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Lava Coffee

34 Eyre St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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34 Eyre St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lava Coffee

Lava Coffee anchors Kingston’s cafe circuit with precision espresso and an easygoing neighborhood hum. Inside stays cool and collected with solo benches and communal tables; outside hums with patio chatter. Baristas calibrate shots without astringent bite, pouring balanced flat whites alongside rotating single-origin roasts. Morning regulars lean into golden toasties and buttery bacon and egg rolls right off the grill.

  • House & Single-Origin Espresso: Pulls house espresso alongside rotating single origins, dialed in for smooth, low-bitterness flat whites and iced lattes.
  • Breakfast Staples & Pastries: Serves breakfast rolls, cheesy toasties, and fresh morning pastries from the counter.
  • Varied Seating Setup: Configured with solo bench counters, communal wooden tables, and a bustling open-air patio.
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What's On at Lava Coffee

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Lava Coffee

Carefully extracted beans, hearty breakfast staples, and a flexible neighborhood setting to recharge or gather.

  • Specialty Coffee Precision

    Baristas dial in extraction, microfoam, and temperature while offering a choice of house blend or rotating single-origin beans.

    They have house beans and a single origin. Extraction, microfoam and temp all right on point.

    Berris Charnley

  • Fresh Breakfast Staples

    Morning staples feature fresh, satisfying options like savory toasties and highly praised breakfast rolls.

    Best bacon and egg roll in Canberra and consistently tasty coffee.

    Adam Spence

  • Easy Neighborhood Catchups

    A relaxed neighborhood space makes it easy to meet up and enjoy relaxed conversations with friends.

    Lovely meeting place for friends.

    Jennifer Kellett

  • Lively Community Gathering

    The cafe serves as an upbeat local favorite where guests regularly gather across indoor and outdoor seating areas.

    It’s amazing to have a great coffee with an awesome atmosphere in my local area! ticks all the boxes

    Chloe Brown

  • Versatile Seating Options

    The dining area is flexibly configured with communal tables, solo bench spots, and outdoor seating suited to any visit.

    Take your pick of a communal table, single place benches, little tables or the outdoor tables.

    Elaura Chacos

  • Cosy, Calming Ambiance

    A calm, modern interior paired with quiet music provides an inviting, comfortable space to unwind.

    indoor I found the space cosy and quieter.

    Johnny (jman)

Customer favorites to accompany your coffee

  • Bacon and egg roll

    Best bacon and egg roll in Canberra

    Adam Spence

  • Pastries

    The pastries were amazing (top French level quality)

    Francesco Bertoni

  • Toasties

    Toasties and breakfast rolls are deliscious.

    Jennifer Minns

  • Avocado on toast

    We had the avocado on toast and the bacon & egg roll with coffee. Everything was amazing

    Sarah Stokes

Before you head over

Helpful tips on bean options, busy hours, and ordering to make the most of your visit

  • Bean Selection & Strength

    Lava offers both a house blend and rotating single-origin beans; if you prefer milk drinks with a bolder punch, opt for the house blend or request an extra shot as single origins lean milder.

  • Seating & Timing

    Lunch hours get quite busy across both indoor and outdoor areas; choose indoor tables for a quieter, cosy experience or sit outside if you prefer fresh air and don't mind street chatter.

  • Portions & Add-Ons

    Standard breakfast rolls and BLATs are moderately sized, so consider adding a pastry or toastie if you are dropping by with a larger morning appetite.

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