The weather's been quite lovely lately, so I decided to visit Milton, a suburb that I typically…read moredon't really have any business in. My original intent was to grab coffee at Bunker, then head to Mrs. Luu's for lunch, but I was a bit crunched for time, so decided on just one place. I was banking on Mrs. Luu's having Vietnamese coffee - the one with the condensed milk - so I just went straight there... It was about noon when I arrived and was greeted by the friendly staff - and I only note this because 20 minutes later the crowds started piling in. The menu is simple, and I chose the Three Little Piggies Banh Mi (7), which has all the veggies with Vietnamese porschetta and ham, along with BBQ pork. The baguette was fresh and crunchy, and probably one of the best breads I've had in terms of a baguette! It wasn't hard to bite into, though it was a bit messy. The meat was pretty good, although my mistake was ordering something with processed meats, which I'm not a big fan of. I think I'll go with the chicken filet next time - and there will definitely be a next time! I also had the Vietnamese coffee (4), which was actually just alright. It wasn't mind-blowingly amazing, but tasted the way it should have. I think the problem was that there wasn't enough ice, which seems to happen in Brisbane a lot, and it just wasn't as refreshing as it could've been! Either way, this is definitely a place I would return to, as it's located just outside of the train station and is a comfortable (air conditioned!) place to enjoy a delicious, casual meal.

Banh Mi! My husband and I ordered a banh mi each - one Pork…read moreChop and one 3 Little Piggies (with porchetta, Vietnamese ham and BBQ pork). Our favourite was the 3 Little Piggies but both were delicious with a beautiful crunchy baguette, tasty mayonnaise, generous serving of protein, salad, and hot chilli (optional). The banh mi are fresh, full of flavour and at $8.50 very good value for money.

Willes has a good range of well priced breakfast and lunch options for the Oxford Street area…read more Crumbed Fish & Chips and Salad for $9.90 was one of the daily specials and they also have a number of other lunch time specials. The salads are talked about fondly here, apparently they are delicious and fresh with some great combinations. They stock pints of Ben & Jerry's ice-cream too!

I hate salad. In theory that is…read more I've slowly been coming to the realisation that it is more the idea of salad I don't like. People have always told me salad could be a lot more interesting and delicious than the green stuff next to my steak. And after my first trip to Willes Fine Foods on Oxford Street I am beginning to to think they may have been right. The interior is nothing exciting but the cabinet that stretches the length of the place hosts enough yummy looking stuff to more than make up for it. In addition to a range of salads there are quiches, lasagnas, vegetable patties and a sandwich bar. The staff were quick and efficient and happy to jam as many salads as I asked for into the one container. It was crazy busy while I was there, no doubt due to the lunch time rush and its growing popularity. I got out of there eventually though, with a tub of salad and big coffee in tow and headed to the park just around the corner. Ten minutes later, as I stared down at an empty container I realised that I was actually full. Not a state I had ever credited a salad with before. Perhaps there was a future for us after all.

I recently stayed at the Diamant Hotel Brisbane and O Bar & Restaurant was connected to it. Decided…read moreto check out the restaurant without any expectations and was pleasantly surprised by the friendly staff and delicious food. Breakfast has a variety of items from simple toast with in-house made jam to full on brekkie. I tried the Potato and Ricotta fritters that were tasty. They use Toby's Estate coffee. Dinner was where it was at though. I had an amazing Lamb and Haloumi dish. The lamb was cooked to perfection and well....haloumi is all that is right in this world. They have a variety of beers on tap that change on the regular along with a full bar. It's not very big but it does have a covered outdoor area that is nice. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area for a drink or even some grub.

This almost "hole in the wall" bar and restaurant is in Astor Terrace, which thanks to the likes of…read morethe Diamant Hotel, is slowly beginning to breathe life into an older part of Brisbane city. I say almost "hole in the wall" because amongst the hustle and bustle of appointments and daily life you'd easily miss this gem while on your merry way. It is a little out of the way for your average CBD-explorer, however, if you were a guest at the adjoining Diamant Hotel, you'll find O Bar & Restaurant a welcome treat when weighing up between a funky and well-designed restaurant or room service. My experience was with a take away coffee (Toby's Estate) which was made promptly and unburnt. The staff are super friendly and everyone I noticed coming in was greated with a warm smile. Of course, the beauty of its location is that I'm confident when I return to try the rest of their menu-ed fare I'll be able to find a possie without drama or a fight through crowds.

The Yiros Shop does a good job executing on the contemporary Greek fast casual concept that's…read morebecoming increasingly popular (Souvla in San Francisco most prominently comes to mind), but after my visit I think they need to spend just a bit more time on the core of a gyro as opposed to the peripherals. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? While my server at The Yiros Shop seemed to be no older than sixteen, he was very polite and efficient, and explained my options to me in a way that directed me towards some good options. I was disappointed that they didn't accept American Express, but I'm finding that's pretty common in Australia. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $15.50 AUD got me a pretty good sized mixed meat yiro, which was a pretty good deal even though, as you'll see, they skimped on the meat a bit. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I'll start off by saying that I liked the selection of meats and peripherals at The Yiros Shop, and it was clear that these were some fresh ingredients. Having said that, I felt a bit robbed of those fresh looking meats, and instead my mixed meat yiro was packed with french fries, tahini sauce, and vegetables with a notable lack of meats. That's not uncommon I suppose, but something to keep an eye on. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? The Yiros Shop was good, but there are so many great kebab or comparable options in town that I can't recommend The Yiros Shop with any sort of enthusiasm. No Star.

