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    Ric's Bar

    3.1 (23 reviews)
    Tue 10:00 am - 5:00 AM (Next day)
    Wed 10:00 am - 5:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Stephanie A.

    Rics is the kind of place that is enjoyable depending on when you choose to go there. On a weeknight or early Friday/Saturday night rics is a pleasant no-fuss bar where you can just chill out. However, on a late (11pm onwards) Friday or Saturday night, this place gets crowded full of people and becomes a whole lot more pretentious. I am honestly not surprised by Oliver's story; for a place that claims to embrace alternative- Rics can be just as shallow as those clubs that won't allow guys in sneakers. On a more quiet night though, it is a complete different story- Rics will be relaxed with good music playing in the background. I have had some good nights here; seen some great local bands, danced around, played Space Invaders etc.The drinks at Rics are priced to match the average price for drinks in the valley. Rics has been around for years that it seems everybody has something to say about it. Like other reviewers have said; people will claim to hate it but somehow find themselves on their dance floor at the end of the night. I think it is an OK place to hang.

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    Asiya M.

    "Guys Lets NOT go to Ric's tonight." Oh past me I have heard this from you very very often but in the apocalyptic post-club morning vision, future me will count 5 Ric's entry stamps on my person. And why not? Ric's is something special, no Humphrey Bogart won't be waiting with a Scotch and Soda to greet you (a La Casablanca) But Ric's is the premier alternative Bar/club of Brisbane. ..well used to be anyway given the popularity of the Brunswick St Mall + advantage of no cover charge, the usual indie/hipster clientele is supplemented with some surprise "Normies in Team shirts" on Friday and Saturday nights. Still I think its retains some amount of its old charm, The sticky floors, the amount of graffiti in the toilets and trashbaggery on the dance floor you can't deny its not seedy, there are no filters here at 3am this is the REAL side of brisbane coming out. In fact Ric's played an integral part of me and my friends adolescence This is where I popped my club cherry This is where I saw amazing live acts like 6ft Hick, Gentle Ben and his sensitive side and Main St Brats Where I had a 10AM Beer stop after Zombie walk Where I danced on tables and Where the term RicsRegret™ was coined. And while it's now competing with new indie clubs like Woodlands or Black Bear Lodge Love it or hate it If you're like me you are probably going to end your night here.

    Tess B.

    Look, I know there's already a lot about Ric's, but I can't skip over Ric's without commenting and getting a little nostalgic. Ric's has been the default place for my friends and I ever since I turned 18. We've gone through love/hate stages in our relationship, and now I think we're on an even keel, Ric's and I, willing to have a contented respect for one another. We even stuck it out through its random change of ownership and transition from just Ric's to Ric's Bar and Grill. (remember that?) Ric's still remains my default place on a standard Saturday night in the Valley. No matter where else I go, I always end up at Ric's; always end up complaining about the one bathroom downstairs when I could easily go to the bathrooms upstairs; always dancing to a random song I don't remember the next morning; always hanging out with my friends around the weird game machine things; always finding new fascination in the pictures and writing on the bathroom wall. I'm not ashamed that it's my default. Ric's is the safe, go-to place where you'll always run into someone you know, always enjoy the music (whether it's a great live band or some classic Ric's tune), and always spend too much money on spirits. Wear skinny jeans and sport a great quiff boys, and you'll fit in without an issue. Just kidding! (But seriously).

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    Ric's bar is always good on a Saturday night! Great place to go with friends for a drink/ dance or a nice place to sit!

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    Never a cover charge, and drinks are good and cheap - a dying combination in Fortitude Valley.

