On a trip out to the Great Western Super Centre to check out the retail stores, my wife and I came…read moreacross this a café by the name of Pepper and Salt. It was one of the first places we noticed because of the concentration of people in its seating area. At each table, almost every customer had a meal going on. On closer inspection it was clear that this was not just some ordinary café, it was place where some quality meals could be bought. There was evidence of cheese platters, pasta dishes, gourmet sandwiches and some scrumptious deserts about so we had a looksee to find vacant tables. To our disappointment there were none. However, we didn't let this perturb us, so we joined the line and decided to order a takeaway coffee each and a giant homemade muffin to share. While our coffees were being made we munched into our chocolate chip muffin, scoffing the treat down in a matter of minutes. Just in time for our coffees to be ready. We walked away, sipping on a well made drinks, contented with what we'd experienced, noting that we should come back to try the mains.

Came here around 1pm on a Sunday and left with mixed feelings. While the menu is great and…read moreinexpensive with breakfast options until 3pm, don't expect to get anything after you initially order! I ordered the classic brunch and even though it was quite busy, there wasn't a long wait. The scrambled eggs were fluffy and tasty. Toast was thick and came buttered. Had an iced mocha with ice cream which was delicious; a great blend of chocolate and coffee with creamy, rich vanilla ice cream. My partner ordered the same meal with a bottle of coke however when we asked a staff member for an extra piece of toast ($1.50) we had to wait a ridiculous 20mins to get it after asking about it. After a friendly staff member taking our order, the long wait for something so simple left me feeling their customer service could be better.

Ave Cucina & Cafe in leafy Eva St, Coorparoo is a quaint little cafe that has been around for a…read morewhile now; one that we've always wanted to try, serving food with an Italian & Middle Eastern influence. As soon as we walked in, the smell of heavenly coffee filled the room, & we noticed the beautiful interior of the cafe, which was very inviting & we immediately felt at home due to it's relaxed setting. We ordered: 1) Open chicken panino, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, haloumi, tomato, avocado, rocket, house aioli, shaved provoloni cheese ($17). 2) Lebanese breakfast potatoes, & messy eggs, labne, cucumber, olive salads, pickels, zaatar bread ($17) + extra mushrooms ($4). Both dishes were so delicious, we could've had another serving! Coffee is by DiBella using the Modena blend. A blend that is smooth, & not bitter. Overall, the service was excellent, food & coffee was great, so we would definitely come back, & try some of the other delicious dishes on offer. It's really nice to experience little gems like this in the 'burbs. It's child & family friendly being next to a child care centre, & a very comfortable atmosphere. Bless, All day menus! ( Ave Cucina's is 7:30 - 2pm).

Yes, yes, YES! Ave, you outdid yourself on my recent visit for breakfast with some friends. I…read morecannot rave more about our experience...but I'm going to anyway! Atmosphere- relaxed, local and friendly. Coffee- smooth, rich and perfect. Food- delicious, reasonable, hugely portioned and clearly made with love. One of the most wonderful things was that we sat down at 9am and didn't leave until 12pm. Not once were we pestered or asked if we wanted the bill. We were left to eat, catch up on conversation, drink caffeine and be merry. It's so rare that you find a great brekky place that doesn't get people in, feed them, then get them to leave. Ave is worth the trip to the eastern burbs. I will most definitely be back again....and again.

Came here for their bagel and coffee deal. It was 10$ for a sandwich bagel and a coffee. It was a…read moregreat deal but usually the price is double that. Not an ideal location because it's far from much of anything else and not enough parking during the day. But great spot for people who live in the buildings in the area. Service was a bit slow but I think they were understaffed in the day I went. Ambience is a nice casual cafe. Plenty of seating usually. The açaí bowl was delicious but not very filling.

It wouldn't take much to make this place a 4 star. I was staying nearby so stopped for breakfast…read moreand lunch. The breakfast was so close to being good. I went for poached eggs on toast. The bread was fresh and the eggs were cooked correctly. If only they did more than throw spinach on the side and cup of stewed tomatoes it would have been really nice. Just a bit more effort is needed. Banana Smoothie was ok, but again was missing something, anything. Lunch bagels were pretty good. I went for he smoked salmon and that was nice. Would have that again. Coffees were good and fast. They don't accept AMEX unfortunately.

We accidentally overshot a bus stop on our way, saw the homey cafe in the midst of construction and…read moreplain buildings, and were immediately taken by Bean on Dean. What stood out to me first were their novel stools and chairs, along with the large mural and overhead lightbulb lamps, all of which came together to give the cafe an industrial meets earthy ambience. Oh, and I especially liked their table numbers that are set on a large wooden spool with thread! The menu was neatly chalked on the board behind counter, where a flamboyant neon lime green espresso machine sits next to jars of baked goods. I do quite like the unexpected hints of pop art around the cafe juxtaposed with everything else wooden - it just seems to really work! Well anyway, I wanted to just take snaps of everything, but onto what we had... The Salmon Dance ($13) was not bad, and the Kerfuffle also looked delicious. The iced coffee ($5.5) was awesome, as it was a hot day, and the British Ploughmans was pretty intense. it was pretty much a platter of wine food - cheeses, pearl onions, Granny smith apples, and a meat pie served cold. Everything was good, and the service was really good!

