Nikau Espresso

Jubilee Place Building, Ground Floor/470 St Pauls Ter, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
+61 404 517 888
$$$ Cafe
(37 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Nikau Espresso sits quietly within the Jubilee Place Building in Fortitude Valley, offering an airy and well-lit spot that fits neatly into the rhythm of a busy workday. It’s the kind of cafe that attracts office workers dropping by for their daily caffeine fix or a casual catch-up over a milky coffee.

The space feels generous rather than cramped, with natural light filling the interior, making it a pleasant pause from the surrounding city bustle. While service can sometimes take a little longer during peak times, the staff are consistently described as warm and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere even when the cafe gets busy.

Coffee here caters well to those who prefer smooth, milk-forward drinks, like vanilla lattes and chai lattes, with a particular highlight for matcha lovers who appreciate a thoughtfully prepared matcha latte. The team tackles coffee orders swiftly enough to keep the morning crowd moving, which is why local office teams have made this their regular spot for morning pickups.

Beyond coffee, Nikau Espresso offers generously portioned, flavourful food options like sandwiches, salads, and even savory dishes such as pesto and feta pasta. The weekday-only opening hours reinforce its focus on the working crowd, positioning it as more of a lunch and snack destination rather than a weekend hangout.

Ultimately, this cafe appeals most to those working or spending their weekdays in Fortitude Valley who want a reliable, friendly spot to grab coffee and a substantial bite in a light-filled setting. If you’re after a place that balances quality coffee with relaxed service during business hours, Nikau Espresso fits neatly into the local café landscape here.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

37 Reviews
Mot S

16 Dec 2025

It's close to my work and I had not been to this cafe so thought it's time to try them. All press is coffee of their choice. I'm not a big fan of them but the barista made it really nice. As another reviewer mentioned, service was a bit slow but girls working there were very nice. The space is full of light and very spacious. It's not a bad place if you like milky coffee and are office worker who needs a coffee before/during work.

Rich

12 Nov 2025

One of my favourite Matcha Latte's in Brisbane. They also have a good selection of Sandwiches and Salads, the staff are always friendly and very welcoming too.

Jutheena Slater

08 Oct 2025

I adore this Cafe when I go to work its my lunch or snack treat. The coffee is excellent but the food next level generous portions and so flavoursome. It's Monday to Friday only.

N R

05 Oct 2025

Visited recently to get a drink before my visa meeting. Great chai latte, kind and friendly service. Will be visiting again.

Amelia Westerman

21 Sep 2025

My entire team switched to this cafe for our regular morning coffees because of the price but have stayed for the fantastic service! Sophie and the rest of the team are absolutely lovely, and they churn out coffees like I've never seen before. Arguably the best and speediest service in Brisbane They make a delicious vanilla latte. I've also had their pesto and fetta pasta which was tasty and fresh, and the small size was more than enough for me.

Jo Lucas

18 Sep 2025

Our office has used Nikau Espresso for catering twice now and the food is absolutely delicious. They were able to do some hot and cold finger food for our morning tea function and Melbourne Cup including muffins, scones, slices, fruit, sausage rolls and warm tarts. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed everything that was served. Mea was so easy to work with giving us options on what to serve. Would highly recommend for any office catering you might need.

Courtney Hall

13 Sep 2025

The team and I come down to Nikau Espresso every week for brekky and coffee and they never disappoint! The food and coffee are always spot on. The catering is amazing and Mea and the team are always happy to accommodate any of our requests. One of the best cafe's in the area! Highly recommend!

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