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    Bunker Coffee

    Bunker Coffee

    4.9(22 reviews)
    3.0 kmMilton
    $

    For our almost-regular Tuesday lunches, we decided to head to Mrs. Luu's to grab a sandwich, and…read moreended up giving in to our desires for an iced hot chocolate! Oh, the calories! I've been wanting to try Bunker for the longest time, and today was the day. I love the vine covered hub, which reminds me of a burrow, and of a cafe that I used to visit back in L.A. Instead of getting my usual latte, I went for the bottled ice dark chocolate (5). I'm not the biggest fan of hot chocolate, as it's usually too sweet and heavy for me to finish (I know, strange, because I can finish a whole Chipotle burrito), but I decided that the unusually warm weather called for an iced chocolate. We were greeted by a really friendly barista who helped us right away - and well - the iced dark chocolate and dark chocolate mocha were pre-bottled, so there wasn't much work. The iced dark chocolate, made with organic milk (I think?) and fair trade chocolate, was quickly consumed! It wasn't too sweet, and I would definitely go for it again. The iced dark mocha was also really good, and not at all grainy, which often happens in a lot of mochas. My only complaint was that the bottles were a bit harder to open (I prefer Bean's bottles), and the straws were too short and kept falling in! The drinks were so delicious it didin't matter though....

    Bunker eptiomsises why I have faith Brisbane will sustain its growing 'cool' factor. Taking a…read moredisused war-time bunker on Milton Road, Bunker Coffee has turned a small space into a urban retreat. Sitting against the cool brick wall sipping an ice coffee, flat white or hot chocolate you feel a million miles away from the city despite the fact Milton train station is above you. In the same way Blackstar Coffee paved the way for coffee appreciation in Brisbane many years ago, Bunker continues the tradition introducing and encouraging a new set of palettes to appreciate and respect good coffee. They also offer take-home coffee beans which they will grind for you depending on what device you'll be using them in.

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    Bunker Coffee - View into Bunker from Railway Terrace

    View into Bunker from Railway Terrace

    Bunker Coffee - Sitting in the bunker.

    Sitting in the bunker.

    Bunker Coffee - Wall of options - coffee, hot chocolate and roast of the week.

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    Wall of options - coffee, hot chocolate and roast of the week.

    Reverends Fine Coffee - Potato and Leek Rostis with roasted beet instead of carrot and added avocado.

    Reverends Fine Coffee

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.1 kmFortitude Valley
    $

    We loved this place. Great food, great coffee, friendly service, and a nice chill atmosphere in…read morewhich to enjoy a leisurely meal and strike up conversation with others seated nearby. I loved their breakfast because haloumi! I think that's pretty much all that needs to be said.

    It was my birthday today and I had a bit of time to kill before work, and I happened to see a post…read moreby Reverends Fine Coffee on Instagram. And I was tempted to give it a go. It had been a long while since I visited a cafe myself and had a bit of me time. Reverends Fine Coffee is situated in the Fortitude Valley neighboring a bunch of other cafes and restaurants. I ordered a skinny cap and one lamington. The coffee was amazing and I really appreciated that they used real chocolate on top instead of cocoa powder. The coffee was silky and smooth. It didn't give me that bitter and acidic aftertaste, which was to my appealing. As for the lamington, I liked it too but the cake was a bit dry but the chocolate coating and coconut shreds compensated the fact that the cake wasn't moist enough. But the good thing was the lamington wasn't overly sweet. Another thing I liked about the café was their interior design and layout of the cafe. The café is divided into indoor and outdoor seatings. I chose a table inside as shown in the pic. I loved the industrial vibe the room provided (that brick wall was everything) and the art works on the wall were well appreciated and gave an artistic feel. The music playing in the background was also really soothing and relaxing. The service was alright, but not outstanding. Except for the the brief moments where I placed my order, there was basically no more interaction with the staff. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. Will go back some other time.

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    Reverends Fine Coffee - Beef brisket burger

    Beef brisket burger

    Reverends Fine Coffee - Flat white made of Uncle Joe's purple haze blend.

    Flat white made of Uncle Joe's purple haze blend.

