Nice suburban cafe. Located in the Metropole Shopping…read moreCentre, it has plenty of parking and easy access. I would rather pass the Macca's restaurant and go here. Friendly service Food was yum Coffee good Prices reasonable

This cafe was recommended to me by my lovely mum! The family feel comes exploding out of the door…read morewhen you're greeted by the cutest lady in a pink headband with her name embroided on her shirt. We take a seat and check out the all day breakfast menu. Mum and I were not disappointed with our iced chocolates and vegetarian breakfasts'. From what i've been told, the whole family helps run and make all menu items as well as hand making scrumptious looking cupcakes. The vintage feel creeps through with funny 1950's posters lining the walls. "Unattended children will receive and espresso and a free kitten" had to be my favourite. The other detail that really impressed me was the "what happened on this day in 1950?".. this was a compilation of all the events that happened on 'this day' 64 years ago. How clever!! So much effort, so much heart, so much dedication. I will try my best to come here to support this business whenever I'm in Carina Heights. It's places like this that deserve recognition and a beautiful, successful business.

We love discovering new places in Brisbane, especially if it involves food or coffee! Locco…read moreEspresso located at 1/2 Queensport Road, Murrarie is a recently opened destination coffee stop for all the locals; a coffee shop that locals have been craving for a very long time. The lovely owner, who is a mother of 3 has always had a passion for food & coffee, & finally opened her humble cafe abode only 3 months ago. They currently serve a small range of delicious snacks & cakes, as well as tea but the most exciting news is that in 2 weeks time, they will be serving hot breakfasts!!We are so looking forward to that! This cafe is also kid friendly, as it has a large outside area for families to sit down & catch up with friends while the kids play. Locco Espresso serve delicious Di Bella coffees- Felici, which is a beautiful dark roast coffee, with subtle acidity & flavours & aroma of dark chocolate which instantly wakes you up & warms your belly. They are perfectionists when making coffee, so you will never get a bad one! Here I had the flat white with almond milk & the homemade coconut & mango bread which was SO DELICOUS!!! If you live locally or near the area, you must check them out for a coffee!! Thanks to the ladies from Bambi & Beck and We heart Coffe (in Morningside) for recommending this place. Love supporting small business. Locco Espresso is Located across from the Murrarie train station and Open everyday: MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 5.30am till 2.00pm SATURDAY/SUNDAY: 7.00am till 11.00am

If you're looking for a quiet spot to enjoy tea and coffee, or perhaps a bite to eat, away from the…read morehustle and bustle of the Carindale's food courts, this cafe is located across from Big W. Nothing fancy about this place. Their menu is pretty excessive - so you have options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you like. My husband and I opted for the "Cajun Wedges with sour cream and guacamole" to share as our afternoon snack (we had a small breakfast and no lunch). The servings were heapful, and I'm impressed that we even had some of the sour cream and guacamole left over! Guacamole is very lemony, which I like. Staff were friendly and when I had enquired if they could make a "Dirty Chai" for me, the cashier checked with me by explaining what it is (shot of espresso coffee into a chai latte). Great! They have the menus on random tables so just grab one if you want to sit down and read it first before you order at the counter. Some bakery options, including a couple GF items (Byron Bay cookies, chocolate sticky date pudding, caramel slice when we were there).

I had breakfast here this morning as I was looking for somewhere quiet to sit with my increasingly…read moreshouty baby. The Merlo coffee was excellently prepared and the "Boutique Breakfast" of scrambled eggs, hash browns, tomato, toast and bacon was sufficient and though the eggs were over beaten and tough, the rest was fine. The staff were friendly, welcoming and fast and they didn't even seem to mind my noisy tot. I will definitely be returning for a coffee next time I want somewhere more sheltered and less exposed to passers-by.

What an absolute little gem this gorgeous cafe is. We felt so welcome as soon as we set foot in the…read moredoor. Staff are lovely, food is amazing. I had the Apple crumble waffle with a side of bacon. Massive serving and every bite was a delicious taste sensation. I can't even describe the beautiful flavours of the Apple crumble. Perfectly cooked apples with the most decadent crumble and a dash of maple syrup and yummy scoop of ice cream. It was so filling I left 1/4 of the waffle so it is well worth the price. Daughter had the Ginger and Lime breakfast, eggs your way on four dough with your choice of three sides and said it was amazing.

Great food and coffee for the birkdale location. Just a minor criticism. Please don't add salt let…read moreme add my own salt

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

Checked out this place while on a work trip mostly because it was within walking distance of where…read moreI was staying. It is a really cozy coffee shop with quite a bit of seating for how small it is actually. It's fast casual, so you order at the counter and they deliver your food. I ordered a flat white and cheese and Vegemite toastie. First of all, my entire time in Australia I couldn't get over how smooth the flat whites were and this was no exception. It was creamy and delicious. The toastie was actually really good but fair warning, it was a little more Vegemite forward than I anticipated. I still liked it though! Great quick experience!

Wow! Time has flown and this place keeps on keeping on as good as it was…read more Coffee is still excellent - dropped in for a takeaway + pastry. Both were as good as I remember. Enjoy

Backstreet Espresso offers the friendliest service I have ever encountered. The owner, Michael,…read moreseems to know all his customers by their first name. Very impressive! The staff always acknowledge you with a warm welcome on arrival too. I think I've grown so accustomed to staff not making eye contact and ignoring me that great service come as a bit of a shock. Fortunately the service is backed-up with really great coffee. Every coffee also comes with a free bite-size brownie. These are delicious and my partner will often buy a few extra. I'm yet to try any of the other food on offer in their display cabinet. There is a real feeling of community at Backstreet Espresso. Michael has set-up a noticeboard where lots of local businesses have pinned their business cards. There are also lots of posters and flyers on the walls for upcoming local events. I like having a peruse while I wait for my coffee, if Michael or one of the friendly staff are too busy for a chat. As the name suggests, Backstreet Espresso is located in a nice quiet backstreet. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating if you want to relax and enjoy your coffee. Newspapers and magazines are available if you want to have a read.

The best! Great coffee and Michael is a great host. The lil piece of brownie on each coffee is the…read moreicing on the cake. Would recommend this spot to anyone!

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