A customer once asked Yianni if he’d actually put blueberries in their coffee. He hadn’t — but the story stuck. Ten years later, it’s ended up on a t-shirt.

Morning After and Five Senses have shared a deep love of coffee since day one. Over the past decade, the partnership has helped shape Brisbane’s coffee culture—fuelled by a shared commitment to quality, community, and curiosity. To mark Morning After’s 10-year milestone, we sat down with the team from Five Senses to reflect on how it all began, what’s changed, and what the next decade of coffee might look like.

Uniforms are no longer just functional—they tell a venue’s story. Worktones helped shape the look of Morning After, Yolk, and PingPong, showing how design can be as important as coffee or community. We spoke with co-founder Huw Bennett about the evolution of hospitality style.

From the very first menu to countless rosti perfected on the pass, Elliot has seen Morning After grow from a bold idea into a Brisbane institution. As one of the café’s earliest chefs — and later Head Chef — his reflections capture the energy, challenges, and family spirit that defined the kitchen in its first chapter. 

From flower stalls to superfoods, Olivia Tarau’s story comes full circle. The former Morning After florist is now the co-founder of Mt. Wilder Berries—an organic brand that’s changing how Australians think about health, flavour, and connection.