Badminton Brew, Mt Gravatt East

Badminton Brew is the latest addition to the Backstreet Espresso family. Owned and run by the lovely Rachael, she learnt the ropes from her father Michael's Backstreet Espresso in Carina.

The store has boldly located in a very old strip of shops in the backstreets of Mt Gravatt East, and in a very short space of time has single-handedly turned a very drab street front into a welcoming community focal point.  With some luck, their success will draw some complementary businesses to the little strip and bring the street fully alive.

In the meantime, enjoy the easy parking and quiet streetscape in this terrific little suburban coffee spot...

She Says

I'd grabbed a coffee here on Christmas morning after a bike ride and was pleased to see what a bustling little place it was already, the street really needed this! I grabbed a few takeaway coffees for a beach roadtrip in the school holidays and my Labrador literally drooled when she saw the red cups crowned with a little piece of brownie.....she can look but she can't touch!! :)

Sorry, not for sharing...!!

Last week it was nice to wave the girls off to school and stop by to enjoy a more leisurely visit and an Elixir coffee with it's cute little brownie bite. I couldn't go past the decadent looking chocolate brownie as I'm always happy to 'take one for the team' in the name of research.  It was warm, gooey and had a very fine layer of raspberry jam through the middle with just a glisten of jam at the end....delicious!  Great friendly service from Rachael & her father.

Confession: an added bonus is that you might just get a glimpse of the gorgeous Ryan Gosling (the thinking girl's crumpet  :) ......you'll just have to stop by to find out.

He Says

Every area needs (but sadly, not every area has) a local spot like Badminton Brew.  Relaxed and unpretentious, serving excellent coffee with genuine and sincere friendliness.

On our latest visit, Rachael was being ably assisted by her Dad, Michael.  We had ducked in for some late breakfast after some morning appointments, and on the way to work.

We ordered a couple of flat whites, made with Elixir coffee. I was hungry, so had a look at the food cabinet. You won't be over-burdened with choice here, but the basic selection is all very well done.

I went for a bacon & egg roll (on turkish bread) with some baby spinach & relish, while She (of course!) went for something sweet.  Michael, showing his experience, offered to cut my roll in half & serve it on two plates, knowing that She would end up wanting half.  I said no, because I wanted it all to myself! It won't surprise anyone to know that Michael ended up being correct...

The coffee was great, with a lovely smooth finish. Insider tip - Badminton Brew will give you an extra shot of coffee for free (yes, free!) if you need your coffee to give you a real slap in the face.  My breakfast roll was delicious. Big enough to share as a light breakfast with Her (very filling if you are eating it solo), and very tasty.

My half of the bacon & egg roll, after She stole her half...

If you are a local, you need to make this place your own - it really is the perfect 'backstreet' coffee stop.  If you are passing through the area and are in need of a quick stop, whether for food or a caffeine hit, then get off the main streets and duck in here instead. It is worth the minor detour...!!

Look for the directional signs on both Cavendish and Creek Roads...

(photo taken from Badminton Brew webpage)

The Details

Address: 30 Badminton St, Mt Gravatt East, QLD 4122
Ph: 0468 831 054
Reviews: Urbanspoon, Yelp, Beanhunter
Cost: $
Notes: Coffee loyalty card available