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!

Came to Australia on a work trip and decided to look around the city. Was really hungry and wanted…read moreto try something local in the area. The concierge at the hotel recommend this coffee shop near by which was right down the street. It was a great alley location with some serene vibes. The food looked great and the staff was very helpful. They recommended the butter udon with chicken and cold brew coffee. Both hit the spot perfectly, next time maybe I'll try the chili crab eggs. Overall great food, great service and fun experience. Must come!

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.

We were looking for a good place to stop for lunch and grabbed a bit to eat. Food was good and…read moreatmosphere fun. It took a few minutes to locate the restaurant as it was down an alley lined with murals. Staff was pleasant and friendly. Would stop by again

Good halloumi! Get it on the eggs benny or on its own. They know how to grill it up good…read more I usually come for brunch it's a nice underground cafe in the heart of Brisbane. Counter service and find your own seats most of the time. Relax grunge vibes. Very unique. Come with friends and just have a great gab.

I've made a few trips to Penny, some just for coffee (takeaway and sit down) and a few with food…read more Across the board, Penny is outstanding in terms of Brisbane's cafe scene. The baristas are exceptionally skilled, and there is a selection of roasts to choose from. While I normally like my coffee black, something that isn't too hard to make, I've had a few flat whites from Penny which have been excellent. A friend of mine asked if they're able to pull a piccolo using soy milk, without the milk splitting. Despite indicating that the barista don't need to try if they haven't made one before, they produced one (after two failed attempts) by slowly adjusting the extraction to the point where they could add a shot to soy milk without producing soy cheese. Doing this despite explicitly not needing to is the sort of above and beyond that earns long-term customers. The food is similarly stellar. The avo on sourdough may at first blush seem like a pricier version of what everyone else is doing. The flavours in Penny's version are, however, inventive and balanced to a point I haven't had elsewhere. There's a nice balance between the feta, dukkah and pomegranate where you can taste all of them without one overpowering the other. The vegetabowl is similarly great. There's just enough of each ingredient that you can taste them, without the dish being overpowered by one note. Penny's interior makes maximal use of the space. There are comfortably sized tables out front and inside, and some bar seating by the espresso machine. The best seats in the house, though, are out back, and include a few longer tables. The staff at Penny are attentive, friendly and great at pulling a coffee and making food.

What a gem! Penny is the best cafe in the area by far. It is rare to find a cafe that provides an…read moreexcellent choice of coffee (try the home brew) and delicious breakfast. The staff is friendly

Lovely environment, very busy which is a good sign. Coffee was lovely and made to my…read morespecifications. Food was lovely. I had the polish pancakes and they were light but dense. Not too oily which was good. Too windy. I'll never understand why Australians open up every door and window and bring the weather inside. I was rainy and windy and every window was open. I love a cozy place and this wasn't it. I was battered with wind. Otherwise nice.

Great food and service was faultless, very pleasant would highly recommend…read more They fitted us in on a busy Saturday morning.

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!!

In Brisbane for a weekend away and came to Strauss off the back of it reviews. They are all spot…read moreon. A cool cafe tucked away for only the ones in the know to frequent. Lucky to be in the know! Service was relaxed and friendly, prompt and professional. The coffee was excellent and food really good. I had the poached eggs on toast - simple but easily wrecked - not at Strauss. We also had the trout which was fresh and a perfect portion size. We'll be back and happy to recommend.

Amazing place for breakfast and lunches. The food is delicious and well presented. Thank you!read more

Gauge is by far my most favourite restaurant in Brisbane! Especially since they have now also…read moreopened for dinner. The menu is wonderfully eclectic, and even if similar dishes are featured, the new twists are always exciting. The black garlic bread is the standout dish everyone should try. Another favourite of mine was the parsnip with chocolate & blood sauce on the previous menu, and recently I tried the Angus sirloin, which is simply divine! Tender, full of the most amazing flavour and cooked to perfection. Gauge doesn't take reservations, so it can be difficult for a larger group to get seats, but the staff is more than happy to work through accommodation issues as people arrive.

Lox sandwich was very good. Fresh ans great toppings. Service was excellent. Quaint place…read more Good breakfast

Smoked Salmon Classic with Everything Bagel ($10.00AUD) has "Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers,…read moreRed Onion, Black Pepper, Rocket & Lemon." SOOOOOOO nommy!! I miss it so much! Now I'm craving for these kinda bagels! I got this for breakfast and it sure filled me up. As for the price, it seems quite pricey though. I don't think we need to this much in Canada. However, I enjoyed every bite of it.

She wanted pancakes b4 we grabbed our flight fr BNE-SYD. PM was nearby so we decided to give it a…read morewhirl. I had bacon, hash browns and an egg, while she had an Aussie Sunrise: One egg, bacon & ham, 2 pancakes, banana and pineapple (not pictured). My plate was hearty, and the hash browns were well done the way I like them. Nonetheless, the food tasted just okay. I didn't finish my food. I ate one of her pancakes and it was rubbery. Regarding the ambiance, its whimsical here. I think it used to be a church. Unfortunately, table was pretty sticky. The service was friendly but leisurely. You have to get your own water, the waitress didn't check on us, and you pay up front. All in all, a cheaper experience vs bfast at Felix for Goodness. However, the latter has much better food and service.

Given the name -- Pancake Manor -- I went in and had pancakes and wasn't disappointed. Very simple,…read morestraightforward -- exactly what I wanted. The fruit they have to go with pancakes are in syrups/sweetened, and I asked whether I could just have fresh bananas -- and they were able to do that for me, which I appreciated. As others have written, they're understaffed so it does take a while to get served once being seated pretty immediately. But the server was very nice. I'll say, though, and this might be because of all the wood in the former church, it was just a little -- what's a good word? -- grungy? Grimy? Sticky? It wasn't filthy, but it just felt like I was eating in a college bar from the 1980s the morning after a kegger dance party. So decor/ambience, I'd go to no stars -- but for pancakes I'd give 'em 4 stars.

Walked in here with friends on a Sunday morning around 6 AM as we were still jet lagged. We were…read morehungry and craving some breakfast food. The beverage menu was extensive and my dirty chai was delicious. We ordered the ultimate pancakes , ultimate breakfast and sides of avocados and toast. Everything was delicious portions were sumptuous and the pancake was just too good ! A very pleasant surprise ! They outdoor seating and a back patio. Great staff and ambience. Definitely check it out if in town. Almost feels like you're under the Brooklyn bridge !

Excellent brekky, delicious smashed avo + homemade steak pie. Affordable and yum!…read moreStaff are friendly.