This little backstreet business was gaining traction for their breakfast platter, and now I…read moredefinitely know why! With paying only $15 per person you can get a platter for two or three. This platter includes egg, bacon, salmon, tomatoes, sourdough toast, beetroot dip, halloumi, and a serving of yoghurt and granola. It really doesn't get any better than that! Oh wait it does. The service was friendly, the wait was nothing to complain about, and the set up they have is gorgeous. It was worth my 40 minute drive there!

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

Lovely, comfy little cafe with great coffee and great food. Staff were very friendly, and we were…read moresurprised at how quick the service was.

Food in general delicious, service could improve (both at counter and serving table), pleasant…read moreoutlook from our inside table and nice and warm - room outside too, including on pavement if you preferred a cooler aspect. 1. Big minus - no freshly squeezed juice - although a great selection of bottled juices (around 8 different combinations), which one must select oneself from the fridge and cart to the table where a fresh glass was provided. For breakfast out, unless a buffet, I like to have everything brought to the table (as the rest of the meal was) and if there is juice in a bottle, for it to be brought with the glass and opened and poured - as you would at dinner with a bottle of wine. 2. I also prefer table service after looking at a menu, not having to grab a table and then go up to the counter and order. 3. I ordered porridge and then toast with marmalade and fruit toast - I didn't specifically emphasise the toast after the porridge, but I did say porridge and then the toast. I also asked that the coffee not be brought immediately but after the breakfast had commenced - so to have with the toast. So I thought they would understand that first the porridge and then the toast. Instead, they brought all together (except for the coffee, in keeping with my order). When the porridge and toast were brought out, I said I had expected the toast after the porridge because it would be cold by the time I got to it - there was a fairly halfhearted apology but no offer to take it back and bring out warm toast a little later - with the coffee. The porridge was delicious. The fruit toast was OK, the sourdough fine - but of course close to cold by the time I got to it. It would have been great to have a selection of marmalades and jams - instead there was only one type of jam and one type of marmalade (and vegemite, peanut butter and honey - bonus points for that as handy if there with children who may not eat jam or marmalade). 4. They came to ask if I was ready for coffee before I'd finished the porridge and I said yes - they obviously didn't hear because no coffee arrived and then when already started on the toast they did ask again and they heard me this time as the coffee then arrived speedily - so that was great. 5. My friend had the big breakfast which included home made baked beans - they turned out to be made with almost Indian style spices - that may have been referred to on the menu (which she didn't read fully), but as not a usual choice of spices to go with eggs, bacon etc, it should be highlighted on the menu. My friend said the rest of the big breakfast was lovely. Overall, somewhere I would recommend, but with a caution to be very specific re timing if ordering two different things, and to read the menu very carefully in terms of inclusions (I am assuming the menu did mention the spices, but as my friend didn't read it fully I don't know).

Very Good Still lov'in the place - it has its buzz. Coffee…read moreand food remain as good as ever. It is popular which does say the crowd votes for it.

Roaster : Uncle Joe's Roast Name : Little wing…read moreOrigin : Colombia Tasted as : Piccolo My Thoughts : A rich bouquet of fruity flavours. I label it, "complexity in a cup". Recommended as : midday drink. Without food, this will only unbalance flavours.

Must be doing something right. The Rare Pear has been…read morearound for a while and I have gone by it many times - anyway it was Sunday lunch time and we thought let's give it a go. Not regretting the choice- walked up, greeted by waitress and seated, given menus. Given a moment to order drinks. Order taken and then back for the food order. Coffee was better than expected , not great but above the average. Food - smashed avo & sweet potato chips and other half having bacon and egg on Turkish bread. Pretty happy.

Read the reviews and thought we would give this place a try for Sunday morning breakfast, found…read morethis place online on yelp in our never ending hunt for the perfect breakfast place. Was surprised to find semi packed restaurant with empty tables for reservations on a busy sunday morning. Coffee was great and fast. Food was fantastic but served cold which indicates pre preparation, but the yummy food more than made up for this miscalculation. The eating area is good, they have done the best with what they have, but there was blazing sun and a glorious view of Logan road.

