Recently bought by the barista himself this place is a real local "pop in for a take away coffee"…read morekind of place. The barista is friendly and know's his regulars which is always a good sign. If you choose to stay for a while the cafe is decked out with eclectic furniture, choose your own mug and the morning sun. Only a small food selection of toasties & muffins but its more about the coffee. Give it a shot if you haven't been by for a while.

Blue Poppy is a small suburban café nestled into the otherwise unassuming Asquith Street, quietly…read moreremoved form the busy Richmond Road. During the week Blue Poppy offers the usual range of espresso-based coffees and teas, as well as a number of juices (and poppers!), pre-packed sandwiches and usual café fair that is thick cut banana bread and other small sweets. During the week only pre-prepared food is available, though they do offer a cooked breakfast on weekends. The banana bread that I had was nicely toasted, and pretty thick given the price. The coffee, made from di Bella beans, is excellently pulled. There is no bitterness in the espresso and the beans are well balanced. If you can get in between 7.30-8.30am, the coffee comes in at an astounding $2 for the regular (single shot) size. Cold pressed iced coffees and iced chocolates are also available in the fridge. The place has a warm suburban feel, and the staff are exceedingly friendly. Despite being staffed by a single person, the service is prompt and quick. Dog friendly, though the dogs are kept outside.

Lovely, local cafe with warm & friendly staff. THEY HAVE TOBY ESTATE coffee!!!! Variety of seating,…read moreinside tables & window bar with outside bar & stools. Very inviting, one block off the main drag on a leafy street with lots of locals walking by

One very hung over Sunday in search of breakfast foods I found this hipster/yuppie cafe shop that…read morealso sells garden supplies and flowers and also doubles as a antique store which seems to be a rather odd range of items for sale haha. Little bit disappointed that they don't do an all day brekky and brekky stops at 10:30. However I opted for the fresh fish and chips for $19 which sounded good but for the price and portions of food was not very good value for the dollar and the fish pieces were the size of small fish fingers so not very satisfying. My friend got the BLT which also came with chips, she got 7 chips with this meal lol. The decore and presentation of the shop is OK and the food was OK but not amazing this time I'm afraid. I'd go again to try the big breakfast meal as long as its bigger and better than what I got this time.

Campos coffee. A feast of fresh baked goods. A stylish interior. Sun beaming in as I sit…read moreoverlooking The Gabba Precinct. Signs in a typography that I adore. Yep, Eugene (one half of the Campos Brisbane duo) has created something here with his new venture, The Baker's Arms. It's on trend, accessible and a fresh life in a fickle strip of eateries. I have a feeling this one is going to make it. I enjoyed my flat white and the banana & raspberry bread was given a little something extra with the addition of pepita seeds. Consider me impressed and looking forward to a return visit!

Backed by one of the owners of Campos Coffee, The Baker's Arms takes the notion of specialty coffee…read moreand extends it to the concept of a specialty bakehouse. Sporting a vast array of freshly baked goods that vary daily, it certainly fills a certain void in the area. The feature point leather-wrapped espresso machine, tiled counter, coffee bean sack wall and exposed brickwork from the factory that was previously on the site, all add to the curiosity and inviting nature of the bakehouse. There is no food menu as the dishes change daily and choices are made off what it available in the glass displays cabinets. Options typically include sandwiches, wraps, pies, pasties, sausage rolls and salads. There is also a selection of cakes and pastries for the sweet tooths. Lunch on this visit was a curried lamb pie, a beef sausage roll and an orange and pear juice. Served with a side of salad in cute metal school camp-style plates, the pastry on the pie and sausage roll instantly highlighted their freshly baked nature. Flakey and crunchy in the outside, slightly soft on the inside, it was perfection. The juice was also freshly squeezed and served in a quaint glass jar. Tucked away in the Logan Road precinct of Woollongabba, The Baker's Arms is a must visit for those in search of some fine baking.

