Coffee - The Hamilton Lounge
09 November 2024Today’s a big day! It’s when the people of Queensland exercise their right to vote in the State election. And what a great opportunity to combine a day of ‘people power’, while being ‘Out at Coffee’ in Brisbane City. At the last election...
Read moreA Melbourne Icon in the Heart of Newstead - Baker D. Chirico
02 November 2024Anyone who still describes Brisbane as the sleepy city with a country town feel needs to get out more! Brisbane’s come of age in a big way and Newstead’s upmarket shopping precinct, Long Island Piazza, is a prime example of how far it’s come. In fact...
Read moreA Stylish Mess in New Farm - The Officers Mess
27 October 2024Stephen looks at his watch and says; “Oh crap!... the boat to New Farm leaves in three minutes! We need to run!” I look at him in disbelief! I’m sure we left home with plenty of time. But when I check my watch, blow drying my hair had clearly taken longer than I’d thought...
Read moreThe Seagulls Are Circling... Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine! - The Gibson
19 October 2024When ‘The Gibson’ was suggested as this week’s coffee venue, Stephen and I had no idea what to expect. After all, it’s a Sports Club and not the type of place a group of middle-aged gay guys would usually hang out for their caffeine fix. But spontaneity and adventure are the hallmarks...
Read moreHop from the City to Noosa Chic at Kangaroo Point - Joey's
12 October 2024It’s been well over four years since our coffee group ventured to the café on top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs. Now called Joey's, it stands isolated and unassuming in its clifftop location. But don’t be fooled… like a baby roo peeking out from....
Read moreAnyone For Tennis? - Gigi's Cafe
05 October 2024We park on Malt Street and head to the cliff top on Bowen Terrace. It’s a beautiful day and the panoramic view of the Brisbane River across to Kangaroo Point is stunning. A perfect blue sky frames the iconic Story Bridge as it stands proud and majestic...
Read moreFollow their blue dots to coffee - Single O Cafe
28 September 2024Welcome … I'm so excited to be sharing my coffee group with you in this, my first 'Out at Coffee' blog! Usually, the location of our weekly catchup is only agreed after a flurry of last-minute Messenger chat. And this morning was no different, when we settled on ‘Single O’ café in Newstead...
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