Hidden Gem How did I not find this place earlier?…read moreOnce you find it you'll remember the charm. This is a gorgeous vintage feel cafe that has ample seating and space. There is on street parking. It's opposite a cute little kids playground. Walk up and either put in the order or find a table - there is table service - quick, friendly and efficient. The menu has some old favs like crumpets with passion fruit butter and the usual eggs and toast - both are great. Breakfast Burger is a very tasty meal. The coffee is good. This place is now one of my favorites - love the general store charm. Ohh! It's also dog friendly ( sitting outside) - they serve a puppycino - paw stamp of approval from outer chocolate lab.

I came here for brunch with some old university friends on a Sunday. It was super packed so I was…read morehappy my friend managed to snag a reservation. We were seated in the back where I got a clear view of the entire restaurant. The place is buzzing! We started off with some coffee, because that's what you do when in Australia. The coffee culture is HUGE here. After everyone arrived, we got down to business. We ordered: Crispy Corn Fritters: absolutely delicious! Crispy corn fritters soft on the inside are served with perfectly scrambled eggs. Not on the menu Breakfast Sandwich: this was for the kids who couldn't find anything on the menu they liked. Essentially a bacon and egg sandwich (on a burger bun). Smoked Pork Hock Hash: my least favorite dish is smoked pork hock potato cake dotted with green harissa, avocado, kefir tahini, and finished with two poached eggs. It wasn't bad, just kinda boring when compared to the rest of the stuff. Eggs Bender: Billykart's version of eggs Benedict. Two poached eggs and a respectable Hollandaise sauce paired with house smoked Ora King salmon, and a side of sauteed mustard greens. No traditional English muffin here, instead a thick slice of rustic sourdough bread substitutes. Aussie Asian Eggs: my favorite dish. Also, possibly the most creative. A cake of fried noodles is topped with grilled prawns and bacon plus two deep fried eggs over the top. Food is good, really good. If you're in the area, definitely stop by.

Still as good as it was a year ago !!! Coffee was good -…read moreservice was prompt and efficient - food was excellent. Had brunch here with the family - no issue for 10 of us. Make sure you book not to be disappointed with having a wait to get a seat.

Really too good for was the cheap breakfast item on the menu alot of different flavours in each…read morebite but really sweet. Good morning punch!

An adorable little cafe, Gertrude and Mabel radiates a European charm, as well as a welcoming &…read morecosy ambience through it's polished timber floors, repainted furniture, vintage china, ornamental chandeliers, & embroidered cloth napkins. All of this adds to the original character of historic building & makes one feel such at home. Open daily for breakfast & lunch, Gertrude and Mabel's menu is simple, short, but beautiful & inspired by the owner's Greek heritage. Gertrude and Mabel make everything they offer, its all about home made, sourcing fresh local ingredients & products, including honey from Grandad's beehives & herbs from his garden. The menu is a perfect example doing a few things & doing them brilliantly. Today we caught up with a friend, & ordered: (1) The breakfast board with Loukaniko (pork sausage), 8 minute egg, fasolatha (beans), avocado, blistered tomato & home made hollandaise. ($19) (2) Loukaniko (Pork Sausage), smashed peas, goats cheese on Ciabatta with Lemon Mayo & 8 minute egg. ($16) Both dishes were incredible, & cooked perfectly. They were both so fresh & had alot of flavour. The coffee & in house treats are absolutely delicious! The Coffee was nice, smooth & not bitter. This is definitely a place you must visit! You will love the laid back atmosphere, great service, & you will feel as though you are visiting a good friend's house.

