Full of hidden gems and for the older people like me full of memories of my childhood. The liquor…read morecabinet I bought now has pride of place at my home.

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Lovely, comfy little cafe with great coffee and great food. Staff were very friendly, and we were…read moresurprised at how quick the service was.

This is a find - talk about a hidden gem - maybe not that hidden. It is as close to 5 stars as…read moreyou'll find. Atmosphere is rustic but not slow. The staff are friendly and helpful gave a good outline of menu. It has good GF choices. Food order was checked and prices reasonable. Coffee was good but the food stole the attention - just great. Family was very impressed with their choice. It is a gem.

A fantastic little café punching above its weight…read more Bringing a modern but not sparse aesthetic to the area, you'll first see the AstroTurf facade, and then notice the finer details- Edison globes hang from the ceiling, and road signs hanging from the walls. There's great coffee to be had, and a cabinet of some great looking food. I had the Breakfast Bagel (bacon, egg, sharp cheese and a chunky tomato relish). Service was very quick, even with 20+ people already inside. There's indoor and street seating - your usual faire of kitschy wooden tables and metal stools. Take a seat at the bar, and let the commotion rage on outside. Gas Espresso also sells their beans by the bag. Will be back for sure!

Coffee Lovers your new meeting place is here! This place may be small but BOY does it pack a…read morepersonality. Located on Sherwood Road at Sherwood, this small cafe never has a problem getting bums on seats. From the friendly welcome the minute walk through the door to the order to go window, the service is on point and excellent making your experience one to be savored and talked about with your circle. Popular with school drop and pickup parents, and hot yoga goers these times can see the cafe to capacity but still worth the effort even if it is to go.

As I sat in this eclectic cafe-come-vintage store-come-honey dealer I almost forgot I was in…read moreBrisbane. I had driven over the bridge and into a pocket of Brisbane, I'll freely admit, I had never ventured before. Apples came to my attention, as most things do these days, via The Internet (Instagram I think) and it had been on my "to try" list since. So, try I did. On a windy and wintery Wednesday morning I ventured to Apples and for a moment thought I had taken a wrong turn as there was no easily visible sign from the street. Nestled smack bang in a row of old school shops including a convenience store and nail spa and across the road from a lawn bowls club, Apples on Ainsworth is the last thing you'd expect to find. You know as soon as you see the knitted blankets over the mismatched outside furniture you're about to walk into a gem of a cafe. A cafe that feels like you're visiting your grandmother. It is a vintage visual feast and I'm distracted, forgetting that I'm here for lunch. There's a standard menu including avocado on sourdough with haloumi but on this occassion I take a punt on the eggplant risotto cake from the cabinet at the counter (also housing sweets and sandwiches) with a side of salad. PS. This salad was wicked. Beetroot, nuts, kale and a poached egg. I'm not sure what they put in it but it was easily competing to be the hero food on that plate party. Their coffee is Byron Beans and I could drink about three more flat whites than I do. You can also purchase some of the vintage and retro knick-knacks on display and if you bring your own container or jar you can also purchase fresh honey. Ainslie is a little bit out of the way for my north-side self but, in my opinion, well worth the trek!

Came here today at around 10 am for brunch. Almost didn't go in as it didn't look too friendly! But…read morebased on positive reviews on Yelp, I pushed on. Took me a while to focus on the deco and find the menus hiding amidst piles of newspaper on the side by the wall. Fairly small place inside so it was a cosy fit. They have extra tables outside as well. Antique furniture and little knick knacks gave this place a really charming and interesting personality. The staff were an interesting bunch and seemed friendly. I ordered the sunny side up (two eggs, spinach, one slice of sourdough toast and aioli) with a side of bacon. It was pretty yummy, though I personally found the yolks slightly over cooked and I'm a little confused as to why there weren't two slices of toast, but maybe that's just me being a fatty but I always thought two was standard the bacon was super delicious though! Thick, soft and not too salty. At $9.90 (plus $4 for bacon), it's really good value for money. Props to the dude who cleaned up our plates. He was so polite and smiled genuinely

Cute little cafe hidden amongst suburbia !…read more Happy to have come here again for breakfast as they keep it interesting with changing their specials and all day menu! Staff are so nice & down to earth & they do good quality coffee. I've never had a green smoothie with brussels sprouts in it until now & surprisingly they make it work ! The most unexpected ingredient you'd ever think of - they blend a smart combination of fruit and veg I'd give it a 8/10 just cos I feel like the brussels sprout flavor lingers a bit. I had the wild mushroom crepe while my friend has the eggs benny. So I can definitely say the crepe definitely didn't taste or resemble a crepe. It looked like more of a fritter? It was still tasty though. I was happy that kale was included in the dish, but it was dry & unseasoned & actually hard to swallow & I ended up leaving it on my plate after eating everything else. Although my dish could used a few tweaks, this place continues to serve menu items & home baked goods that makes you just want to keep going back for more!

