Lovely environment, very busy which is a good sign. Coffee was lovely and made to my…read morespecifications. Food was lovely. I had the polish pancakes and they were light but dense. Not too oily which was good. Too windy. I'll never understand why Australians open up every door and window and bring the weather inside. I was rainy and windy and every window was open. I love a cozy place and this wasn't it. I was battered with wind. Otherwise nice.

Great food and service was faultless, very pleasant would highly recommend…read more They fitted us in on a busy Saturday morning.

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

Such a delicious breakfast! When we visited last weekend it…read morestarted pouring down like crazy and the staff did an excellent job rearranging everyone out of the weather. We have the pesto pasta and the tortillas I think? They were both perfect, really good sized portions.

My husband apologised to me and declared that the breakfast quesadilla was the best thing that has…read morehappened to his life thus far. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Kind of reminds me of Tyranny of Distance in Melbourne but even out performed that excellent place. I cannot recommend Corner Store enough!! YUMMM NOM NOM NOM

A beautiful new addition to the West End cafe and eatery scene. Food offerings and decor make a nod…read moreto Scandinavian stylings. The space is vibrant and welcoming, with a nice little outdoor area out the front with heaters and blankets for the current cooler Brisbane weather. Their coffee is great and very consistent; I've had quite a few already! They use Allpress beans. Having been here several times, I can also say that their breakfast offerings are very good too. Between us, we've had the breakfast brioche, poached eggs, omelette special (with feta and chorizo) and waffles. We've been happy with all our meals. Service is friendly and very interested in feedback, given their new-ness. I haven't tried their lunch menu yet and they're also now open until 8pm on Friday and Saturday. They do have beers on tap and a nice little drinks selection as well. Lokal + Co is on a side street from the main drag in West End but it is not far from the action and is definitely worth seeking out, even if you're just in need of a takeaway coffee and a sweet treat. I will be back.

A touch of Skandinavia in the heart of West End suburbia. Just off the beaten track, lovely fresh…read moreand clean restaurant. Seperate menu's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Freshest of produce, i had the asperges salad with the gravelax (smoked salmon). Absolutely gorgeous and perfect for lunch. We were here with a group of 12 for lunch, service was friendly without being obtrusive.

I've visited Moreish in the early morning, so I can't say what the lunch and dinner food is like,…read morebut I've had many, many breakfasts here. The only drawback I can think of in terms of Moreish is the name (it's one of a few 'new words' that constitute a pet peeve of mine). Everything else here, I love. The staff are always friendly. And I mean, genuinely friendly and very generous. One morning the chef decided he wanted to mix up the menu and try a new dish, and asked if we wanted to try the dish for free in exchange for our opinion. Of course we said yes and it was delicious (mine was a unique take on Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce that hit the right level of creaminess). Typically however I'd order poached eggs on toast, sausages and mushrooms here - because I love a standard hot breakfast, no matter what time of day. The coffee is also excellent; I can't ever remembering ordering less than two cups per visit at Moreish.

"Not as good as it used to be to be" The Gunshop Cafe has…read morebeen in business for a good while now - and probably will be for a while longer. It's good. Turn up find yourself a table - inside or out. Look through menu which has the usual done interesting things. Order at counter. Pay Service was a bit slow on our visit - but it was morning coffee rush and takeaways were going out the door. The coffee is good - better than that. Still got the vibe - it does feel a bit of inner city old time charm, yet round the corner is the new shopping centre - it's an oasis. Enjoy

Friendly service, so a calming vibe for breakfast. Food was…read moredelicious, looking for a regular breakfast spot on my recent move to the neighbourhood and this has currently my lead. Come try it out and see for yourself. Outdoor seating means it's great to bring your dog who is treated to her own bowl of water.

Sustainably sourced food is always a good thing and I have found that at one of my new favourites…read morespot. I popped in here for a coffee and a quick breakfast and ended staying for another coffee, tea and lunch. Crumpets are the breakfast of champions so that's what I went with. The three of them were served with honeycomb butter. Yep, you read that right. All for a cool $7. I mean, come on guys. You're just too good to me. For lunch I had a spinach slice with a fresh potato and cabbage salad for a cool $13.50. I was bloody impressed. I was full, the staff were great, helpful and knowledgeable and no one seemed to mind that I was there for four or so hours. The decor was also impressive. Insanely high ceilings and lots of wood created the welcoming but expansive space. I have yet to explore upstairs, but the canteen style table that I sat at was perfect. Next time I'm back, I'll be trying the gnocchi and the kombucha on tap. And I will of course be back.

