High quality and good value excellent sliders both chicken and pork Fresh fish and brilliant iced…read morecoffee and milkshakes. Do stop in at this wonderful location.

With a great, kid-friendly dine in area or separate take-away counter, Kings Depot offers plenty of…read moreoptions to please kids and adults alike. Service has always been friendly and accommodating (even to the point of offering an extra bag for my loose groceries when picking up take-out), and turnaround is pretty sharp, even when busy. There are a couple of beers on tap ($4 pots and $6 schooners), and 40+ international beers for the connoisseur. They also do a consistently decent cup of coffee for the morning after.

22/2/2013 - "Get a dog in yah!"…read more Looking for a quick meal? Well, it's as easy as 5 Dogs in Brunswick Street Mall in Fortitude Valley. I don't know how I ever missed this place in previous visits, especially being an unmissable yellow stand with attention-grabbing signage and flavoursome pictures of their product. Their product is of course Hot Dogs and the concept is simple. 5 different Hot Dogs to choose from (hence the name "5 Dogs"), the NYC dog, the Chilli Dog, the German Dog, the Beef'n'Gravy dog, and the Snack Dog. There's also a selection of "sides" to choose from; fries, cheese fries, poutine, nachos, "sausage on a stick", as well as "extras", just in case you didn't have enough sauce, or want more sausage. All Hot Dogs are $8 except for the Snack Dog, which is $6. I decided to go for the Combo ($11.50) NYC which includes fries and your choice of soft drink. So what's to like? The service is great, especially the girl "Aa-mee" who served us. Everything is fresh, made to order and very tasty. The NYC Dog was as flavoursome as it looked, caramelised onions, mayo, tomato sauce, and delivered on their promise of "100% top grade meat". Just perfect for those days you want to give your body extra calories it doesn't need and junk out. Tables and chairs outside are helpful if your talents aren't walking and eating. I like that their menu offers a "vegan sausage" and that all their meat is preservative and gluten free for those who need that option. Despite this, I can't help but feel as though something is missing. Perhaps, its the size of the bun (slightly bigger than a 6inch sub), or the fact that I know for $11.50 there's a ton of other food options in the mall. Overall, 5 Dogs is well placed to meet the needs of the hungry masses, especially on weekends, after a big night out! Admittedly, I'd be one of them :)

If you like hotdogs, this is it. This is the mecca of the best you will find in Brisbane in the…read morehotdog category. The meat is quality, you can taste it because it's not that much fat... which is a good thing. They boast and have a fantastic chilli dog if you've ever had one before, it's quite exciting to have one to the same standard as the one in NYC right here in Brisvegas. They use rump for their roast beef and they have over 10 different types of hot sauces for those of you who are crazy for hot and spicy hotdogs, or just crazy in general. I chose to stick with my tomato sauce and mustard. For something different, it's a great place to get your munch on.

Not the greatest coffee or venue in the shopping center but one is not exactly spoiled for choice…read morehere at the moment in terms of food options but things are changing. Just purchased a less than adequate cup of coffee with great donuts at this venue.

A gourmet hot dog café is a strange concept to me because, really, how different can a gourmet hot…read moredog be from an everyday hot dog? I mean, it's always just going to be a hot dog in a bun, right? After visiting Hot Dog Style a couple of times, I'm still not convinced that this is untrue. However, gourmet or not, hot dogs are delicious. Hot Dog Style opened up a few months ago in the Brunswick Central complex, offering a menu of gourmet hot dogs with Italian, Mexican, and Caribbean influences to name a few. Their menu also includes wraps, arepas and grilled corn. The hot dogs I've had there have been good and the prices are reasonable. There is not a whole lot you can do to a hot dog, but the small touches they add to theirs (such as crumbled potato chips over the top) give them that edge over your home made variety. Next time you're craving a hot dog, give them a go.

