Great Eateries in Brisbane

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One of the best parts about traveling is trying local spots! Whether you’re flying in from Hong Kong or another Asian destination, when you land in Brisbane on your Cathay Pacific flight, you’ll be ready to eat. Trying flavors and cuisine of a culture help you connect and make a personal connection with places you visit. Also, it’s just delicious to go out and try other people’s creations! Grabbing a coffee from a local coffee shop and striking up a conversation with the barista, or having a lunch at a little hole-in-the-wall with the best homemade hummus- those are the experiences you dreamed of when you were sitting on that Cathay Pacific plane heading to Australia right? Lucky for your taste buds, but maybe not your waistline, Brisbane is not short of flavor or restaurants and culinary treats to experience. Here is a list to get you salivating and dreaming of when you can hop on that plane and jet over to Australia.

Gunshop Café | 53 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101

This vibrant little restaurant and café serves creative breakfast featuring local and fresh products. The eclectic atmosphere is complete with brick walls and beehives on the rooftop – definitely buzz worthy to stop by.

Five Sisters Art House Café | 76 Fish Ln, South Brisbane QLD 4101

A family owned and operated Greek restaurant, Five Sisters Art House Café provides delicious baked goods, as well as serves scrumptious breakfasts and lunches daily.

Three Blue Ducks | W Brisbane, Level 3/81 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000

If you’re looking for fresh, unique and absolutely delicious, then Three Blue Ducks is your spot. It also has incredible views of the Brisbane River 

Sage on Ann | 140 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 

A bright, modern café that serves beautiful coffee and thoughtful meals throughout the Day; Sage on Ann has a variety of options to suit anyone’s palette. 

Coffee Houses and Cafes

Bellisimo Coffee | 30 Wandoo St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Bellisimo is an acclaimed coffee roaster and café that curates beautifully brewed coffee along with a few baked goods to enjoy.

Botero House | 258 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

The Botero House Café and Bar is a specialty coffee café that serves beautiful coffee drinks as well as food throughout the day.

John Mills Himself | 40 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

John Mills Himself is a trendy coffee bar in the CBD area in a historic 1917 building. Whether you’re looking for a great cup of coffee or espresso drink, a sweet treat or maybe even a specialty cocktail, this little shop has it.

El’rosa | 85 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006,

El’Rosa is a quiet tucked out of the way coffee shop that provides a friendly space for friends to hang out and connect as a community while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Sweet Treats

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar | Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank, Queensland 4101

If you want chocolate, this is your spot. It has everything and anything chocolate from breakfast to dessert, they make it with a chocolate vibe.

King Street Bakery | 20 King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

The King Street Bakery creates artisan breads and sweet treats that will make you want to stop in several times on your visit.

Nitrogenie | Stanley Street Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101

This is ice cream with a twist. Take your traditional counter-serve shop ice cream and mix it with liquid nitrogen for a creative ice cream creation.


Main Course Spots

Southbank Beer Garden | 30ba Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101

The Southbank Beer Garden is an upscale grill and smoke house known for great meats, steaks, and of course beer. With indoor and outdoor seating, it’s a great spot to enjoy the River.

Cactus Republic | Shop 30BB/153 Little Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

If you’re looking for flavorful Mexican food and tequila, then Cactus Republic is your spot. This colorful and vibrant spot is a great place for a casual lunch and dinner.

Billykart | 2 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

This modern meets vintage restaurant provides beautiful breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as coffee to keep you feeling fueled and refreshed all day. 

Milano | Queen Street Mall T1, George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

This is a great option if you’re in the mood for Italian fare. They’ve got fire roasted pizzas and fresh pasta available to enjoy. They’ve also got a great indoor and outdoor seating area with televisions for a casual hangout spot for friends to enjoy a bite and a pint. 

Kennigo Social House | Ground Floor, 28 Kennigo St, Spring Hill QLD 4000

A restaurant that brings the history of Queensland and fun fresh innovation of food. The Kennigo Social House is a place for people to enjoy great food and great conversation. Set in a gorgeous old home from the 1800s, it’s provides beautiful atmosphere for dinner. 

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