If I lived in Brisbane, I'd start most of my mornings at Sourced Grocer. They do terrific green…read moresmoothies and have all sorts of inventive breakfast fare like beetroot hummus on bagels and smashed avo and labneh on sourdough. The space has a nice airy feel and the grocery bit has plenty of fruit, veg and fresh flowers along with locally baked bread, goji berries, curry paste, organic potato chips and artisan pasta. (If you can't find something to lust after on these shelves, you're not trying very hard.)

This is pretty much what you'd expect if you aren't me, seeing as how I've been a tad spoiled for…read morehealth food markets in the past. That is to say, it's an expensive health food store. Oddly enough, grocery stores around here are more expensive than farmer's markets, but this niche market was decidedly more costly than either. They had a nice selection for a small store; a few vegetables, spice mixes, and some esoteric freezer options, among other things, but it wasn't really affordable for me. I'll probably get decent use out of what I bought, but I've since (finally) been able to locate things like almond milk and soba noodles at much cheaper prices elsewhere, making it unlikely that I would come here regularly.

Look for the thai restaurant neon sign near Windsor train station and you've found The Low Road…read moreCafe. For locals and commuters you're in for a treat with fresh Genovese coffee being poured and an interesting and unsurprisingly quirky menu on offer. I had stopped in for breakfast and was greeted with choices including a Breakfast Salad (haloumi, leaves, dukkah egg, asparagus) and more standard options like avocado on toast. In the end I set my sights on the Breakfast Banana Split - fresh banana, berries (raspberries and strawberries), toasted museli, grated dark chocolate, toasted coconut and, frozen whipped banana). Served in a sundae glass it felt a lot more "naughty" and calorie-laden than it actually was and the frozen whipped banana (a great recipe with ridiculous ease) gives this a creamy sensation without the regret later in the day! Verdict: The coffee is consistent and for commuters stoping enroute to the train, this is key. The menu is cute and quirky and from my experience today backs it up with the goods. Four weeks in since opening, locals have clearly adopted this new kid on the block as their own and there's already customer / barista first-name-basis relationships in action. But, to be honest, it didn't blow me away. It's a great staple for locals but not for a trip to visit here alone.

Low Road is the place to go for coffee that is made by people who give a shit about coffee and food…read morethat is simply deliciousness. I wish to preface my review by saying I know the owners so I'm somewhat biased but still doesn't change the fact that Low Road cranks out great food and awesome coffee out of a kitchen the size of a shoebox. These guys tell and serve it to you like it is. Order off the menu. Additions cost $, deal with it. Don't be on the phone when you order and don't bring you three wide pram and park in the middle of the main thoroughfare. If you are one person, sit at a table appropriately sized for your oneness. Coffee is Genovese and is consistently great. Food is tasty and reasonable portions for reasonable prices. There are often specials on the board so check those out.

Brown's Bakery got with the program. When this nice family took over the bakery in the middle of…read moreone of Cleveland's busiest street, they brought it into the 21st. The tired old place got a facelift but no legacy treasure was lost; the average bread made way for a great range of breads, pastries, cakes and hot savouries. The pies are really good - especially the steak and tomato, which my firend has regularly when he needs to eat lunch on the run. Best of all for those allergic to bakeries, these dudes make a really goood range of gluten free breads and cakes. They keep some range on the shop floor, or you can order ahead. Gluten free seedy loaves start at about $5.00.

YThis local bakery with friendly staff has a nice selection of sweet and savoury baked items and…read moretasty fresh sandwiches with some gourmet filling options. They have a nice seating area which makes it a great spot for a good value lunch.

Walked in here with friends on a Sunday morning around 6 AM as we were still jet lagged. We were…read morehungry and craving some breakfast food. The beverage menu was extensive and my dirty chai was delicious. We ordered the ultimate pancakes , ultimate breakfast and sides of avocados and toast. Everything was delicious portions were sumptuous and the pancake was just too good ! A very pleasant surprise ! They outdoor seating and a back patio. Great staff and ambience. Definitely check it out if in town. Almost feels like you're under the Brooklyn bridge !

Excellent brekky, delicious smashed avo + homemade steak pie. Affordable and yum!…read moreStaff are friendly.

Delicious array of exquisite treats…read more French pastry. Breads. Croissant almond or plain

Le Bon Choix do not sell Gluten Free food sadly. Chermside store definitely does not.read more

While staying in downtown Brisbane, I took a trip over to Milton for breakfast at Tognini's. The…read morefood was great, and the service was even better. Now, there are comparable places in downtown, so if I had it to do over, I likely wouldn't make the trip. But if you're in that area for breaky, you should stop by! I had the roasted mushrooms on sourdough with halloumi. Delicious! Would recommend. I also had a flat white and found the espresso a bit sharper of a taste than what I've had around town; still, it was good.

There is lots on offer in this small half coffee shop half deli. With an Italian flavour it's hard…read moreto choose what to pick, catering for all times of the day. Breakfast, deli lunches or take away pre-made pizzas, frozen pasta and soups. Coffee is goooood, which makes for a good pit stop on the way to work, with parking right out the front. A little on the pricey side with toast and (very) small coffee costing $10.50.