Excellent service workers were nice and overall a wonderful experience. I would definitely eat…read morethere again. The food was also magnificent.

I have only been to Cooper's Fish and Chips once so far but it was enjoyable. The coffee is quite…read moregood and the chips are really yummy. They have a great view of the bay, making the eat-in experience fantastic. The service I found to be fast and efficient. I would be happy to go back to try out some other items on the menu.

The first restaurant I went to when I landed in Australia was Cooper's Cafe. Cooper's faced a…read moregorgeous view of the Manly Bay. They served only during breakfast and brunch hours. I had their Moreton Bay Chicken Burger which was good. I wasn't crazy about the burger but I loved the cafe itself. It had a lot of open space and was a great place to hang during a beautiful, sunny day. If you enjoy beautiful scenery while eating lunch, Cooper's Cafe is a great place to do so.

Litse serves a brilliant dinner menu, to say in the very least. Even though it had a recent menu…read morechange, the place is still synonymous with amazing quality food. It's a family owned and run business that brings sunshine and happiness to all locals. And by sunshine and happiness I mean an awesome range of starters, tapas, and desserts. There's literally anything to satisfy any palate from crispy chicken, fish, salads, haloumi, pork, beef, and the most fantastic chips with aioli sauce that I just can't resist whenever I go there. Vegetarians and gluten intolerants don't despair, Litse has menu options for you too, with an impressive amount of options being gluten free and healthy. You can also choose a cheese platter from 10am onwards which makes someone like me squeal in delight. Litse also has a range of wines for those enthusiasts, but also a kids menu for the little ones. There is something for everyone and it all has a touch of easy sophistication. You'll pay more for mains here - in excess of $20 and sometimes up to $30 - but for an indulgent meal, it's well worth it. Litse also has an all day breakfast menu with traditional bacon and eggs, omelette, and free range eggs on sourdough, just to name a few options. Sample a dessert and let them recommend a wine to complement it. At Litse, I'm almost certain you'll have the best possible experience. I love it here and I always have.

The first time a friend of mine told me to meet him for breakfast at the Great Northern Super…read moreCentre I was a little suspicious. I was expecting that the place he mentioned, the Liste Lounge was going to be some type of tip rat burger place. Man, never in my mind have I ever been willing to be more wrongly surprised. The place had a Mediterranean lean to it, with its earthy painted tones. The staff who welcomed us appeared to be happy to be there. I was more than ready to eat. I mean if these people were convinced they were working on a Saturday, I was ready to be served. I ordered a flat white, an orange juice and traditional bacon and eggs with a side of mushrooms. Price wise, it was a little expensive but what they brought out was worth it. The bacon was crisp and not oily, eggs cooked to my request perfectly and the mushrooms hinted with garlic and seasoning a winner. The Coffee was made exactly how I wanted it and was a great drink to accompany my meal. I left Liste with a little less money than what I'd hoped to spend but the service and experience proved to be my reward.

Went for a late lunch and recommended by my Australian nephew. It was a casual Chinese place. You…read moreorder and will cook it fresh for you. They served it free bottle water. The owner was nice enough open until we are done eating. They closed it at 330 and reopened at 5 pm . The food we ordered were mixed cold cuts, stir fried noodle, deep fried sole , seasonal vegetables and house chicken . Everything was tasty . Nice to place to eat if you are craving for fast Chinese food.

I hadn't had real Chinese food for a while, and so we decided on Kingsfood - actually for the…read morereason that it had a big, bright neon sign advertising Taiwanese cuisine. I had a pearl milk tea at the place before, which was decent, and so I hoped the food was just the same. We decided to go 'family style' and order four dishes and a soup, a very typical ordering style, which is actually pretty perfect for five people. We got the sweet and sour soup), string beans with minced meat (), fried tofu (), Taiwanese pan fried noodles (), and Three-Cup Chicken (). The fried tofu and the soup were made pretty well and close to what I can find in Taiwan, but the noodles and string beans were just ok, with the three-cup chicken being my least favorite. It didn't have much of a sesame oil flavor, which is integral to the course, and the chicken was also breaded by something - which isn't usually done traditionally. Their drinks are not bad, and I would recommend it over Sakuraya's pearl tea drinks. The food was plenty for five, and came out to 11.5 per person, which isn't bad for how much food we got. It wasn't purely authentic, but it was decent for Brisbane, and if I lived any closer - I would probably return.

Abra Wraps is an independently owned wrap and Middle-Eastern themed takeaway stall located in the…read moreMyer Centre food court. I now it as the place that offers awesome pita chips (they always have testers). The food at Abra Wraps is always fresh; the wraps are made to order and anything sitting in the hot box does not look like it has been there for long. The menu includes felafel's, steak wraps and burgers. Abra Wraps also caters for the health conscious type and those with dietary needs; they offer grilled meats (rather than fried) and have gluten free options. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming; it is always nice to see staff members are happy to serve you.

This place by far has the best chicken I have ever had. The customer service is impeccable and the…read morestaff are always smiling. As well as great prices. Highly recommend trying out.