Lovely, local cafe with warm & friendly staff. THEY HAVE TOBY ESTATE coffee!!!! Variety of seating,…read moreinside tables & window bar with outside bar & stools. Very inviting, one block off the main drag on a leafy street with lots of locals walking by

One very hung over Sunday in search of breakfast foods I found this hipster/yuppie cafe shop that…read morealso sells garden supplies and flowers and also doubles as a antique store which seems to be a rather odd range of items for sale haha. Little bit disappointed that they don't do an all day brekky and brekky stops at 10:30. However I opted for the fresh fish and chips for $19 which sounded good but for the price and portions of food was not very good value for the dollar and the fish pieces were the size of small fish fingers so not very satisfying. My friend got the BLT which also came with chips, she got 7 chips with this meal lol. The decore and presentation of the shop is OK and the food was OK but not amazing this time I'm afraid. I'd go again to try the big breakfast meal as long as its bigger and better than what I got this time.

AWESOME!!!!! Came here for Brunch and WoW It was good - grey day but chose to sit out back - nice…read moregas burners keeping it warm. Service was super friendly and easy. Ordered Coffee and it arrived quick - it's good. Ordered Brunch and had a bit of wait but place was filling - really nice atmosphere with all ages - had a cheery tot across from us. Food was excellent it tasted better than it looked and it looked good. Gluten free & vegan options. Really really nice place. Deck onto backyard gave a really nice feel.

What a great spot for brunch and a spacious area for kids. Service here was top notch!…read more The dishes were presented beautifully and tasted just as good. I had their signature dish, The Willow. Truffle scrambled eggs atop toast with a pickled topping and generous cut of pork belly. The slightly spiced mayo was the right addition. The only thing I would change would be slicing the bread thinner as it was tough to cut. Others in my party enjoyed their meals. Three giant tacos, a beetroot salad and a mushroom mixed plate. Creative dishes change monthly and they also host a once a month dinner. Interesting concept.

The tacky old Indian restaurant on that corner of Hawthorne Rd has finally cleared out, replaced by…read morethis classy little brunch joint. The attractive signage drew me in (have I mentioned how I feel about typography?) - so I made it my mission to investigate as soon as possible, getting back there for a Sunday morning breakfast. Bungalow 4171 (zipcode, baby) is a cosy delight. An all-day breakfast menu on the weekend rocks treats such as spiced Boston beans, grilled sardines, and baked eggs, served with some Genovese coffee, Byron Bay tea, or some house-made fresh juice (I took the Giggle Juice for a spin, yum!). Table service is provided by a handful of lovely ladies I'd happily adopt as aunties - it was nice to be served by someone with a little more life experience than a surly teenager who doesn't really care about customer satisfaction. You can sit inside under the 1930s flocked velvet wallpaper, or take it to the busier street-side, where there are a handful of tables - or you can recline in a shabby chic deck chair and watch the world go by. The deck chairs may not be very conducive to eating a plate of breakfast food, but for a cup of tea and a sweet treat from the counter - perfection. Pull one of Bungalow's throw rugs over your lap if it's a bit chilly (and it may well be - the outside area doesn't get any direct sun, but for a winterphile like me it was heaven!). If you're dining at one of the outside tables, you may feel like you're a little on display if there are people sitting in the deck chairs, but don't worry about it. They're not judging you. They're probably jealous, actually, of the delicious breakfast fare you're shoving into your mouth with ease. No bookings on the weekends (yet?) means you cross your fingers when you rock up, but I got seated immediately and spent my morning watching a steady stream of inquisitive visitors coming and going, both two-legged and four-legged - there's a row of waterbowls lined up around the corner for Spot and Friends. Bungalow 4171 is a welcome addition to the Hawthorne/Bulimba scene and I look forward to future visits.