This place hasn't been around all that long but it has already become quite the hotspot for…read morebreakfast, lunch, coffee or business meets. They have also recently become licensed and host a great,casual Friday afternoon seen with live Jazz and a great wine menu. When this place first opened I swear the breakfast menu was much better value compared to what I have had recently, it may have been a newly opened promotion scenario but I'm not quite sure...Don't get me wrong what they offer is great and I will most likely be coming back, but I can no longer call it the best value breakfast in the city as the prices are verging on the edge of expensive. Alimentari is also Deli which offers a great selection of cheese, cold meats and an array of other delicacies you expect from a gourmet shop like this one. The service for the past 5 or 6 times I have been here (all during peak periods) has been seamless, and although there isn't table service and you must order at the counter, soon after you sit down you will have your beverage and not too long after that your meal. The 'Alimentari' breakfast seems a popular choice but for almost $20 I would appreciate more than just excess servings of bacon, I think I would prefer to see another egg added to the mix or some more vegetables. The coffee is great and the service is fast, give it a whirl, you won't be disappointed.

I stumbled across Alimentari by chance recently when in need of a morning coffee and some sort of…read moreday starting pastry. Initially I thought it was just a deli, but was delighted to see a menu and a coffee machine! I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and a coffee and sat down on one of the limited tables (it must be busy on weekday mornings with all the suits getting a fix before work). There wasn't a long wait before my breakfast was on my table, but in the mean time I got to have a wee browse of the deli and grocery section of Alimentari. It boasted lots of great Italian cheeses, cured meats, pastas, olives, sauces and oils. It's a place I would happily trade as my pantry! I tucked into my coffee which was great. I sensed a hint of hazlenut, but I hadn't ordered any syrups in my coffee. Perhaps they'd mixed my order up with someone else's but I wasn't too upset about it- the coffee was still rich and frothy. My ham and cheese croissant was also fantastic. They pastry was beautiful and flaky, clearly fresh out of the oven that morning. When I'm in the city next and in need of some breakfast, I'll definitely give the Alimentari menu and more extensive browse. It's a fantastic little spot and the service was good. The only thing I would change is that if they had one extra staff member in the mornings, they could easily make it table service which I think would add a touch more class to the place. Overall though I thought it was lovely and a nice change to the quick stop coffee and muffin places strewn throughout the city.

This cafe, awkwardly positioned in a pocket of Pickering Road, might seem familiar. Their interior…read morehas been done before - mismatched plates and cups, famous people as table numbers, kitsch china figurines and oddly, many lifesize jars of Nutella. But give it a chance. What gives this spot a point of difference, in my opinion, is their choose-your-own-adventure style breakfast menu. They give you the base (eggs and toast - $8.90) and the rest is up to you. Pulled pork (china town style, hoisin meets char siu and dances with soy), vegetable fritter, Haloumi, mushroom, hollandaise? The list is seemingly endless. I arrived to try it all out at 11:30ish on a Friday. It's not overly busy but noisy. You've been warned. The concrete shell of this store means sound proofing isn't an option. Their specialty drink appears to be a cappucino (Genovese beans) with weird and wonderful flavours like nutella or such mixed through. I stick with a flat white that's easy to drink but lacking any oomph. I had read a review previous to going that said ask for a double-shot if you prefer a real coffee kick and I'm inclined to agree. As tempted as I was by the sides menu, I opted for a 6-in Steak & Philly Sub ($10). I've never had a philly steak before but when my plate is served I'm a little lost as what to do with the second slice of baguette. Served as an open sandwich, I'd happily pay a little less for not having the lonesome slice of bread or pay a little extra to have more topping to use on the other slice. I'd actually also love to know if I could have swapped the baguette out for it all served on a bed of spinach. I quite like what's going on at Hansell & Gretel. It's not new but it is a new take on breakfast for this particular area which (and they're directly across the road from iconic Grub Street) I think makes it an interesting game of play for locals! I liked that it wasn't stuffy or pretentious, just familiar food done reasonably well.

Hansell & Gretel is a fairly new spot in Gaythorne, open for breakfasts and lunches every day of…read morethe week. It's small, unpretentious but a bit quirky, and does good food and coffee with friendly service and reasonable prices. The menu selection has some interesting things on there (each has a fairytale-themed name - cute), with a mix of savoury and sweet options, but what is excellent is the long list of extras that means you can tailor your meal to suit. I like being able to add avocado and haloumi to everything! There is also a small, slightly more lunch-focused section of the menu which has things like a burger, philly cheese steak sub, and banh mi. I'm told the philly cheese steak sub is good, it definitely is big! I haven't tried any of the sweet menu options yet, but so far the savoury things I've tried have been yum. They have a decent looking selection of cakes/muffins/etc, many of which are gluten-free or dairy-free (or both). Hansell & Gretel is right next to train (Gaythorne station) and bus (390), but free street parking is also available down nearby side-streets. Seating is both inside and outside, I just wish the outside seats got sunshine in winter! It should be a cooler outdoor spot in summer though to make up for it. Latest update: something has changed, and it's more than the refreshed menu with higher prices (that now exceed the value for money tipping point in my opinion - I know the Woodchopper's Breakfast is huge but it's also $28 and for breakfast I just can't bring myself to pay that). I can't quite put my finger on it but H&G is definitely not as great as it used to be, unfortunately. The coffee is still good, they still play good music, and the sweet treats cabinet still rates highly, but my brunch devotion has waned in favour of other places in the area.