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    Plenty

    4.0 (22 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lani P.

    Plenty by name, plenty by nature. Having seen a West Endian Yelper pop up photos of Plenty and reading of it in another weekly digital digest, my interest was piqued. A friend I ran into while there this morning said, "I hope this becomes the Sourced Grocer of West End." And they kind of are already on their way to being just that. Wholesome, delicious food. Sourced locally and with a small grocer attached. They've not been open long so it's still a work in progress and you can see they'll grow into the space as time progresses.There were still workmen preening as I arrived this morning. No problems - it kind of just added to the atmosphere. This morning I ordered the baked eggs breakfast which came with beetroot relish, roast pumpkin and fetta. Plenty by name, plenty by nature. There's no walking away feeling hungry after eating this meal. Yet, you won't feel heavy and weighed down either. It was a great balance of everything. Paired with a pineapple, mint and coconut water 'frappe' and I was set for a busy Friday. It is such a large space yet it doesn't feel empty. It feels like there's just the right amount of furniture (bonus points for no milk crates), the high ceilings give a breezy-Queensland feel and everyone seemed fairly relaxed. It's counter service and the menu exists on a blackboard by the main counter. There coffee's brewed from a counter at the front of the store making it easy for customers popping in for a take-away only. It's definitely quickly going to fall into my category of cafes that I can visit, pull up a table and watch people come and go as I tap away at my laptop.

    Beef quesadilla
    Char B.

    Our West End friends have been boasting about Plenty for months so we had to give it a go:) The menu changes all the time to keep things interesting. Last weekend we ordered the Barramundi Burger and Lamb Hash- both were delicious! And my giant cappuccino was equally beautiful. All the ingredients were fresh and had a unique mix of flavors. The one complaint is that they are not open on Sunday... The reason it took so long to get here is because everyone we have wanted to go (on Sunday) it was closed. I think they are missing out on some Sunday brunch business....

    Burnt, stale and bitter coffee.   Food was over ambitious and lacked much strong flavor. Nice setting.  Eh
    Ryan W.

    Looked good to have a good and coffee. But the coffee was burnt and bad. Wish I could get my money back... should I ask or is that too rude?

    Nat D.

    Dear Plenty Peeps This is just a draft review. I'm going to visit again in the new year 2014 for a full review. Please take this as business advice in the meantime. West End has been hanging out for something 'like" Sourced Grocer (Tenerife). When I heard you were opening I sang Hallelujah. Driving to your location I was breathless - imagining cool people sitting around nursing beautiful coffees, devouring inspired snacks, and customers laden with baskets of gourmet delights ready to whip up a memorable meal. Instead I found emptiness. And I blame your haste in opening without having the right stuff in place. Your shelves are empty, your cooking preparation area looks underutilized and hesitant, your customers look confused and your marketing is nonexistent. How are "the cool people" going to know you even exist? Or perhaps you're not ready for them to know. Please get ready. Get Plenty.

    The hash brown breakfast - the picture says it all - I could of licked the plate ....
    Anna C.

    Great produce, below average air con, awesome coffee - long bench share tables and a few scattered single tables, street parking (only two parks out the front) has a regular bike riding set if you go early so avoid if you don't like too much information before caffeine ...

    Poached Eggs with Carrot Puree, Smoked Ham Hock, Goats Cheese and Pistachios.

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    This really is the most innovative fresh and delicious breakfast/brunch menu in Brisbane . Superb

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    From salads to the sweets behind the counter, it all bursts with the flavour that only fresh quality allows.

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    Penny Coffee Co - Avocado on toasted sourdough with marinated feta, spiced chickpeas, pomegranate salsa, sumac labneh, dukkah and lemon. Very, very good.

    Penny Coffee Co

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.5 kmDutton Park
    $$

    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

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    Penny Coffee Co

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    Bar Merlo UQ

    Bar Merlo UQ

    4.3(12 reviews)
    2.0 kmSt Lucia
    $

    Ah BarMerlo, near the Duhig Library where Unicard is located. It can't help but get extremely busy…read morehere, really packed and in this quaint little corner of the main court, I suspect many if not most of all the thousands of university students have come to get their regular caffeine fix. And fix you can get with your double shot affogato, or cappacino. If you're lucky enough to be able to get a seat at one of the cosy little tables underneath the massive trees that point the way to the union complex, the atmosphere has been good to you. you can spend a while chatting away, reading a book watching the anxious and steady stream of students walk on by. The coffee is smooth, the coffee is aromatic, the coffee is Yelpingly high quality for a university coffee place. I love this place, the biscotti is really nice with your coffee too if you ever get the chance. The Chai Latte's are nothing to be scoffed at either, with the creamy frothed milk, how can you not just love it.

