Cafe Mila is a new cafe in the Redlands in the Horizons shopping complex. They opened in June, 2011…read morebut it took me awhile to try them out. I work in the area and there are quite a few coffee shops along the strip. Eventually, I thought I should give them a go and I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed the coffee and the place. They have a warm, vibrant atmosphere and mixed with the relaxed feel all the Redlands seems to have, it is a good combination. I really enjoyed my homemade muffin and cappuccino combo. They also have a really good variety on the menu including baguettes and sandwiches plus I was really temped by their breakfast menu... must come back for breakfast one day soon. They are a little far, I can walk to at least 3 coffee places from where I work and unfortunately I would have to drive to get to Mila. No problem, possibly they might just become my weekend cafe of choice instead.

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff. Excellent coffee, and if we get enough people to ask for it,…read morethey might just put the "Canadian Breakfast" on the menu. I asked if they could make it for me: pancakes (or waffles are a good enough alternative) with bacon and poached eggs with maple syrup. Realizing my origin, the staff went and bought some real maple syrup from the nearby shop instead of using the standard maple flavored syrup. A++ on customer service and going the extra mile for a good meal.

We always come here with our bunny because we live nearby and their food and coffee is great. We…read morealso came here for one of the Travelmints team's birthday breakfast, and the whole St. Ali crew made it very special for us. It was definitely a memorable birthday breakfast for us! We love how their staff can always make us feel happy and smiley. You can tell that this place knows how to keep their employee happy, you can see it beaming from their faces and it's contagious!

I often walk past Chocolate Solider and peer into its warm, inviting space, telling myself that one…read moreday I will bring a good book to read while sipping on hot chocolate. I've been quite taken by the place upon my first impression. Who wouldn't like a place called Chocolate Soldier? I know I would more than love to serve in the chocolate army! Well, that day hasn't come yet, where I can finally sit and relax to read a book at a cafe (hasn't happened in a while), but I did stop to grab something while working on my paper. It was noon and bustling with lunchers when I went, but the staff was very friendly, and seemed to recognize a lot of returning customers. I tried the mocha with my pistachio lemon coffee cake, as I thought a hot chocolate would be too sweet, as well as the chicken, ham and cheese sandwich. The mocha was thick and rich, and the coffee cake was moist and a nice combination of pistachio and lemon. I'm a big fan of pistachio, so I think it was a good choice for me. It wasn't the best coffee cake ever, but it was delicious. I'm sad to say I don't feel the same about the sandwich, as it was dry and didn't taste fresh, and I ended up taking the chicken out. I didn't actually have any of their chocolate, but maybe they're worth a try. Overall it was a mixed experience, and I don't know if I would recommend this place, even if it is conveniently located right in the center of the city. Not a good value for it's price...

I used to work at 275 George St, so sometimes Chocolate Soldier was just convenient to go to. Plus…read moreI had a mega-crush on one of the baristas and they always had good music playing. Win-win, yes? Well, no. Unfortunately I had consistently bad coffee experiences here. I returned and returned, but it never got any better. When the milk wasn't burnt, the coffee was bitter. The hot chocolate or mocha power just tasted bland. Nobody has time for bad coffee. However the tiny chocolates in the display cabinet were delicious (you'd hope so, given the name of the cafe!), but just not enough to make up for the bad coffee.

This seems a new addition to the Nundah scene, and they're big on all your organic, vegan delights,…read moreif that's your thing. They even have a grocery store right next door. The interior is pretty spartan. You most definitely wouldn't come here for the decor unless 'prison cell' is your thing, but hey, we were here for the food, not the scenery. I ordered the beef burger, which came with a side of sweet potato chips. Burger was actually quite tasty. Chips... well I don't like sweet potato, but if they had been a little more crunchy then I think they'd have worked for me. I followed up with a vegan dessert thingo, a mint slice. It was quite nice! Washed down with a smoothie which was probably the best part of the meal. Anyhow, would I come here again? Probably not. You're paying far more than you should be just for that 'organic' word, and there's just so many choices in Nundah these days. That said, if organic is your bag, go nuts. So long as their organic, free range nuts.

A really friendly welcome set the tone for our visit to Kunara, and we decided to try the lunch…read moremenu. Delicious salads, GF, vegan, all made in house, plus panini and excellent Montville coffee satisfied our appetites. The staff were so lovely, very knowledgeable about their product and the ingredients in the divine dressings that we ended up buying a Kunara cook book!

A smaller than average store, this Coffee Club is what you'd expect from any franchise. The staff…read morewere friendly, store was clean and tidy and had a good atmosphere. I visited on a Wednesday at lunch and there were a few tables full so it must get busy on weekends. I come here for the all-day breakfast (albeit the menu is overpriced generally) however after trying the pulled pork burger, it is definitely recommended. Points for being the fastest Coffee Club I've visited.

