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Dockside Cafe Kingston — Kingston, Canberra
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Dockside Cafe Kingston

A well-regarded waterfront cafe at Kingston in Canberra with a 4.1 rating across 353 reviews.

56
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.1(353)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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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

13/81 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

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 menu

Spot Score

56
Reputation
63
Popularity
77
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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