Great atmosphere, good food and the cocktail jugs are well worth it! Also, it's in a great location…read moreif you want to walk around Ipswich city centre or see a show at the theatre.

A relatively new addition to the Ipswich dining scene, Pumpyard Bar & Brewery (or Four Hearts…read moreBrewing Company - the name appears to be used interchangeably) has become one of our regular eats - I'd even go as far as calling it our go-to restaurant. And judging by how busy the place is every time we go - I'm guessing we aren't alone. They serve bar-style food like burgers, wraps, chips etc, but with a fancy twist such as Chili Cheese Fries and Beer ice cream. The portions are not huge, but the prices are also quite reasonable. Their Wednesday night special $12 ribs are absolutely delicious. Pumpyard Bar & Brewery is the first and only brewery in Ipswich since 1903, and being a brewery, there is always a good variety of beer to be had - both in-house brewed as well as more common bottled beer. Some of their brewed beer is really interesting, like their Wabbit Saison which is a carrot beer, and my personal favorite - the Coffee Cream Ale which is a beer brewed with coffee - awesome! Some of the beers like the Coffee Cream Ale are seasonal, so unfortunately are not available all of the time. They also sell take-home growlers so you can take your favorite beer home too :) With a great atmosphere complete with beer vats right in the dining area, live music on Sunday's and friendly staff, it's easy to see why this place is very quickly becoming a favorite :)

I love the big menu, food and staff. However it's best for adults rather than children as it's a…read moretight fitting location - pram movement is virtually impossible.

A beautiful cafe full of greenery, with an additional component of beautiful thrift finds you can…read morepick up! I've found some lovely books and gifts for friends while simply grabbing a coffee! Speaking of - amazing coffee!! Rafter and Rose has an amazing array of options for every palate, and a special shout out to their amazing gluten free options.

Yelpers, if you have been following my reviews over the past few days you will have noticed that I…read morehave discovered some mighty fine little hang outs in Ipswich. Yep, no word of a lie. Fourthchild is one of these great hang outs and boasts such a Melbourne-esque feel as soon as you walk through the doors. Upon entering it's the simple but gorgeous layout that strikes you first about this little joint. There are fabulous small details such as cakes being served in star shaped liners and orange juice in a jar with a paper straw that makes me love Fourthchild is the bees knees when it comes to delicious baked treats. My personal fave is the flourless mini chocolate cake, or I hear the carrot cake is also a winner. Their coffee is worth boasting about, with the Barista clearly capable and experienced on the coffee making front. It's my understanding that Fourthchild also does a mean breakfast/brunch on the weekends and is the only place I know who sells organic, iced earl grey tea. So swallow your pride, and make a trip to the Switch for some Fourthchild action. It will not disappoint. Bare in mind that it's a hit with the locals so best to get in early or late to avoid crowds.

The woman behind fourthchild named it so because she already has three kidlets and figured running…read morea cafe would be like raising a child. Kudos to her also for deciding to open something this hip and unheard of in Ipswich, "Just because I felt like it." Not as busy as most Brisbane cafes on a Sunday morning it was steadily filling up when we arrived around 10:30am. It had been on my list to visit for a while so friends and I piled in the car for a Sunday road trip to "The Switch" There were five breakfast items to select and unintentionally we had five people dining who all chose individual items. Don't expect many frills from this menu. It is simple and removes any temptation for decision overload (although when looking at their cake cabinet it may be a different story). They make most of their goods on site and it shows (in a good way). The bread for my scrambled eggs, mushrooms and spinach was more like a damper- it was soft in the centre, fresh and the right amount of crunch in the crust. The meal was good but lacked a little flavour for my liking. The eggs could have been improved with some simple seasoning or herbs. Of all the meals we sampled the best would have to have been the "frenchie" french toast with banana, salted caramel and honey comb. Surrounded by tempting sweets and cakes I'm going to take a stab in the dark that this is what fourthchild excels at, rather than run of the mill breakfasts. Still, all in all, minus the delay in our coffees arriving to the table it was a pleasant out-of-town cafe breakfast. Should I be local, I'd be all over this place like a rash.

Really great quality food, with decent portion sizing. I just miss the desert options, they used to…read morehave an amazing cheesecake!

We had a table of 6 tonight, and the staff were clearly busy with a 21st!! They actually gave us a…read moreheads up about the large booking when we booked which was much appreciated. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal and our waitress was fantastic. The other staff were very friendly too. The place has a really good vibe, largely because of the energy of the staff but nice decor too. Menu is similar to Moo Moo in Brisbane in some ways!! Steaks not quite at that level (almost though!!) , but the prices reflect that too. Good value for money here.

The best cold brew I've had. Period. That includes a 15km radius in Sydney CBD. The simple…read moreindustrial feel goes a long way.

Word on the beat (according to the Courier Mail) is that some of the best coffee shops in Brisbane…read moreare in fact, in Ipswich! Don't fall over people. That was not a typo. And as someone who worked in "the Switch" for a long time, I can confirm that this is in fact true! Over the past year or two a few new kids have moved onto the Ipswich block. Bon Laneway is one of 3 or 4 notable cafes that are giving Ipswich a new name. With perfectly extracted Black Sheep coffee and serving great bites (I had the prosciutto, gruyere and basil melt) this place is a definite hit with the locals and people who work in the area. It's tucked into a little laneway on Ellenborough Street, where there are plenty of milk crates outside or tables and chairs inside to sit and enjoy a lazy morning. This place is simply gorgeous! The food, the service and the coffee are all on par with a place you would find in New Farm or Teneriffe. Visit if you get the chance!

Great food and an authentic German cuisine with an awesome atmosphere. However the food did take…read moresome time and the menu could have been bigger with a larger range.

Great German food just as good as the franchise name but I was disappointed about no pork knuckles…read morefor lunchtime? Even with us calling ahead to order it as requested!

I've had several meals at Arcadia over the last couple of years and I'm never disappointment…read more Modern Greek crusine. Suitable for groups as well as couples. Highly recommended.

Beer batter snapper was absolutely fabulous, 6 black beer to go with it were brilliant.read more

Pleasant cafe in the Top of Town Ipswich. I stopped in on a…read moreFriday night of a stroll along the main street markets, and was pleasantly surprised. There is a small selection of good quality food on offer, not at all the usual quick take away meal. The coffee was good, served quickly and with a smile.. What I like about this little cafe is there is a selection of pantry items on sale as well. Mainly spices, flavoured oils, pastas, herbs, chutneys, chillies and jams. It was an absolute delight walking in and noticing the natural flow of the cafe, the items for sale, the were place nicely on shelves that did not over shadow the products. It didn't feel like you were walking into a store (Cole's or Woolies) at all, just a natural feel. Then moving onto the cafe at the back of the store.. There was a bench and stools to sit and eat or read a book on the inside of the cafe as well as sidewalk tables to sit and enjoy a light meal with friends outside. I would stop at this cafe again.

great food - love the breakfasts here on a Sunday morning. Hardworking owner that cares about the…read morecustomer experience