Goodness gracious, indeed. I was staying directly across the street, which proved to be a highly…read moredangerous logistical setup for my caffeine addiction. My entire morning routine was reduced to throwing on a shirt and pants, stumbling across the road, and receiving top-tier, life-saving coffee. It takes about twelve seconds flat from bed to brew, and frankly, I took full advantage. This local gem completely nails the neighborhood vibe without any of the pretentious fluff. The food is excellent, the coffee is genuinely great, and the sheer convenience is downright lethal. If you live or stay anywhere near this place, just accept your fate, make it your second living room, and hand them your wallet. Five stars, zero regrets.

Pretty Good! Dropped in for a catch up with family (group of 5) not a problem - quickly seated with…read morea smile. Ordered coffee - also quickly served, water glasses and jug on the table. Very relaxed and it was easy to talk. Coffee good. Went for lite meal - smashed avo was spot on. The desserts / cakes are plentiful and variety is broad - tried the dragonfruit cake which was good but not extra so. Really nice.

Ugh. Grocery day. The day when breakfast is slim pickings and on this particular morning I wasn't…read morehaving any of those slim pickings but instead toddled over to Abode Cafe and took delight in treating myself to breakfast amongst this cute suburban nook. The cafe itself is amongst the Hillsdon Road Centre of businesses and is at the back of the convenience store. There's three or four small tables (ideal for parties of one or two) and a small communal table (maybe for 6) within the cafe and outdoor seating in the courtyard. On a sunny day, or even on the grey day today, it's great to sit outside and soak up the leafy surrounds. The menu isn't fussy. It takes up one A5 sheet of paper and I opted for the baked eggs but you might prefer the avocado on sourdough toast with their homemade almond butter or the savoury mince. My baked eggs are served with leek and capsicum jam and tarragon which, when baked, gives the eggs this wonderfully subtle taste of licorice/ aniseed. I order one flat white and one ice latte during the course of my time waking up amongst the cafe with locals popping in and out for the mornings hits. What the most pleasant surprise of all is the total I paid for breakfast. $15.50 for baked eggs and two coffees. And this isn't some slap-dash-side-of-the-road-truck-stop-inspired-big-breakfast. No, it's thoughtful. It's a quality production and I'm not sure I want to tell anyone about it for fear of it becoming too popular!

Pete and Bron are the loveliest people and have created a great little cafe. The bean's are from…read moreBlack Sheep Coffee and the team do a great job with it through the La Marzocco machine. Currently, Bron is making her own small selection of cakes and pastries with plans to have a breaky / lunch menu ready for the beginning of 2014. Abode is situated in a quiet and serene part of Taringa and makes for a fantastic coffee experience. Coffee is great, food is great and service is great. Abode is a great new up and comer for West Brisbane!

I loved this place so did my partner, the sitting setting was perfect and the pictures on the wall…read morewere lovely. The food was also good I got omelette's that were good to my tasting and of course my partner enjoyed his food and the service was good but then the waiting on the food is slightly bad but I guess it takes a long time to cook the two meals. But all in all the food and the place is good and is a good quite cafe to enjoy food.

Are you sick of breakfasts where every menu is teeming with kale and holumi? I like adventurous…read moreand modern breakfast menus as much as the next person! But at the crux of things, a comfortable atmosphere and food that is simple but well cooked, is what makes a restaurant good. The Cafe Europe has both. Family run, with the sons at the counter and the parents cooking the meals. Their breakfast menu ranges from the scandanavian breakfast with light deli meats and fresh cooked bread, to the hearty german breakfast and their eggs are free range. The prices are also very reasonable. This place is perfect for a nice Sunday brunch, or really brunch any day of the week.

Gorgeous cafe This is a lovely cafe with gorgeous indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. It's a great spot to have coffee and cake or lunch. Nicey but pricey though!!

Hunter & Scout have really great food. Down to earth, farm to table, simple no BS type of food. I…read morelove how both the inside and outside areas of the restaurant have a totally different vibe from each other . I've eaten outside twice and even just sitting in the area eating the food takes me away like I'm on holiday. You're surrounded by greenery and ugh the decor is very LA/Balinese vibes - it's really pretty. They make great drinks both smoothies& mocktails at breakfast time ;). They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, & coffee and cakes from Jocelyn's Provisions ! Biggest yass ever because JP cakes are so yum. Table service and wait staff are good - they do get very busy though especially on weekends I have noticed. I have never noticed irritability or rudeness at all, despite how busy they get the staff always appear professional and calm. It is more $$ but the food and drinks is 5/5 quality. Street Parking is available both on the main road and just in the side streets - it's a short walk to score free parking. I already know this is one of my go to places for brunch with my friends if I feel like having a fancy brunch ohohoho!

