For our almost-regular Tuesday lunches, we decided to head to Mrs. Luu's to grab a sandwich, and…read moreended up giving in to our desires for an iced hot chocolate! Oh, the calories! I've been wanting to try Bunker for the longest time, and today was the day. I love the vine covered hub, which reminds me of a burrow, and of a cafe that I used to visit back in L.A. Instead of getting my usual latte, I went for the bottled ice dark chocolate (5). I'm not the biggest fan of hot chocolate, as it's usually too sweet and heavy for me to finish (I know, strange, because I can finish a whole Chipotle burrito), but I decided that the unusually warm weather called for an iced chocolate. We were greeted by a really friendly barista who helped us right away - and well - the iced dark chocolate and dark chocolate mocha were pre-bottled, so there wasn't much work. The iced dark chocolate, made with organic milk (I think?) and fair trade chocolate, was quickly consumed! It wasn't too sweet, and I would definitely go for it again. The iced dark mocha was also really good, and not at all grainy, which often happens in a lot of mochas. My only complaint was that the bottles were a bit harder to open (I prefer Bean's bottles), and the straws were too short and kept falling in! The drinks were so delicious it didin't matter though....

Bunker eptiomsises why I have faith Brisbane will sustain its growing 'cool' factor. Taking a…read moredisused war-time bunker on Milton Road, Bunker Coffee has turned a small space into a urban retreat. Sitting against the cool brick wall sipping an ice coffee, flat white or hot chocolate you feel a million miles away from the city despite the fact Milton train station is above you. In the same way Blackstar Coffee paved the way for coffee appreciation in Brisbane many years ago, Bunker continues the tradition introducing and encouraging a new set of palettes to appreciate and respect good coffee. They also offer take-home coffee beans which they will grind for you depending on what device you'll be using them in.

Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.

Like this place. It is just around the corner from the supermarket, main entry…read more Walk in, place order - staff are friendly. The menu is artisan - had the home made crumpets with honey & they were delish!! Broad range of coffee and teas - many are straight from the herbs and not processed. Coffee was very good, partner had mint tea and it was excellent. Try the sweets. Has Wi Fi - and had a few chairs being warmed by laptops.

Room 60 may have closed it's door in Kelvin Grove, but the lads who were dedicated to pouring Room…read more60s coffee have taken over the space, given it a little renovation rescue and re-opened as The Menagerie. The core offering hasn't changed. It's still a chill-as cafe during the day and comfy bar by night. It's still the same coffee and wi-fi by day that Room 60 followers have grown to love and there's still ample couches to perch upon as you set up to have a hot date with your laptop. Stopping by on my way to co-working at The Coterie, I loved that they now offer a 4 oz. take-away coffee option. The smaller the better IMO! For those that are peckish there's a small cafe menu of pastries, muffins and the like. Pro Tip; take advantage of this spot before Uni goes back in March!

I came here last week for brunch with the girlfriends on an incredibly hot 35 degree summers day…read more(all Brisbanites know what I'm talking about) and although not having aircon Fox and Rabbit was worth the sitting! Tucked away in back streets, there was so much parking around the cafe and it was an easy find. I got the 'fancy avo' which included sour dough toast, avocado, dukkah, feta and it was supposed to have cherry tomatoes (however I think they forgot). I also added a fried egg on the side. I can undoubtedly say that this was one of the best avo toasts I've had in a while, mainly because the amount of avocado I got was ridiculously heavenly and it didn't drain my bank account! I also got a mango, banana and watermelon smoothie which was amazing, completely cooling me down. Will most definitely be coming back here.

Finally made it to this little cafe and it was definitely worth a visit and wish I'd visited…read moresooner. Good menu for breakfast and lunch and nice coffee. Loved our meals - breakfast burger and pumpkin & dukka on toast. Very tasty and enjoyable brunch. Friendly staff and delightful decor inside and nice seating outside too.

