
Yu Cafe
A standout cafe at Dickson in Canberra, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Yu Cafe sits on Dickson Place at Dickson, a popular dining hub in Canberra's inner north. A much-loved cafe, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — combining quality food and genuinely good coffee with a welcoming, characterful setting, the kind of standout local that draws devoted regulars and word-of-mouth praise.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, excellent coffee and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in a convenient Dickson location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its customers.
A 4.9 rating from more than 150 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a well-loved, well-run cafe. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Yu Cafe at Dickson.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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