Forget about all-day brekky or lunch; Bungalow 4171 is now also a place for wine! During evenings…read more(announced via flyers and on their website) they bring in a specialist to introduce wines surrounding a basic theme; canapés are served to complement the wines. With one of the friendly owners on hand, our theme was Italian wine/grapes and got to try a a bubbly, two whites, and three reds. The host from Grape Therapy served the wines, chatting with the guests, and did a nice job with his Wine 101 (I'm sure everybody learnt something new). The place is lovely and nicely decorated. However, the space gets quite loud with 20 odd people inside. It was a bit disappointing that there was no info handed out on the details of the wines and where / how to buy them. But, overall, the atmosphere was super relaxed and pretty fun.

An oasis inside the CBD area! Beautiful outdoor garden and it's truly relaxing and hidden, the food…read morewas amazing! Can't recommend the crab and prawn egg sandwich enough it was super flavorful, the coffee was amazing. The staff really goes above and beyond truly felt like they treat you like family, highly recommend and can't wait to come back!

Everything was great! We wanted to order chicken burgers, but it was sold out. Instead, we…read moreordered MALA PRAWN PASTA, and we were very pleased with it. Jelly cold coffee tastes great, and the Jello was not necessary. Cold Taro latte was to milky taste. Not recommended. But if one day we come back to Brisbane again, we will definitely come again!

Strauss is located in a little alleyway across from the Hilton (where we are staying). We had been…read moretold by many that this is one of THE best coffee shops in Brisbane and possible Australia. Wow that's a fairly bold statement I must say. Did it deliver? Yes! We ordered two Americanos which we were told was single origin from Colombia. Slightly acidic and smoky with a hint of blackberry and they packed a punch. They serve their coffees with a shot of mineral water in the side to "cleanse the palette". Delicious. For food we order the poached eggs on sourdough and the ham and cheese croissant with added fried egg. For such simple dishes they were executed perfectly. This place is a definite go to for coffee and/or breakfast.

Found this quaint cafe tucked away in an alley/side street on my first trip to Brisbane. Wouldn't…read morehave stumbled upon this gem if we hadn't been curious why there were people sitting out in a random alleyway. Super glad to have tried it out the first time and be able to return and have the cafe still there and still operating. Workers are still fantastic and food is still tasty! Will always come back when I'm in Brisbane!!

For a place as hip as the W, it's oddly traditional in cooking style. Note that I do not say the…read moremenu-- but rather the execution. The decor is very appropriate for both the area and for the W brand, servers are young and a little overbearing (probably due to inexperience?), and the kitchen, while mostly good, is also occasionally prone to bouts of slowness. Prawns and oysters off the chilled menu are both quite traditional; solid items but one might have expected them to take a few more risks here. On the other hand, W is a huge brand so maybe they're risk-adverse? And the swordfish main course was recommend medium rare but again otherwise not particularly innovative. And to be fair, sticking with the seafood, per the recommendation of all the servers, may have been a mistake on my part. The porchetta and I think the lamb (?) both sounded amazing, but I ended up skipping those. At least the seafood, for a nice place, was very reasonably priced. 3* sounds right. Don't be off-put by the rating, there's potential...

Situated on level 3 of the W hotel on north quay the views to the Brisbane river and skyline were…read morestunning. The open aspect of the design made full use of the space and capitalises on the beautiful weather Queenslanders enjoy. Signage is scarce when finding the place and parking is also tough. I'd recommend turning in to the hotel driveway and parking in their car park. Of course this is ticketed so you will need to pay. Good news is you don't have to be a guest to use the car park so you can drive straight in and take a ticket. The restaurant is spacious and open plan. It is welcoming and certainly the decor is modern and interesting by design. One small complaint, being of mature age I appreciate a comfortable and padded chair when out for dinner and the chair I had was neither. After a couple of hours my backside was needing a break! Anyway, the menu is limited but diverse. All the dishes were interesting and appealing. I had the only steak on the menu which was a 500 gram t-bone. I was in a party of eight so two others ordered the t-bone... in total two medium and one rare. Others in the party ordered fish, bugs and chicken. We also ordered some starters which was a sweet potato hummus and a fava bean and anchovy dip. Bread was an organic sourdough with cultured butter. All were delicious. Mains arrived all at once which is a real necessity in my books however the waiter could not identify which of the three steaks was the rare one. He simply placed one down in front of the person who ordered it and said "that should be it". One diner received an incorrect meal which was promptly returned to the kitchen and replaced with the correct one. No real drama, these things can happen. All diners enjoyed their meals with no complaints whatsoever. The portions were generous and all were visually appealing. My steak was delicious., cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. The meals don't come with sides so we ordered a mix of different dishes including asparagus, roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes and carrots. All were delicious. In terms of drinks the beer and wine lists were extensive and well represented. Service was efficient and slightly ambiguous. Whilst everyone was pleasant I didn't see anyone smile or engaging in terms of recommendations when requested. In all, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a slightly upmarket but relaxing atmosphere with great views, excellent food and a very good list of wines and beers.

