Pablo & Rusty's

Coffee fans, the future of grabbing a cuppa is here. Get sci-fi-like visions of technological brews out of your head, though. Nothing can replace the real thing just yet.

At Pablo & Rusty's first Brisbane store, the Sydney-based roaster is committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure its black, caffeinated liquids really are the best they can be. And that means more than offering a stellar range of beans and blends — though you'll find those on the menu, including a single origin offering that rotates weekly, and comes as a double shot, batch-brewed or nitrogen-infused and chilled.

In fact, it's the act of paying for your hot beverage that'll get you talking, particularly if you try to hand over notes and coins. Whether you go for the strong stuff, opt for a tea or tisane, prefer a 35% blend hot or iced chocolate, or want a pastry or treat with your drink, Pablo & Rusty's Mary Street cafe is a cash-free zone. Grab your own reusable Frank Green mug, and then swipe it each time you drop by. Because cups aren't actually a form of currency, it'll be linked to your credit card — and it'll remember your preferred coffee order as well.