So.. after a big housewarming and gigantic birthday night out, we were craving some real good hot…read moredogs. Strongly recommended by my two Colombian girlfriends. Hot dogs don't have to be boring or tasteless! And this one proves my point. Various styles of hot dogs I love the Caribbean one - a crazy Colombian hot dog served with chimichurri (cilantro, garlic & olive oil sauce), mayo, pineapple salsa and crushed potato crisps.... each creating a different taste and texture. That was the most fancy and delicious hot dog I've ever had in my life. Portion is satisfying. Other styles available: German, Greek, Hawaiian, Aussie, Mexican etc.. The concept is pretty unique... Until they come up with an Asian dog (that would be awesome though), you can try their super exotic fruits smoothies (lulo, soursop..). Service was fine - they give you enough attention. Price range isn't bad - it is cheap but good value for money. Overall - it is a decent eatery! I heard the Chicken Arepa is a Ripper! I am looking forward to going back next.

It is literally the hole in the wall. Yes it is a cliche,…read morebut it fits - the place is great. Food is good. Had a burger special with a friend. Great quality and value for a city foodary. The place gets busy at lunch so advice is get in early to beat the rush. Plenty of outdoor seating- under big umbrellas perfect for chatting and crowd watching. Definitely doing it again.

Red hook is the perfect lunch spot! I haven't been there for dinner yet but I plan to this week…read more It's an outdoor restaurant and very conveniently located in the cbd. I had the duck tacos and they were so good. I really like the staff there they are nice and attentive. They play good hip hop and I like their NY no sleep till Brooklyn vibe. Can't wait to go back and try some other items!

My partner and I decided to give this establishment a try, as we often drive past it, and we had an…read moreEntertainment Book voucher for 25% off. We called ahead to book a table, though when we arrived we realised that it was more of a fast food establishment than a restaurant. The waitress was very friendly, she provided us with the menus and explained how we needed to go up to the counter to place the order. She recommended that we try the Pit Master Pack, since we had not eaten there before. This goes for $59.95, and the two cans of soft drink ended up costing a good $7. The Pit Master Pack consisted of ribs, quite a few buffalo wings, hand pulled pork, coleslaw and fries. It is a good serving for two people. I am not the biggest chicken wing fan, though enjoyed them, apart from there being a bit too much sauce. We chose the cheese covered fries, though they weren't that great, we probably should have gone with the plain fries. The food was nice, though far from mind blowing, which made the pricing hard to justify. We left a bit unsatisfied in terms of how full we were, and how much everything cost, even with the voucher. I personally wouldn't visit here again, it is not for me. I would only recommend this establishment to someone who was really into buffalo wings and ribs.

I must admit my first impression of this American-themed eatery were spoiled by bill-shock. When…read morethe girl told me how much our hot dog, Po'-boy and fries was I literally swore out loud! Seriously, the food here is not cheap. BUT - it is bloody good. When our order arrived my eyes drank in the beauty of my pulled beef roll, while hubby rubbed his hands with glee over his chilli hot dog and loaded fries. And the first bite made the pain of the cost fade away- amazing. Well worth it! In fact despite being hungry I I couldn't eat the whole thing as the servings are generous. When this joint first opened there were lines out the door and long waits, but we were one of only three diners at lunchtime today. The cute checked tablecloths and mustard with ketchup on the tables adds to the US of A atmosphere, the only downside to the location on a nice day is being serenaded by the traffic on the main road. Two thumbs up for the food. My wallet is still hurting but at least I'm so full I won't want dinner tonight.

Many times I've attempted to try Carolina Kitchen and every time I've been defeated by lines…read morestreaming out the door. Not today. Unexpectedly in the vacinity, I directed a detour stopping here for a late lunch-slash-early dinner. No regrets. Never again will I slum it through the drive thru of a golden arch for a cheeseburger fix. This was the real deal - there was even coleslaw on this puppy. The bun was toasted to a crisp perfection, the right balance of ketchup to mustard and a meat patty that had some oomph to it. The shop itself reminds me of a fish and chip shop my family would visit growing up. That's to say its basic, no frills. It doesn't need it. Plus the food is without pomp and it all works to create a very distinct charm. Not a subway tile, wooden chair or metal light shade in sight! For less than $20 we got 2 burgers. A great novelty food night. If you're game go the Carolina Pack for $40 - buffalo wings, New York fries and ribs for 2 people.

