King Arthur Cafe

Fortitude Valley


In a barrel-vaulted former warehouse off James St, this neighbourhood favourite serves gorgeous coffee (including batch brew), just-baked goods and creative cafe fare like chilli scramble with camel-milk cheese, fermented chilli and greens, or earthy roasted Jerusalem artichokes with mushrooms, broad beans and fennel puree. Best of all, it's all made using regional produce and ethically sourced meats.


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