Silky Oak Espresso

Silky Oak Espresso at Strathpine is a classic corner store cafe serving breakfast, lunch and coffee with a conscience.

The concept behind Silky Oak Espresso is to empower vulnerable members of the community by teaching them essential business skills.

Inside the refurbished shop with its strking orange windows and doors, visitors can settle in with a drink and a snack, while outside there are also tables from which to relax.

The menu at Silky Oak Espresso includes croissants, toasties, wraps (chicken & avo, ham & cheese), home baked cup cakes, melting moments, brownies and banana bread.

Beverages srved here are Toby's Estate coffee, hot chocolates, West End Co. loose leaf teas, juices and smoothies (mangorama, berry good).

In a nutshell - Silky Oak Espresso serves coffee with a conscience by directly supporting members of the local community.

Need to know - Street parking is available along Buckby St.

By Lucy Hordern