Double Maker Coffee Brisbane Review | Local Australian Roasters & the Famous Peanut Butter Iced Latte

 Today, I’m continuing our coffee crawl around Brisbane ☕️

And I have to say—I love Brisbane’s weather. It’s a sunny city where it doesn’t rain much, yet it has an incredibly long coastline that works like a natural humidity balancer. The result? A climate that’s gentle, mild, and never sticky. Honestly, it feels like a livability paradise.

The café I’m sharing today is located very close to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. It’s the perfect plan: start with brunch and a great coffee here, then take a relaxed walk through the gardens afterward. Tell me this isn’t a well-thought-out itinerary 😄
The place is Double Maker Coffee, located at 126 Margaret St, Brisbane City QLD 4000. It’s a well-known local neighborhood café-restaurant, and during peak dining hours, there’s often a short line—clearly a popular spot.

Brunch + Coffee, the Australian Way

I came here for brunch and coffee, which is pretty much how most cafés in Australia operate—they’re usually café-restaurants rather than just coffee shops. I actually love solving meals in cafés: calm, relaxed, and quietly satisfying.

Double Maker features a semi-open, courtyard-style layout. You can see the whole space from outside: the coffee bar sits at the very back, with dine-in seating arranged toward the front. The spatial flow is thoughtfully designed—once you’re seated, foot traffic doesn’t really disturb you at all.

Ordering, of course, came with some friendly conversation. I was pleasantly surprised to see a combo tasting option on the menu—something that’s clearly becoming a global trend. The combo pairs the same coffee bean as both an espresso and a flat white, allowing you to experience how the flavor evolves between black coffee and milk coffee. Honestly, this is one of the best ways to truly understand a bean.

A Coffee-Scented Journey

Naturally, I ordered the espresso + flat white combo, my absolute favorite.
The espresso was incredible—I finished it in two sips. Right away, I got notes of plum and cherry, with a soft acidity. Thanks to its high sweetness, the cup felt beautifully balanced and clean. So good.

The flat white was just as impressive. Once milk entered the picture, the flavors shifted into creamy, milk-chocolate territory. Super approachable, incredibly smooth. I found myself genuinely loving these beans—perfectly aligned with my taste preferences.

A Pleasant Surprise Behind the Beans

Before chatting with the barista, I assumed this was an African natural-processed blend. Curious (and excited), I went up to the bar to ask—and learned something even better.

Double Maker not only roasts their own house blends, but also collaborates with other small roasters. From time to time, they feature guest single-origin espressos (SOE) from Australian roasters. This kind of collaboration creates a shared platform where different roasters can showcase their interpretations of coffee flavor—fantastic for curious drinkers.

Turns out, the combo I ordered was a natural-processed Red Catuai from Honduras. I’ll admit—it made me rethink my long-held bias toward Honduran coffee. This wasn’t anaerobic, wasn’t aggressive, yet it was incredibly clean, bright, fruity, and gently acidic. The espresso genuinely made me happy.

The coffee comes from Finca Las Flores, located in La Paz, Honduras, at elevations above 1,300 meters. The farm is owned by Roger Antonio Domínguez Márquez, who manages several small plots in the Marcala region. These are truly small-scale farms, and being able to taste coffees like this feels rare. From what I gathered, most of these beans are exported to Australia—so encountering them here feels especially lucky.

The roaster behind this coffee is Feind Coffee, also based in Brisbane. On Double Maker’s bean display shelf, you’ll find coffees from many different Australian roasters—it’s a wonderful dialogue and a brilliant showcase for local coffee culture.

The Famous Peanut Butter Iced Latte

When ordering, I couldn’t help noticing a separate insert at the very top of the menu highlighting the café’s most popular signature drink—the No.1 bestseller. Naturally, my curiosity was piqued… though I won’t lie, the price made me hesitate for a second 😅
Post-pandemic, it’s definitely noticeable that prices in Australia have gone up—or maybe Brisbane was always on the pricier side. Honestly, it’s more expensive than Melbourne.

But this signature peanut butter iced latte?
The moment you take your first sip, you completely forgive the price.

On top sits a silky peanut-butter mousse, whipped until smooth and finished with crunchy peanut bits. It comes with both a straw and a spoon—and I strongly recommend pulling the spoon out first and eating the mousse on its own. One bite is pure bliss.

The latte underneath uses the café’s default house bean—a true all-rounder. Despite being a specialty drink, the coffee’s original character still shines through. Nothing overpowers anything else. It’s beautifully balanced, followed by an endless caramel-like sweetness that lingers on the palate. A drink you can both eat and drink—what’s not to love?

Final Note: Brunch Time 🍄

Lastly, let’s talk about brunch.
The dish was called “Mushroom Forest”—and yes, I laughed when it arrived 😂

Eating overseas really requires a sharing mindset. Portions are generous, and this one dish is easily enough for two people.

It features seasonal mushrooms and arugula, sautéed and paired with a creamy, roasted Australian macadamia tofu purée, all served on toasted handmade sourdough. The sourdough is wonderfully chewy and elastic, and once it absorbs the sauce, the texture becomes incredibly satisfying.

I love mushrooms, and these were juicy, full of flavor, and deeply comforting—every bite tasted wholesome and nourishing. Absolute happiness on a plate.

If you’re visiting Brisbane and love good coffee, thoughtful roasting, and creative drinks, Double Maker Coffee is absolutely worth your time.