Muse - Food, Wine, Books

Best restaurant in Canberra that also supports authors with their book launch. It's going to be sad to see Paul and Dan leave but wishing them all the best with their new adventures. Thank you for supporting UMW.

My recent visit to this charming cafe left me with mixed thoughts to share. While I found the food to be just okay, the warm atmosphere and the friendly staff more than made up for it. One of the standout features of this cafe is its unique addition of a bookshop, which lends a cozy and inviting vibe to the place. It's an excellent spot to unwind with a good read or engage in a quiet conversation with friends. During our visit, we tried a variety of dishes, including the Singaporean-style curried rice bowl with prawn and chicken, smoked chicken and cavolo nero bruschetta, and The Muse Steak Sandwich. While some of the flavors were a bit intense for my taste, the overall experience was enjoyable. In conclusion, the cafe's friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere contribute to a delightful dining experience, and the inclusion of a bookshop is a lovely touch. I recommend giving it a try; you may discover your new favorite spot! 📚🍽️📸

It was satisfying experience. The souffle was creamy and soft and definitely signature menu here! But it might be too heavy for breakfast🤣 Egg benny was delicious. Coffee was good as well, nice temperature, and flavour. They use my favourite coffee bean from redbrick:) I spent my sunday morning happily here.

Entering into the bookshop is welcoming and warm, and the lucky table sitting there will feel either lucky or uncomfortable as they are right near the front window by themselves but surrounded by so many lovely books! A number of options to eat but dishes were hit-and-miss; my Green Bowl was nicely seasoned and exactly what I wanted, but my sister's Hawaiian Poké Bowl was bland and disappointing, with cold undercooked rice and no exciting flavours. My soy coffee was nicely done. A little on the expensive side coming from Melbourne at $18-$20 per dish but a pleasant option for those staying at the attached hotel or in the area.

I read the menu (best brunch menu I've ever seen) and immediately knew this was a place I wanted to visit again and again. I ordered the sriracha eggs with smoked ham hock. Amazing flavours and beautifully made. I also had a flat white and the milk was so creamy, and although no sugar was added, had a really nice subtle sweetness to it. Service was really attentive and lovely. I would go out of my way to visit this place again.

Best avocado toast I’ve ever had, the chilli jam really topped it off! Great coffee too and a beautiful atmosphere - we will be back!

One of the best & most popular breakfast/brunch venues in Canberra so you should consider booking, especially because the owners are planning to shut it down before the end of 2024. A few of tables are outside for nicer days. The staff and the menu are consistently good. The place doesn't fall into the trap of bulking-up offerings, instead it pleases by variety of taste. Don't forget to checkout the books on offer..they always amaze with their relevance to current affairs and history from a Canberra perspective.

This was our first time at this cafe and we had a great experience - wonderful food, friendly staff and unique atmosphere being surrounded by books. We will return.