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Brisbane cafés that are more than just brunch
Five cafés distinguished by personality, setting and dishes that escape the usual breakfast formula.
Brunch becomes interesting when the café has a point of view. Coffee and eggs may be present, but they should not be the whole personality.
Five cafés distinguished by personality, setting and dishes that escape the usual breakfast formula. These five stops belong together because each approaches the theme differently, giving the story contrast rather than five versions of the same recommendation.
01 · Brisbane, Queensland
My Mistress Cafe
The story begins with My Mistress Cafe. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to a satisfying sweet-and-savoury brisbane brunch featuring southern fried chicken and waffles..
Dismantling a fried egg over a stack of golden waffles and southern fried chicken is a glorious way to start the morning at My Mistress Cafe in Brisbane. The kitchen takes familiar breakfast elements and builds a layered plate where crisp textures meet rich toppings.
The Strip Tease at My Mistress Cafe brings a playful, satisfying balance to Brisbane brunch with crisp southern fried chicken, waffles, smashed avocado, Russian dressing, a fried egg and maple syrup.
What I’d start with: Strip Tease.
Read the full recommendation02 · Brisbane, Queensland
Anouk Cafe Paddington
The second stop changes the pace at Anouk Cafe Paddington. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to a balanced brisbane breakfast featuring sweet brioche french toast and a savoury truffle omelette.
When a Brisbane morning calls for both indulgence and precision, Anouk Cafe delivers a breakfast pair that covers both ends of the spectrum. Sitting down to golden brioche French toast topped with caramelised apple, chai apple, candied walnuts, and cream is an immediately satisfying start.
Anouk Cafe shines through thoughtful technique, balancing sweet chai-apple brioche French toast with a rich, truffle-infused French omelette.
What I’d start with: Brioche French toast, French omelette.
Read the full recommendation03 · Brisbane, Queensland
Peach Cafe Auchenflower
Halfway through, the guide turns towards Peach Cafe Auchenflower. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to savoury brunch dishes, halloumi burgers, and fresh poke bowls.
When a favourite local spot prepares to throw open its doors again, it is the memorable savoury dishes that immediately come back to mind. Looking back at my visits to Peach Cafe in Brisbane, my anticipation for its reopening comes straight down to three standout orders that consistently defined my table.
Peach Cafe builds real anticipation for its reopening through memorable savoury favourites like crispy leek croquettes, a satisfying halloumi burger, and a fresh Thai chicken poke bowl.
What I’d start with: Spring Harvest- Crispy leek Croquettes, Halloumi Burger, Yum Yum Thai Chicken Salad Poke Bowl.
Read the full recommendation04 · Brisbane, Queensland
Northshore Harbour Cafe
Then comes Northshore Harbour Cafe. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to a look back at brisbane's blindfolded dining pop-up experience..
If you eat a meal without uploading a photo of it, did it really happen? That playful question was front and centre when I took my seat at Northshore Harbour Cafe for Hidden Brisbane's hosted Dining in the Dark event.
Removing sight transformed dinner at Northshore Harbour Cafe into an intriguing sensory experiment that challenged the habit of photographing every plate.
What I’d start with: Dining in the Dark blindfolded experience.
Read the full recommendation05 · Gold Coast, Queensland
Chapter & Verse
The final table belongs to Chapter & Verse. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to high tea celebrations and afternoon dining on the gold coast.
Pouring a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne beside a filled high tea stand at Chapter & Verse sets an indulgent tone inside the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort. When I ordered the Traditional High Tea ($79 per guest), I found an afternoon spread that thoughtfully connects classic high tea traditions with regional Queensland produce and herbs grown on the resort property.
Chapter & Verse delivers a polished Gold Coast high tea where regional Queensland produce, fresh scones, and house-made garden basil pesto meet Moët & Chandon Champagne.
What I’d start with: Traditional High Tea with Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne.
Read the full recommendationThese are cafés with enough character to be remembered as places rather than convenient timeslots between breakfast and lunch.