The only place to get broccoli soup, and it's the bomb if you like that kind of thing . Quick…read moreservice and reliable ...

Artisan sandwiches This cool sandwich bar has a great menu…read morewhich has something to please everyone - you can also choose between short (6 inches), long (11 inches) or lettuce (for the carbophobics like me). My husband and I shared a long Halfbrick (chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce & avocado) sandwich, and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup for lunch. The bread was chewy and had an artisan feel about it, and the fillings were really good quality. The broccoli cheddar soup was terrific. We thought that the prices were very reasonable and the staff were really friendly.

Tucked in Brunswick Central, this bakery is a killer little place with a wide range of baked sweets…read moreand savouries, bread and freshly made food. I've been frequenting this place regularly and they'd have to have one of the best Bahn Mi offerings outside of West End and Sunnybank. Whilst more pricey than most places, the Bahn Mi here boast a load of filling and flavour - with the pork meatball offering being the best. The pies are also worth checking out, as is the wide variety of hot food in the cabinet at the front - steer clear of the spring rolls though. They ain't great.

I love Vietnamese food in Brisbane but the one little sucker that's always hard to get a hold of is…read morethe amazing banh mi sandwich which is a staple of any food obsessive sandwich list. These guys do a great one. I'd really love it if they'd add a hit of maggi sauce, and some sharper pickled veg. I'd also love it if they'd add the pate that is so common in Vietnam. But these are quibbles with what are a: cheap, b: great value and c: very tasty sandwiches. They'll add a really cracking chilli paste if you ask them. They also do great noodle salads for under $8. The meatball and spring roll is a personal favourite. I probably wouldn't rate them as a replacement for Mrs Luu's over in Miltion which is doing really great things with Vietnamese 'street' lunches of all persuasions. That said, Central Brunswick Bakery punches well above the weight of the standard small family bakery and is terrific value. I'm assured their cold ricepaper rolls are also lovely and they stock standard bakery fare as well.

Went here today for a late lunch while on a walkabout around town. I saw their sign offering a…read moreFriday special of Barramundi, chips and salad for $12 with beverage purchase. They had a good amount of people dining there with cool music playing so I decided to give it a try. You go up to the bar to order your food & drink and receive a number to take to your table. I was hoping for an IPA but one wasn't available. Settled on another ale the bartender recommended and it was decent enough. Received my order of fish & chips in a fairly quick amount of time. Fish & chips were hot and crisp but fries had too much salt. Needed to ask for ketchup and still was trying to rub some of the salt of each fry before eating. Instead of salad received coleslaw that was quite heavily dressed. I only ate one bite. I would give them another try if I was in the immediate area but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there again.

Excellent ambiance and menu. Highly recommended. Plenty of specials and offers. Very close to so…read moremany other great places.

Delicious catering options. Always super popular at lunch meetings. Well priced and on time…read moredelivery.

Lox sandwich was very good. Fresh ans great toppings. Service was excellent. Quaint place…read more Good breakfast

Up Shot James Street is the perfect place to to whip into mid shopping haul and fuel up!…read more As one of the newer additions to the James Street precinct, this quaint little cafe stands out in comparison to its neighbours by providing a casual atmosphere and plating up simple breakfast dishes. I'm a big Fan of avocado and the cafes interpretation of the breakfast favourite has the avocado delicately placed in a fan formation. I had the pleasure of smashing my the avocado to my own liking! For those who were after something a bit sweet- did I forget to mention that Jocelyn's provisions is right next door?

Ordered a container of half green lentil and wasabi pea salad and half chicken pasta salad, which…read morewhen bought in the afternoon is a full salad for only $7.50 The taste of both my salads were spot on and the variety and execution similar to Botanica. The taste of both were super tasty for The staff were helpful and knowledgable in providing detailed information on the ingredients and no apparent eftpos minimum. Highly recommended for workday or weekend shopping lunch on the go

Spoon Deli is good if you want something fresh, fast and tasty. It's not so good if you want…read moreamazing coffee or something unusual and different. I like the location of Spoon and can see why it's tempting for James St Market shoppers to pop in post/pre shopping and grab a quick cup of joe. Personally, I would make the one minute walk around the back of the markets to grab a coffee at Campos than settle for an okay coffee at Spoon. It sounds mean but I personally think Spoon needs to pick up its game. There are so many new coffee houses springing up with exciting menus and delicious coffee - Spoon needs to work a little harder to keep up. Salads are good as are the toasted sandwiches. The BEST thing about Spoon is the gourmet produce for sale on site - a nice range and reasonably priced.