Jet lag is a pain in the neck, adding a child into the mix just complicates the issue then add…read morehaving your partner away for work- this is the trifecta of disorder. But this little predicament led me to Bean on Dean since they open at 6:30 when few other breakfast options in Toowong are. I almost turned on my heals and walked out on principle aline when I saw a pre-made bacon and egg sandwich was $12 but the fact the serve Campos coffee got me to reconsider. I decided on the Kerfuffle almost just for the name but since it contained some of my favorite things- avocado, feta and sourdough I knew it couldn't be a miss. The munchkin and I enjoyed our breakfast at one of the inside tables and got to watch the staff at work. They seem to have a pretty good system and gave quite a few regular customers- probably due to the residential setting. As a recent import to Brisbane I feel like I'm not always in the "cool" loop. After stumbling upon Bean in Dean I think I might be able to surprise some if my fellow Brisbanites with a fun alternative for a caffeine fix in Toowong. Bottom line: Small menu, good food/drink but pricey

Coffee that tastes like coffee, check. Smooth roast using bacano beans, hot not warm, and…read morereasonably priced! Ordered a ham and cheese croissant baked fresh daily in store using leg ham and gruyere cheese it was hot and creamy and oh so layery! Definately going to return here and next time take photos of all the options. The quiche looked amazing so may have to try thst next. The only let down was the distracted staff :/

Valentine's has the BEST quiche in the CBD. They are small but INCREDIBLY soft and melty and gone…read moreby 12.30pm. I can't talk about their other wares as I don't order anything else. Coffee was Merlo, now Bacano and ok. It was nothing to ring home about. If you like Bacano, go to the real Bacano bar on Charlotte (??) Street. When you can get a seat it is good. The three times I managed to dine in, I enjoyed the space and decor and feel. However... all three times something went wrong. When they have such limited clientele (due to small space) I really can't see how they go wrong. They have staff like nothing else either. There's not been a time where there were less than 3 on board. Twice I never got my coffee - once I even spoke to the person I ordered it from and they looked at me dubiously. Another time, I had long finished my coffee and had to go back inside and ask where my food was. I then saw it being whipped up. Finally the last time I finally got to the front of the line (more behind me) and the woman decided it was time for her to start making coffees. The quiche guy then came over on his bosses instruction and took my order but didn't know how to run the till. So he took my post-it note away and stuck it on the bench. After a minute, the woman came back and asked me what I wanted. I said I've already ordered. There was parlance in French and finally my eftpos was done. That was one of the times my coffee didn't show up too. Please get your act together, Valentines. You could be such a great place.

These guys are great is all i can say. The other poor reviews given, i highly doubt they were even…read moreat the same place. I get food or coffee from here almost every weekend and they unlike other places consistently put out awesome coffee and great food. I don't normally review unless its because the place is bad but these guys are well over due for a 5 star rating from me. On the very very odd occasion i have been disappointed but i have the cafe to replace or fix anything i wasn't happy with. All i can say is if you love your coffee as much as i do these guys are worth stopping past for. Also, they have outdoor or in doors which i really love having a choice of. Thanks again for putting out top coffee and amazing food!

Caffe Primavera is another of those quality suburban cafes that are starting to pop up around…read moreBrisbane. I've been visiting for over a year now and have enjoyed it every time, their friendly service and delicious food making it impossible to not return. The menu is quite similar to most modern cafes, offering a range of sandwiches/burgers/wraps, as well as pizzas, pastas and salads. I recommend the Smoked Salmon pizza, an alternate take on the gourmet pizza, or the fried calamari, some of the freshest I have tasted in Brisbane. Prices range from $15-$25 for a main meal. The coffee has always been good. As experienced coffee drinkers understand, it's always handy knowing where you can find a good coffee. The baristas at Caffe Primavera certainly make a great coffee, using Merlo as their supplier. Always a good temperature, and never burnt; exactly what you want out of a coffee.

This ole bakery... smells good, looks tidy and they are always super friendly. I can always get…read moresome vietnamese pork balls here too... which is a first but they are super yummy! They also have chicken satay sticks? I love a bakery with variety... and you know what, it tastes really good too. Never has let me down and always well priced, i'm a big fan.

This is one of my favourite local bakeries. The bread is always freshly made and the service is…read moreimpeccable. Not only do they have a wide variety of bread options and sweet baked treats, they usually have a discount table towards the afternoon. You can find all sorts of baked goods on the table as it varies from day to day. Many times I've picked up their scones at half price or sometimes even more than half price. I have taken home bags of cookies at a fraction of the cost or loaves of bread heavily discounted. When I am planning on having guest over in the afternoon, I duck out quickly to see the specials. I know, sounds a bit sad, but it is a part of my grocery run and they do have hard to resist specials a lot of the time. Clearly, I get bread here a lot! The service here is wonderful. The ladies behind the counter are very patient with me. I like to take my time in choosing my cakes and baked goodies. I like planning on when and what I will be consuming during the week. Sometimes they might even pop in a suggestion- I think it may be a ploy to rush me, but I still very much appreciate it. Great little bakery in Jindalee with great value for money options.

Impressed everytime we come here, excellent Italian food, I recommend the cannoli. But you really…read morecan't go wrong here!

I will never eat here again. The food was way too good and the people were extra friendly…read more The perfect place to eat!