Wow! What a find! Really smooth coffee. EVERYTHING is gluten free! And sooooo good! We tried the…read morebagels today, fresh and tasty! And since it's a celebration lunch: sweets! Lime Coconut cake and Lemon Curd tart were shared and they didn't disappoint. The cake was moist and so yummy! The lemon curd, just as tangy as I like it.

From the owner: At Finiky, we cater to those with intolerances, serving fresh gluten free and mostly dairy free…read moresweet and savoury treats as well as breakfast and lunch.

Extra yummy food, great selection. Coffee was well made. I enjoyed the environment and was easy to…read morepark near by. Staff very accommodating and friendly

My husband and I finally made it here in January this year for a weekend brunch, and then the…read moreweekend after that, and then the weekend after that, and then the weekend after that... It's entirely possible we came here 5 weekends in a row! So it's fair to say this is definitely going on the list of favourite brunch places. Consistently: the food is delicious, the coffee is good (they do BOWLS!), the staff are lovely and efficient, the place is big enough that you can usually easily get a table, and there is plenty of street parking around. And it's less than a 10 minute drive from our house. Bonus. They have a range of breakfast & lunch items on the weekend - sweet, savoury, and hearty smoothies or juices - and they are open til 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, which I like because it means you can come in for a proper lunch instead of just a very late breakfast (sometimes it's just difficult to get out of the house before midday on a Sunday, you know?). They will also try to accommodate any specific dietary requirements, some are marked on the menu but if you can't see it then just ask and they'll work something out if they can. I came here with my mother on one occasion and she was happy, despite her ever-expanding range of food intolerances, so that's quite an achievement. Word of warning though - the Famish'd breakfast (basically the equivalent of a 'big breakfast' anywhere) is GIGANTIC. Order it only if you're prepared to be in a food coma for the rest of the afternoon.

Great gluten free and vegan options. Tasty pizza. I had a…read morevegan margarita with gluten free base. It was crisp and fresh. Very surprised by the nice texture. definitely pleased with my purchase. Good prices. Will eat here again. #glutenfree #vegan

I'm one of those types of people that always checks reviews before deciding where I go. I was…read moreseverely disappointed after following through with my choice this time. I ordered a large "plum porchetta" pizza and a garlic bread, my partner ordered a large half and half pizza with supreme on one side and satay chicken on the other. We picked up the pizzas and I was blown away by the weight of them in my hands! Upon getting home and opening his them I could see why, there was enough cheese on the pizzas that they looked like a cheese pizza. My pizza had 7 toppings in total but all you could taste was cheese and oil. I got through 3 pieces before I started to feel sick from the cheese and oil. The only thing not making this a 1 star review was the fact that the garlic bread was half decent. Our order cost us $45 and I would honestly not even pay half of that for the quality we got. Save your self some disappointment and check out somewhere else, we will never be back.

This cafe, awkwardly positioned in a pocket of Pickering Road, might seem familiar. Their interior…read morehas been done before - mismatched plates and cups, famous people as table numbers, kitsch china figurines and oddly, many lifesize jars of Nutella. But give it a chance. What gives this spot a point of difference, in my opinion, is their choose-your-own-adventure style breakfast menu. They give you the base (eggs and toast - $8.90) and the rest is up to you. Pulled pork (china town style, hoisin meets char siu and dances with soy), vegetable fritter, Haloumi, mushroom, hollandaise? The list is seemingly endless. I arrived to try it all out at 11:30ish on a Friday. It's not overly busy but noisy. You've been warned. The concrete shell of this store means sound proofing isn't an option. Their specialty drink appears to be a cappucino (Genovese beans) with weird and wonderful flavours like nutella or such mixed through. I stick with a flat white that's easy to drink but lacking any oomph. I had read a review previous to going that said ask for a double-shot if you prefer a real coffee kick and I'm inclined to agree. As tempted as I was by the sides menu, I opted for a 6-in Steak & Philly Sub ($10). I've never had a philly steak before but when my plate is served I'm a little lost as what to do with the second slice of baguette. Served as an open sandwich, I'd happily pay a little less for not having the lonesome slice of bread or pay a little extra to have more topping to use on the other slice. I'd actually also love to know if I could have swapped the baguette out for it all served on a bed of spinach. I quite like what's going on at Hansell & Gretel. It's not new but it is a new take on breakfast for this particular area which (and they're directly across the road from iconic Grub Street) I think makes it an interesting game of play for locals! I liked that it wasn't stuffy or pretentious, just familiar food done reasonably well.