A beautiful cafe with dreamily creative breakfast dishes and the willingness to mix 'em up for…read morethose of us fussy vegetarian types. I am enjoying my fresh squeezed pulpy orange juice and dainty powder dusted mocha and the lovely hot melange of beans and tomatoes and spinach they made for me. Would happily return next time I am in from the states.

Great find in my move to the area. It's walk ins only and neither times have I had to wait. There…read moreis inside and outside seating with the inside feeling fresh and bright. Yes I've been there twice now. Two weekends in a row around 8am. Both with friends and all trying something different from the menu. Everyone had only positive things to say, except maybe the portions were large and they shouldn't have eaten it all. If you're going for breakfast they are not going to have your typical breakfast foods. But who doesn't love a lunch style menu for breakfast. Regardless, you'll have trouble deciding what to have. It's an eclectic menu and if you prefer something on the lighter side there is a bakery onsite as well. I was told the chef likes to play around when I asked about a particular biscuit/cookie. Think red velvet biscuit with marshmallow inside. The staff are very friendly and helpful giving recommendations with regard to what might satisfy your craving when you've narrowed your decision down to two. For my part there were a lot of meals with eggs which I'm very fussy about so typically just don't choose it (makes sense ). But there were a couple I just really want to try next time and was told some accommodation could be made. Having said that the ingredients in each meal are so well thought out I would really not want to change things up. Unless it was to maybe ask for the egg on the side. Will I be back. Yes definitely, even if just for a coffee and pastry. I will try to not be so excited to eat and even take some photos.

This little place came highly recommended, with descriptions that made me salivate. So, off we went…read morewith high expectations. We didn't booked, because it was a rainy Saturday, surely, most people are still in their cosy warm beds. We put our name on the wait-list when we arrived. It wasn't too long before we were shown to a table. Tick! We promptly placed our orders and sat back to chat, enjoying the buzz in the space. Interiors was clean, simple and homely. We liked that. Front of house was staffed by a young team. Most of the staff was friendly enough, but looked to be under the pump and it showed on their faces. However, a couple of the girls looked disinterested and lacked a smile, which is very important in a customer service-oriented industry. My girlfriend ordered a coffee and it arrived in a timely manner. We thought, this is a good sign, perhaps the food would soon follow, as they seemed to be an efficient team. Two tables arrived, we peeked and saw that they ordered similar dishes to ours. We got excited, thinking we would be next. Nope! 40 minutes passed with one waiter reassuring us that our food is only, but minutes away. We accepted their response and continued to wait patiently. Our food finally arrived after we enquired about it again. With a rushed apology, she set down our food and vanished. We enjoyed the food, it was very well presented and was super tasty. When we finished, our plates was immediately cleared away and we were asked if we wanted more coffees. All this happened while we were in deep conversation. After refusing further coffees, we were handed the bill without asking for it. This is a very rude thing to do, as the establishment is implying that we need to move on. As a person with a massive hospitality background, this is a big no-no in the industry. It is rude and leaves a sour taste in the customer's mouth despite the beautiful food. I cannot recommend this space, as they need to life their game with it comes to customer service. Food wise, not much to fault from my one meal. I later found out that my girlfriend frequent this place often and every time her servings have been bigger for the same dish.

I go here all the time and it's good, solid spot for a coffee and some food. The coffee is…read moreconsistently good (though friends who drink it black disagree!) And they have some really delicious sweets - changing it up regularly so there's lots of new stuff to try. They've also embraced the raw/paleo trend with a few options in the cabinet if you're that way inclined. My favourite meal off the menu is the avocado smash with added haloumi, and my partner can't go past the Italian eggs. The fruit toast with macadamia butter is another one of my favourites if I'm not feeling like a big breakfast. It gets really busy on weekends so it can be hard to get a table sometimes and even takeaways can be a bit of a wait. They do take phone orders which is great for locals or if you're passing through, but when they get really slammed the phone seems to get ignored a bit. There's lots of lovely little things in the shop too - a great place to pick up a present or some yummy deli treats.