For coffee done really well they are a great place to visit. Good espresso and batch brew, friendly…read morestaff as well.

Small cafe with amazing coffee and great service. The team knows their coffee and the food menu is…read moredelicious. Highly recommend.

As I sat in this eclectic cafe-come-vintage store-come-honey dealer I almost forgot I was in…read moreBrisbane. I had driven over the bridge and into a pocket of Brisbane, I'll freely admit, I had never ventured before. Apples came to my attention, as most things do these days, via The Internet (Instagram I think) and it had been on my "to try" list since. So, try I did. On a windy and wintery Wednesday morning I ventured to Apples and for a moment thought I had taken a wrong turn as there was no easily visible sign from the street. Nestled smack bang in a row of old school shops including a convenience store and nail spa and across the road from a lawn bowls club, Apples on Ainsworth is the last thing you'd expect to find. You know as soon as you see the knitted blankets over the mismatched outside furniture you're about to walk into a gem of a cafe. A cafe that feels like you're visiting your grandmother. It is a vintage visual feast and I'm distracted, forgetting that I'm here for lunch. There's a standard menu including avocado on sourdough with haloumi but on this occassion I take a punt on the eggplant risotto cake from the cabinet at the counter (also housing sweets and sandwiches) with a side of salad. PS. This salad was wicked. Beetroot, nuts, kale and a poached egg. I'm not sure what they put in it but it was easily competing to be the hero food on that plate party. Their coffee is Byron Beans and I could drink about three more flat whites than I do. You can also purchase some of the vintage and retro knick-knacks on display and if you bring your own container or jar you can also purchase fresh honey. Ainslie is a little bit out of the way for my north-side self but, in my opinion, well worth the trek!

Came here today at around 10 am for brunch. Almost didn't go in as it didn't look too friendly! But…read morebased on positive reviews on Yelp, I pushed on. Took me a while to focus on the deco and find the menus hiding amidst piles of newspaper on the side by the wall. Fairly small place inside so it was a cosy fit. They have extra tables outside as well. Antique furniture and little knick knacks gave this place a really charming and interesting personality. The staff were an interesting bunch and seemed friendly. I ordered the sunny side up (two eggs, spinach, one slice of sourdough toast and aioli) with a side of bacon. It was pretty yummy, though I personally found the yolks slightly over cooked and I'm a little confused as to why there weren't two slices of toast, but maybe that's just me being a fatty but I always thought two was standard the bacon was super delicious though! Thick, soft and not too salty. At $9.90 (plus $4 for bacon), it's really good value for money. Props to the dude who cleaned up our plates. He was so polite and smiled genuinely

Good little cafe on Ipswich road which means it was easy find and parking was ample on side…read morestreets. It's an odd place to find a cafe in a rather utilitarian shopping strip but it's retro style fits in well with the neighbouring antique and op shops. The food was excellent and the coffee nice but nothing to get to exited about. I had the Eggs Benedict on Turkish bread ($14) and it was delicious. The hollandaise sauce wasn't too strong as it can be with other Eggs Benedicts and the poached eggs spot-on.

The old is 'in', in every way. If you want to make some money in Annerley, taking the 'old' angle…read moreon things will be sure to get people rolling in your door. You've got collectables, antiques, op shop bric 'a' brac around every corner on this stretch of Ipswich Road, and now you've Groove Cafe: a decidedly retro establishment. It half looks like it belongs somewhere out in the country, and half looks like it belongs in another era (perhaps both). The lick of red paint they've given the place gives it something of an edgier, more contemporary feel, but at the end of the day, it's the booth seats, the retro dining tables, and the wonderfully simple, unpretentious menu that will get your attention. They sell Blackstar coffee ($3), which is roasted just up the road in West End. Locals supporting locals. I just love this caring sort of business. Their menu is simple and lovely. There was an old writer who said that simple things are the least likely to corrupt themselves. True that, if the corn fritters are anything to go by. Delish! The food is very well priced too. There are two rad places to get a coffee in Annerley, and they've both got very different characters. I'd generally opt for Groove Cafe. Mainly because they support a local coffee house, and so I'd like to support them support others. It's got a good feeling about it. That, and the booths are just so darned cute to snuggle up in.

