Fav Cup

Fav Cup is a cafe in Civic, Canberra, focused on New York-style bagels, coffee and filled bagels served throughout the day. Its point of difference is the way familiar bagel fillings are combined with Asian flavours, particularly ideas drawn from Thai food. The cafe also keeps classic cream-cheese-style options on the menu, giving visitors a choice between familiar combinations and more adventurous flavours.

One named example is the prawn tom-yum cream cheese, which reflects the founders’ Thai background and their aim of presenting Thai flavours in a different format. The menu includes both savoury and dessert offerings, so Fav Cup can work for a morning coffee, a casual meal or something sweet. The website describes its food as fresh and simple, with creativity used to add interest without overcomplicating the format.

Fav Cup was founded in 2022 by Pat, Wicky and Peach, a group of friends and food enthusiasts who enjoyed eating, drinking and creating food together. They established the cafe to share their approach with Canberrans and to provide a comfortable place where people from around Australia can meet. The venue presents itself as part of Canberra’s cafe scene, with a focus on flavour, warmth and a good atmosphere.

For visitors in Canberra City, Fav Cup suits anyone looking for a bagel-led cafe experience with a Thai influence. It is a practical option for solo coffee and food stops, relaxed catch-ups or groups wanting a menu that includes both savoury and sweet choices. The combination of filled bagels, coffee and distinctively Thai-inspired flavours gives the cafe a clear identity without moving too far from its straightforward cafe format.