Hansell & Gretel is a fairly new spot in Gaythorne, open for breakfasts and lunches every day of…read morethe week. It's small, unpretentious but a bit quirky, and does good food and coffee with friendly service and reasonable prices. The menu selection has some interesting things on there (each has a fairytale-themed name - cute), with a mix of savoury and sweet options, but what is excellent is the long list of extras that means you can tailor your meal to suit. I like being able to add avocado and haloumi to everything! There is also a small, slightly more lunch-focused section of the menu which has things like a burger, philly cheese steak sub, and banh mi. I'm told the philly cheese steak sub is good, it definitely is big! I haven't tried any of the sweet menu options yet, but so far the savoury things I've tried have been yum. They have a decent looking selection of cakes/muffins/etc, many of which are gluten-free or dairy-free (or both). Hansell & Gretel is right next to train (Gaythorne station) and bus (390), but free street parking is also available down nearby side-streets. Seating is both inside and outside, I just wish the outside seats got sunshine in winter! It should be a cooler outdoor spot in summer though to make up for it. Latest update: something has changed, and it's more than the refreshed menu with higher prices (that now exceed the value for money tipping point in my opinion - I know the Woodchopper's Breakfast is huge but it's also $28 and for breakfast I just can't bring myself to pay that). I can't quite put my finger on it but H&G is definitely not as great as it used to be, unfortunately. The coffee is still good, they still play good music, and the sweet treats cabinet still rates highly, but my brunch devotion has waned in favour of other places in the area.

If you're near it, it commands. The banana yellow and white motif that envelops the décor first…read morecaptures your attention and then makes it immediately memorable. Its sheer ostentatious colour scheme has a hypnotic effect, you start to salivate and when you regain consciousness you're inside. Show tunes play in the background making you want for nothing more than to hop on a stool and wait of a frosty cold milkshake to slide your way. Then you realize you're in Milk. A modern take on the traditional milk bar/diner from classic times of jukeboxes and Fonzarelli. Being a café that's situated in one of Brisbane's busiest suburbs, Milk caters for a wide range of consumers. For those are time poor and in a rush, there is take away coffee and a display fridge carrying a selection of premade wraps and sandwiches. In addition, there is also a wide range of cakes, candy, ice cream and slices for the sweet tooth. After ordering at the counter, those with time in their corner have the option of sitting inside or outside. All around me there are mothers, business people, teenagers (on holidays) chatting, laughing and networking. It's a relaxing and family friendly atmosphere and the staff only amplify the surroundings. You can tell that Milk, with its nod towards traditional good service and quality foods encourages repeat business. For a lot of people in the room, I wouldn't be surprised if they were regulars sitting at their favorite tables eating their favorite food. For my induction into the Milk fold, I've ordered a Chicken Licken Burger ($16.90) and a Banana Milkshake. When it comes out it's more than worth the dollars I've chucked into it. Halfway through I'm full but determined to finish my meal. Not because I'm a sucker for punishment but because of how great its tastes. The pain is worth it.

Milk Café is like candy and bumblebees and 50s revived into a living establishment with all the…read moretrimmings. I first heard about it from a friend and she described it to me as a 50s milk and burger bar, so naturally my eyes widened and I was keen for the first opportunity to eat there. Walking in there is just so much yellow! Yellow lounges, yellow and white striped interior awnings, yellow staff shirts, and a yellow website if you feel like having a look. It's really well furnished and gives off an air of retro glamour without any of the tacky elements that people sometimes associate with retro, yet it's also modern. I don't know how they managed to pull that off, but the end product is an amazingly inviting café where I want a boy wearing a bowtie and Ray Bans to take me for a milkshake and ask me to go steady. Or a bad boy wearing a leather jacket à la Grease. Either is good thanks. The breakfast menu caters for every nation. And by that I mean you can choose from an English brekky, Welsh, Australian (with chips, obviously), Irish, Balinese, Scottish, Jamaican, Italian, and so many more! And I saw kiddies running around with cute little cupcakes. They also serve real tea, not teabag tea and make a really good cup of coffee. Did I also mention the music? I heard flashes of Tom Jones, the Beatles, the Carpenters and, wait for it, Disney. Beauty and the Beast to be exact. Be Our Guest, to be more exact. Need I say more?

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

What an absolutely lovely little nook you have on the Northside! It's just what was needed, as am…read moreI a Northsider and love how I have an amazing place for brunch just around the corner! The first time I went there I had the fritter special, which was beetroot and quinoa.. I was not left disappointed!!

Good Italian Ristorante - over the years, we (the family) have been spoilt with good Italian…read morerestaurants and this one added to the list. We arrived and parked on premises (bit tight) - went up stairs to the restaurant - has street level access. Inside was what you expect - warm and fun. Service was friendly and prompt - order for drinks taken, time to consider food - ordered. Did not have to wait long. Menu was broad and had lots of interesting items as well as traditional. Portions are generous, the presentation was beautiful. The taste was good - wonderful in fact - yum. We were pleasantly full and had to take dessert home. Good.

