Jamaica Blue - Upper Mount Gravatt

Jamaica Blue at Garden City was open on New Year's Day when a lot of the cafes (including the one I usually go to) were closed. I thought I would give it a try. Ordered a cappuccino and the Chicken and Mushroom Crepes which were already made up in the display cabinet. There were no prices on the items in the display cabinet which is bad, so I had to ask for the price when I ordered. The young male cashier did not have much personality and did not offer me a receipt. My cappuccino arrived quickly as the café was not busy, but it was one of the worst cappuccinos I have had in a long time, too much froth, and bitter in taste. The crepes arrived soon after but they had been over heated in the microwave and were limp and soggy. I thought the food prices were a bit expensive and the coffee was so disappointing. The appearance and layout of this café is quite attractive and table water is on tap in the dining area so you just help yourself, but I won't be rushing back to this café.

Service was very quick and pleasantFood was fantasticBacon was done just right not over crisp but not sloppy and dripping.

We frequent Jamaica Blue in Indooroopilly often, so we had high expectations for their coffee. When we arrived at 12:30pm, the cafe was nearly empty. I ordered a medium cappuccino with 1.5 shots. The coffee was hot, unexpectedly strong, and full of flavor. The talented barista definitely delivered a good cup of coffee. Thank you!

The prices were average for a cafe - $16.90 for the dish and $3.50 for the latte. The Blue Latte was visually stunning and tasted great. It was a Jaffa flavored hot drink with white chocolate and blue curacao, making it unique and not overly sweet. The latte was smooth and easy to drink, with no overpowering chocolate taste. I highly recommend trying it. The "Avocado Smash Maple Bacon" was surprisingly tasty. Despite my usual aversion to sweet breakfast items, the maple syrup worked well with the onion, tomatoes, coriander, lemon salsa, and avocado. The poached egg on top of sourdough toast added a nice touch. The staff were friendly and the food was served quickly. The cafe, located in a corner of the shopping center, was quiet with a bit of privacy and a view of people passing by.

This was my first time to a Jamaica Blue and I was impressed. A friend and I went here for morning tea, we had a scone each and an EB tea. The scones were very lovely and came warmed up without having to ask. The tea was tea. The service was unusually pleasant without being forced. I am an unexpected fan!