1 star · 31 July 2026
“They forgot my wife's sandwich and had to be reminded after she f8nished her coffee.”
“Also I request for my capaccino to be extra hot and it came out Luke warm.”Read the original Google review
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Merlo Coffee Cafe | Fortitude Valley, James St
104 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Restaurant details
- Google rating
- 4.5 out of 5 · 444 Google reviews
- Recorded price per person
- $1–20
- Collected reviews
- 444
- Data collected
- 9 Oct 2026
Reported criticisms
- Disappointing food & drink: 17 reviews
- Poor staff service: 14 reviews
- Long waits: 10 reviews
- Inconsistent or declining quality: 5 reviews
- Wrong, missing or cancelled orders: 4 reviews
1 star · 24 Aug 2025
“Great coffee.. but watch the parking police along mclachlan street.. my husband was waiting in the car for precisely 8 minutes waiting for me to collect my coffee and I got a $125 fine..”Read the original Google review
1 star · 2 Aug 2025
“Ordered a drink about 30 mins ago......a double shot...not hard, but barista is way too busy making drinks for staff and chatting to friends.”Read the original Google review
Opening hours
Brisbane time
Hours shown for 20 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026.
Checked 20 Oct 2026
Hours may change on public holidays. Check on Google Maps
| Monday | 5:30 am – 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am – 5 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am – 5 pm |
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