
Dockside Cafe Kingston
A well-regarded waterfront cafe at Kingston in Canberra with a 4.1 rating across 353 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dockside Cafe Kingston is a local café on Giles Street, beside the picturesque Kingston Foreshore. It opens seven days from 7am, serving breakfast and lunch through to 3pm, with the kitchen closing at 2.30pm. The café is also a purveyor of ONA coffee and describes itself as fully licensed, making it suitable for an early coffee, a daytime meal or a relaxed drink during its service hours.
The website presents Dockside as a bright, vibrant venue with views towards the foreshore and a menu that spans breakfast and lunch. It also refers to a Japanese fusion offering and evening drinks including wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic options; however, the business information currently states that dinner is closed, so evening availability should be checked before planning a visit. For convenience, customers can book a table, pick up from the store or order through Uber Eats. With its foreshore setting, broad daytime service and coffee focus, Dockside suits casual catch-ups, solo coffee stops and relaxed meals in Kingston.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 63
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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