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.

The Little Nook Cafe is a very unassuming place tucked into a residential street. We ordered the…read moreSmashed Avo, poached eggs on sourdough w/mushrooms ($9.50) and added some bacon. There were only two other people in the cafe but there was only one person working and she was a bit stressed. There was quite a wait for our coffees and breakfast but it was nice to relax outside on the couch and enjoy the sunshine. The meals arrived and only had one egg, which was disappointing given the menu listed eggs, plural. But given the price and the fact that the egg was perfectly poached it was enjoyable.

Nice!! For a cafe that you have to plan to get to its…read moresurprisingly popular - it's a sign others share my opinion. There is limited on site parking but prefer the street. Social distancing is applied but still plenty of tables and seats - inside or out. You can walk up and order or use the QR code and order from the table by mobile. Service is friendly and not too shabby. Ordered the scrambled eggs which is a bit extra cost - overall good, poached eggs for my better half were good - mushies as a side were not to my taste - cannot say a negative. As my great aunt would say it's "quite nice"

G'Day! The Farm House is amazing. Its focused menu features unique locally sourced dishes. The…read morechef is inspired. Its interior and exterior are pleasantly eclectic and comfortable. My wife enjoyed the Winter Bowl with its roast pumpkin and root vegetables. I savored the Gnocchi breakfast which had a fresh, bright tomato sauce. Our friendly server, Heather, delivered an excellent dining experience. We will be back!

Been going here for over 2 years now. Probably the best coffee I've ever had. It is so good…read more Food is great. Bacon and egg burger is good value as the ingredients are stacked on. My wife often gets the avo and toast, which she is always happy with.

Only does cabinet food for lunch which is kind of a bummer.. but the cabinet stuff is nice so it's…read moreokay. Service was excellent, would do anything to help you out

I had heard great things about this place and decided to visit with the kids this morning. Now…read morehaving visited, I can definitely recommend it too! It has such a fantastic space for parents or carers wanting a coffee and kids wanting a play. It features a fenced playground for kids aged 0 to 5. The playground is fenced in glass, so the parents can sit just outside, drink their coffee and visibly see the kids. This area is shaded. They make a great coffee too! High chairs are available and there's a nappy changing area. Definitely one of the best kid-friendly cafes in Brisbane. Many thanks to the friendly staff too...we will be back.

A fantastic toddler playground, worth the drive will definitely be back. So good to be able to feel…read moresafe without worrying what the little ones are upto as all the playground equipment is so low to the ground my little one loved it. Great small Cafe only wish they had breakfast or lunch too.

Extra yummy food, great selection. Coffee was well made. I enjoyed the environment and was easy to…read morepark near by. Staff very accommodating and friendly

My husband and I finally made it here in January this year for a weekend brunch, and then the…read moreweekend after that, and then the weekend after that, and then the weekend after that... It's entirely possible we came here 5 weekends in a row! So it's fair to say this is definitely going on the list of favourite brunch places. Consistently: the food is delicious, the coffee is good (they do BOWLS!), the staff are lovely and efficient, the place is big enough that you can usually easily get a table, and there is plenty of street parking around. And it's less than a 10 minute drive from our house. Bonus. They have a range of breakfast & lunch items on the weekend - sweet, savoury, and hearty smoothies or juices - and they are open til 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, which I like because it means you can come in for a proper lunch instead of just a very late breakfast (sometimes it's just difficult to get out of the house before midday on a Sunday, you know?). They will also try to accommodate any specific dietary requirements, some are marked on the menu but if you can't see it then just ask and they'll work something out if they can. I came here with my mother on one occasion and she was happy, despite her ever-expanding range of food intolerances, so that's quite an achievement. Word of warning though - the Famish'd breakfast (basically the equivalent of a 'big breakfast' anywhere) is GIGANTIC. Order it only if you're prepared to be in a food coma for the rest of the afternoon.