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    Spring Hill Deli

    Spring Hill Deli

    3.9(16 reviews)
    1.3 kmSpring Hill
    $$

    Spring Hill Deli is the Kanye West of cafes - that's right folks it's officially the GREATEST CAFE…read moreIN THE UNIVERSE (GCITU for short). I love this place, from high quality ingredients to a perfectly thought out menu with great staff and a cool vibe thrown into the mix. The smoked salmon with avo and labna on house made bread is giving me heart palpitations just thinking about it. The bread was super fresh, filled with seeds and had a delicious crunchy crust. The smoked salmon was not shaved like you'll find in other places it's large chunks of salmon that I'm told is from a local supplier. The amount of avocado you get is insane and everything felt so wholesome. Coffee was also really good - not blow your sock off coffee but definitely above average. Vegetarian options available and the juices are fresh and yummy. I'm going to become a regular here as I've not had such a great breakfast in a long time. Get on it!

    Two people sat on a couple of small stools outside the red exterior of the Spring Hill Deli and…read moreProduce store. I Stopped and followed the smell of fresh coffee beyond the doorway. Inside I found a unique specialty store. The front half of the store was dedicated to fresh fruit and vegetables, hung up in baskets ready to be bought. Throughout the rest of the inside specialty chocolates and other unique delicacies lined the racks and shelving. Displayed at the front counter a range of fresh salads and sandwiches that I could tell were made in store. I ordered a coffee a while I was waiting the lady behind the counter asked me about my day which turned into a very comfortable conversation. When I was given my beverage, we thanked each other and I walked out the door, feeling I should have bought something else. But just like the conversation I just had there was no pressure just great friendly service. There should be more places like this.

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    Spring Hill Deli - What was the fruit and veg deli is now seating space

    What was the fruit and veg deli is now seating space

    Spring Hill Deli - Inside .

    Inside .

    Spring Hill Deli - Omg! Omg. Sweet sweet goodness.

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    Omg! Omg. Sweet sweet goodness.

    The Mill Pharmacy Espresso Bar

    The Mill Pharmacy Espresso Bar

    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.4 kmSpring Hill

    The Mill Coffee is a big hit with the medical staff and patients who fill Wickham terrace on…read moreweekdays. For one thing, they serve Campos coffee and it's good. Probably the best coffee you'll find on Wickham terrace. They have a small but quality range of cabinet food including wraps, paninis, cakes, and biscuits. In winter they have lovely soup but they don't make much and it sells out early in the day. The staff are helpful and efficient and the prices are reasonable. Because The Mill does the vast majority of its business with medical staff and patients who are only around on weekdays (Wickham terrace is pretty deserted on weekends) , The Mill isn't open over the weekend which means that it's not going to be an option for a Saturday or Sunday morning coffee if you happen to be in the area. The Mill is definitely a venue more suited to winter, because with it's very sunny outdoor only seating on the concrete patio of Watkins Medical Centre, it can get pretty scorching in summer. The same characteristics make it a challenge in the rain, although they do have large umbrellas over some tables. The outdoor setting can be a drawback on really hot or rainy days, but in general is a plus because of the frequent pleasant breezes and beautiful fig tree out the front. Just watch out for the mynah birds, they have been known to steal my toast.

    The Coffee Mill cafe is located across the road from the Old Windmill, Queensland's oldest and…read morearguably one of our less impressive historical structures. Like the pharmacy next door, The Coffee Mill is a cafe/restaurant designed to service all of the medical specialists working in the building and surrounding centres, as well as the clients of these specialists. I've frequented The Coffee Mill a few times, typically when I've gone to see my ear, nose and throat specialist to have my sinuses "cauterised" (a very interesting procedure which yes, does involve the burning away of the sinus tissue to assist breathing.) Leaving my specialist without being able to feel part of my face because of the anaesthetic, I'm careful when I'm eating here. I always order a coffee and I don't need it spilling down the side of my numb, droopy lips. (I can be clumsy enough on my own, thanks.) The coffee is decent but I always find the food here to be excellent. The last time I visited I threw health concerns cheerily to the wind and bought a beef sandwich, spilling out gravy all over the table without a care it was just that damn delicious. I was ravenous at the time and indifferent to the few people watching a slight-figured girl-woman devouring a sandwich like it was her last meal. This questionable novelty wore off after a minute or two and I ate my meal outside, fairly undetected. There's some relaxing out-door seating here, perfect for people-watching. Of course it's not an upmarket cafe, so you're sitting at a dirty-ish table on top of a cement floor. But anyone with eyes can see that before they come here, and I find this contributes to the cafe's casual vibe.

