I never know what to eat for lunch in the city since the options are quite limited, especially on a…read morestudent budget, and it always ends up being sushi rolls. Today, we decided on Vege Rama, a vegetarian place down Adelaide street. They offer a variety of pre-mixed salads, as well as Mexican and Indian vegetarian options. While I'm not much of a salad person, I do enjoy a good salad once in a while, so I went for the chickpea pesto salad and the sesame BBQ. I got a small salad combo (5.5), and while the two salads got mixed up, I'm pretty sure the sesame BBQ was the one that was more flavorful and stood out. I couldn't really taste the pesto salad dressing, possibly because it pooled at the bottom, but the two mixed together wasn't bad! The ingredients taste fresh, and the service is pretty friendly and fast. My only complaint is that they don't have much seating, so be prepared to take-away!

Yum yum yum. I ate here twice while I was working in the Brisbane office, and both times was…read moresuper-impressed by the food. There are a few Vege Rama locations around, but the Post Office Square one is really close to my office so that's where I went both times. Basically, you have your choice of whatever hot food, burgers, salads, or "bakes" (like lasagna, casseroles, etc) they have on rotation. Just pop up to the counter and see what they have in their display case. They also have a few dessert-y type things if you are so inclined. Everything is vegan. (I think some of their other locations have a few non-vegan options with dairy, so just ask to make sure.) Both times I went, I got a combo meal with a bunch of different curries and things like that. Your choice of brown or saffron rice is included. Their Thai curry with pumpkin is one of the best curries I've had in my life, although it's definitely sweet so just be aware if you don't like sweet things, but it's absolutely amazing. This place gets bonus points for being pretty inexpensive as well. A large combo will only set you back $10-12, depending on what you get (bakes vs. curries, etc.) and their burgers are only $8-9. The portion sizes are huge, almost a little too big for lunch, so you definitely get value for your money. The Post Office Square location is reallllllllly small, with no interior seating and only a smattering of tables and chairs outside. This is really a take-away place, and there's always a lunchtime queue. (Like almost everyone else, I got take-away both times.) This place is so good I'm almost glad I don't live in Brisbane because I would seriously spend my money eating at Vege Rama for lunch every day. Every. Single. Day. Go. Whether you're vegan or a devoted carnivore, you will not be disappointed by this place.

Absolutely loved, Loving Hut! I cannot believe it took me this long to discover this place. Every…read morefew reviews I read were from omnivores, so it's a place for everyone, even being a completely vegan restaurant. The food was great! Menu is a great size, plenty to choose from. I ordered (so much), the B.B.Q Buns, Northern Pan Bread, Sweet & Sour Nuggets, Chocolate Mud Cake, Chocolate Soy Milk Frappe. Two highlight items for me were the Sweet & Sour Nuggets and Choc Frappe - so good! Coconut cream on top. I could pass on B.B.Q buns, but not bad! The menu has soo much to choose from, can't wait to discover more favourites! P.s. The atmosphere is very casual. Overall, a HUGE shoutout to Loving Hut, it's so nice having peace of mind that everything is vegan and can choose any option on the menu. Check out the meaty texture in the picture, WOW. Can't wait for the next visit!

Ohhhhhh my goodness gracious me!! Loving hut has been a family favourite of ours for years now. I…read morewas introduced to Loving Hut by a vegan friend when I wasn't vegan and have visited about 4/5 times a year. Sooo good. Not to far from my house. About a 25min drive which isn't too far. They are so friendly, fast and adorable. Tastiest food around. Do yourself a favour and get your little kid their spaghetti Bolognase!!! Yummmmmmmmooooo

Olives with smoked cinnamon, rosemary and lime. Oh my goodness - amazing…read more We also had the polenta chips. Do not leave here without trying them. So absolutely delicious!! I enjoyed the lentils and slow cooked creamy polenta. My sister loved the avocado toast made with house made gluten free bread, home made Vegemite and of course, fresh avocado. The chef came out and explained all the dishes which made them extra delicious :)