This place can barely fit more than 15 people in at any one time, but they would be 15 happy and…read moresatisfied people. Carolina Kitchen is a family business owned by an expat from South Carolina, Mike Perry, located on a quiet suburban street in Coopooroo. Already there is a massive following on their Facebook group, with regulars and new comers singing their praises for the Buffalo Wings and BBQ Ribs. Both times I've been for a Saturday lunch, we've booked to save us a table. The place fills up quickly, so if you have more than 2 people, I would definitely suggest booking ahead of time. The BBQ ribs are so juicy and covered in sauce, and the Buffalo wings pack a punch with the original spicy sauce. Dip the wings in the blue cheese dipping sauce to cool your mouth. They have a wide variety of different flavoured Coke, Dr Pepper and Fanta - flavours you don't usually get in Australia. Cherry Dr Pepper tastes like sugary baby Panadol, but I love it! For a serious feed you can either go with one of the Hoagies - a sandwich on a long, Sub roll - or a burger "All The Way". That means everything including onions. There's cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and hamburgers, as well as Hot Dogs. Unfortunately, during my last visit they didn't have any Pie for sale, but quite often they will be selling a Pumpkin, Cherry or Pecan pie by the slice. I did manage to place an order for a Pumpkin pie to take home for Christmas. $30 for a whole sweet pie - traditional American style Pumpkin pie!

I saw a photo of Greaser online of its creepy back area, a concrete and fluroescent light dungeon…read morecovered in menacing graffiti, and made plans with friends to go there immediately. Greaser's shtick is, well, a 50s American greaser bar. Think of the kind of place James Dean and the Fonz would have a beverage. It also serves greasy (hehe) American food like fried chicken, burgers, fries and hot dogs. Greaser's front bar area is not a creepy dungeon at all, and quite elegant and cosy under the dim lighting. Between all of us, my group of friends ordered everything off the menu. I ordered the fried chicken. The coating was KFC-like but with interesting spices in it - I think it may have been dukkah. Unlike KFC, I didn't feel sadness and regrets afterwards - it was really delicious. Our meals came with onion-y "red eye" gravy and smoked chipotle mayonnaise, which I quickly became addicted to and mopped up with chips. There's a few interesting beers on tap but I had the special that night - whisky with freshly-made apple juice, straight from the juicer. PLUS the bar played some fun rockabilly and 80s tunes that got us chair-dancing over our burgers. Greaser is pretty cool. I hope they hold events and gigs in the future because it's a rad little space.

This place is absolutely fantastic. Hands down the best bar in Brisbane I've been to in years…read more Greaser is bang on trend in the way that only a place opened once a trend has settled down can be. Serves generally American food and drinks? Check. Craft beer? Check. Much edgier barstaff than you are? Check? Down an alley? Check. Johnny Cash on the stereo? Check and check. I wanted to go because I wanted to try it but with some recent rock bottom experiences with other bars in this vein I kept expectations set to low. There is nothing particularly original about Greasers. American food stopped being a revelation a while ago, and frankly is starting to grate a little. Bloody Marys and Picklebacks are having a real moment right now so people are slinging them at you anywhere you go. And craft beer? You can now actually get it with breakfast some places. The fact that these are everywhere does not in any way diminish their appeal. I like burgers, I love bloody marys, and I enjoy brine more than is entirely reasonable. And these offerings are made all the more appealing by Greaser. The space itself is lovely with ample couch seating and booths, elegantly low lighting that isn't seedy and the mid-century music that is curated rather than cloying. Special mention must be made of the staff. During our visit they were uniformly incredibly polite, attentive and very very pleasant to deal with. Knowledgeable about the drinks behind them and able to mix an excellent cocktail. These are the sort of staff we should see more of and who should be clutched like rare diamonds by bar owners. Special shout to the woman with the tattoos and undercut. She mixed what is easily the best bloody mary I've had in Brisbane. Served on bourbon with plenty of hot sauce, this was living and this was living well. Greaser also has a top flight tequila selection which is really great to see. It's wonderful that more places are experimenting with tequila and incorporating it into more than shots, which is a really barbaric way to treat a drink of such complexity. One of our group hailed from Mexico City so this was a blessed relief. My ex is Mexican and nothing says 'Australians are completely clueless about soft racism' than taking someone's national drink and letting bogans punch it until they fall over Here the reposada is served in appropriate glassware and all is good. The troubles with on-trend establishments are just like the troubles of any other establishment, poor staff, wrong price point, sub-par offerings etc. The problem is when a venue is also tricked up there can be a gloss over it that keeps people coming back for no particularly great reason other than to be seen to enjoy themselves. Greaser suffers for none of this. This is a bar that is serious about being a bar. All venues need an edge. But as more and more venues in Brisbane slide from creative to kitsch it is deeply refreshing to see a venue like Greaser that maintains an interesting point but does it with a laser like focus on great service, great décor, great drinks and great food. It's a real credit to the group behind this venture. I'll be back. A lot.