    Jak and Hill - Closed. Darn :/

    Jak and Hill

    4.0(25 reviews)
    1.1 kmSpring Hill
    $$

    Closed ;/…read more Writing more words because Yelp thinks more are needed. Seriously, there isn't any more to say. It's a dead parrot!

    My fooding adventures have been on hiatus for quite a bit, and will be till the end of this year,…read morebut I decided to take a break from all the craziness to visit Jak+Hill. From others' photos, the food looked decent, so I chose this one place. I had high hopes, after seeing their breakfast options and fairy floss dessert, but alas, I was underwhelmed. The location and place itself is decently decorated and in the middle of Spring Hill, but it wasn't particularly eye-opening. The girls there were friendly, but a bit disorganized service-wise (throughout my entire meal). I ordered a coffee to start, and as expected, was just alright. For sustenance, I had the corn fritters with smoked salmon on the side, but I almost didn't finish the corn fritters! They were lukewarm, chewy, and tiny! There were two - and smaller than the size of my palm, with a bit of smoked salmon, a poached egg, and rocket with tomato relish (that just tasted like tomato sauce). The presentation and the service were alright, and their lunch options looked good by the way other customers were chowing down... but they really need to work on their breakfast if they're going to keep serving it all day!

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    Jak and Hill - Breakfast Board to share - delicious as always

    Breakfast Board to share - delicious as always

    Jak and Hill - The decor and atmosphere created is A1. This beautiful little flower arrangement was on each table.

    The decor and atmosphere created is A1. This beautiful little flower arrangement was on each table.

    Jak and Hill

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    Bellissimo Coffee

    Bellissimo Coffee

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.7 kmFortitude Valley
    $

    I'd always heard Bellissimo was good but I'd just never had a chance to try it…read more We rocked up mid-Sunday afternoon after a hard days couch shopping over at Homemaker City and we pleased to find the cafe/roastery buzzing but not too busy. We spent some time perusing their sizeable coffee bean selection from Australian to Single Origin Kenyan, Indian and Indonesian. Happy to report that yes you do get a free coffee with bean purchase :-) Of course we zeroed in in the all important snacking menu and were pleasantly rewarded to find many tasty options often sequestered to bfast menus on w/ends. Partner went for the avo on toast w/ lemon and I dived on a cheese & tomato toasty (simple but sooooo good!). Coffee is strong and well made. Prices were average & portions were decent. Staff were friendly and service was fairly prompt. Great afternoon reviver spot!

    Bellissimo Coffee is the standard by which I measure coffee. It's that good. Their beans are the…read moreyardstick to which every other coffee bean that goes into my grinder is compared. Some beans have gotten close, but none have ever quite measured up. As a coffee shop they're just OK. They're pretty small, though the upstairs has now been converted to a bungalow with seats and the like. The focus here is the roasting, and the layout of the coffee shop pretty much lets you know that. You'd have to be blind to miss the giant roaster right by the door or the huge bins of roasted beans. That's not to say they're not a good coffee shop,but if you're looking for the coffee shop atmosphere of just hanging out there are better coffee shops, but they're coffee isn't as good. Seating is a bit thin and on the lower floor is just a couple of benches and some standing room at the bar. Their menu is basic, but everything on it is absolutely amazing. It's also the only, and I do mean only, place that I've seen PECAN PIE in Australia. I told my classmates that it is a thing, I actually tried to make it for them with only some small degree of success, but there it is on their shelf. It is also delicious.

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    Bellissimo Coffee
    Bellissimo Coffee
    Bellissimo Coffee

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