Firstly, woo hoo to being the first to leave a review for this cafe in West End! #bewm…read more So after trying to go to another cafe located in West End for breakfast today and them being closed, we went for a wander and found Cafe 63. I believe it might be new here? (Correct me if I'm wrong). They were great! I have nothing to fault at all. Service was excellent; very efficient and friendly. The food range was incredible and they provide an all day breakfast option which is always a huge win for me. If you can't find something on this menu there might be an issue :-/ The serving sizes were very generous and the best part, the food was delicious! I will definitely come back here :-)

Very good value breakfast. I had smoked salmon, poached eggs, mashed avocado, on sourdough. The…read moreserving was very generous for the price of $14. They have a variety of $3 takeaway wraps and yogurt muesli etc. They also provide you with a free BOTTLE of water. Their coffee is $3 for short blacks/piccolos, and $4 for flat white etc. Only downside to the breakfast was the toast was overcooked but I'm sure they will do better with an instruction when ordering next time.

I've made a few trips to Penny, some just for coffee (takeaway and sit down) and a few with food…read more Across the board, Penny is outstanding in terms of Brisbane's cafe scene. The baristas are exceptionally skilled, and there is a selection of roasts to choose from. While I normally like my coffee black, something that isn't too hard to make, I've had a few flat whites from Penny which have been excellent. A friend of mine asked if they're able to pull a piccolo using soy milk, without the milk splitting. Despite indicating that the barista don't need to try if they haven't made one before, they produced one (after two failed attempts) by slowly adjusting the extraction to the point where they could add a shot to soy milk without producing soy cheese. Doing this despite explicitly not needing to is the sort of above and beyond that earns long-term customers. The food is similarly stellar. The avo on sourdough may at first blush seem like a pricier version of what everyone else is doing. The flavours in Penny's version are, however, inventive and balanced to a point I haven't had elsewhere. There's a nice balance between the feta, dukkah and pomegranate where you can taste all of them without one overpowering the other. The vegetabowl is similarly great. There's just enough of each ingredient that you can taste them, without the dish being overpowered by one note. Penny's interior makes maximal use of the space. There are comfortably sized tables out front and inside, and some bar seating by the espresso machine. The best seats in the house, though, are out back, and include a few longer tables. The staff at Penny are attentive, friendly and great at pulling a coffee and making food.

What a gem! Penny is the best cafe in the area by far. It is rare to find a cafe that provides an…read moreexcellent choice of coffee (try the home brew) and delicious breakfast. The staff is friendly

Pancakes in a jar! Are you serious?! This is a place that I can't get over. I've been here time and…read moretime again and I am never disappointed. The food is spectacular, the staff are spectacular. It has to be seen to be believed. For what you receive the prices are more than reasonable. Desserts are decadent, breakfast and lunch are always served with much thought and care. I know that i can always expect the best at French Twist. It is so earthy and green, showcasing some of the gorgeous Flora we have in Brisbane. The only thing i can suggest is to go there and see for yourself.

Food was delicious and staff were friendly. Went on the September school holidays in the morning,…read morenot many people there so food came out quickly and was very tasty and was very well presented. I had the french toast with nutella, banana and strawberries (also came with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce but I'm lactose intolerant) For $14 it was definitely worth it! Also had a mango and pineapple smoothie - very nice and filling! Tasted some of my sister's peach tea she ordered and I can definitely say it was one of the nicest tea's I've ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back.

Strauss is located in a little alleyway across from the Hilton (where we are staying). We had been…read moretold by many that this is one of THE best coffee shops in Brisbane and possible Australia. Wow that's a fairly bold statement I must say. Did it deliver? Yes! We ordered two Americanos which we were told was single origin from Colombia. Slightly acidic and smoky with a hint of blackberry and they packed a punch. They serve their coffees with a shot of mineral water in the side to "cleanse the palette". Delicious. For food we order the poached eggs on sourdough and the ham and cheese croissant with added fried egg. For such simple dishes they were executed perfectly. This place is a definite go to for coffee and/or breakfast.

Found this quaint cafe tucked away in an alley/side street on my first trip to Brisbane. Wouldn't…read morehave stumbled upon this gem if we hadn't been curious why there were people sitting out in a random alleyway. Super glad to have tried it out the first time and be able to return and have the cafe still there and still operating. Workers are still fantastic and food is still tasty! Will always come back when I'm in Brisbane!!