Cafés
Desmond and Molly Jones
615 stanley st, +61 7 3391 8594 - this cute café has exposed brick walls, a hodge-podge of vintage seating, and excellent iced chocolates.
Cafe da Vinci
50 cambridge parade, manly, +61 7 3396-2069. sit on the wooden deck of this bayside cafe and admire the harbour. serves drinks, meals great breakfasts and desserts. open 7 days, dinner only on thu, fri and sat.
The Fox Hotel
Melbourne st, +61 7 3844-2883– featuring a number of wonderful art deco bars and a signature restaurant serving true italian ristorante style cuisine, luxurious banquet seating, opening roof and euro-style street side dining.
Uber
100 boundary street– offering sumptuous dining, tantalising cocktail creations and an assorted mix of music. uber is the ideal starting point or destination for that matter for a night out.
Lychee Lounge
94 boundary st– inspired by the neighbourhoods pre- and post-war housing and vibrant art sub-culture, the lychee lounge offers asian-inspired bites and wicked cocktails. it’s the perfect place to refuel with a lychee-infused martini at the start of another fabulous weekend.
The JoYnT
48 montague rd - this little coffee shop in south brisbane is the new meeting place for those wanting to escape the mainstream coffee strips.
Paladar
Cnr fish lane & merivale st– devised by connoisseur filip pilioras, paladar fumior salon is a must for lovers of cuban coffee, culture and cigars. despite having a small street frontage and being tucked away off a main street merivale st on the corner of fish lane the bright red exterior makes it easy to find once you are in the area.
The Gunshop Cafe
53 mollison st, +61 7 3844-2241– possibly the best french toast in the city! always busy so be prepared to queue and not open on sunday. fantastic coffee to boot.
Salon
110 macquarie st – salon offers an intimate euro-chic ambience, delicious food and an extensive international wine list with over 20 available by the glass.
London Club
38 vernon terrace– blending chill beats, contemporary food and a young, casual vibe with victorian era lushness and grandpa chic décor.
Campos
(http://www.camposcoffee.com/) 11 wandoo st, +61 7 3252-3612– this sydney-based café/roastery recently expanded operations to brisbane. located behind the popular fresh on james street markets. but please note that you cannot access this directly from james st market you need to go around the complex to get there is a sign that points you the way.
Anouk
212 given tce, +61 7 3367 8663. open daily 7am-2.30pm. sophisticated atmosphere and the perfect place for brunch. on weekends its popularity means that you may have to queue for seating.
Jetty Kiosk
Hidden gem of a cafe owned by the port of brisbane. tucked away behind the manly baths swimming pool on the william gunn jetty, manly esplanade. open 7 days, from 9am-4pm, sit over the water enjoying a drink, dessert or meal and admire moreton bay. very well-priced and so peaceful.
West End
New Farm
Three Monkeys
58 mollison st– throughout the ground floor and garden of a converted house, this eclectic cafe is an enchanting maze of exotic furniture, fabrics and nooks. a brisbane icon for over 20 years, you can enjoy meals, desserts and of course, tea and coffee, here 7 days a week. not to be missed!
Paddington
Woolloongabba
Wynnum/Manly
Blowfly
110 macquarie street– blowfly is quirky and intimate and offers a modern take on the traditional australian bbq and has a large alfresco dining area.
Teneriffe