Such a delicious breakfast! When we visited last weekend it…read morestarted pouring down like crazy and the staff did an excellent job rearranging everyone out of the weather. We have the pesto pasta and the tortillas I think? They were both perfect, really good sized portions.

My husband apologised to me and declared that the breakfast quesadilla was the best thing that has…read morehappened to his life thus far. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Kind of reminds me of Tyranny of Distance in Melbourne but even out performed that excellent place. I cannot recommend Corner Store enough!! YUMMM NOM NOM NOM

I've made a few trips to Penny, some just for coffee (takeaway and sit down) and a few with food…read more Across the board, Penny is outstanding in terms of Brisbane's cafe scene. The baristas are exceptionally skilled, and there is a selection of roasts to choose from. While I normally like my coffee black, something that isn't too hard to make, I've had a few flat whites from Penny which have been excellent. A friend of mine asked if they're able to pull a piccolo using soy milk, without the milk splitting. Despite indicating that the barista don't need to try if they haven't made one before, they produced one (after two failed attempts) by slowly adjusting the extraction to the point where they could add a shot to soy milk without producing soy cheese. Doing this despite explicitly not needing to is the sort of above and beyond that earns long-term customers. The food is similarly stellar. The avo on sourdough may at first blush seem like a pricier version of what everyone else is doing. The flavours in Penny's version are, however, inventive and balanced to a point I haven't had elsewhere. There's a nice balance between the feta, dukkah and pomegranate where you can taste all of them without one overpowering the other. The vegetabowl is similarly great. There's just enough of each ingredient that you can taste them, without the dish being overpowered by one note. Penny's interior makes maximal use of the space. There are comfortably sized tables out front and inside, and some bar seating by the espresso machine. The best seats in the house, though, are out back, and include a few longer tables. The staff at Penny are attentive, friendly and great at pulling a coffee and making food.

What a gem! Penny is the best cafe in the area by far. It is rare to find a cafe that provides an…read moreexcellent choice of coffee (try the home brew) and delicious breakfast. The staff is friendly

Great coffee, awesome vibe and the people that work here provide real service…read more This place finally gives our little pocket of Taringa the heart it has been calling out for for some time.

Love! Love! Love this place. We first stumbled across this place as it was a short distance to ride…read morefrom my home. What a find! We found it when it was in the first stages of being open, so just doing coffee. But it was GOOD! Great as a dine in or take away, the coffee had always been the perfect temperature, nice and creamy and never burnt. I still haven't tried the food yet, but it always smells fabulous and the place is packed. Plus while we only come in sporadically, the owner always remembers us and greets us with a smile. I hope it stays around as it is a great little local.

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.

My absolute favourite and go to for everything from business lunches to social outings, family…read moreoutings and solo meals. The best menu and such a cool set up with the fruit trees and big chess board. Amazing cold brew coffee and the smoky beans are to die for

My new favorite place in Brisbane! So good for coffee and food with friends or a morning of work…read more Lovely atmosphere, beautiful garden and amazing staff

Lovely environment, very busy which is a good sign. Coffee was lovely and made to my…read morespecifications. Food was lovely. I had the polish pancakes and they were light but dense. Not too oily which was good. Too windy. I'll never understand why Australians open up every door and window and bring the weather inside. I was rainy and windy and every window was open. I love a cozy place and this wasn't it. I was battered with wind. Otherwise nice.

Great food and service was faultless, very pleasant would highly recommend…read more They fitted us in on a busy Saturday morning.

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

Unfortunately had a really horrible experience. I was at the table for over 20 minutes before…read moresomeone even came around and then was there an additional 45 minutes waiting for the food I ordered. I ended up just canceling the order and going elsewhere. I really wanted to like this place.

Went at around 1:40pm At this time the location doesnt seem…read moreto do much justice as its shaded and quiet cold, Waiter unfortunately miss understood us constantly and forgot some of our items in which we had re ask for. I got a karaage burger but it was a charcoal bun which it wasn't advertised to be, I personally didnt enjoy my meal but my partner had a ruben club and the portion was great but the price definitely matched the portion. Not much use of seasoning or sauces could be found so the food was quiet bland. I wouldnt go out of my way to eat here again but it was decent.

What a little daydream this spot is!…read more It's a vintage, hipster cafe with a furniture store attached. Not sure if they sell actual antiques or things that look beautiful and old. This place is famous with locals, I stopped by after a real estate listing bragged that the house was near local favourite, Nowhere Cafe. It's in a rustic old shop front with geraniums in pots and lots of outdoor seating. They fast and friendly, with delicious food and coffee. I'm sorry I didn't get to spend more time here. I will try to have brunch here again whenever I'm in Brisbane. This is exactly the type of cafe I love!

Nowhere Espresso sits in an unassuming pocket of Toowong and over hearing a conversation this…read moremorning, one cafe patron hit the nail on the head: "It's funny when you see the community come together at a new business. There's just that kind of vibe here." And she's right. The two mornings I've been to Nowhere this week have been broken up by locals dropping in and out being spoken to by name and hearing updates of their lives, their children and more. It's a very similar vibe to when you visit Antonia and Brad at PUK Espresso in Kangaroo Point. It's this that makes your Mambo coffee that much sweeter. They're still waiting on a food licence, so for now, it is a selection of cakes and some sandwiches. There's complimentary Wi-Fi too and a kitchen table in the shop next door perfect for a work session surrounded by beautiful things.

Wonderful açai bowls with wide range of toppings. A bit on the expensive side ($16), but they are…read morefilling and contain mainly organic ingredients. The store has sustainable practices in place and has a great vibe. Have come before, and will come again.

From the owner: Bare Naked Bowls is one of Sydney's favourite superfood cafes specializing in serving delicious…read moreAcai Bowls, Superfood Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls, Cold Pressed Juices, Locally Roasted Coffee, Kombucha and Raw Treats. We cater for all needs including vegetarian, paleo, vegan, dairy free and gluten free - just ask our friendly staff.