In the press

What people are saying about Savour and Franc.

Stories, reviews and best-of lists about our two cafés in Merthyr Village, New Farm.

Features and reviews

  • Bean SceneJune 2026Savour & Franc

    How Savour has kept evolving since 2004

    A profile of the café’s story so far, how the team keeps coffee fast and consistent, and how Savour and Franc share one kitchen.

    Read on Bean Scene
  • New Farm Park2024Savour

    Savour Café celebrates 20 years

    Matt and Dan look back on two decades in Merthyr Village, from becoming part owners of Vue at 21 to creating the Savour blend and the regulars who’ve been coming in for 20 years.

    Read on New Farm Park
  • The Weekend EditionSeptember 2022Franc

    Franc. opens in Merthyr Village

    A first look at Franc.: the light, French-inspired fit-out, the pastries and pies, the gelato cabinet and its own coffee blend.

    Read on The Weekend Edition
  • Must Do BrisbaneFranc

    A French-inspired stop in New Farm

    Deb Lidster on Franc.’s espresso, cakes and tarts, gelato and savoury bites.

    Read on Must Do Brisbane
  • Global Coffee ReportNovember 2021Savour

    Savour and its Eversys Enigma

    A profile of Eversys distributor Tiger Coffee, featuring Savour as a high-volume café that chose an Eversys Enigma for consistency, speed and reliability.

    Read on Global Coffee Report
  • The Weekend EditionMarch 2020Savour

    Vue Lounge becomes Savour Café

    How a renovation and new name brought Savour’s patisserie range into the café the Jefferis brothers had run for 15 years.

    Read on The Weekend Edition

Best-of lists

  • Urban ListMarch 2025Savour

    13 Of The Best Cafes In New Farm And Newstead

    Savour makes the list as a welcoming community favourite.

    Read on Urban List
  • SitchuFranc

    New Farm Cafes for Your Weekend Wind-Down

    Franc is the pick for a quick coffee and a pastry on the go.

    Read on Sitchu

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