'Have you been to Pavarotti?' 'Sorry-where?'…read more'Pavarotti - the new bakery on Warrigal Road. You have to go.' I had my orders, only what I found on Warrigal road wasn't an Italian bakery called Pavarotti but a Malaysian bakery called Papparoti. All the kids are lining up for one thing and one thing only at Papparoti - their steaming, salty-sweet coffee bun with its lightly burnt sugary crust. You can see the staff turning out the freshly baked buns to meet the high demands. Every hour, they're rolling out the dough, letting the dough rise, piping the sugary swirl on top and popping trays in and out of the over. There's nothing better than their bun and coffee deal for less than $5 on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Of course, Papparoti also has a range of coffee and tea options but I've never been able to get past the coffee and bun. It's a simple formula but it works. If Eight Mile Plains is too far south, don't fret. With their winning formula, I wouldn't be surprised to see Papparoti franchises popping up all over the city.

It was hidden gem . After eating dinner at King fish Chinese restaurant in Sunnybank Brisbane…read more My nephew recommended this for dessert. We arrived and self seated. Ordered coffee long and short, caffeinated latte and iced coffee. Then we ordered their famous coffee bun. It was mouthwatering. The bun is soft with crisps coffee topping on top. Freshly baked and warm to eat. It was divine. I could eat 2-3 buns but had to control it. The price is $4 Australian . The combination menu like $12.5 -$14 with coffee and bun. Ambiance very simple .

The place looked a little more run down than the photos suggested, seemed to be popular with the…read morelocals

This place is pretty cool actually! My mum and I went here on a Monday lunch/afternoon! The place…read moreis pretty small and cute, there's an outside area that we sat in and comfortable seats. We ordered the sizzling matcha brownie with green tea ice cream... it really does sizzle and they put this cream on the pan and it sizzles. Pretty awesome stuff... Got an iced matcha latte with grass jelly and it was totally yummy! I think I just ate too much lactose because my tummy was so not happy in the end... but I loved it!! I'd definitely be back for a frappe or some ice cream later on! The people that worked there were pretty nice too... I think next time I come it'll have to be during the day when it's not so busy and breezy outside!

I was in a hurry to get my massage and saw Chatime for the first time in Toowong Village. With the…read moreattractive bright pink neon sign and the cool digital display screens that I thought were posters on the sides of their cubicle... I thought, now here's a trendy little bubble tea place... and I love me some bubble tea. I usually get my lychee green tea with pearls but I thought I would try the Macha Latte... a mixture of green tea and milk latte somehow the milk and the green tea part look separate in the cup so you end up walking around with a super cool looking drink. They even ask you the amount of sugar you want in your drink and you can get creme brulee in your drink as well instead of pearls... or both if you're feeling adventurous. I know I know... it sounds weird, but trust me when I say... it is quite the taste sensation that works really well! You'll pay the standard $4-$5 for your drink including jelly or pearls or nothing and the sizes are pretty good too. They even ask you if you want ice in your bubble tea. Very friendly staff mixed with interesting looking combinations for your tea drinking delight... this is an international Taiwanese chain starting out in Australia. I think it's got a fair bit of competition but I also think it may do pretty damn well.

Anyone who loves bubble tea will be well aware of the Easyways and other chain stores around. While…read moreI do love an Easyway, Chai Time in Toowong Shopping Village has its own unique range of teas that are absolutely to die for. The first time I tried their Pink Grapefruit Green tea I was in love. It was the perfect blend of sweetness with a flavour that makes my mouth water even as I talk of it now. The staff are always friendly and the service is quick. I must admit that I have craved their tea to the point that I have made special trips to Toowong just for a cup of it. I highly recommend you try some. In fact, I think I might go and get some right now...

The best cakes in Brisbane. Everytime it is a friend's or family members birthday, I go here…read more Highly recommended. If you haven't had one you are definitely missing out. I mean, who doesn't like cake!?

