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    Max Brenner

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sara H.

    Max Brenner is worth the 50 meter line up with squabbling customers waiting for chocolate. After a fun night out with friends, dessert came to all our minds. "San Churro" one shouted, "Cowch" said another.. "Max B" cried Sara and mutually the nods agreed that old favourite Maxy B boy was the winner. With a new menu up and running a few cool new additions have been made, however these Max lovers couldn't steer from the love of "fondue for 2" or the classic white choc chai. Traditionally Max's doesn't turn my chocolate radar on, but southbank staff and experience never disappoints! Very central on the Southbank walk, coming from either the Mater hospital side or the Ferris wheel side will lead you right to this chocolate shop. Surrounding are a few cool little cafés and things to do, but I vote Max. Always Max.

    Chocolate fondue for two
    Nicky L.

    If you want to get chocolate wasted then come to Max Brenner! I've heard so many good things about Max Brenner and I finally had the opportunity to come here last night. My friend and I came here at around 8pm. There was such a long line! We waited for a good amount of time (maybe 20-40 minutes). They have a little gift shop there, so it was cool looking at the products while waiting in line. We got the Chocolate Fondue for Two and I also got a hot milk chocolate. The chocolate fondue was so visually appealing! It came with dark chocolate, milk chocolate, strawberries, bananas, banana bread, and marshmallows. I was really excited to try it out! The chocolate was so thick, so creamy, so rich. It was very sweet. After a couple of pieces, I was so done with chocolate. It was just way too much chocolate for me. I wasn't expecting the chocolate to be so thick and rich. My mouth was numb from the sweetness. The hot milk chocolate just tasted like warm milk; there wasn't much chocolate taste to it. Which was kind of disappointing. Even though I was sick of chocolate, I still wanted to taste the chocolate flavor of the hot chocolate. I wouldn't mind coming back here again to try something else. The ice cream and the milkshakes looked really good!

    Danish toffee chocolate, was very nice. Heavy on chocolate flavour with a slight toffee lingering on the tip of the tongue.
    Anna L.

    Two words to describe this place...GUILTY PLEASURE! Or just word repeated, Chocolate! Chocolate! CHOCOLATE! This is simply the best place for dessert! If you want dessert for a good size and price, then this is it! I would definitely recommend the vanilla chai tea! It's unique and definitely body warming on a cold winter night! Situated on southbank. Be warned that there will always be a long line out the door of customers, however the wait is definitely worth it! Check out their menu and decide while your in line. The staff there are very affectionate and always smiling. My experience there was pleasant for me and my tummy :) the waffles are always the best! The danish toffee chocolate was rich with the hint of toffee on the tip of the tongue! The sundae is huge! So if you can eat it all, go for it, if not sharing it with a friend or a lover is a good idea too :) Ps, they have a inner chocolate store that you can purchase small boxes of chocolate or fill it yourself customized chocolates boxes :) great gift ideas for chocolate loving friends or family :)

    Jasmine W.

    I thought that a place that served chocolate would be able to cater for people that cant have dairy, so when i sore that they served soy milk, i was over the moon. Only to be disappointed when i got to the counter to learn that the chocolate had been pre mixed with full cream milk :-( all i wanted was a hot chocolate on soy milk. This may not make sense to some people cause yes chocolate has dairy in it, but when you know how much your body can tolerate before you start becoming ill , its very upsetting. I ended up eating my friends banana's. Dont think ill be back untill they can cater to people with dairy intolerance.

    Haha N.

    This is definately somewhere must go in Brisbane! Even though today is week day afternoon, we still needed to queue up for 8 people. We have 4 girls in total and we ordered tutti frutti and banana pizza(without crunch). They are served quite fast. Both of the desserts are great. They are so yummy that i nearly wanted to lick the plates. It is perfect to share to desserts with four people and I was very full after that. Also, it will be less pricey. In the shop, you can see the chocolate is making in a big container and the environment is comfortable. I will definately go back again and recommend it to other friends.