When a friend of a friend who used to own a reasonably well-known Brisbane cafe says to you that…read moreyou should check out Jacu Espresso. You listen. And so, following a conversation with this friend, off I went to taste the brew being poured at this Norman Park cafe. I arrived at around 11 and there were a few customers about - two women who I'm guessing had just finished a flex yoga class next door, two mothers catching up and general cafe goers. It was a calm atmosphere even with the air-con technicians attending to the cafe's unit. The space itself is light and breezy. My latte is solid. It's not distinctly any particular blend but it's just a darn good coffee. My friend was right. I also ordered the smashed avocado on sourdough. The bread was fresh and soft - easy to eat delicately and I liked that the avocado came separate to the toast so I could put as little or as much on as I liked. I imagine that locals are loving having this kind of cafe in their hood. And while I won't necessarily drive here specifically for coffee again, if I find myself in this area, I know I have a solid option up my sleeve for a strong coffee.

I've been going to Jacu since it's humble beginnings a few years ago now. It started out as just a…read moresmall local cafe serving high quality coffee with a rotating filter coffee (Veneziano). Since then they have had culinary mastermind Tim Dorman effectively utilise the tiny kitchen space to generate meals that are significantly higher quality and absolutely more creative than the standard "bacon, eggs and sourdough" cafes. Unashamedly using a wide variety of flavours borrowed from other cultures around the world (think labne, sagnaki, chipotle and kasundi) you'll end up coming back for more. If you're still looking for bacon and eggs, try the BRAT (order extra sagnaki though!) which is the best breakfast sandwich in Brisbane. The coffee is some of the best in Brisbane but by god the most reliable any day of the week. It wins huge points with me for serving filter coffee with a proper breakfast menu too.

The service was quite good but $70 for 2 coffees & 2 large but very average tasting burgers was…read moresuch a shock!! We ate inside, upstairs where there were overhead fans but no aircon & no fresh air, so it was quite warm. There are plenty of other reasonably priced establishments nearby with better tasting food. We will never return!!

This is a nice cafe in Seven Hills. It is located in a small shopping area so you'll definitely…read morehave to go out of your way to come here, unless you live in the neighbourhood. I had one of their omelettes and it was good. The service was pleasant and nothing bad in particular jumped out to me. I'm easy to please so there you go. Can't go wrong with checking this place out for breakfast.

We had the full breakfasts in Brisbane! Really big plates piled high with bacon, poached eggs,…read moretoast, avocado, jam sauce etc and we all got lattes. Mine was very pretty and we got our food very quickly after ordering. We might have liked to sit inside, they had a whole room of empty tables... but it was a nice day outside so we didn't mind the weather. Definitely a solid spot for a good meal before hitting south bank or to walk along the parks and creek nearby.

Heard a lot of good things about this place. It was Sunday,…read morejust after 11 and we were after Brunch - this was a drop in and we got the last spare table, this cafe fills fast and there is a queue . Well we got seated, checked the menu and ordered. Service was friendly although on the slower side, gave us time to talk. Food came out in spurts - my other half was having a muffin and coffee - so the muffin teased us for about three minutes until the coffee came. The food is good to excellent - the crowd was doing it justice. Coffee was very drinkable - really good. The food was a bit pricey. Getting the park was an issue as it is on street parking and ended up having a walk. Overall really good.

Amazing food! Awesome service! It is basically a little hideout. The food is amazing and fast…read more People are always the nicest there and just my overall favourite spot. Food it very affordable and very delicious.

Amazing Dramanti Coffee and all-day breakfast make this new cafe something special! Located on…read moreRiding Rd, Cupcakes' recently opened and although they are very quiet for now, they have the potential to be your local breakfast stop. They have sit-down table service and very friendly staff, and are open 7 days a week from 7am-3pm. Their takeaway coffee is to die for and my personal favourites are their deconstructed salads and the french toast with poached pears.

There may be foxes (my possible "spirit animal") all around the newly decked out interior of Foxy…read moreBean (and by night Foxy Drop, a super cool wine lounge and tapas bar), but that didn't influence my instant love for this place. I'd visited a few times before it closed temporarily to refurb and upon visiting after its reopening - it has only gotten better. When we popped in they were preparing to close, yet the owner was still on for a good chat and happily made us coffees and tempted us to try their (almost all gluten free) cake selections. The oat and fig loaf was several mouthfuls of deliciousness and the coffee (Genovese) was perfect to warm us up on a chilly afternoon. I won't say much more because I want to save it all for an update once I have the pleasure of trying Foxy Drop.

