This cafe, awkwardly positioned in a pocket of Pickering Road, might seem familiar. Their interior…read morehas been done before - mismatched plates and cups, famous people as table numbers, kitsch china figurines and oddly, many lifesize jars of Nutella. But give it a chance. What gives this spot a point of difference, in my opinion, is their choose-your-own-adventure style breakfast menu. They give you the base (eggs and toast - $8.90) and the rest is up to you. Pulled pork (china town style, hoisin meets char siu and dances with soy), vegetable fritter, Haloumi, mushroom, hollandaise? The list is seemingly endless. I arrived to try it all out at 11:30ish on a Friday. It's not overly busy but noisy. You've been warned. The concrete shell of this store means sound proofing isn't an option. Their specialty drink appears to be a cappucino (Genovese beans) with weird and wonderful flavours like nutella or such mixed through. I stick with a flat white that's easy to drink but lacking any oomph. I had read a review previous to going that said ask for a double-shot if you prefer a real coffee kick and I'm inclined to agree. As tempted as I was by the sides menu, I opted for a 6-in Steak & Philly Sub ($10). I've never had a philly steak before but when my plate is served I'm a little lost as what to do with the second slice of baguette. Served as an open sandwich, I'd happily pay a little less for not having the lonesome slice of bread or pay a little extra to have more topping to use on the other slice. I'd actually also love to know if I could have swapped the baguette out for it all served on a bed of spinach. I quite like what's going on at Hansell & Gretel. It's not new but it is a new take on breakfast for this particular area which (and they're directly across the road from iconic Grub Street) I think makes it an interesting game of play for locals! I liked that it wasn't stuffy or pretentious, just familiar food done reasonably well.

Hansell & Gretel is a fairly new spot in Gaythorne, open for breakfasts and lunches every day of…read morethe week. It's small, unpretentious but a bit quirky, and does good food and coffee with friendly service and reasonable prices. The menu selection has some interesting things on there (each has a fairytale-themed name - cute), with a mix of savoury and sweet options, but what is excellent is the long list of extras that means you can tailor your meal to suit. I like being able to add avocado and haloumi to everything! There is also a small, slightly more lunch-focused section of the menu which has things like a burger, philly cheese steak sub, and banh mi. I'm told the philly cheese steak sub is good, it definitely is big! I haven't tried any of the sweet menu options yet, but so far the savoury things I've tried have been yum. They have a decent looking selection of cakes/muffins/etc, many of which are gluten-free or dairy-free (or both). Hansell & Gretel is right next to train (Gaythorne station) and bus (390), but free street parking is also available down nearby side-streets. Seating is both inside and outside, I just wish the outside seats got sunshine in winter! It should be a cooler outdoor spot in summer though to make up for it. Latest update: something has changed, and it's more than the refreshed menu with higher prices (that now exceed the value for money tipping point in my opinion - I know the Woodchopper's Breakfast is huge but it's also $28 and for breakfast I just can't bring myself to pay that). I can't quite put my finger on it but H&G is definitely not as great as it used to be, unfortunately. The coffee is still good, they still play good music, and the sweet treats cabinet still rates highly, but my brunch devotion has waned in favour of other places in the area.

I had heard great things about this place and decided to visit with the kids this morning. Now…read morehaving visited, I can definitely recommend it too! It has such a fantastic space for parents or carers wanting a coffee and kids wanting a play. It features a fenced playground for kids aged 0 to 5. The playground is fenced in glass, so the parents can sit just outside, drink their coffee and visibly see the kids. This area is shaded. They make a great coffee too! High chairs are available and there's a nappy changing area. Definitely one of the best kid-friendly cafes in Brisbane. Many thanks to the friendly staff too...we will be back.

A fantastic toddler playground, worth the drive will definitely be back. So good to be able to feel…read moresafe without worrying what the little ones are upto as all the playground equipment is so low to the ground my little one loved it. Great small Cafe only wish they had breakfast or lunch too.