Completely Bizarre, and truly a must add bucket list item for everyone, even non cat-lovers. You…read morecan buy coffee and cake upstairs before you go down to "Play" with the cats. But I would recommend just bringing a drink down, because with a slice of cake, and not many seating options in the cat area, it made finishing off the cake a bit awkward. Upstairs in the main cafe they have some board games, and lots of seating options. Seriously... you have to do it!!!

"Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you."…read more- Mary Bly Adore cats and fancy an hour of cat cuddles? Looking to give a great home to a little puss cat that might not had the best of starts in life and commit to giving cuddles on demand? Well the Cat Cuddle Café is the place to go. You need to book online to visit as the owner, who is super passionate about rescuing and rehoming cats, ensures that the cats are not over stressed by having too many people visit, in addition to ensuring the small numbers per hour timeslot enable you to get some quality cat time. Located in Red Hill Brisbane the little café entrance leads you downstairs to the reception area. When you arrive you are greeted and check-in and then ask to read and agree to some rules................simple rules like: wash you hands before and after you visit the cats, leave sleeping cats to snooze in peace, no loud noises that could scare the little fluffy wanabe Lion cubs. Due to Australian Health and Safety requirements the barrister is located in the reception area which is catless and you can order up your favourite coffee and can take this into the cat lounge. You can view the cats whilst you wait for your timeslot to start and you can see that the lounge is a real cat space. Cat toys, beds, tunnels, a cat running wheel and I even found a mini cat tent make this space cat heaven. There is also an outdoor area too where the little ones can bask in the sun and get some fresh air. When I visited there were a range of cats, some very lively kittens in addition to some very relaxed older cats who seemingly preferred to bask in the sun and watch the kittens do 100m sprints than bother to lift paw and partake in any exercise whatsoever. There is a cat profile wall in the cat lounge so you can look up the names of your favourite fur ball in addition to seeing their friends who have found new homes. There is a table and sofa to take a seat at but be careful you don't disturb a resting cat who may have already claimed a chair for themselves. All in all this is a rather lovely business that is really focused on helping rescue cats find great new homes. So if you are on the hunt for a cat why not visit Cat Cuddle Café to find your perfect feline partner? It is only $10 per person per visit for up to 1 hour and you really get to see the personality of the cats and can chose one that will best get on with you. "Dogs have owners, cats have staff." - Unknown (but feel free to attribute it to me!) Not looking for a cat right now.........well just drop by and have a cat fix. Just by visiting you are helping the company raise money enabling them to continue to rescue and provide a great temporary home for cats looking for new staff to serve their every need!

The garden outdoor seating is lovely! I enjoyed my green smoothie. The food was decent but nothing…read moreamazing. FYI the breakfast burger is not an actual burger, it's a breakfast sandwich - no burger on it.

Amazing! Incredible coffee, delicious breakfast, & a beautiful setting in the garden. Highly…read morerecommend!!! Lovely cafe run by an even lovelier couple. What a gem!

Call it a left over side effect of having visited most new openings in Brisbane post haste for…read morealmost four years but it is taking some "rehab" to rediscover a love of exploring new cafes and leaving the comfort zone of my local weekend haunt. On a recent inspired Sunday, remembering hearing many good things about Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters, which calls the old Rainworth General Store home, friends and I gathered and spent a leisurely breakfast. For the first time in many moons I looked at the menu with genuine excitement. Of course there's the obligatory cafe items, and comforts with modern twists like a fig glazed ham and cheese toastie, but then it's mixed with surprise additions like a green tea soba noodle salad (yes I went there for breakfast), splashes of kimchi and a tumeric iced chai latte. Tumeric is so 2016 it hurts. As the cafe filled with weekend brunch hunters, we were never rushed as our group of four grazed through our breakfast and stayed on for another round of coffee. Coffee while we're talking that is roasted by the cafe and consistently turned out a exceptional cup both as a long black and flat white. Add in the chat we had with one of the owners about the history of the building and their discoveries of old advertising signs as they renovated the space and you've got me giving this local gem two thumbs up. Pro Tip: there's heaps of space in the back room for prams and kids (especially out in the back vege garden) and for those of us dog loving cafe hoppers - the four-legged patrons are welcomed with ample footpath seating.

