Jacorey Dessert Fortitude Valley

Shop1/29 Robertson St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant , Brunch restaurant , Coffee shop , Dessert shop
(225 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Jacorey Dessert Fortitude Valley is a compact Korean-inspired café tucked into the heart of Fortitude Valley. This spot thrives as a coffee and dessert destination with a distinct local twist — ideal for those who appreciate a casual setting to enjoy a well-crafted coffee alongside sweet and savoury treats that hint at Japanese and Korean influences.

Visitors often stop by for their coffee fix, and the quality here stands out, especially when it comes to textured milk and bold espresso blends. Locals frequently recommend the matcha drinks, including both the traditional Mathcha Latte and the more inventive Iced Matcha Cream Strawberry Latte. These drinks seem to attract people who know their green tea, often setting this cafe apart from others in the area.

Food-wise, Jacorey offers a range of options that go beyond the usual café fare. The sandos — a Korean-style sandwich — are particularly popular for breakfast and brunch, noted for their thoughtful preparation and flavour balance. Patrons on the savoury side also find value here, while those with a sweet tooth can indulge in a selection of pastries and desserts like Basque burnt cheesecake, soufflé cheesecake, and unique treats like the hojicha mochi cookie or black sesame cream latte with espresso.

The café’s compact size creates a cozy, informal vibe that suits both quick stops and lingering over a mid-morning break. The staff’s attention to detail and friendly service contribute to a welcoming atmosphere without it feeling rushed or overly busy. While seating options are modest, the vibe captures an urban café experience — a mix of local office workers grabbing coffee and dessert enthusiasts returning for a relaxed outing.

Jacorey is best visited in the late morning or early afternoon when the café hums with the steady flow of people stopping in between errands or lunch plans. It’s less about long, leisurely meals and more about quality coffee moments paired with interesting, well-made bites. For locals looking for a spot that blends familiar café comforts with a subtle Asian flair, Jacorey offers a distinctive neighbourhood touch in Fortitude Valley’s diverse culinary landscape.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

225 Reviews
Rose Liaw

09 Jan 2026

Stumble upon this quaint little cafe in the Valley. So happy to see Korean style cafe here in Brissy. Love everything about this cafe. We settle for something sweet this trip. There’s quite an options to choose from sweet to savoury food. Next visit will go with the Sando service was exceptional & love the coffee..bold & smooth

Yufan Li

02 Jan 2026

This cafe is really nearby my place, and I walk by it everyday. My friend recommended the matcha and said it’s the best in fortitude, I need to give it a try!!! And turns out it’s sooo good. I’m Asian I know what it the good matcha heh heh the service is good and friendly:) highly recommended

Judit Barastegui Alegre

23 Dec 2025

It's the best coffee in town. The staff is extremely friendly and pays close attention to detail when preparing every coffee order, even for takeaways. I'd never found a silky-smooth milk texture in years until we started going to Jacorey. The sweets and savoury food are amazing with a Japanese twist; you won't find them anywhere else.

Name Policy

27 Nov 2025

Sandwiches were great. However, egg sando should not be marked as VE, as it contains fish eggs.

Sachita Dahal

10 Nov 2025

Came here for breakfast. We really enjoyed the sandos, they were well made and absolutely delicious! The matcha was average, it was very sweet and did not have have much of typical matcha flavour. I would recommend their sandos / coffee in the future !!

Par Hwy

27 Oct 2025

Some things are so beautiful you want them to last forever. Some things are so beautiful you want to devour them astonishingly fast. These sandos fall in to another category: both. My friends and I started with the Iced Brown Sugar Cream w/ Expresso. Very mood, most demure. I actually stared at mine in disbelief and wonder. Then I delicately poured in the expresso from its teeny, tiny milk-style jug. And took to that with a teaspoon. A taste. A transport to wonder. Holy wow. The sando came out about 5 minutes later. Time was moot while I was spooning that coffee. It was disorienting because in never eaten here before nor have I eaten a sando before. Disorienting yet delightful because there seemed to be too much sando. Two? My brain thought. No, yes, both. Generous ingredients, fresh and colourful. I got the Ham Cheese Salami. It was lightly toasted thick bread with many ingredients thickly neat exquisitely layered therein. My mate got the Teriyaki and my other mate got the Bulgogi. I finished mine first. My mate kept his in the wrapping. I took mine out. It is a delicate balance to hold it firmly yet retain its shape. I ate my first half eagerly yet as slowly as possible. I hope I never forget this sando. Or maybe I'll just have to remember enough to keep coming back. May be tricky as I live in Victoria.

Park Younghee

20 Oct 2025

My friend recommended this little cafe, great coffee, beautiful dessert cakes, and breakfast/brunch! Staffs are very friendly as well. I will definitely go back!

Tran Huynh

12 Sep 2025

Cute little Korean cafe in the valley that serves sandwiches, pastries and coffee. Customer service was friendly, I was greeted upon arrival and lucky enough to get seats without waiting. Everything was of high quality and taste. Really enjoyed our matcha latte and iced coffee and iced chocolate. I highly recommend this cafe and will definitely return.

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