Coffee - excellent! I've had several coffees made by different baristas and can't fault…read more Food - as above! A special deal is offered prior to 8am - coffee (large size) and a breakfast burger or wrap for $15.50 which is great value. Try the big breakfast where there is a choice of bacon, salmon or Haloumi. Great to have an alternative offered to the ubiquitous bacon in these times of dietary consciousness. It's a nice feed and those potato cakes are quite the tasty addition! Cosy airconditioned indoor area plus the option of outside seating. Staff are friendly with a proprietor who obviously loves what he does! Ample parking right at the door. Give this establishment a go you won't regret it!

We came here on a recommendation from a local and we were not disappointed…read more We ordered a cappuccino, long macchiato, two eggs benedict with avo added and one with a hash brown. With Campos coffee, perfect poached eggs, and just the right amount of delicious hollandaise on the eggs benny, this is a cafe that we will gladly cross town for again and again. They offer breakfast to 1130 and the cafe was packed when we arrived just before 1100. We grabbed a table outside and it was a cool Brisbane Winter day so we took advantage of the blankets Luckily a table opened up and we could ditch the blankets and enjoy our breakfast inside. It was quite noisy inside and the screaming kid didn't help, but once the large family groups left it was a lovely place to relax with a great coffee and fantastic breakfast.

A lot can happen in 12 months and thus it's time to update my previous review of The Lodge. Now a…read moreresident on "this side of town" I find The Lodge a great local spot to have up my sleeve and have grown to appreciate the healthy menu items, the fact they pour Odyssey Project beans (a personal favourite) and the opportunity to see an array of customers come in and out as they go about their day. Their all day menu gives plenty of options and all items feature a focus on fresh ingredients and a good dose of wholesome nutrition. I had the brekkie wrap this morning with mushrooms, spinach, eggs and onion relish. For less than a tenner it set me up for a day of errand running. There's no effort from the staff to rush you and it's become a great spot to bring my notebook for a session to gather my thoughts before really getting into the day. Lani of 2015 really thinks Lani of December 2013 was being way too harsh.

Whenever I'm in The Gap I'll grab a coffee from here. Always happy staff ready to take my order and…read morealways a top tasting coffee and breaky!! Can also grab a bag of beans for the home machine while I'm there too!

Never let anyone tell you the 'burbs are boring. For in this Pinterest perfect cottage in…read moreMitchelton, sits a family-run cafe where the focus is on home cooked food with a Latin American twist. We arrived around noon on a Saturday to a space full of young couples and families and swooped on the last two person table left. He ordered a beef burger with caramalised onion and I ordered the Spanish Baked Eggs (both $12). The chai tea was a worthy companion to the table. It's order at the counter and as such I'd love to see menus at the table rather than walking up to the counter and then sitting down only to have to get up again. The meals came quickly with enough time passing between ordering and eating to know it's been made fresh and hasn't been sitting in a Bain Marie all morning. For the price the meals are suitably portioned and flavoursome. I'm coming back next time to try their infamous Arepas!

Even on a weekday for lunch this place has a good flow with most outside tables taken and a few…read moreinside as well. This converted home has a very nice setup with a two-stepped veranda out front with plenty of seating for duos and groups of 4 and larger; some bench tops with cool wooden stools too. It is located on Irvine right off Samford rd, with ample curbside parking. Definitely some traffic noise but not too bad at all. The lunches that I saw on a table in front of me looked quite good. Especially the pulled pork sandwich (or was it a beef burger?) and the couscous salad. My macchiato was quite weak; the muffin ok. I'm keen to return for a true meal from the kitchen at some point. For now: 3/5.

I like this cafe. It's by the owners of Mitchelton favourite Valentina Cafe, and their…read moreColombian-influenced menu carries across to this equally suburban venue. The best seat in the house is perched upon a replica Tolix stool overlooking the canopy of Everton Hills. It's a brilliant spot to stop, sip your coffee, and ready yourself for the day ahead. For a simple but satisfying breakfast, opt for the arepa with scrambeled eggs. It does the trick and won't weigh you down. And Mums. The best news is for you. With welcoming outdoor seating this cafe is prime for Mother's Group catch ups. There's plenty of space to wheel your pram around and kids can play in the play area while you enjoy some adult conversation!