This latest addition to Brisbane's robust plant-based food scene is notable for its simplicity. The…read moremenu looks like a menu from any other Australian cafe, offering things like French toast and polenta and a wide drink selection. The fact that all of it is vegan seems almost incidental. It is as hipster as most non-vegan Brisbane cafes, but by no means intimidating for anyone not wishing to be indoctrinated in a religion or lectured about animal rights. More than perhaps any competitor I've seen thus far, this seems to be the vegan place for non-vegans. All of which is great as far as I'm concerned. The food I ordered came out remarkably well. French toast without eggs is not easy and I've seen it be a tripping point for other cafes, but theirs was creamy and satisfying. It took a decent while for me to receive it, but the carmelized sauce on top sure tasted fresh. The pepper ice cream was presumably coconut-based, but I hardly stopped to think about it as I scarfed the whole dish down. Given that I never liked eggs anyway, I was quite satisfied and gave nary a second thought to its vegan-ness. The only thing I could have asked for was a more generous helping of fruit on top. The potato cake on the side was likewise delicious, and I was glad to have sweet and savory options together. Their menu offered a nice range of things that looked appealing. They still have a few kinks to work out, in my estimation. Their drink menu looked great, but I was asked about ordering from it probably one more time than was necessary. Their recycled wood tables are atmospheric, but I felt like I almost got a splinter on one. Between their website and their actual menu, they still seem to be trying to figure out what their prices are; there was a lot of variation. They will purportedly be open for dinner in the future, which I would really like to see, but at the moment it is a breakfast and lunch place. All told, I would probably back a few more times were my stay in this country not coming to an end, and I hope they are still here when I visit again.

As a vegan I love the salads and the vegan options in hot food…read more The Govinda's crew, however, have an identity crisis. For a long time they tried to upsell and tempt customers to buy more than they wanted. When this trend stopped and they started to say helpful things to their customers, I also encountered a staffer trying to upcharge me thinking that I was too stupid to know what the stated price was. I hope that they learn the true value of honesty in business.

Great spot for veggies like me while in town. Affordable and delicious vegan food that's healthy…read moreand tasty! Highly recommend this spot!

Tea Master has some annoying limitations, most notably their hours (closed at 8 pm and on Sundays)…read more However, they do offer a very interesting menu and their tea selection is impressive. The teas I've ordered (my favorite being the genmai cha with toasted rice) have come with a full set of pots for steeping and cooling and a sealed bottle of additional water. They're really quite nice. The food is all-vegetarian. Some of their dishes have been a little too basic for my taste, and I was notably underwhelmed by their none-too-spicy ma po tofu. They seem to really, really like bok choy as it's come with pretty much every dish I've had. However, if one gets deeper into the menu, they offer some appealing things. Notably, I was pleased with their hot pot, an impressive display of ingredients with a lit burner under the soup containing a variety of fake meats, noodles, and rice cakes and sets of vegetables, rice, and sauce (very hot sauce if you go for the spicy option) to add to taste. I couldn't even finish the thing and they were nice enough to pack it in several containers to go. They also kick out some nice fried little appetizers. It's small, but I've often seen it well-attended, and it is a go-to in the Fortitude Valley area for me.

Being vegetarian I've forgotten what it feels like to have to decide between so many menu items ;)…read more What do you mean, I can order the duck and even the lamb? Wow. Tea: It's one of the few places in Australia that brews their tea properly. They give you three vessels. A pot for brewing, a vase for holding liquid that has been brewed to perfection, but doesn't fit in the cup, and the cup itself. There is nothing worse that over brewed tea and this classic Chinese set up prevents it. They have a lovely selection of greens and oolongs to choose from, in addition to your traditional black tea. The tea is of average quality, so tea snobs won't be all that impressed, but it's still far better than anything you'd find in a Brisbane cafe or coffee shop. Food: The chili bean noodles, deep fried radish cake and the cold sautéed bean sprouts were all fantastic. Their food leans on the salty side but in a good way. What a lovely find!