Hidden gem!! This quirky little cafe in an out of the way…read morespot in Cannon Hill is a real find. The coffee is excellent, the food is well cooked, the portions are generous and it's very reasonably priced. The cafe is in a carport and there is some seating outside in the leafy garden. The staff are so friendly so you almost feel like you are having brunch at a friend's house.

Some would call it a gem - it's more than that, it's TREASURE!…read moreIt is is bit out of the way and when you walk up, it looks like a friends place - it's comfortable the staff are friendly and helpful even when often busy. Coffee is good - really good. Long Black was as perfect as it could be. Food tasted great - eggs, veg are organic - bread is artisan - all tasted really good. It's a very pleasant escape or a warm spot in the sun. Really recommend it.

This place hasn't been around all that long but it has already become quite the hotspot for…read morebreakfast, lunch, coffee or business meets. They have also recently become licensed and host a great,casual Friday afternoon seen with live Jazz and a great wine menu. When this place first opened I swear the breakfast menu was much better value compared to what I have had recently, it may have been a newly opened promotion scenario but I'm not quite sure...Don't get me wrong what they offer is great and I will most likely be coming back, but I can no longer call it the best value breakfast in the city as the prices are verging on the edge of expensive. Alimentari is also Deli which offers a great selection of cheese, cold meats and an array of other delicacies you expect from a gourmet shop like this one. The service for the past 5 or 6 times I have been here (all during peak periods) has been seamless, and although there isn't table service and you must order at the counter, soon after you sit down you will have your beverage and not too long after that your meal. The 'Alimentari' breakfast seems a popular choice but for almost $20 I would appreciate more than just excess servings of bacon, I think I would prefer to see another egg added to the mix or some more vegetables. The coffee is great and the service is fast, give it a whirl, you won't be disappointed.

I stumbled across Alimentari by chance recently when in need of a morning coffee and some sort of…read moreday starting pastry. Initially I thought it was just a deli, but was delighted to see a menu and a coffee machine! I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and a coffee and sat down on one of the limited tables (it must be busy on weekday mornings with all the suits getting a fix before work). There wasn't a long wait before my breakfast was on my table, but in the mean time I got to have a wee browse of the deli and grocery section of Alimentari. It boasted lots of great Italian cheeses, cured meats, pastas, olives, sauces and oils. It's a place I would happily trade as my pantry! I tucked into my coffee which was great. I sensed a hint of hazlenut, but I hadn't ordered any syrups in my coffee. Perhaps they'd mixed my order up with someone else's but I wasn't too upset about it- the coffee was still rich and frothy. My ham and cheese croissant was also fantastic. They pastry was beautiful and flaky, clearly fresh out of the oven that morning. When I'm in the city next and in need of some breakfast, I'll definitely give the Alimentari menu and more extensive browse. It's a fantastic little spot and the service was good. The only thing I would change is that if they had one extra staff member in the mornings, they could easily make it table service which I think would add a touch more class to the place. Overall though I thought it was lovely and a nice change to the quick stop coffee and muffin places strewn throughout the city.