Canberra coffee hits $6, locals ditch the snobs for servo brews
Canberra's average coffee costs $6 or more, pushing locals toward cheap alternatives.
A debate on the Canberra Noticeboard about McDonald's coffee sparked a reckoning. The question seemed simple: why choose cheap coffee when the city boasts award-winning cafes and local roasters?
The answer: price. Staff, from baristas to reporters, admit they regularly grab servo coffee, instant sachets, or McDonald's rather than pay $6 to $7 for a cafe cup.
One staff member maintains there is almost nothing better than a $3 Coles servo coffee. Another, a former barista, will drink cheap iced coffee to avoid burnt milk.
Even a staffer who loves good coffee admits to drinking instant in the tearoom out of desperation. As coffee prices climb, so does the appeal of the quick, cheap fix.
- $6 and above
- Average coffee price
- $3 at Wanniassa
- Coles servo coffee
- $7 for medium with lactose-free milk
- Coffee Guru specialty
- Baristas and reporters
- Staff role
Why it mattersCost of living shapes what people buy every day, even in places with plenty of choices.
AustraliaCanberra residents are shifting to cheaper coffee options as café prices exceed $6, highlighting cost-of-living pressures across Australian cities.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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