Cafes Barton

Two Before Ten Barton

Level 3/10 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

4.2(36)· Google$$$$

Spot Score

Worth a Look

How it's scored

ClosedToday 07:00 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Website Directions

Open Mondays

A well-regarded cafe at Barton in Canberra with a 4.2 rating across 36 reviews.

Practical details

Level 3/10 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed

Monday: 07:00 – 15:00
Tuesday: 07:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 15:00
ThursdayToday: 07:00 – 15:00
Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Why it's worth checking out

Two Before Ten Barton is a weekday cafe for the Barton workday, offering a practical stop for coffee, something to eat or an informal meeting. The venue is positioned as a destination for nearby workers, but its combination of quick coffee and space to linger also makes it suitable for a slower lunch or a catch-up during business hours.

The cafe has a strong outdoor component, with the website describing its seating as some of the best in the area. Inside, the revived space features a timber floor and a refreshed look, with the work involved including painting and substantial renovations. Together, these details suggest a venue designed to feel more considered than a purely grab-and-go coffee stop, while still catering to people on a short break.

Two Before Ten describes Barton as a revival of a site that was once home to the Daily Grind cafe, a former local favourite among Barton workers. The current venue has been brought back with that earlier sense of place in mind. It is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm and closed on weekends, making it most relevant for weekday coffees, lunches and informal meetings in Barton, Canberra.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 36 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.