This was a surprise find. The cafe has a certain charm and prettiness…read more The site is big - in and outside seating, air- con, range of comfortable chairs and tables. Service was prompt and friendly, always nice to chat. Prices reasonable. Food came out without much wait - the hand cut fries were recommended and did not disappoint with the home made aioli - also had pizza which was excellent ( but a bit pricey). Coffee is good - range of lactose free and almond milk. Overall really good.

It's not often I venture out for breakfast, but when I do I like to find somewhere you can sit…read moredown, relax and chat whilst eating. The Vintage Apron caught my eye as soon as it opened some months before. I decided to go there for breakfast on a Sunday a while back (when my intention was just to go to Woolies and grab some milk), so I wasn't really dressed for an outing. The staff were friendly and we had our meals ordered and on the table within 20 mins. We were able to chat and relax without feeling rushed to leave and vacate, and combined with the good quality of food it made a nice end to a hectic week.

Good place for a meal. Service was friendly and good atmosphere. Had the chicken salad and…read morecauliflower side dish. The chicken salad had a bit of Asian flavor to it. Was tasty! Maybe a tad of fish sauce and some hot chilies would make it a 5. If your in fortitude valley in Brisbane I would hit up this spot for sure.

Generally a decent place to meet or eat but buyer beware, this place does not in any way condone,…read moreapprove or appreciate paying customers who might want to linger. That said, as soon as a laptop or smartphone appears, the management and overall service attitude sharpens. So much so that when this customer inquired about internet access he was assured by an already frosty manager there was indeed WiFi but quickly followed that up in a pointed and somewhat passively aggressive aside, that it wasn't shared with customers. Oh well. If you want to eat and run it's a decent place to go. The bums rush aspect, however, diminishes any appreciation for anything other than their commitment to making money.

Okay, this place isn't open every day, and it really seems to be more like a restaurant, but since…read morethey didn't kick me out when I ordered a beer, I guess I can call this place a pub, particularly since they let me find a quiet corner to go and sit and read my book. Well, this place is really nice, and there are a few rooms around, as well as a rooftop deck, that has some pretty decent views. I actually quite liked this place, especially the charm of the old wooden building it is located in.

If brunch is a new thing for them (which I think is true), you wouldn't know it. Indeed, the…read moreoutdoor patio and eclectic menu were both very much what I would consider to be archetypical of Brisbane's culinary strength: its breakfast cafes. Even by local standards, though, these are some indulgent breakfast dishes. One must choose between getting a dish or a Donut Time shake, because despite the appeal I cannot imagine having room for both. The corn fritters I went for were gigantic; more like pancakes really. But despite this, they were diverse enough in flavors to remain interesting throughout the extended experience of eating them, with peas mixed in, greens, tomato relish, and avocado on top. Can't speak to the evening experience, but I wasn't disappointed with brunch, and there were certainly other options worth trying.

Buzz cafe at emporium is definitely worth checking out! The food here is incredible. This is the…read moreepitome of a valley cafe - solid, reliable, slightly funky and busy.... Sure the layout of of this busy little cafe is not quite as pretty as some, it is functional - it does work and work is all it must do, as i would hate to even try to hazard a guess as to how many meals these guys put out a day. Parking is a pain in the proverbial but it is located in the heart of Brisbane's "Valley" parking anywhere here (in the surrounding area) is damn near to mission impossible - at least they have parking on site. The important part - is the food - YUMM... These guys produce a solid and reliable menu time after time, have never had a bad meal here (touch wood).

Busy little Buzz is always doing just that, buzzing. A friend and I recently popped in for the…read morefirst time for some lunch. Both of us were battling a horrible flu and were sniffly, mopey and grumpy and in serious need of some sustenance. Buzz sorted us right out! We sat down in the colourful little joint and were greeted by a waiter who could see that we were a little under the weather. He suggested a fresh juice with some ginger and pineapple to help our throats. Wow! Why didn't I think of that? We had a look at the menu and decided on having the soup of the day which was a roasted, curried pumpkin soup. It was exactly what the doctor ordered! Thick and creamy and delicious! We walked out of Buzz feeling much better, like we had been looked after by our Grandma or something. I've always wanted to go for breakfast but it's always so busy, so I suggest that if you want to experience Buzz then give them a go for lunch! The menu is OK, the service is great and if all that doesn't brighten up your day, then the loud decor sure will!

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.