Plenty looks hipster but doesn't act or taste hipster. It's genuinely innovative, genuinely tasty,…read moreand genuinely cool food. With an ever changing menu, I'd be hesitant to talk about specific dishes, but I will say that in general they do eggs and they do 'em good! The dishes are large and satisfying, without leaving you needing a nap. I haven't come across a dud in the ingredients list, and the service is very friendly. In fact,the awesome guy at the register graciously went on a kitchen hunt to track down the type and provider of a specific cheese I fell in love with in my dish that day (scamorza from NSW). Also, El hub was thoroughly impressed and gives Plenty five stars and two enthusiastic thumbs up! I'm looking forward to upgrading this review to five stars myself, but wanna give Plenty a couple more shots before doing so. They are totally on the right track! As suspected, today I upgrade Plenty to a five star joint. Just as an update to my earlier review, our office held a lunch at plenty this afternoon. We sat at the large table in the back and much to everyone's delight, the chef personally gave us a sampling of the delicious hazelnut and chocolate brownie after he saw me not so subtly eyeing up the newly baked goods. It's little touches like this that really separate plenty's service from other establishments.

Eclectic decor, friendly and quick service. I loved the coffee and the gluten free options. My…read moreboyfriend loved the hearty portion sizes. We will be back :)

Cutest little cafe on the corner of my street. I love sitting outside and the people there are so…read morefriendly.

This delightful little restaurant is not only cute with comfy seats and a nice vibe, but the food…read moreis delicious, as is the coffee! The staff are incredibly friendly, service with a smile! The Asian Style fried eggs with pork and accompanying source were all equally delicious! While the fried Haloumi, tomato with avocado, tasty home made tomato sauce and sourdough was fresh and tasty! And of course the delicious coffee was a great way to start the morning! Only downer of this dining experience was the orange juice was from a bottle and not freshly squeezed! A must visit for anyone who loves a good brunch outing!

Place of Stones, named after the Aboriginal meaning of the suburb Taringa, is a local cheap and…read morecheerful Italian restaurant. The thing about Place of Stones is that it is as Italian as a deep dish Pizza. It resembles the original Italian dish, but the ingredients betray the history and specificity of the original dish. In the case of Place of Stones, the food is good enough to forgive them for their liberal use of Greek flavours, sweet chilli sauce and avocado, and for the surprising lack of a single risotto from the menu. The banquet, which I had, consists of a selection of entrées, salads, pizzas and pastas. There is no dessert, but they're happy to sell these on top as required. The entrée calzoni, filled with sweet chilli and sour cream, is decidendly un-Italian, but the chewiness of the dough hits that sweet spot that you want from Italian dough that you stop caring about the ingredients. The mediterranian salad is really just a Greek salad with lettuce, and could have done with a little more imagination (some fresh or dried oregano wouldn't have hurt either). For the mains there was selection of pizzas and pastas. The promise of the banquet, that nobody would leave hungry, is certainly one they aim to keep. The pastas were cooked excellently, and the pizza dough was perfectly thin and chewy, something lacking from most suburban pizzerias. The duck pizza, which isn't mentioned in their online menu, reaffirms my view that duck has no place on pizza. It tends to be too tough and chewy, but in this case it was executed well enough to not be a problem, or to detract from the pizza itself. Place of Stones, not true to the traditional Italian ideas of pizza and pasta, but executed well enough that you won't care.

Great great great cafe, cool, quaint relaxing! Great music, ambiance & cool crowd. Lots of great…read morebaked goods baked on site & delicious, hearty, full of nuts and seeds, no skimping. Coffee amazing and plenty to order from the menu. No waiting when we came, lots of people but plenty of tables.

There's something to be said for simplicity. A freshly-squeezed OJ, a simple brekky of haloumi,…read moretomato and avocado on sourdough, and a delicious cup of Genovese coffee. I've never strayed from my order here, and despite there being months between visits (my bad), Justine rarely forgets it - but checks it with me first, calling through the window with her awesome Northern accent. The menu item's had a name change - what was once Haloumi Special has become Lucky Lucky, and I understand why. You're lucky if you stumble across this place, and even luckier if you settle on this menu item. I'd like to try some of the other things on the menu, because they all look pretty good, but... I just can't say no to Lucky Lucky.