I've only been to Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters once. It's usually my practice to review after…read morevisiting at least twice, to see if the first time was a fluke or one-off disaster. This place gets an exception. First visit, I know this place is going to be hugely popular. The put your name on a list and wait 45 minutes popular. I had the Japanese cheese toast with miso emulsion. Was pretty amazing. The coffees were great. The staff are attentive (and good looking). The owner could tell we were coffee drinkers, so brought us over some cold drip to compare with the iced filter we had bought. The only downside - the building seems to get quite hot.

The former Shouk cafe is now Naim, part of a rebranding and expansion. Having dropped in first…read morething in the new year, I see they haven't changed what worked. Their menu is still an exciting mix of middle eastern flavors, which is full of vegetarian-friendly, appealing, and nutritionally diverse offerings. The things I've ordered have been beautifully presented and mouthwatering. Notably, every iteration of their menu seems to have an indulgent waffle offering, but the toppings on their current hummus plate appeal as well. The setting is pleasant and their back room offers a nice view of the verdant suburbs and the mountain beyond. I suppose what's changed is after getting somewhat subpar service the first time, I've had more welcoming and efficient care since, and I feel like I'm getting the premium brunch experience I paid for. I do suggest avoiding the weekend lines, but if you're searching for a place that represents Brisbane's food scene the best, breakfast cafes are the thing and this one is up there.

Great food. Had the za'atar land and the confit duck Maryland which was amazing. Highly recommended.read more

Everything was great! We wanted to order chicken burgers, but it was sold out. Instead, we…read moreordered MALA PRAWN PASTA, and we were very pleased with it. Jelly cold coffee tastes great, and the Jello was not necessary. Cold Taro latte was to milky taste. Not recommended. But if one day we come back to Brisbane again, we will definitely come again!

Came to Australia on a work trip and decided to look around the city. Was really hungry and wanted…read moreto try something local in the area. The concierge at the hotel recommend this coffee shop near by which was right down the street. It was a great alley location with some serene vibes. The food looked great and the staff was very helpful. They recommended the butter udon with chicken and cold brew coffee. Both hit the spot perfectly, next time maybe I'll try the chili crab eggs. Overall great food, great service and fun experience. Must come!

Love this places Great food, friendly staff, awesome…read morebreakfast value Parking is a bit hard at times but that's ok, gives an opportunity to walk off the great servings

I was a little bit nervous this morning as it was so hot and Remy's has mostly outdoor seating but…read morewhen I arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the nice shady deck and breeze but enough about the weather. Remy's is a mostly help yourself kinda place (find your own seat, get your own cutlery/water and order at the counter) but once I figured that out I was set. The breakfast menu is quite simple with a handful of items you'd expect from a breakfast menu. Today I opted for the Bacon and Eggs on Sourdough which sounded pretty simple but I was in the mood for bacon! Once my meal arrived it wasn't the prettiest picture but boy did it taste good. Let me break it down for you: - the bacon was thick (as described on the menu) and was amazing, who knew making bacon thicker made it more delicious!? - the eggs were poached to perfection. All oozy and good! - the sourdough was magical and appeared to be fried/saturated in butter which is a very good thing! - the salad was basic leafy greens but cut through the greasiness and the balsamic was a nice treat (I haven't had balsamic in a while) - the relish was a nice accompaniment, adding a sweet/spicy component to the meal. Overall it was delicious and filling! The coffee here was pretty delicious. I left here on a caffeine high after consuming a flat white and a long black. The bean is from Supreme which is fast becoming my fave coffee. The service was decent but nothing to rave about. As mentioned before majority of seating is outdoors so not so good is raining.