When I first arrived at Spoon Deli Cafe, I couldn't understand how it possibly scored less than…read morefive stars from Yelpers. An incredibly long breakfast menu, nice environment for a bite to eat, and a gourmet deli attached. Then there was a bit of a mix up with our meals and I could see why most gave it only 3 out of five stars. Also I'm not sure if it's a Brisbane thing, but I have ordered poached eggs a couple of times in Brisbane, and I received 2 poached eggs and only one tiny piece of toast. Surely you need two pieces of toast for 2 eggs?

When I first moved to Brisbane, my partner told me this was the BEST bakery he had ever been to…read more And the best in Brisbane. I was skeptical - mainly because it was right in our backyard, and I figured his big-noting was due to not bothering to try the competition. Turns out I was wrong to second-guess his statement. This is actually the best bakery I have ever been to. In my life. Having lived in Melbourne and Brisbane and travelled reasonably extensively. The thing that makes this place so special to me, is its unassuming nature. It's not fancy. The owners haven't spent thousands of dollars making the place look modern and slick and trendy - instead they continue to display their delectable fare in regulation glass shelving with windows. The name cards are handwritten, and the sandwiches are made in the back in clear view of the shop front. This is where I should start my review. The sandwiches. OH THE SANDWICHES! Thick cut bread - white or wholemeal, or grain. Stuffed with all manner of toppings - my favourite being the Ploughmans. This comes teaming with moist roast beef, piled high with delicious fresh salads and lashings of spicy, sweet relish. It's a joy to behold, and I can only ever eat half of one despite my best efforts. The pies and pastries are all here in all manner of flavours, but at this window my favourite is the bacon and cheese. Unlike many pies of the same name, this comes with chunky slightly chewy bacon pieces that are cut into different imprecise sized squares. The cheese is a welcome surprise when it hits, as it too is random in its size and placement throughout the mix. It's always chewy and smooth and mixes with the bacon and delicious beef and gravy mix perfectly. The pastry is golden and fluffy and makes the fresh flaky sound when you crunch into it that I love. The cupcakes are second-to-none. I have yet to get past their simple small buttery vanilla cupcakes with white icing and pastel coloured hearts. I will order four in a white cardboard box as a 'congratulations', 'I'm sorry' or 'just because' gift as I know the recipient will give me one. ;) They are so moist, so fluffy and so soft in the mouth it's like they were made by a cupcake fairy. The icing is perfection - too often you have to fight your way through thick layers of tasteless sugary plates atop your cake, but this is different. The perfect thickness, this icing has a slight crunch to it and it perfectly blends with the creamy buttery cake underneath. The staff are always cheerful if not run-off-their-feet, although I often wonder how they do it with no air conditioning - especially in the humidity and heat of a Brisbane Summer. The prices are a little more than you would pay elsewhere, but 100% deserved. You can purchase a variety of cold drinks including a variety of juice and trendy sodas (my favourite extra treat is the cherry cola). This place doesn't need to advertise at all besides its time-honoured chalk board on the footpath. It has relied on word of mouth, which has clearly spread like wildfire all over the city as this place is almost always PACKED. And for very good reason. My top tip is to grab your savory and dessert items, pick out a beverage (I hear they do great coffee too) and cart your feast to the nearby park. The kids will LOVE it and you will be enveloped by the bliss that only quality, fresh baked goods can bring.

A great local bakery on Oxford Street in Bulimba. They sell all the usual tasty bakery goods -…read morefreshly baked bread loaves, bread rolls, pies and sausage rolls, cakes, cheesecakes, tarts and pastries. They also have a range of freshly made sandwiches and rolls for a quick and healthy lunch. The bakery is out the back and you can see through the windows and watch them baking. There are free tasting on the bench of the latest chocolate brownie or some other delicious treat. You can also buy whole cakes and cheesecakes, and they have a range of ribbons and candles and flowers for decoration of your special gift. You should also try a local speciality - Bulimba Bombs. They are delicious, light merengue with caramel and apricot. The bakery also sells and serve Di Bella Coffee, so you can pick up a bite to eat and seat in the arcade beside the bakery and enjoy a coffee and piece of cake.

If you want a simple lunch that is quick and easy, you can't go past a cheese and tomato toasted…read moresandwich at Saks. Quick, simple, cheap and yummy!

This little deli is located in Post Office Square, much too close to my office to keep me away! I'm…read morehere two or three times a week grabbing breakfast or morning tea and the lovely barista always remembers my order. It can get a little busy at times (which is testament to the quality of the place!) but the staff are friendly, the coffees great and the toasted banana bread is to die for - it's best to just buy one piece and get far away as quickly as you can so you're not tempted to get more. They also have great "gourmet" sandwiches and wraps for a decent price right in the CBD.