Espresso House is a cute little cafe hidden in the backroads of Windsor near Kedron Brook. After…read moredriving past many times, I finally managed to drop in and try the coffee. The coffee is really good, though on the expensive side (based on my experience). However, the service is great, and its a pleasant place to pass the time fine sipping on a coffee and reading the paper. The cafe is near Kedron Brook, so handy if you feel like a walk, it need a recharge whilst you're out walking. They also have duck food for the ducks!!

So impressed with Espresso House Windsor. After discovering…read morethis cute little cafe tucked in behind Maygar Rd, at a help for homeless event yesterday I made inquires as to whether they are "Also" vegan friendly. This was the response I got- ---"Absolutely Kym! All of our bagels are egg free (except the gluten free bagels) and we have Gluten Free Grain Free Deek's multigrain bread for sandwiches. We do a lovely Mediterranean filling with roasted capsicum, eggplant, sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach and pesto. Naturally we can do a gourmet garden salad platter for you or we also have a chickpea salad with spinach, cherry tomatoes, cashews & macadamias throughout. For dessert we can offer a seasonal fruit plate with berries. Hope to see you Friday! If you have any special requests, please give me a call " The food and the indulgent treats looked mouthwatering yesterday. I can also vouch for the delicious coffee.. The owners really have put their heart and soul in to pleasing the clientèle, and helping the community too. There is 3 areas to enjoy your food, out front with street view which is very pleasant on this quiet location, inside with the delicious aromas and cosy atmosphere and also out back in a comfortable, clean and quirky courtyard. Highly recommended nice to know our money goes to people who genuinely care!

A lot can happen in 12 months and thus it's time to update my previous review of The Lodge. Now a…read moreresident on "this side of town" I find The Lodge a great local spot to have up my sleeve and have grown to appreciate the healthy menu items, the fact they pour Odyssey Project beans (a personal favourite) and the opportunity to see an array of customers come in and out as they go about their day. Their all day menu gives plenty of options and all items feature a focus on fresh ingredients and a good dose of wholesome nutrition. I had the brekkie wrap this morning with mushrooms, spinach, eggs and onion relish. For less than a tenner it set me up for a day of errand running. There's no effort from the staff to rush you and it's become a great spot to bring my notebook for a session to gather my thoughts before really getting into the day. Lani of 2015 really thinks Lani of December 2013 was being way too harsh.

Whenever I'm in The Gap I'll grab a coffee from here. Always happy staff ready to take my order and…read morealways a top tasting coffee and breaky!! Can also grab a bag of beans for the home machine while I'm there too!

Here's a cafe that I think understands the value of being a great suburban cafe. Alcove, in a…read morecorner nook of Wilston, is steps ahead of many cafes in the vicinity (in my opinion) and offers the perfect trilogy of good coffee, a well edited menu and the creation of a suitably casual atmosphere perfect for weekend brunch hunters and weekday cafe patrons alike. The staff juggled the weekend crowd with ease. My dining partner opted for the muesli, myself the kasundi wrap. And with two coffees the total came to $33 which we both agreed was pretty reasonable for the location, quality and service. So, if it's a new cafe to conquer you seek this weekend consider Alcove.

I love this cafe. The coffee is excellent and the staff are always friendly. The menu is not…read moreoverly large, but has a fantastic selection of food for breakfast. Alcove also has an ever changing daily special, which the staff will tell you about as you sit down. If sweets are more your thing, Alcove had an enticing selection of cakes and slices to choose from as well. The café can get very busy - especially on the weekend. So get in early if you can. Parking can also be tricky, so try the side streets if you can't find a park next to the cafe.

'Little' but enough space for a great breakfast with friends. Prices are quite reasonable and it…read morehas a great atmosphere, with dogs welcome! The portions are quite decent too. I ordered the delicious avocado on sourdough with haloumi, which came with a slice of lemon. I also tried their berri smoothie, which was just delish and came in a funky jar glass. My only regret...not getting photos of this fabulous food.

What a lovely little cafe in the suburbs. This was my first time here and I'll definitely go back…read more Service was friendly and the food was tasty... What more could you want. Oh! Its also reasonably priced. Good stuff guys