This isn't just another bubble tea shop, it's not even another ChaTime... It's much better!…read more They serve the same drinks they have over at their Sunnybank location and just as good. They also give you the same stickers for frequent customers (Buy 10 get 1 free), just ask for it. The only frustrating part with Sakuraya is the size of the cup. It just doesn't fit in the car cup holder. So either finish it before leaving or drink it when you reach your final destination otherwise you may have to deal with picking up boba from your car floor.

Don't confuse this shop with the Sakuraya at Sunnybank Market Square which serves both food and…read moredessert drinks. The Eight Mile Plain Sakuraya is exclusively a dessert/ drinks bar and a popular one at that. Even though it only opened last year, this shop has a faithful following lounging around in the indoor/ outdoor dining area, sipping drinks, munching on those glutinous Japanese rice balls and just people watching in general. They do the usual assortment of pearl milk teas and fruity green/black teas. When I went last weekend, I wanted to try something a little different so the waitress recommended a Winter Melon Yoghurt drink. This was perfect for the hot weather but I would only recommend it if you enjoy drinks with a distinct sour sweetness such as Yakult. They also stock a range of gelati that I've never heard of called Norgen Vaaz though I'm willing to give it a go if it is as tasty as their drinks range.

My visit to Desmond & Molly Jones was around two years in the making, so I'm not surprised that I…read morewas a little underwhelmed by the time I finally got there. (This better not happen if I ever make it to the Jurassic Park ride in Osaka.) The space itself is charming, mostly made of wood, with a big bench along one wall and gorgeous little converted cupboard doors turned into tables out on the footpath. However, the coffee was nothing to write home about, the amazing-sounding dark chocolate, blackberry and walnut muffin would have been a lot better if it was zapped in the microwave (the fork provided just made it fall apart), and the service was unengaging (quiet? having a bad morning? shy? bored? who knows). Desmond & Molly Jones is kind of a weird middle-ground café where there's nothing that substantial to eat, but I guess it's good for a morning tea break. There seemed to be a few regular customers coming through from the hospital (staff) while I was there, and the café seemed to extend down a corridor into another big room out the back, but I couldn't have been bothered to ask or explore.

It's funny what a little time (and new owners) can do to change your experience of a place. I first…read morevisited Desmond & Molly Jones many moons ago. It was okay. Today, catching up with a colleague near by, we opted to lunch here. I chose the salad of the day: a Pearl Cous Cous base with parsley, onion, currants, almond and feta and cherry tomatoes. Add $5 for rocket and smoked salmon. It's worth it - it makes the whole dish sing. My lunch here today excited me. It's getting to the point in Brisbane where it's too hot to eat and this salad is just the remedy. It excited me because I've long written this cafe off as "not worth it" but rest assured, should I find myself nearby again, I'll be back. Maybe for a coffee and the scrumptious BLT on pumpkin bread my dining companion had....

I wouldn't usually call myself a big dessert fanatic as my taste buds are more aroused by savory…read moreflavours. However there is something about the vast array of chocolatey delights at Max Brenner that often draws me in. The chocolate fondue comes with a pot each of milk and dark chocolate and a selection of fruits and treats to dip in. While delicious; even sharing this between two people is quite filling and intense. The Italian hot chocolate and milkshakes are wonderful too. Recommend this place to all chocoholics.

OK - I admit it. I love Max Brenner. I discovered Max Brenner several years ago while on a trip…read moreto Sydney and waited patiently for it to come to Brisbane. Then one finally opened up at Southbank. Great if you live/work/eat around there regularly but I don't. Max Brenner Hamilton opened up in the last 12 months and was thrilled! Max Brenner Hamilton is always very busy but you get served very quickly. Your chocolatey delights come out within 10-15 minutes which I was surprised at because of how busy the place is. I am loving the ice cream sundaes they have through summer. A great place for dessert if you are a local or even an out of towner. Good quality chocolatey goodness! The only negatives I can think of is that it is a ittle pricey ($38.50 for two sundaes and 2 hot chocolates) but for ggod quality, it is worth it. Also, the tables could be cleared a little quicker but still a great place to go.