    Fondue for two
    Megan B.

    I swear it's possible to gain weight just walking past this place but it is so worth it. My favorite is the fondue for two, if you ask you can get all dark chocolate, that makes it healthy right? Plus there is fruit so you can pretend you aren't one step away from going mouth first into the chocolate pot. Do get a bottle of water as sometimes you just need it to cut the chocolate especially if you have a chocolate heavy plate and cup. Bottles are free at the counter if you are dining in. There is always a line, there is a good reason for that. Everything on the menu will blow the mind of a chocoholic and leave you in a puddle of bliss.

    Had the brownie dessert pizza, so good! Very sweet and hits the sweet tooth. Nice location and good restaurant. Would defiantly recommend for good sweet food.

    Oliver H.

    Welcome to "ze land of chocolate"; a place akin to the idiotic imaginings of Homer Simpson in the episode where Germans take over the nuclear power plant. You've got to have an affinity for chocolate, or be hanging out with someone who does, to endure the 20+ min wait in their line to try one of 'the bald man's' creations. I'm not actually a huge follower of the cocoa bean, but am rather fond of its associate the coffee bean, so when I go I usually have one of their signature cappuccinos (a happy compromise) which comes with a dollop of chocolate syrup that makes the usual powder seem a little plebeian. I also treated myself to a small chocolate cupcake which was quite delicious and probably just enough for my rather underdeveloped sweet tooth. But if you are one of those serious chocoholics the sky's the limit here: special 'Choc-tails' like the 'Exploding Chocolate Shot' (pure melted chocolate with popping candies and white chocolate), '100% Pure Chocolate Experience Iscream Max-Which' (vanilla ice cream between chocolate cookies with sprinkles for dipping) and many more chocolate covered indulgences.

    One of the first things you see when you walk in. Wonder if that glass is durable...
    Ojas K.

    Every once in a while, (for those of us who like it), we have cravings for the heavenly treat known as chocolate. Max Brenner's Chocolate Bar is probably literally made of chocolate. As soon as you walk in, you smell, see and even hear chocolate, if that makes sense. Why not taste it too? There are a huge variety of options available on their menu, ranging from traditional chocolate delicacies to complex amalgamations covered in chocolate. You as a customer have the option to customize your treat to any extent. It is affordable and even though you gain a little weight, you have to enjoy yourself every once in a while, right? Tempting as it may be, it's not like you're going to eat there every day! For those of you looking to eat it another day or bring it home to your loved ones, they have a seperate section of the bar for buying some chocolate. So go on and check it out.

    Sam T.

    Will always keep coming back to this place. Favourite desert restaurant in brisbane!!

    Bonnie G.

    Many people would consider my love of chocolate an addiction. I mean, I like chocolate, I like eating it, I like baking with it. Is there really anything so wrong with that? It was very nice to visit a place where people understand me. They share the same values as me. That's right, I'm talking about Max Brenner. Chocolate by the bald man. After an extremely dedicated long trip involving 2 wrong busses, a taxi and an extensive walk, my friend and I finally arrived late at night only to have to wait in line for another 30 minutes to simply place an order! I can honestly say I'm slightly pleased to have had this time to be able to choose from the menu though . . . It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make in my life. I eventually decided on the tutti frutti waffle: Belgian waffle with melted chocolate, icecream, strawberries and banana. So, I shall leave you with this. It was worth the wait.

    Crunchy chocolate pizza, very sweet and great for a small group to share.

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    9 years ago

    Desperately love my chocolate hit and I can't stay away from Max Brenner! Do yourself a favour and go tonight!

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    We got take away banana split. Only problem is that there wasn't any banana and only vanilla ice cream

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    Riverbar & Kitchen

    Riverbar & Kitchen

    3.6(48 reviews)
    1.4 kmCBD
    $$

    The location is great. But I ordered the seafood pasta. So disappointed! The food was too salty. I…read morecouldn't eat my meal. Please send the chef back to cooking school!

