This new cafe/restaurant is what Cleveland needed. It's in a perfect spot away from the traffic at…read morethe back of the library, overlooking Raby Bay Harbour. It can seat 100. The Merlo coffee was spot on, the decor fun and tropical, the food fresh and healthy, and the service friendly. I saw the chef fry the zucchini for my corn fritters with salmon and asparagus. No microwave heating up here! I want to come back from lunch and try the pulled pork wrap! 5 stars

This was a surprise find. The cafe has a certain charm and prettiness…read more The site is big - in and outside seating, air- con, range of comfortable chairs and tables. Service was prompt and friendly, always nice to chat. Prices reasonable. Food came out without much wait - the hand cut fries were recommended and did not disappoint with the home made aioli - also had pizza which was excellent ( but a bit pricey). Coffee is good - range of lactose free and almond milk. Overall really good.

It's not often I venture out for breakfast, but when I do I like to find somewhere you can sit…read moredown, relax and chat whilst eating. The Vintage Apron caught my eye as soon as it opened some months before. I decided to go there for breakfast on a Sunday a while back (when my intention was just to go to Woolies and grab some milk), so I wasn't really dressed for an outing. The staff were friendly and we had our meals ordered and on the table within 20 mins. We were able to chat and relax without feeling rushed to leave and vacate, and combined with the good quality of food it made a nice end to a hectic week.

What an absolute little gem this gorgeous cafe is. We felt so welcome as soon as we set foot in the…read moredoor. Staff are lovely, food is amazing. I had the Apple crumble waffle with a side of bacon. Massive serving and every bite was a delicious taste sensation. I can't even describe the beautiful flavours of the Apple crumble. Perfectly cooked apples with the most decadent crumble and a dash of maple syrup and yummy scoop of ice cream. It was so filling I left 1/4 of the waffle so it is well worth the price. Daughter had the Ginger and Lime breakfast, eggs your way on four dough with your choice of three sides and said it was amazing.

Great food and coffee for the birkdale location. Just a minor criticism. Please don't add salt let…read moreme add my own salt

Okay! Found myself at Cleveland and this place came up…read more Easy enough to walk up off the street to the counter. Bit of a wait for service. Did the COVID formalities and ordered coffee and croissant. The coffee came promptly and the croissant was not too far behind. The coffee was fair for a cafe. There is a good choice of menu items and some are GF and / vegan. The few diners seemed happy enough. Passable.

Friendly staff Spacious and good for groups/families…read more The food was great in portion and came swiftly But the most important thing of course is the coffee...and it was amazing. Well done!

This is my favourite cafe. Such friendly service, high…read morequality food and reasonable prices. I go back again and again! Merlo coffee! Dogs on leash allowed. High chairs for little ones. Plenty of off st parking 10 min walk to waterfront park I used to live close by but now drive from Brisbane to visit. Featured in "What's on Brisbane"

Now known as Elaine's on Gordon, this cafe serves an amazing selection of all day breakfast meals…read morewith coffee included as a bonus, yet still not breaking the bank! Amazing atmosphere contained in a small corner shopping complex and under recent new management, this is a cafe you can't miss!

I love this cafe. It is literally the best part of the shopping center…read more They first opened as a hole in the wall a decade ago, which I really enjoyed, I got to feel super trendy as a teen. This cafe is the reason I'm a coffee snob. The owner is the barista (most of the time) and is so incredibly passionate about coffee. Large coffees have a free, optional 3rd shot of coffee, and alternative or specialty milks are also free. Personally, I appreciate an owner that wants all their customers to enjoy their coffee more than they want the extra 30 cents. The lactose intolerant are truly welcome here. It's not even the cheap faux-milks, either. Since it's small beginnings it has grown a lot. The most impressive is the pizza oven, which is really opened up the kitchen to make some really delicious breakfast foods. These guys do a classic breakfast menu, so if you want an eggs benedict, this is your place. (Most of) the cakes may not be made on site, but they are brought in from somewhere that knows what they're about, and they are always fresh. 2shots started with 3 tables and have a dozen seats - and now they have an outdoor table area. I hate sitting outside, but this is an exception. The eating area has blinds, so wind and rain can be kept out, and of course a roof, which heaters for winter. To compliment this set up is a truly ludicrous amount of potted flowers around the edge - which keeps all the tables cool and insulated from the weather, and looks wonderful. Want good coffee? Go to 2shots.

Always the best service and the best coffee in Alex Hills!!! They know my order, know my family…read moreand I just love visiting "almost" every morning

Meals were big but could have had a little more flavour. Good value and would go backread more

My favourite breakfast place ever. Great location, great food and amazing coffee. Staff are also…read morealways fantastic.

Great coffee. Good menu. Great selection of healthy treats. Smoothie menu is very good and healthy…read moretoo. All milk types available. Speedy service. Cosy funky decor and atmosphere.

Great cafe. Food is on point and the coffee is awesome. Down points are that it is on the expensive…read moreside for breakfast and the decor was garish. Overall though a great spot.

After Reading the review from John S of the Mug Huggers I ventured down to Crackerjacks - and in…read moreone word it's crackerjack. Great atmosphere- fantastic Menu - fast and friendly service - all in all a great way to start a Sunday Morning.

What a nice surprise and wonderful experience we had at Whisky Business today!…read more We were just going to Capalaba for a beach walk and grab a coffee on the way. Whisky Business happens to be in the area so we decided to give it a go as it had been sitting on my list for a while now. I'm really happy we did. On our arrival, a really friendly staff greeted us and showed us the way to the menu stand and our table. Once we were seated, she brought out jar of water and cutlery and advised us on their counter service. The whole time we were there, the service was outstanding and the staff were very informative, thorough and considerate, which we were quite happy about. Def one of the best services we have received while dining at a cafe. So thanks so much guys. Food wise, it was brilliant and really delicious. I grabbed a medium skinny cap and their Fried Chicken and waffle egg Benny, while my partner ordered a medium soy flat white and their egg Benny with smoked salmon. The waffle on the bottom was infused with maple syrup but remained crispy. It was sweet but overpowering. The fried chicken was tender and tasty. The poached eggs sitting on top were covered in hollandaise sauce, which was prob the best I have had. It was thick and tangy to the right point. The dish would have been flawless if the fried chicken had been crispy. The base for my partner's egg Benny was a thick chunk of Turkish bread (by the look of it), which we both thought was absolutely brilliant and a wonderful idea. We loved that it was crispy on the edge. The salmon was nice and fresh. Aside from the meals, they have a fairly big variety of cake and treats and a whole shelf dedicated to macrons, which also looked really tempting, but we will come back some other time to give them a try. I also really loved their decor and interior design. The artworks and cutlery cabinet. The whole place gave me that beachy and Mediterranean vibe, which I really adored. In general, it was a really enjoyable dining experience and we will def come back for more good stuff. The service was on point throughout, from the sec we went in to the time we left. The staff were all attentive and nice.

I always have a wonderful time! They have a small selection of vegan food, & they're happy to…read morechange things to suit vegans/vegetarians. I was quite surprised when I ordered my vegan pancakes, they came with coconut icecream! I was not expecting that & it really made the meal. They have cute games & books available. My bestie & I played a few games of Connect 4 before our breakfast. The only thing I would wish for was maybe some more vegan dishes, and make some vegan thickshakes?