This place gets busy on a Sunday morning for breakfast, Forest Lake coffee club is like all other…read morecoffee clubs as a franchise. Though their menu is changing to fit in with our gourmet tastes. Service is typical of any coffee club franchise, nothing special

Clayfield has taken a mistress. She has an on-trend fit out, an all day breakfast menu and coffee…read moreto bring home a trifecta of cafe staples. Visiting My Mistress Cafe, on their second day of trade no less, was calming despite their location adjacent to busy Sandgate Road. But with cafes a dime a dozen in Brisneyland what makes this one stand out? Good question so I wrote you a list: + A simple, no nonsense menu that carries through from breakfast to lunch. All your staple cafe items are there and I'm eager to head back after hearing one of the staff mention she loves to order the banana bread with a side of bacon and maple syrup. + It's spacious with plenty of seating for groups. + There's minimal wankery. It's a cafe, doing great cafe food, solid cups of coffee and that's it. Sure, they've included the super trendy Acai bowl but we'll give them that. Superfoods, YOLO. + There's plenty of street parking making it easy to get to without trudging on public transport + The staff are darlings and even though it was evident they were still finding their feet my order was on the table in front of me without delay. TL; DR: Brisbane's suburban expansion continues into 2015. This is another worthy contender for you to cross the river / leave the CBD / make an effort to dine at.

Despite a very busy & challenging opening day of trading, My Mistress cafe still delivered a…read moresatisfying all day breakfast menu, well brewed Genovese coffee & refreshing choose-your-own juices (perfect for such a hot day). In the face of extreme humidity & an overwhelming number of new customers, the staff at My Mistress, handled themselves well. Sure, there were some long wait times & perhaps more tables or seating required but this will improve over time & a little patience from the general public will go a long way, in these first few days. We liked that the all day breakfast menu is a nice & simple offering with something for everybody. Including gluten free, & other dietary requirements available in request. They also make fresh baked goodies in house daily. Fittingly, My Mistress aptly categorises the menu as "Cheeky Flings" (for the simpler Toast, Fruit Loafs & Acai bowls $5-$10), "Main Affairs" (for the more substantial items $12-$18), & "On the side", for more extras like mushrooms, bacon, feta etc ($4.50). We had the: (1) Eggs Marilyn (organic caramelised onion & caraway rye, free range fried eggs, margaret river smoked ham, wilted spinach topped with creamy hollandaise sauce $17) (2) Eggs Monica (free range scrambled eggs on a corn zucchini fritter, blistered cherry tomatoes & a seasoned avocado smash $17) (3) Head Mistress (Baked free range eggs with house made spicy beans, sour cream & cheesy bread $18) plus extra chorizos. (4) Orange, pineapple, apple & ginger juice. ($6.50) All our dishes were delicious, & were very filling! Looking forward to coming back again soon, perhaps in a few months time to see how things have progressed since opening.

Get your cheap chinese baked goods here. Sitting right across from Michel's in the shopping…read morecentre, I wondered just how well it would do, and really, are Michel's customers going to go down because of them. Turns out, they have attracted more and more people to that part of the centre, always a good thing. Try their sesame balls filled with green bean paste, crispy, bouncy and savoury sweet. I got myself 4 of them at one time and gave my family each 1. Turns out, most of my family weren't present... so I ate them all. Too bad. This place has something for everyone. From donut twists with cinnamon sugar to double sausage buns, chicken curry puffs and garlic naan breads! What is this fusion bakery to the extreme? Don't worry though, most of it tastes really nice. They even have cute little mini hamburgers that are 2 bites worth. They don't charge an arm and a leg for a baked good, and they even have cakes/cheesecakes and sweets in the counter or to order. This is a great little place to get a snack between lunch and dinner or breakfast and lunch, or for brunch for that matter. Try it out, some of the combinations may be a bit absurd sounding, but give it a go. Your taste buds will thank you for it. This bread tastes... sweet?

In terms of food, love it. Great selection, very yummy, good prices…read more In terms of customer service, pretty poor. I went to Bread Top today and was not greeted or even acknowledged. There was no one else in the store so i would have expected some sort of acknowledgement. I did not feel welcome at all. I'm not sure if the lady was having a bad day or if she hates her job but you don't bring your problems to work.

A great spot, I recommend a coffee and toasted sandwich. A great spot to sit in the sun and enjoy a…read moregreat morning. Staff are friendly as well with good service.

One of a few donut shops that offer gluten free donuts…read more Got the Vegan Coconut Caramel and White Hazelnut. Order at the counter or preorder and pick up. Casual setting with outdoor tables. Vegan donut wasn't very good. It was like a wet cake or soggy muffin. But the white hazelnut wasn't too bad. However the donuts were expensive which is understandable because they're gluten free and one was vegan. But for the price, one would think they'd be better.