2 stars · 27 Aug 2026
“The coffee beans are very mild so you have to pay for an extra shot, lukewarm and expensive.”
“Return your tepid coffee and the milk gets burnt with attitude.”Read the original Google review
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Short Street Espresso
1 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Restaurant details
- Google rating
- 3.9 out of 5 · 77 Google reviews
- Recorded price per person
- $1–20
- Collected reviews
- 77
- Data collected
- 9 Oct 2026
Reported criticisms
- Poor staff service: 8 reviews
- Disappointing food & drink: 7 reviews
- High prices or poor value: 6 reviews
- Long waits: 3 reviews
- Wrong, missing or cancelled orders: 2 reviews
1 star · 4 Aug 2026
“Ordered an all black coffee and the cup wasn't even filled to the top.”
“Feel scammed and ripped off.”Read the original Google review
1 star · 20 July 2026
“Burnt bitter coffee and very expensive.”
“Staff are rude and talk about customers in front of them, particularly the blonde lady downstairs.”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 | 6 am – 4 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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