Espresso Legends

cerenity

2 years ago

Tiny little place on Adeleide street with some chairs outside. We had the iced black tea with pearls and it was great, really refreshing for a hot day. The owner was nice and friendly. He did say boba tea would be sold from 11AM to 3:30PM from Mon to Fri but each day it’s a different flavor so come try :)

Jacqueline

year ago

Came here for the pearl milk tea and it was beyond my expectation. Very rich tea flavour, and not too sweet. Everything is just right. Owner and staff were all friendly.

Kat

11 months ago

The assam bubble tea really good. Less ice ( unlike other bbtea shop) - giving it a really authentic taste. Although abit pricey ($11 for a cup) but worth trying.

Charlea Skinner

3 months ago

Coffee crafted in such a beautiful way it is easily comparable to a coffee you would purchase from Melbourne. I could not recommend this place anymore that what I do. Best coffee around brisbane city 🧡

Yi Tian

2 years ago

Ordered a cup of Taiwan Assam milk tea, the surprise is that the pearls are delicious! I also had a mocha with just the right ratio of water to coffee and chocolate to be in my top five coffees list! And the Taiwanese owner was also particularly kind and asked us about the taste of the pearls. I truly recommend this café that anyone coming to Brisbane must try!

Giga Yoshi

year ago

Tucked along a busy street, this small, unassuming café might not catch your eye at first glance – but step inside, and you’ll immediately sense there’s something special going on. From the moody, carefully curated interior to the understated attention to detail, it’s clear this place is driven by passion, not just polish. The coffee? Quite possibly the best I’ve had in Brisbane’s inner city. Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, it’s the kind of cup that makes you rethink your go-to order elsewhere. While there are a few tables available, it’s not the most relaxed space for lingering – the vibe leans more toward efficient, quality takeaway. That said, for a quick coffee run that doesn’t compromise on taste, this place is top tier. It’s the kind of spot you find yourself returning to again and again, not for the frills, but for that perfect brew. Absolutely worth a detour – I’ll definitely be back.

Anson Wing

year ago

📍Espresso Legends, 235 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 If you haven’t heard of this coffee spot, you’re definitely missing out. Not only do they serve quality coffee, but they also have the best Taiwanese bubble tea! I don’t even need to say my order and the owner already knows! 🤣 The tea is rich, and the pearls are perfectly cooked. Definitely bookmark this one on your list! ⭐️🧋

Tzu

2 months ago

Amazing boba tea! Not too sweet, and the tea flavor was very very good! I love it! Also, I can’t drink milk, and the owner changed the milk for me! So kind!

Alexa Janoschka

10 months ago

Espresso Legends: The Snob's Utopia—The Name Does Not Lie Let me cut to the chase: Espresso Legends lives up to every bit of its name. If you consider yourself an espresso snob, this place is where you need to be. The Buzz and the Battlefield This place is intensely popular and well-loved. I tried to sneak in for an early 7 AM fix, but the morning crowd must have cleaned them out! I finally caught them just before closing at 3:30 PM, and even then, the shop was still absolutely buzzing. The steady stream of customers highlights just how much this spot is adored. The service is top-notch. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, even as they worked at warp speed. I actually caused a brief, humorous moment of chaos when I almost grabbed a flat white that wasn't mine (so many people ordering the good stuff!). The small panic from the barista showed just how focused and invested they are in getting every single hot cup to the right person. Next time, I’m brushing up on a few languages so I can chat with the multilingual crew—they deserve all the praise! The Legendary Brew My small skinny flat white with an extra shot came out perfectly—and yes, it was HOT, which is exactly how I like it. The core roast they use is excellent, clean, and expertly handled by the barista. I am already planning my return trip to dive into their other specialty blends and single-origin offerings, because a base coffee this good promises amazing things for the rest of the menu. At a very fair price point of $5.58, the quality you receive here is exceptional. Forget looking elsewhere—I would highly recommend this cafe. Agreeing with the locals and the name itself: their espresso is, in fact, legendary.

Nikhil Khatri

4 months ago

Kenny and his team are magicians. Kenny is purely driven by his passion to deliver high quality coffee to his customers and immerse his customers into his love for coffee. It is admirable. He's prices are very reasonable compared to other coffee shops in the city. Kenny is very knowledgeable and his technical understanding of how to brew coffee is well beyond anyone else I have met. Kenny and his team has also has won a number of awards for his coffee. He is always experimenting with cold brews as well and has a setup in the store front so you can see and ask what he is currently experimenting with. I only leave reviews when something is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. In this case, it is exceptionally good. The business defintely lives upto its name and its expectations!!