I thought I'd pop in and tell you guys something weird I've discovered about the Cheesecake Shop's…read morecheesecakes. I don't really like them. Recently I've tried both the marbled cheesecake and the New York cheesecake and neither of them have been much chop - the New York cheesecake in particular had that sharp taste that only really synthetic flavouring can deliver. Weirdly enough (and the reason for the 3 stars) I seem to quite like their other desserts. I was at a party recently where someone brought out a Cheesecake Shop pavlova and it was giant, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and generously topped with crap loads of real cream and fresh fruit. I also recently had a chocolate cake from them and although I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake I could tell this one had merit. So for me, I'll avoid them for cheesecakes, but pop in when I'm craving a pav.

We all know what The Cheesecake Shop is. It's a successful chain of stores that sell delicious…read morecheesecakes and variations thereof. The quality of food here is uniform with that of all other Cheesecake Shops I've visited, so I won't comment on that. Instead, I'll give you a few pointers about this store in particular. Parking on the street is tough. Traffic thrives on Waterworks Road, and there's a side-street beside the store you can park alongside. However, a lot of people tend to rat-race up this street and if you want to turn right onto Waterworks Road from the side street when you leave, good luck. The traffic won't allow it during busy times. Noonan's BP is located a quick jump across this side street on the same side of Waterworks Road as The Cheesecake Shop. The Noonan's BP complex has a store beside it with parking that isn't controlled by Parking Nazis. This store was once a DVD/Video shop and is now Campbell Newman's home base. There's usually at least one park free, typically more. As to the service here, it depends on who you get. The last time I came here (to buy a Black Forest Cake for my father) I was served by a middle-aged gent who was extremely friendly, helpful, and ready to chat to whomever came in. (Not in an annoying way, more of a charming "I'm a nice person who's not trying to sell you anything" kind of way. I mean, you're inside the store and it's not exactly a place you're going to visit unless you intend to buy cake anyway, so there's no sales push.) The time prior to this I went to get a cake for my sister and was served by a female who was less friendly and more automatic in her responses, which was fine because I wanted to get in and out of there.

This bakery really caters toward those with a massive sweet tooth. Which isn't a bad thing (nowhere…read morenear so), but its savoury options are a little bare. There are, of course, bread sticks, rolls and loaves of bread for sale, but if you're after something lunch-worthy, perhaps try coming back for afternoon tea instead. Unless you're a fan of cheese-heavy cheese and bacon rolls, then you're fine. Savoury aside, the sweet stuff here is pretty varied, but similar to what you would find in most bakeries. There's an incredibly beautiful fruit flan, custard tarts, blueberry cheesecakes, caramel tarts and banana slices. All of which are quite large portion sizes and are well priced ($2.80 for a large slice of blueberry cheesecake).

The best waffles and ice cream we have ever tasted. Great atmosphere and customer service. Great…read morevariety of different coffees

I was hopeful but it wasn't anything to spend/waste your calories or money on. First skimpy scoops…read moreand overly sweetened gelato masks the flavors of the fruit. Yea it's popular cuz it's by the boardwalk but pass on this and try the mobile van in front of the beach/pool. I hadn't either but maybe next time.

It's a little cafe / dessert shop - it's cute - very clean and bright. Reminds me of Singapore…read moredesert places - pretty and princess like. The cake creations a look amazing - and best of all taste it too. Service was fast and helpful - the range makes it hard to choose - went for strawberry Jasmine Heart and a fruit tart. Coffee is adequate - it's the pastry and cake creations to try. The Juno Bakery is around the corner in the mall, if you want more goodies.

This is a very decent Asian bakery in the style of Bread Top (but not, I think, affiliated with…read morethat chain). I was here at the end of the day and they had a great deal: buy 3 items and get the lowest priced item free. Totally worth it!

A great place to grab an amazing icecream. We always come past here when having dinner at West end…read moreor Southbank.

Put it on your bucket list and go! Delish!!…read moreI have nothing more to say except go early to avoid the out the door crowd.