I really liked this breakfast pad and judging by the number of people there so does Brisbane…read more This place is not the biggest so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table during the busy weekend rush but I can highly recommend this place. When I visited they were one of the finalists in the running for Brisbane's best coffee, best barrister and best breakfast so they obviously have been turning a lot of heads. This place seems to be a hit with the little guests too. They have a small table offering loads of pens and colouring in books to entertain the children and there were quite a few families with small children there and is obviously one of those children friendly cafés Mum's and Dad's seek out, without fearing dirty looks from those around them. The coffee really was very smooth..........I am a skinny flat white drinker and it really hit the spot and was just delicious. I was so hungry after the gym I thought I was going to cry as my tummy told me it was going to start to digest itself if I did not eat immediately. I therefore went for "The Revival Beast" offering free range bacon, cassoulet, mushroom, organic poached eggs, triple cooked chips & toasted organic sourdough. Oh yes................my tummy thanked me for this choice. Tasty and was really pleased to be presented with a very generous portion size. So the verdict.......great filling tasty breakfast venue, serving the smoothest coffee I have tasted, that is seriously worth a little trip out to Red Hill to try. Mum's and Dad's feel free to bring the kids here, you will get some seriously good food and once the kids get bored of the usual distractions you give them, there is a table full of new distractions to keep them content whilst you finish you morning revival.

There's a new Mimi & Frank mural to admire, a whole new menu (including one dedicated to avocado on…read moretoast) but never fear, the space that was Cockadoodle Cafe, still has a few familiar faces behind the counter (including the barista) and they're still pouring Supreme Roast beans. I ventured up Enoggera Terrace on a Monday (yes! These guys are now opening the cafe on a Monday) after hearing they have WiFi. What better way to kick start the working week than with a coffee in their courtyard area. The avo on toast was, frankly, just the delicious icing on the cake. There's about 8 different avocado on toast combos on their menu, I went with Number 3: smoked salmon, feta and avocado. Plum Tucker is casual and cool like the impossibly twee friend we all have. They're on trend but they're aloof about it - they don't need to sing it from the roof top for it to be true. It's a cafe I know I'll come back to again and enjoy feeling like I'm away from the bustle of the outside world while squirreled away in this former cottage.

I love this cafe. It is literally the best part of the shopping center…read more They first opened as a hole in the wall a decade ago, which I really enjoyed, I got to feel super trendy as a teen. This cafe is the reason I'm a coffee snob. The owner is the barista (most of the time) and is so incredibly passionate about coffee. Large coffees have a free, optional 3rd shot of coffee, and alternative or specialty milks are also free. Personally, I appreciate an owner that wants all their customers to enjoy their coffee more than they want the extra 30 cents. The lactose intolerant are truly welcome here. It's not even the cheap faux-milks, either. Since it's small beginnings it has grown a lot. The most impressive is the pizza oven, which is really opened up the kitchen to make some really delicious breakfast foods. These guys do a classic breakfast menu, so if you want an eggs benedict, this is your place. (Most of) the cakes may not be made on site, but they are brought in from somewhere that knows what they're about, and they are always fresh. 2shots started with 3 tables and have a dozen seats - and now they have an outdoor table area. I hate sitting outside, but this is an exception. The eating area has blinds, so wind and rain can be kept out, and of course a roof, which heaters for winter. To compliment this set up is a truly ludicrous amount of potted flowers around the edge - which keeps all the tables cool and insulated from the weather, and looks wonderful. Want good coffee? Go to 2shots.

Always the best service and the best coffee in Alex Hills!!! They know my order, know my family…read moreand I just love visiting "almost" every morning

After seeing Yelpers check-in and share reviews of their breakfasts at this Kedron cafe, I figured…read moreit was time to revisit. And maybe I was sun-drunk from sitting out the front with Spring's sun rays beaming down on me, or maybe (as I suspect) after more than a year serving their eats to hungry breakfast hunters, Nana & Da's have found their groove. When I first visited, it was their first week in business and since then they've settled into their cottage cafe. I was pleased to discover they're still pouring Supreme beans and my long iced black was the best accompaniment to a hot Spring day. There's an all day breakfast and a hearty lunch menu featuring items like beef brisket and plenty of vegetables! And, if you're only in the market for elevensies, check out the cake cabinet by the counter - lemon tea cake, raspberry friands - they're all there. I opted to order from the all day breakfast menu and honed straight in one the three cheese toast with buttered asparagus. Regardless of what time of day you're eating this it isn't a large meal - more of an ample snack. It's perfect if you just want something to tide you over or you find yourself not particularly hungry but everyone else is ordering that stack of pancakes.

Good coffee staff are helpful and the service is good. This place well deserves its rating.read more

Lilypad was amazing. Best Capp and Avo toast I have had. My wife and I flew in from Hawaii last…read morenight and Lilypad came up on google maps as the closest place to grab breaky near our hotel. Both of us got the Avocado toast, she got a mocha and I grabbed a cappuccino. The service was great and when we sat down they brought out complimentary home made cordial. Loved the aesthetics and atmosphere!! Billy Aloha approves

Great friendly service, good variety of food. good atmosphere, buy my coffee everyday from here…read more Debbie

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.