Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.

This is a 5 star cafe without the pretence or price. The big breakfast was delicious, filling and…read moreless than $20. Coffee was very nice and came quickly. The location on a beautiful sunny morning is great for getting some sun and people watching, with plenty of street parking nearby. The service was very pleasant and professional.

Gorgeous little cafe in Hamilton. We had a late breakfast here and really enjoyed it…read more The sweet corn fritters come with some kind of spicy salsa, smashed avo and crispy haloumi (or you can get bacon instead). Really tasty. Also tried some scrambled eggs and bacon on sourdough. As far as scrambled eggs go they were delicious. I asked for the bacon to come crispy and it did. Coffee is also decent. Service could be a little more attentive and friendly.

This place was recommended by a local. I arrived from Melbourne and was traveling through Brisbane…read moreand I was hungry. First thing I noticed was how original the breakfast menu was. Flavors of North Africa and Mexico from what I could see. I ordered the beetroot and carrot fritters and they were absolutely delicious. The juices and coffee was also great. My party of four all ordered something different and were very satisfied. I would definitely come back again.

I'd always heard Bellissimo was good but I'd just never had a chance to try it…read more We rocked up mid-Sunday afternoon after a hard days couch shopping over at Homemaker City and we pleased to find the cafe/roastery buzzing but not too busy. We spent some time perusing their sizeable coffee bean selection from Australian to Single Origin Kenyan, Indian and Indonesian. Happy to report that yes you do get a free coffee with bean purchase :-) Of course we zeroed in in the all important snacking menu and were pleasantly rewarded to find many tasty options often sequestered to bfast menus on w/ends. Partner went for the avo on toast w/ lemon and I dived on a cheese & tomato toasty (simple but sooooo good!). Coffee is strong and well made. Prices were average & portions were decent. Staff were friendly and service was fairly prompt. Great afternoon reviver spot!

Bellissimo Coffee is the standard by which I measure coffee. It's that good. Their beans are the…read moreyardstick to which every other coffee bean that goes into my grinder is compared. Some beans have gotten close, but none have ever quite measured up. As a coffee shop they're just OK. They're pretty small, though the upstairs has now been converted to a bungalow with seats and the like. The focus here is the roasting, and the layout of the coffee shop pretty much lets you know that. You'd have to be blind to miss the giant roaster right by the door or the huge bins of roasted beans. That's not to say they're not a good coffee shop,but if you're looking for the coffee shop atmosphere of just hanging out there are better coffee shops, but they're coffee isn't as good. Seating is a bit thin and on the lower floor is just a couple of benches and some standing room at the bar. Their menu is basic, but everything on it is absolutely amazing. It's also the only, and I do mean only, place that I've seen PECAN PIE in Australia. I told my classmates that it is a thing, I actually tried to make it for them with only some small degree of success, but there it is on their shelf. It is also delicious.

Another weekend, another breakfast with friends in lovely/quaint/hip (or style-over-substance?)…read moreBulimba. This time we opted for Riverbend Books and Teahouse. The setting is very nice with a bamboo lined wooden deck that is reasonably well shielded from Oxford street. Service was prompt and friendly. Coffee came out lightning fast. With a group of five we ordered from across the menu, as you can see in the photos. I ordered the Riverbend brekkie; at $20 the most expensive on the menu, but it was not stellar. The sausage was great however and almost worth the entire plate. Reviews on the Avo (beautifully presented on nice sourdough - see pics) were good, but the cheese was a bit bland. I didn't get any reports on the shroom on sourdough and on the croque madame, the latter of which looked quite good and was conquered in record time. Overall, a very nice place with friendly staff, but not Wow. I wouldn't hesitate to go back at all, but with so many great options around I won't go out of my way: 3 stars.

Shrouded in bamboo and conveniently situated at the top of Oxford Street, the Riverbend Books &…read moreTeahouse is a perfect stop for anyone moseying along this famous street for a day of shopping or whatnot. Surprisingly, it actually has a touch of exoticness because of the bamboo, but it's equally matched with a quaint bookshop to counteract that. The meal I got was a little on the bijou side of things for the price I paid, but I think that comes with the territory on Oxford Street. That doesn't seem to deter anyone though because it's always very busy with people passing through. Their website has a great little news section so you can keep up to date with all its latest happenings. Stop in at this little landmark for breakfast or lunch and take a look through their bookshop while you're at it. The teahouse is open until 5pm, 7 days a week but the bookshop has differing times.

Excellent value, great service, meals are top quality and just a really friendly place to lay back…read moreand hang out

A new addition to the Portside Wharf complex, Treecycle is a small little nook with some delicious…read morefood and drinks on offer. Everything from brunch staples like avo on toast, to watermelon salads, this is the place if you want something fresh and yum. On my visit I ate rice paper rolls which had a crunchy filling of lettuce, cucumer and the main attraction of Mooloolaba prawns. These were huge and really refreshing (just a bit too much lettuce for me) and came with a soy-type dipping sauce. A really nice light lunch or snack which I pared with a juice. The juice I picked was called the 'Zapote' and had carrot, some fruit and ginger and was a really awesome refreshing juice for this warmer than normal Brissy winter. Another visit is definitely in my to do list; to try the coffee and a breakfast dish.

This well present place is situated on the the main strip in Ascot, Racecourse Road…read more Picking a sandwich from the glass counter isn't what I normal do but I wanted something quick and easy. And I'm so glad I did. It was delicious!!! And had me left wanting more. The chicken, walnuts and aioli toasted sandwich was something like no other. Nuts in a sandwich is a first for me, but it went together so well. Coffee was good, a little more vanilla would have made it perfect. Lots on the menu from breakfast to lunch including gluten free options. Beers. spirits and wines are also available. Staff are young but polite. Prices a little on the high side, ranging between $6 - $19.

I visited the Journey Cafe and Bar with family to celebrate my father's birthday. I rang ahead of…read moretime and was able to book for breakfast for a larger group. They were quite accomodating of everyone's needs, in consideration of there being two kids under the age of 3. They had colouring in pages and pencils. There was quite a variety of breakfast options. I went for the Canadian Breakfast, which was very filling.

After passing by this little coffee hub in the centre of the valley plenty a time, I finally…read morestopped by one day to have their much-talked about coffee! I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said, but this place really does serve a delicious coffee! Their coffee isn't as strong as some places around Brissy, but it fits my liking. My skinny latte was smooth, not one bit acidic, and quite aromatic. The aroma wasn't particularly distinct, but nevertheless pleasant. Though their seats aren't too conventional, LTD is perfect for coffee on the go!

This stretch of Brunswick Street isn't one I usually associate with any more than seeing drunken…read moreshenanigans unfold around a sober you on a Friday - Sunday night. Then comes Brunswick Social, Herve Dining and now Ltd Espresso + Brew Bar (yes, there's another coffee bar only two doors up from these guys) all giving this section of The Valley a new breath of air during the day. Brewing Cleanskin Coffee (a locally roasted bean), Luke, the man behind this simple coffee bar, knows his stuff. Making coffee isn't just a hobby for this cool cat, it's a full time gig and investing in making Brisbane's coffee scene more vibrant is something he's excited about. I mean, does your local coffee shop have a machine that reads a coffee profile from a USB? No. I didn't think so. There's a coffee menu and for the time being no food, but I'm told it is to come. It won't be a full menu, just pastries etc. I ordered a Flat White on the No. 14 blend by Cleanskin which also goes nicely through an Aeropress. Really though, the No. 14 sparkles when served with milk. Smooth, creamy and subtly handsome. Mmm... that coffee hit the spot!

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