Colle Rosso, you saucy minx. You seduced me with your rich Italian charms and left me wanting more…read more I left wearing something far better than a Dolmio Grin. I visited this new addition to Musgrave Road as part of a Brisbane festive degustation tour and we were treated to a set menu lunch which the restaurant was also offering for Christmas Day. Had I not already made Christmas Day plans, I may have been persuaded by sweet Italian whispers to dine here. We began our lunch with a classic bruschetta and garlic focaccia. Don't be fooled, although simple, a classic bruschetta can be bad. Not here though. There was barely a moment to cherish the time spent with these fresh flavours before we were introduced to our entree, a large singular ravioli filled with fresh ricotta and spinach and served with cherry tomato sauce, parmesan and basil. I can still feel the melting of the pasta on my tongue. Can I have a moment alone here please? Of the mains, I could have left the pork belly (I'm just not that into it, OKAY!?!) but the barramundi with an olive crust and fennel cream - well bring it on! By the time dessert was put before us I'm sure I wasn't the only one whose stomach was reaching its limit. For those playing at home, it was a sampler of the two desserts on offer Christmas Day - fruit salad and traditional pannetone with a raspberry mousse and vanilla gelato. Don't let the location or the home-style interior fool you. Colle Rosso is rustic, just-the-way-your-Nonna-makes-it Italian and worth the trip to Red Hill.

Pasta average, maybe try the Pizza My husband and I had…read moredinner at this super popular restaurant on a Saturday night with some friends, and we both ordered pasta. My husband ordered a vegetarian lasagne and I ordered a spaghetti ai calamari. We thought it was unremarkable - the lasagne was really an eggplant lasagne (but quite tasty) and my spaghetti was overcooked and soft (not al-dente). The staff were very friendly though and maybe the pizzas are the thing to eat here!!

I went, as I suppose most do, for their Monday deals, which are pretty cheap. And it was quite…read morecrowded. The pizza was square, and reasonably tasty but by no means life-changing. A bit too white-bready on the crust, and the four cheeses didn't quite mesh the way the best such pizzas do. Thus, while their deal night is good, I doubt I'd be inclined to pay full price. I wasn't wild about the scope of their menu; too few vegetarian options and not enough ability to customize.

Excellent service and a quaint atmosphere. The menu is a very robust and affordable. Since I judge…read moreALL Italian restaurants based on their Gnocci, I had to try it and ate every last bite! The Ravioli's were excellent. The Bruschetta Pizza as an appetizer was a little different but very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Good as it gets. This has become a special dessert treat venue for us…read more Easy to get too with on street parking. Walk up and be seated at a table. Service has been friendly and quick every time. Wait-staff sometimes cheeky. The range of desserts is classic and includes gluten free options. Coffee is what you want from an Italian restaurant - it is good quality. Just a really nice Italian restaurant

Such a lovely courtyard dinning experience. My friend had dined here before, and recommended we eat…read morehere. He made us a reservation for 2 at 6:30 on a Tuesday. When we arrived, the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We were greeted promptly at the hostess stand, and seated at a cozy table for 2. We had a nice view of everything. I could see the bartender creating fun and creative cocktails. I enjoyed watching all the great creations passing by us coming from the kitchen. I already know many of the dishes I would like to try next time. The scallops and the squash blossoms. Such a fun vibe here, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves while they were dining here. Don't forget to checkin on Yelp. They offer a free tiramisu- which was delicious. We started with cocktails, we each ordered the Sicilian Mojito, we both found it to be very refreshing and delicious. We shared the rust salad, cool and refreshing. My friend had the boacaiola pasta, he declared it delicious. He inhaled it. All talking stopped, and I aware he didn't put his fork down, just shoveled pasta into his mouth. Definitely says he will order this again. I enjoyed the vegetariana pizza. So yummy. I only ate a third of it- knowing we still had dessert coming. Plus, I really enjoy eating pizza the next day, and look forward to my leftovers. We both agreed we enjoyed everything we ordered- and will definitely be back. Our server was very friendly, checking in with us thru out our dining experience.

It was easy to make a reservation online. We arrived a bit early but they were able to seat us…read moreright away. Everything on the menu looked great. We started with the bruschetta that came out so quick. It tasted fresh. Our main pasta dishes took about 50 min to come out from the time we ordered. The waiter didn't say anything to us and actually seemed to be avoiding our table. The food was good, but definitely not worth waiting that long for. I would give the restaurant another shot because it didn't seem like the wait was normal (other tables were receiving their food quickly) so really not sure what happened.