    I am a BarMerlo UQ regular. And by regular I mean I go there almost everyday, sometime multiple…read moretimes a day. Being a humanities student at the University of Queensland, I practically live in the Social Science and Humanities Library, where Merlo is located. They have probably the best position of any of the cafes on campus, connecting to the library but also having plenty of outdoor seating jetting out into the iconic sandstone encompassed great court area. I have spent all too many hours sitting with a coffee here, watching the crows, chatting with other students, reading, writing, and even having meetings with my thesis supervisor. Merlo gets pretty busy but they are well staffed for it and even when there is a giant line up you always get a smile. They churn their coffees out pretty quickly so you never have much of a wait for either takeaway or table service. And the coffee is good. I regularly get either their smooth latte, delicious iced coffee in summer or delectable hot chocolate with marsh mellows in winter. The food is also good. They have a nice selection of foccacias and toasties as well as some chocolate cookies that are true indulgence. I adore this Merlo, not only because the service is good and the coffee and food hit the spot but because it is beautifully situated and has become such a prominent part of my university years. I totally recommend BarMerlo UQ if you find yourself on campus.

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    Bar Merlo UQ - Fruit toast

    Fruit toast

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    Bar Merlo UQ

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    Lakeside Cafe - Cake & Latte

    Lakeside Cafe

    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.5 kmSt Lucia
    $$

    This clean and modern outdoor cafe is a breath of fresh air amongst the hustle and bustle of…read moreUniversity life. They serve a variety of specialty caffeinated drinks, baked goods and both a full breakfast and lunch menu. The lunch menu is vietnamese inspired and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The fresh rice paper rolls stuffed with lettuce, herbs, pork and noodles were prepared perfectly. Too often places over steep the rice paper wrapper in water for way too long, making it too soft; the rice paper wrapper here is served, as the Italians would describe it, "al dente." The combination vermicelli salad had a delightful variety of flavourful toppings, including: BBQ beef, sausage, spring rolls, and sugarcane prawn cakes. The pho, noodle soup, was served with the more traditional 'Shahe fen' style rice noodles (linguini shaped) rather than the thin vermacelli noodles used in many American and Australian restaurants; a delightful touch. The servers are all dressed quite sharply in white collared shirts and the cafe has a lovely water serving station with your choice of orange or lime infused ice water (presented in beautiful glass dispensers). This is basically a casual but classy cafe that compliments the lake view to perfection ... and for a reasonable price.

    Absolutely awful service and will not be going back. Owner was extremely rude despite us having…read morebeen there each morning for the past few months. Was denied a table (there were at least 15 free tables) despite spending over $25 between us as it was not a 'main meal' which would have only been $12.

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    Lakeside Cafe - Views of the UQ lake

    Views of the UQ lake

    Lakeside Cafe - Vermicelli combination

    Vermicelli combination

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    Mr Beans Coffee - Hot chocolate

    Mr Beans Coffee

    3.3(6 reviews)
    2.1 kmSt Lucia
    $

    This small shop is notable for having cheap combos of a toasted waffle and a drink. One brisk…read moremorning, I thought the hot chocolate was worth a try and it was. The waffle was quite basic and was premade and toasted up briefly to order, but for the money you can't complain. I enjoyed the hot chocolate. The difference between a small and medium hot chocolate was $.20, making me wonder why anyone would get a small. They had some costlier but nice looking breakfast bowls that I might give a shot, but for their main attraction it seemed fine, but nothing to write home about.

    While Mr Bean's Coffee isn't the smoothest in the world, I got to love these guys simply because of…read morethe convenience and the awesome staff. Mr Bean's has a number of coffee carts hidden in and around campus, great for that quick caffeine hit between lectures. They also do a mean waffle. Seriously, try their waffles. The staff are pretty awesome, especially the tall skinny guy, Andrew I think his name is, who knows his stuff and can recommend good flavours to add to spice up your next iced coffee or latte. You can find Mr Bean's espresso bar near the main refectory next to Boost Juice or at one of the three mobile coffee carts in and around the uni. They definitely are the place to go for a quick caffeine hit.

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    Mr Beans Coffee - I always get my cinnamon bun hot chocolate and take it to the grass behind the great court and sit under the plumeria tree. Relaxing!

    I always get my cinnamon bun hot chocolate and take it to the grass behind the great court and sit under the plumeria tree. Relaxing!

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    Mr Beans Coffee - Maple flavored waffle

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