I've only been here a couple of times because The Cheesecake Shop is generally quite expensive. But…read moreif you need something a bit special and don't mind paying the extra, then this place is for you. Their range of desserts is fantastic, it all looks so fresh and yummy, and you can be in there for ages trying to make a decision. I had to resort to "rock paper scissors" for my final choice! The staff are great, they don't rush you (though it has been quiet when I've been in). They also have some savoury items, but really, I go there for something sweet. It's probably exactly like the other Cheesecake Shops but hey, it's all good, what's not to love?

It's a shop. They sell cheesecake. Delicious cheesecake…read more It's a chain store, and they appear to have refurbished a little since the last time I was in. They have a big range of cheesecakes and you can get whole, half and quarters. My personal favourite is the strawberry. It's about the only cheesecake i'll eat, and The Cheesecake Shop does the best one. What else to say? If you want cheesecake, this is your place.

When I first moved to Brisbane, my partner told me this was the BEST bakery he had ever been to…read more And the best in Brisbane. I was skeptical - mainly because it was right in our backyard, and I figured his big-noting was due to not bothering to try the competition. Turns out I was wrong to second-guess his statement. This is actually the best bakery I have ever been to. In my life. Having lived in Melbourne and Brisbane and travelled reasonably extensively. The thing that makes this place so special to me, is its unassuming nature. It's not fancy. The owners haven't spent thousands of dollars making the place look modern and slick and trendy - instead they continue to display their delectable fare in regulation glass shelving with windows. The name cards are handwritten, and the sandwiches are made in the back in clear view of the shop front. This is where I should start my review. The sandwiches. OH THE SANDWICHES! Thick cut bread - white or wholemeal, or grain. Stuffed with all manner of toppings - my favourite being the Ploughmans. This comes teaming with moist roast beef, piled high with delicious fresh salads and lashings of spicy, sweet relish. It's a joy to behold, and I can only ever eat half of one despite my best efforts. The pies and pastries are all here in all manner of flavours, but at this window my favourite is the bacon and cheese. Unlike many pies of the same name, this comes with chunky slightly chewy bacon pieces that are cut into different imprecise sized squares. The cheese is a welcome surprise when it hits, as it too is random in its size and placement throughout the mix. It's always chewy and smooth and mixes with the bacon and delicious beef and gravy mix perfectly. The pastry is golden and fluffy and makes the fresh flaky sound when you crunch into it that I love. The cupcakes are second-to-none. I have yet to get past their simple small buttery vanilla cupcakes with white icing and pastel coloured hearts. I will order four in a white cardboard box as a 'congratulations', 'I'm sorry' or 'just because' gift as I know the recipient will give me one. ;) They are so moist, so fluffy and so soft in the mouth it's like they were made by a cupcake fairy. The icing is perfection - too often you have to fight your way through thick layers of tasteless sugary plates atop your cake, but this is different. The perfect thickness, this icing has a slight crunch to it and it perfectly blends with the creamy buttery cake underneath. The staff are always cheerful if not run-off-their-feet, although I often wonder how they do it with no air conditioning - especially in the humidity and heat of a Brisbane Summer. The prices are a little more than you would pay elsewhere, but 100% deserved. You can purchase a variety of cold drinks including a variety of juice and trendy sodas (my favourite extra treat is the cherry cola). This place doesn't need to advertise at all besides its time-honoured chalk board on the footpath. It has relied on word of mouth, which has clearly spread like wildfire all over the city as this place is almost always PACKED. And for very good reason. My top tip is to grab your savory and dessert items, pick out a beverage (I hear they do great coffee too) and cart your feast to the nearby park. The kids will LOVE it and you will be enveloped by the bliss that only quality, fresh baked goods can bring.

A great local bakery on Oxford Street in Bulimba. They sell all the usual tasty bakery goods -…read morefreshly baked bread loaves, bread rolls, pies and sausage rolls, cakes, cheesecakes, tarts and pastries. They also have a range of freshly made sandwiches and rolls for a quick and healthy lunch. The bakery is out the back and you can see through the windows and watch them baking. There are free tasting on the bench of the latest chocolate brownie or some other delicious treat. You can also buy whole cakes and cheesecakes, and they have a range of ribbons and candles and flowers for decoration of your special gift. You should also try a local speciality - Bulimba Bombs. They are delicious, light merengue with caramel and apricot. The bakery also sells and serve Di Bella Coffee, so you can pick up a bite to eat and seat in the arcade beside the bakery and enjoy a coffee and piece of cake.