I went there last Sunday for brunch. As I was heading down to the cafe, I could see the crowd of…read morepeople in their waiting list. I was thinking this hipster place must be cozy enough that dozens of people want to wait to get in. Apparently it didnt take more than 10 mins to get a seat. However the order took almost an hour! My drink was almost empty by the time the food arrived. They served good food, though. The coffee milkshake tasted the same with ice coffee so I'm not sure what makes it special.

A few years back, I went to the restaurant that used to be where The Catbird Seat Bistro is now. It…read morewas an interesting night to say the least. Most of the menu was unavailable and the chef and waitress having a massive argument in the kitchen for everyone to see, before the waitress stormed off. Not surprisingly, the venue closed a few weeks later. Their loss is our gain as The Catbird Seat moved in. Just opposite the Aussie Nash and The Gabba, they are literally in the Catbird Seat.* It's a lovely little bistro with a simple fitout of warm wood, elegant Art Deco lighting and an open kitchen and not an argument to be seen. We were there for the month long World Safari Dinner offer of a shared classic French meal and a glass of wine for $30 per head. I told myself that I would be have been fine if the dish of the week turned out to be Cassoulet, but was secretly thrilled when we were told it was Duck a l'Orange with an accompanying French pinot. I know what you're thinking. 'Duck a l'Orange. How 1970s can you get?' I'm here to tell you that your thinking is wrong. This segmented duck in a simple orange glaze was at once both sweet and savoury and packed with umami. The meat was tender and the skin crisp. Perfect! Accompaniments of simple green beans, duck fat potatoes (someone had to do it) and a scattering of spiced pecans completed the meal. There was not a skerrick left. A whole duck should have been more than enough but of course, it wasn't. Rounding out the evening, we selected from the small ala carte menu a cheese plate with house pickles and Black Forrest crème brulee. The brulee was a surprise. Deep, dark chocolate with a crisp burnt sugar top and a thin layer of sour cherry sauce underneath, it was a very grown up dessert that suited sharing. There may have also been some Tawny but only one, you understand as it was a school night. But what a night! Between the subtle decor, discreet but attentive service, flavoursome meals and competitive pricing, I can certainly see why The Catbird Seat recently received a 'Hat' at the Good Food Awards. *'The catbird seat' is a phrase used to describe an enviable position or advantage

A cold winter's day felt like the perfect time to try the newly opened, 'The Catbird Seat Bistro'…read more There was an immediate feeling of being right at home, & belonging when I was welcomed by the friendly staff. It has the look and feel of a cozy intimate french bistro which took me back to Rheims, France, where I could take my time & enjoy an amazing lunch. I was salivating looking through the menu as everything sounded gorgeous. "I could eat everything" I thought. Entrees start from $12 & mains from $28. I began with a long macchiato, so I could look through the menu a little longer. Coffee is from "Cup coffee", in Woolloongabba. It was the perfect tonic to give me a pick-me-up. The sound of pan roasted Blue Salmon $25 (the day's special) with warm salad of crisp potatoes, rocket, streaky bacon & horseradish dressing, was music to my belly, so went with it. Absolutely to die for! The fish was cooked to perfection, so much flavour on one plate, especially the horseradish dressing. Dessert being a separate stomach, I deserved a treat, & ordered the dark chocolate pudding with winter berries & mascarpone. Made to order taking 15 minutes to prepare, this bowl of chocolate pudding happiness, is made with love. On a cold winter's day, it was warm & decadently divine. The Catbird Seat Bistro is an impressive bistro. Lunch time specials change regularly. They support & buy local produce, & their fish fresh from the markets each morning. There's a great looking range of Australian & European wines, champagnes, as well as a selection of cheeses, & tempting cocktail list. They do breakfast on the weekends with all day breakfast on Sundays with fresh juices, loose leaf tea & Coffee. Chef & owner, James Guldberg is classically trained in French cuisine but because of his Norwegian background, he brings a Scandinavian twist to his modern Australian Cuisine. 'The Catbird seat Bistro' Is definitely a place worth visiting. Looking forward to breakfast, of warm crepes with banana caramel & crème fraiche. Open daily except Mondays.

Wow. Wow. And even more wow!…read more How delicious is this place? Super delicious! The crust is the best I've ever had. The filling was superb and not fake tasting. The meat was render and delicious. The guy at the counter was friendly. I could have eaten everything in sight if they would have let me. If you want a delicious high quality pie, this is it!