    Abusive, intimidating and disrespectful staff. Overpriced food and drinks if you're lucky to even…read moreget it. We were seated right next to the bar. Had reminded the staff twice about not receiving my drink. After waiting half an hour and everyone at my table having finished their own drink and food, I noticed my drink sitting at the bar. Waited five minutes and watching a wait staff glance at the receipt and decide to take another drink across the other side of the bar. Having waited long enough, and as a young woman being concerned about my drink sitting there unattended with other patrons standing around it I went and grabbed it. I checked the receipt and confirmed it was mine before taking it. When I sat down, the security guy literally tried to wrestle my drink out of my hand, putting his dirty fingers all around the rim. The bar tender came over and started yelling at me. I told them that the receipt showed it was my drink and I had waited so long for it. They responded that they knew it was my drink - then why are you trying to take it off me? I told them my concern about wait time and they just laughed at me and told me that that's just how things are and that I can't just go and grab my own drink. Utter rubbish I've been to many bars and restaurants in Brisbane and have never received such slow and disrespectful service. We had kids sitting at the table and were there for a birthday. To have two fully grown men stand over me, trying to intimidate and belittle me is just sickening. Complained to management and no apology given. They had the audacity to complain about my partner's tone, despite him being calm and much more respectful than the treatment they were giving us. As to the food, it's just a glorified pub. I recommend going elsewhere such as Massimo or Ola. You will receive quality food and staff who actually appreciate your business.

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    John Mills Himself

    4.4(58 reviews)
    0.9 kmCBD
    $

    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.

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    Not just for coffee

    Medley | Kangaroo Point - Delicious curry!

    Medley | Kangaroo Point

    3.9(12 reviews)
    1.9 kmKangaroo Point
    $$

    I went there with friends for a 10am breakfast on a Saturday morning. We had a reservation and they…read moresat us at a big wooden communal table with big heavy wooden stools. Bit hard to get up on but I loved the table and it was comfortable once I was finally seated properly lol. Service was good but I saw the waitress' friendly face change a bit when I asked to cancel my iced latte and change it to a hot soy latte and my friend asked to have his iced latte changed to iced soy latte. The order hasn't even been fully confirmed yet and the paper wasn't given to the chef so I don't know why it would be a problem. But anyways she put on a smile, said thanks and hurried away. Few minutes later, another girl came to take our food orders and I asked for eggs benedict and if I could have extra hollandaise sauce with it. She said no problem and went off with our orders. Food came about 15 mins later, I liked it. But the poached eggs were undercooked. It was literally leaking water onto the sourdough toast. And another thing, I just think, personally, that there should be two slices of toast if it's thinly sliced. My own preference perhaps? So we finished our meals and had to go settle the bill in person at the counter as they don't print out bills (?). Fair enough but if we want to look at the bill first before going up there to pay and possibly holding up the line if we're looking at the charges more closely, they don't give you that chance. What are we supposed to do if there's a group and with multiple orders? Stand there checking over the bill and have people wait behind us for their turn? Anyways, it turns out the extra hollandaise I asked for in my benedict? Well, they charged me $3 for it. A side blob of hollandaise for $3??! Firstly, the waitress did NOT tell me there was an extra charge and secondly, again with the argument that you have to settle the bill on the spot which doesn't give you much time to look over the charges till after you've paid for it. So, overall, it was a beautiful venue with wonderful views of the water, situated near the story bridge. Food was good. Service was average.

    Just love this place. Located st Kangaroo Point not far from the Storey Bridge it is the perfect…read morelocation to sit and watch the world or to be more precise the variety of River Craft pass by. Staff are friendly and attentive at all times adding to the experience, their smiling faces are a pleasure to see. Although small the variety is varied and I am quite sure there is something designed to suit all tastes. On both my visits I selected the banana bread. Which came beautifully presented lightly toasted and presented with strawberry fresh garnish. The butter at was a caramel and expression flavoured morsal perfect either the toasted banana bread. More than happy to recommend this relaxing experience to anyone!!!!

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