Must be doing something right. The Rare Pear has been…read morearound for a while and I have gone by it many times - anyway it was Sunday lunch time and we thought let's give it a go. Not regretting the choice- walked up, greeted by waitress and seated, given menus. Given a moment to order drinks. Order taken and then back for the food order. Coffee was better than expected , not great but above the average. Food - smashed avo & sweet potato chips and other half having bacon and egg on Turkish bread. Pretty happy.

Read the reviews and thought we would give this place a try for Sunday morning breakfast, found…read morethis place online on yelp in our never ending hunt for the perfect breakfast place. Was surprised to find semi packed restaurant with empty tables for reservations on a busy sunday morning. Coffee was great and fast. Food was fantastic but served cold which indicates pre preparation, but the yummy food more than made up for this miscalculation. The eating area is good, they have done the best with what they have, but there was blazing sun and a glorious view of Logan road.

If you read nothing else of my review, read that this is a place best ventured to with a group. The…read moremenu is hearty and unless you have super-human eating ability you really won't be able to experience the best of the menu as a solo diner. Still with me? Okay let's begin. I stopped in for lunch and dined solo mid-week. Despite being school holidays it was relatively quite. This is definitely a place that needs the atmosphere of many diners to make it feel like (what I imagine) a true Honky-Donk American bar would be like. The waitresses on duty were so lovely and polite. She explained the flag system they have. Just pop the flag atop the menu holder and it signals to them you would like to ask them a question / order / ask them the meaning of life. This worked fairly well with but a handful of patrons, but I do wonder how it goes when they're at capacity. Defeating the very purpose of dining in an American-style venue, I ordered the Mad Dog Tortilla Salad - grilled chicken, mixed lettuce, smoky bacon, tomatoes, avocado, corn, beans (green), goats cheese, sour cream, house made dressing and tortilla chips. It's a hefty salad and it's probably an illusion to think it's remotely healthy, but I did figure it was more virtuous than a burger or hoagie. As far as salads go, it was filling, a good balance of all ingredients but, and this is entirely personal preference, something this robust needs to be served in a bowl not a silver platter. It's just easier eating. All in all: a solid addition to Bulimba and gives them a part of the Brisbane fixation on US-style eateries.

Recently opened, they started 'quietly' with explosive flavours! I happened to be heading towards…read moreto cross Oxford St at the 'safe pedestrian' crossing when I noticed that the Thai spot is no longer and new seating and decor replaced it. I pursued the menu and the first thing I thought is "YES 'MURICA!" Eager to try them out, I mentioned to my DH when he was finally 'settled in' (and in the midst of removing his shoes) that I'd like to get drinks to 'celebrate.' He put back on his one shoe, and off we went! We ended up sharing a 'Southern Special' 10 Hour Braised Brisket with our chosen sweet potato fries and Bourbon glazed carrots. There's a few of those specials (it's on the second to last page of the menu, just after the BBQ page) - reasonably priced and they come with two sides. I'm not a big meat eater, but daaaammmn that brisket is fiiiinnnnne. And naturally, I came for the drinks - I got the Chipotle and Grapefruit margarita -- perfectly sea salt rimmed Mason wide-mouth jars. Yummily sweet with a nice heat at the back of the throat. I winkled my nose at my DH's choice of Long Island Iced Tea, because I was being a snob as that drink was my 'young, stupid, cheap, and often watered-down preferred drink' - but I am pleased when I tasted it -- good mix and definitely not watered down (just don't let the ice melt, k?). We also ended our meal sharing 'Mum's Milk Punch' (my original desire for one of their Chocolate Peanut Butter milkshake was denied by DH - he's looking out for me). I enjoyed looking at other people's meals, and had a giggle when I glanced at a pretty lady taking a bite out of one of their German hot dogs (...sorry, I know.) In all, we have been impressed, especially as it is a sister restaurant to La Quinta next door (we weren't terribly impressed with the food there). They have the same ordering system where when you're ready to order, put up the flag on the Longhorned cattle head at your table.

Poor customer service. Bought coffee from the staff called Katherin. She was very rude and shaked…read moreher head when we ordered. When we made the payment, she asked what the problem was in unfriendly manner. After we asked for a receipt, she was rolling her eyes. Very inappropriate attitude.

A casual and breezy atmosphere with a slightly upmarket feel will greet you as you enter. Choosing…read morethe truffles burger with fries was a great option, with perfectly seasoned fries aka Grilld fries. The beef patty was cooked perfectly with a slightly pink innard which was glanced well with a brioche bun. Food 8/10 service 7/10 decor 7/10