Nothing worse then being in a hurry and a coffee shop forgets your order, sat patiently for 25 mins…read morewhile people well after me got their orders, only reason i was looked at was because i decided to come back to the front counter to remind them i was waiting ... what a joke.

Had a Mocha and a slice of cake. Both were excellent, and the coffee was nice and strong…read more Staff were friendly and the shop design was a nice place to be

These guys are great is all i can say. The other poor reviews given, i highly doubt they were even…read moreat the same place. I get food or coffee from here almost every weekend and they unlike other places consistently put out awesome coffee and great food. I don't normally review unless its because the place is bad but these guys are well over due for a 5 star rating from me. On the very very odd occasion i have been disappointed but i have the cafe to replace or fix anything i wasn't happy with. All i can say is if you love your coffee as much as i do these guys are worth stopping past for. Also, they have outdoor or in doors which i really love having a choice of. Thanks again for putting out top coffee and amazing food!

Caffe Primavera is another of those quality suburban cafes that are starting to pop up around…read moreBrisbane. I've been visiting for over a year now and have enjoyed it every time, their friendly service and delicious food making it impossible to not return. The menu is quite similar to most modern cafes, offering a range of sandwiches/burgers/wraps, as well as pizzas, pastas and salads. I recommend the Smoked Salmon pizza, an alternate take on the gourmet pizza, or the fried calamari, some of the freshest I have tasted in Brisbane. Prices range from $15-$25 for a main meal. The coffee has always been good. As experienced coffee drinkers understand, it's always handy knowing where you can find a good coffee. The baristas at Caffe Primavera certainly make a great coffee, using Merlo as their supplier. Always a good temperature, and never burnt; exactly what you want out of a coffee.

These guys to a really good coffee quickly…read more They even have a drive thru which is well organised and quick. You wouldn't expect much from a drive thru coffee would you?Something from a robot coffee maker like McDonalds? Not here. You will get a proper coffee made by a human (don't get me wrong I love robots!) handed to you with a smile in less than the time it would take you to get out of your car and walk in and order. Why not enjoy staying in the car? Always polite and friendly staff. Well done guys.

I was trying to find a matcha green tea latte cafe for a long, long time! Didn't realize that I had…read moreone right next door to me. Like a 10 min drive from home. It's pretty close to a Coles for shopping afterwards and a fruit shop as well. The decor is quite chilled and inside the cafe it's riddled with heaps of magazines and anime comics. You can even buy a phone case while you wait! Didn't expect it at all but it's pretty cool! There's plenty of parking especially around the 9am mark! The iced latte really hits the spot and it's nice and filling. I've had it once before at another cafe and it felt really runny. So this one really hits the spot. Will definitely be back to try everything else soon.

This cafe is in a magical hidden area. It takes a bit of journey to actually find it. But lucky for…read moreme, I live just down the road. This is like my study hiding place and simply relaxing for sometimes, just sometimes. Free internet and good seating arrangements, it's very convenient and comfortable for me. I always order these three drinks: caramel latte, Vietnamese coffee (with condensed milk) & lychee black tea. The last time I ordered something else, I feel like I just committed a crime to the list of my life decisions. I am not much of coffee drinker, as you can see most of my coffee are flavored (call me a fake coffee drink/ wink wink). So all you expresso or double shots survivors, I'm sorry to announce that you gotta try it to judge the coffee yourself. There are not so much food on the menu, just some packed sandwiches which you can ask them to toast for you if you want. The cakes are moderate. I tried a few. Opera cake still tops it all. Beware: if you need a quiet place for night coffee. NO. Don't come. It opens late till 11pm but they are packed at nighttime with mostly young target markets.