Birds and Bees is our new local cafe which actually serves decent coffee and good food. I say that…read morewith an air of surprise due to my current disappointing experiences with other cafes in the general area. The cafe is located at the back of the IGA complex with a generous outdoor patio area away from the main road. There is a concerted effort by the cafe to green up their area with plants (recently rejuvenated with spring on the way) and it really helps to break up the usual car park feel so many cafes can have in shopping centres. For families with young kids there is a great little section set up with plenty of toys to keep your little ones occupied. Having been here a few times I feel like I can confidently say that the food that we've had has been really good and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a great place for breakfast or lunch. There is a slightly Spanish bent to many things but also plenty for those just wanting a snack or something straight forward. I do find the coffee a little inconsistent depending on who is making it, not that it has bad flavor but more that the milk is over heated, perhaps that is just my personal preference though. The service is friendly and prompt regardless of weekday or weekend visits which is important. I just wish they were open on Sunday's and public holidays as we'd probably frequent them more than we do now. All in all this addition to the local cafe scene is a vey welcome one for us in Everton Hills and somewhere I would recommend if you're in the area.

The Little Nook Cafe is a very unassuming place tucked into a residential street. We ordered the…read moreSmashed Avo, poached eggs on sourdough w/mushrooms ($9.50) and added some bacon. There were only two other people in the cafe but there was only one person working and she was a bit stressed. There was quite a wait for our coffees and breakfast but it was nice to relax outside on the couch and enjoy the sunshine. The meals arrived and only had one egg, which was disappointing given the menu listed eggs, plural. But given the price and the fact that the egg was perfectly poached it was enjoyable.

Nice!! For a cafe that you have to plan to get to its…read moresurprisingly popular - it's a sign others share my opinion. There is limited on site parking but prefer the street. Social distancing is applied but still plenty of tables and seats - inside or out. You can walk up and order or use the QR code and order from the table by mobile. Service is friendly and not too shabby. Ordered the scrambled eggs which is a bit extra cost - overall good, poached eggs for my better half were good - mushies as a side were not to my taste - cannot say a negative. As my great aunt would say it's "quite nice"

G'Day! The Farm House is amazing. Its focused menu features unique locally sourced dishes. The…read morechef is inspired. Its interior and exterior are pleasantly eclectic and comfortable. My wife enjoyed the Winter Bowl with its roast pumpkin and root vegetables. I savored the Gnocchi breakfast which had a fresh, bright tomato sauce. Our friendly server, Heather, delivered an excellent dining experience. We will be back!

It's so good to see some cafe heavyweights turning up in the suburbs. Grub Street offers quite the…read morecosmopolitan experience to those in the Gaythorne/Enoggera area. Owner and chef, Stix, has opened a cafe that offers more than your standard damp bacon with over easy eggs on wonderbread kind of breakfast that reigns supreme in the area. Wouldn't you prefer coconut pancakes with passionfruit curd, finished with palm sugar icecream ($16)? Yes, I think you would. The locals will tell you that you can't go past Nanna's mince, and they're right. The most humble sounding dish is one of the most spectacular. They have gluten free options as well. All of the food is made in store except the bread. The jams that you receive as part of your meal you can also purchase to take home with you. I was particularly taken with the tamarillo jam ($8.50). This is the place to go if you're looking for more sophisticated cuisine in the northern suburbs. They don't take bookings on weekends, so be prepared to line up. I promise you it's worth the wait.

What a sincere pleasure it is to find a suburban cafe that serves delicious food at reasonable…read moreprices, and is vegan-friendly to boot. I'm unaccustomed to having so much choice in my breakfast when dining out, and it was hard to choose between delicious-sounding dishes. I went with the carrot pancakes, subbing baba ganoush for the haloumi, and was not disappointed. Maybe a touch too much caraway, but otherwise delightful. My mum reports that her corn and bell pepper fritters were great too. Friendly service, good coffee, yummy food. I'll be back.

Been going here for over 2 years now. Probably the best coffee I've ever had. It is so good…read more Food is great. Bacon and egg burger is good value as the ingredients are stacked on. My wife often gets the avo and toast, which she is always happy with.

Only does cabinet food for lunch which is kind of a bummer.. but the cabinet stuff is nice so it's…read moreokay. Service was excellent, would do anything to help you out