Came here for Sunday lunch - it did not disappoint. Walked up and got a table - friendly service…read more Placed order from the menu - someGF options tried the Shroom Salad Bowl, better half went for the burger. Ordered drinks - both food and drinks came out reasonably quick. Taste was good, chips on the side were excellent. No drama - food good - just right - easy.

'Ello chaps! 51st…read moreStreet Burger Bar is located on... well, 51st Street in Brisbane. It's a short walk from the Queen Street Mall with inviting indoor and outdoor seating space. They have a large menu which is quite appealing when you have different people wanting different things. Cheeseburgers, wings, salads, and the like Their food is great, so is the service. You pick a table take note of your table number) and when you're ready you just head up to the bar to order. It's a short wait for food (which is delivered to your table). We hit this place two nights in a row it was that good. Overall I give 51st Street Burger Bar four stars out of five.

The Gaythorne RSL is the go-to place for a filling and awesome dinner for my family. It's our…read morestaple location when we want to go out with friends for a casual dinner. Not only is it a popular local venue for young and old alike, it's actually one of the greatest places to go when you want a massive range of menu options at great concessions. You can grab a well-cooked steak, a fantastic pasta dish, a piping hot pizza or, my favourite, a divine tasting chicken schnitzel and then get dessert for a song. Did I mention the dessert was pancakes? These pancakes are hugely filling puffy dreams that become all the more dreamy with ice cream and syrup. Saving room for them is the best advice I can give because these bad boys will stretch your stomach something chronic. Just make sure you're wearing your baggy pants. I'm also not jesting when I say there is something for the young and the old. For the more mature generations there is dancing, raffles, and your classic pokies, and there is even a courtesy bus outside waiting to transport people around. For the young, this is a great venue for a beer and a laugh, a fantastic meal, live music, and a chance to have a round of pool. Become a member to sign in with ease and rack up points in a benefit system. As far as RSLs go in general, I've never been too much of a fan (they make me nervous for some reason? Go figure), but I enjoy and even look forward to the nights where we can tear our way through a huge meal and those delicious pancakes. This RSL is managed really well and there is always music or a raffle or an event going on. They always have news, social events, or events to benefit members. So go in for the food and enjoy the best of a local RSL. By the way, they have no set opening hours and say they are always open. Brilliant!

Amazing food, really fast service, great atmosphere, awesome staff…read more Everytime my family comes to Brisbane to go to dinner I plead to go here. I love the menu, the vegetarian options are actually the best, they are even really cool about altering food to make it vegetarian for me, one of the only places that happily does it. They give us free garlic bread and the drinks are the cheapest I've ever seen, went there yesterday with a party of about 15, everything was awesome as always. It really is sort of like a family here, they have birthday competitions, which are always fun. I will be a constant customer here for as long as I live in Brisbane.

My top picks are the pancakes and the Brekky sandwich with halloumi cheese. I can't wait to return…read moresoon!

Finally settled down after our short vacations, the girls set up a lunch date at Pawpaw. By the…read moretime we found the place, we were all famished and everything on the menu looked delicious. I had a hard time deciding, but ended up getting the Quinoa and Potato Hash Cakes (13.5), which I didn't regret! If you haven't already realized my love for potatoes - well, it's another one of my order-deciders (besides mushroom). The potato hash cakes were crispy on the outside and steamy hot on the inside. I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't lacking in flavour either, especially with the haloumi steaks. I wasn't that big of a fan of the beetroot relish, so the dish was a bit dry. I was wishing there were more sprigs of the veggie, but overall, I was happy with my order. I didn't end up ordering a coffee, as I had one earlier that day at Flick 'n' Bean, but I got to try the iced mocha, which was a bit sweet, but non-grainy and delicious nonetheless. The service was friendly, and the ambience is a casual and a bit rustic - perfect for a relaxing bunch date with just about anyone.