The Crampton Social Cafe - Brisbane

I really wanted to like this cafe! It's in an out of the way place in a suburban setting with good parking, plenty of outside seating and a friendly vibe. The coffee was good, but I was very disappointed with everything else. I was there at lunchtime on a Monday. There were quite a few other customers - a good sign-but it was not super crowded or crazy busy. But it was pretty obvious that the staff were having a bad day! Other diners were restless and it didn't take long for me to realize that they had been waiting a long time. So I was glad when my coffee came out after only about ten minutes. It was hot enough when it arrived but no amount of slow sipping would make it last long enough to be an accompaniment with my sandwich. If I had known that it would take a good half an hour to make a toasted cheese sandwich, I would have ordered the coffee to come with my meal! But who knew!!I ordered the cheese and pickle toasted sandwich but this turned out to be really a plate of arugula (without any dressing), accompanied by a small pickle sandwich with a hint of cheese. I could not identify the three cheeses that were supposed to be there and there was not enough to qualify as even one serving of protein. It was shockingly stingy!! The halved green pickle slapped in the middle, overpowered what cheese there was, and it was straight out of a jar, unseasoned and without any extra nuances. And I waited over a half an hour!!So I really felt ripped off. It wasn't worth anywhere close to what I paid and it could even come close to false advertising. Disappointing! Now, despite this unfortunate episode, I will probably go back. Everyone deserves a second chance and other menu items might be more carefully and generously crafted, but they will need to step up their game, service wise, and serve a higher quality product that truly delivers what it promises.

Having stopped here earlier in the week for a takeaway coffee and seeing their waffles on Instagram , I bought my boyfriend in for breakfast and coffee, they happily catered for my dairy allergy, a small hiccup resulted in a few laughs but overall the staff, food and the coffee are all amazing! My only complaint is that I couldn't have the waffles but it's probably for the best that they aren't dairy free haha will definitely be back!

I've been going to The Crampton Social at least once every two weeks since I discovered it a few months ago. Coffee if brilliant, chai lattes are real!, the menu is insanely good with some mouth watering sweet options (the fairy bread French toast is a brilliant way to start the day). Staff are always friendly and polite and the setup is mega cute!

Popped in for a late breakfast and very pleasantly surprised with a sophisticated menu...I had the potato rosti with poached eggs, warmed smoked salmon and rocket...with a great coffee...Devine. ..I'll be back...and this could easily become my local...the staff and service were excellent to add to the experience...

Came here for lunch and really enjoyed the coffee smoked pulled pork burger. I'm not much of a coffee person so can't comment on it, but it was well made. Shame it's not in a location to see more visitors, but I'd say its worth a visit just for the pulled pork.