Kova Coffee Brisbane - Stafford Heights, Queensland

Michael Y.

The café has a stylish and trendy vibe, and there were quite a few people when I visited. However, the service and the taste of the coffee didn’t really meet my expectations. The coffee tasted a bit burnt, which was disappointing. It’s a lovely spot, but I’m not sure if I’ll be coming back. Thank you.

Michelle C.

The staff are so sweet, and nearly everyone knows our drinks order by heart. The food is great and consistent.

100% recommended indulging in a specialty croissant if you’re here on a weekend!

We love coming here to start our day!

T P.

I regular this shop for my morning coffees and when they started doing food I was really excited, they did not disappoint! It's a humble corner cafe in a complex but has a real sense of community! I've had many lovely experiences with clientele here as well as the staff. could not recommend enough!!

Nicole H.

Food was great! Extremely good value for money! Will be back

Keisha C.

Love Kova! Friendly and fast service, everyone there is super sweet and accommodating, good vibes, great food and coffee! Love a croissant usually but today I tried the vegetarian hash stack, and it was delishhhh 💚 all the staff are awesome and do a fantastic job. Shout-out the kitchen team, Leo, and Mia 💪

Marylee L. Y.

Lovely crew who will always greet you with a smile even when they are busy. The service is friendly and there is ample choice on the menu for food and drinks! I really enjoy it every time I visit and I highly recommend this venue 😊

Emily T.

Kova is my top choice for cafes in Brisbane! I've been a regular for quite a while, and each visit is a delightful experience. I've explored many cafes around the city, but the baristas at Kova are simply unmatched when it comes to crafting a perfect cup of coffee! 🤩☕️ What really impresses me is the outstanding customer service. Leo, in particular, always greets my partner and I by name and makes us feel right at home, making our visit feel special every time we stop by. Thank you so much, and we can't wait to keep coming back to our favourite cafe! ☺️

Nicole M.

TL;DR - Excellent coffee, excellent food, excellent staff. Open most public holidays.

When our local closed a year ago, my grandfather and I started frequenting Kova. You'll find us dining in nearly every morning for the best coffee around (we tried at least six other spots in the area before settling in here).

The coffee is consistently high quality (every barista meets an exceptional standard) - which is particularly important to our group as our coffee orders vary from espressos to vanilla almond lattes (and hot chocolates for our caffeine-free companions).

We watch the comings and goings each morning and feel we know the place pretty well. The busy periods come in pretty regular waves so if it's really busy one morning - try and get there 5 mins earlier the next day and you'll find your sweet spot. Tables will be full - and then suddenly everyone will leave at the same time! These wild fluctuations means it may take a moment for the staff to clear a table but I've never waited more than a few minutes for a fresh table (and if I need one cleared, I have just asked while placing my order).

I highly recommend booking ahead for weekend brunch during peak times (8:30am-11am), public holidays, or if you have a large group (so staff can arrange tables for ahead of time). The staff have always been courteous and responsive to any special requests. If you are in a rush and ordering from the cabinet, we love the Brekkie Wrap or Ham & Cheese Croissant. If you are dining in for a nice social brunch, the all-day menu is excellent - we particularly love The Sunrise and Vegetarian Hash Stack. If you are looking for something decadent, the special croissants are divine (we particularly loved the Biscoff one a few weeks back and I enjoyed the strawberry one for my birthday).

The best atmosphere is in the alcove, where live plants create a nice barrier from the Woolworths entrance, away from the main walkway. The dining areas are covered alfresco and dog-friendly (no seating is inside the shop space but there are stools to wait for takeaways). The pet owners we've encountered have all been responsible and respectful of other patrons (we don't have dogs ourselves).

But most importantly, we are grateful for Leo and the staff who have consistently created a welcoming place for us to relax every morning (which is tricky to do in a shopping centre setting). We enjoy our little chats and love getting to know you all!

Oh - and they open most public holidays for those of us who are caffeine-dependent!!!