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BEDST
Unit 185/20 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Unit 185/20 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Canberra’s sharpest counter for serious bean chasers. Operating out of a tight room on Allara Street, BEDST runs a rotating lineup of Scandinavian roasters rarely found on Australian bars. Visiting coffee professionals steer people straight here for Nordic filter brews or a dense cortado cut with rich Jersey milk. Space is minimal—claim a stool along the glass if one frees up, or head out with a deep-green iced matcha.
- Rotating Global Roasts: Pours hard-to-find international coffees from roasters like Friedhats, Sey, and April on rotating batch and filter bars.
- Jersey Milk Builds: Pairs bright, fruit-forward espresso with rich Jersey milk for cortados and flat whites without bitterness.
- Compact CBD Bar: Runs a minimalist, standing-friendly space designed for fast morning commuter traffic and focused tasting.
What's On at BEDST
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Coffee Lovers Choose BEDST
Discover why Civic's dedicated bean chasers, commuters, and matcha lovers make BEDST their essential morning stop. Reserve your table or plan your visit today.
Rotating Nordic and Global Guest Roasters
The bar curates hard-to-find light roasters from Scandinavia and around the globe, rotating roasters like April, Sey, and Swerl for pour-over and filter enthusiasts.
The focus is on importing Nordic, Scandi, and otherwise underrepresented international roasters in Australia
Steven O'Mara An Adventurous Terroir-Driven Tasting Experience
Filter and espresso offerings consistently explore varied roast profiles, origins, and terroir, creating an engaging tasting journey for dedicated coffee enthusiasts.
There's also the element of adventure that comes with all the fascinating varieties and roast profiles from around the world.
Peter Waring Precision Espresso and Clean Milk Coffees
Morning espresso, cortados, and flat whites are pulled with precision, pairing bright, juicy extraction with sweet Jersey milk for CBD commuters.
Short, dense, the bean's clean, juicy edge clear, no bitterness, the milk a hint. A supremely well-made coffee.
Toby Standout Single-Origin and Rich Matcha Lattes
For mornings without espresso, BEDST serves deep green specialty iced and hot matcha lattes known across Civic for their rich, balanced strength.
The strongest matcha in Canberra! Lovely deep green colour, strong flavour with a hint of sweetness.
Amelia Beldom Genuine Connection Amid the Morning Rush
Despite the high pace of a compact city coffee bar, the team anchors the workday with personalized hospitality, remembering daily orders and names.
can't imagine how they manage to remember every customer name in such a extremely busy cafe.
Sam Tse Deep Bean Knowledge Without Pretense
The baristas bring genuine passion and deep craft knowledge to the counter, eager to unpack bean origins and extraction details with anyone who asks.
James and the rest of the staff at bedst are so kind, efficient and incredibly knowledgeable about coffee.
Abbey Patterson
Most popular items
Customer-favorite filter brews, espresso pours, and specialty tea lattes.
Pour Over
Nice selection of pour over options with both safe and experimental choices. Really well brewed bringing out their individual characteristics and complexity.
Rob H Iced Matcha Latte
BEDST had an amazingly rich and high quality iced matcha latte.
Jenna Zhao Flat White
The coffee tasted bright and fruity not so toasty, the milk sat back, very good.
Toby Cortado
Short, dense, the bean's clean, juicy edge clear, no bitterness, the milk a hint. A supremely well-made coffee.
Toby
Other favorites
Pastries and specialty drinks beyond the pour-over menu
Matcha
The strongest matcha in Canberra! Lovely deep green colour, strong flavour with a hint of sweetness.
Amelia Beldom Chocolate Croissant
Paired with a chocolate croissant, it made for a really enjoyable breakfast treat.
Jenna Zhao Cardamom Bun
Definitely recommend Pairing one of their coffees with a Cardamom bun if they're available.
Taylor Goodall Almond Mocha
They did my almond mocha (small, the only way to drink coffee) perfectly, balancing the bitterness of coffee with the sweetness of chocolate.
Simon Ng
Beyond the menu
Deliberate hospitality and craft touches elevate every cup—book your morning stop and taste the difference.
Personal Regular Recall
Baristas make a point of greeting daily regulars by name even during peak CBD rush hours.
Terroir & Roaster Dialogues
The team regularly talks guests through farm terroirs, processing methods, and rotating international roaster profiles on bar.
Curated Jersey Milk Integration
Espresso pulls are paired with rich Jersey milk specifically selected to balance the bright, fruity notes of light Scandinavian roasts.
Artisan Bakery Drops
Cardamom buns and specialty pastries are sourced directly from destination regional bakeries like Under Bakery on scheduled mornings.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on seating, rotating roasters, and bakery days. Book your visit to experience Canberra's benchmark specialty coffee bar.
Time Your Pour-Over Around Seating
The shopfront features minimal indoor seating, which can make managing a multi-piece pour-over carafe difficult while standing during morning peaks. Grab one of the outdoor tables in the sun or visit outside the morning rush to sit and enjoy filter brews comfortably.
Ask Staff to Navigate the Rotating Beans
The lineup of imported Nordic and international roasters frequently rotates and can feel daunting when queues are moving fast. The baristas are exceptionally knowledgeable and eager to talk terroir, so ask them directly for a recommendation tailored to your taste.
Time Mid-Week Visits for Pastry Drops
BEDST dedicates its compact footprint to exceptional coffee, keeping food minimal. If you want to pair your brew with cardamom buns or fresh pastries from Under Bakery, plan your trip specifically on a Thursday or Friday morning before they sell out.
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