Maybe it was years working in a donut and hot dog store as a bright young teenager that put me off…read morehot dogs for an eternity. But Snag Stand have created a "haute dog" that makes me forget those years long enough to order and surprisingly enjoy the "sausage in a bun" before me. Sure it's fast food, but at $9.90 they pack a lot of quality ingredients into a cheap and quick take-away option. Hanger levels were rising last week when I ran through the Queens Plaza food court. Note to self: don't walk through a food court when you're hangry. Scanning the choices, Snag Stand seemed a reasonable choice given I hadn't had the chance to try them at the Yelper Party. I ordered the chicken and rocket hot dog and was given a buzzer (so RSL, loved it). My order was made fresh and my buzzer promptly alerted me to its arrival. The hot dog itself? Fresh, tasty and not at all the idea that I have of a hot dog. There was no greasy ick feeling after eating and the rocket, tomato and red onion is a fresh-food kick more hot dogs need.

Snag Stand describes itself as a "gourmet sausage grill" and "the home of heavenly haute dogs"…read more With those words I was intrigued. Located in Queens Plaza's Food court,taking over from the old Crepe Cafe, I had to try this for myself. Their menu has standard mouthwatering options on offer with delectable descriptions to match, such as the "American Classic", "German Bratwurst", "Currywurst", "Spicy Spanish Chorizo", through to the "Australia fare". Ranging from $6.90 to the more fancy "Wagyu Beef" at $10.90. You can go with the DIY option, and choose your own roll (Brioche, Rustic or Poppy Seed), your choice of sausage, and toppings at $1.00 each, (from sauteed onions to house made sauerkraut or coopes ale bbq sauce to name a few). Gluten Free rolls attract an additional $1.00 and for the health concious you can go naked..no not you, but the snag! So no bun but with your choice of salad and grilled sausage for $9.90. I decided to play it safe and boring, going with the American Classic. A "wood smoked frankfurter with american yellow mustard, tomato sauce, onions & sweet relish on a toasted brioche roll" for only $6.90. Service was friendly, and amazingly quick. Especially useful for those days when you don't have much time for lunch. As for the "gourmet" hot-dog? It was okay. It didn't blow my mind as I had hoped. The sausage (the main attraction in any hot-dog performance), was pretty bland and dry, maybe even undercooked.The saving grace was the toasted brioche roll, which had a slight sweetness to it, and with the relish, mustard, onions and sauce combining to give it a bit of life. For $6.90 and its size, it was relatively good value. So is Snag Stand really "gourmet" and home for "heavenly haute dogs" or just cleverly marketed? A bit of both. But I will definitely try them again, and not just because the Homer Simpson in me wants to. There's enough there on the menu to suggest that there can be a party in my mouth next time.

Nice place good food friendly people and restaurant for the family or a little snack…read more I had a yearning for a hotdog and there was this place, ending up gettjng a pie and thinking about donuts ! Did not get the donuts but the hotdog was great and the pie tasty. Drive through plenty of parking and plenty is space for a party. I will return after losing a few Ks but worth visiting if your in the area!