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Run, doughnut walk – Nodo has opened a permanent cafe at Westfield Carindale
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Run, doughnut walk – Nodo has opened a permanent cafe at Westfield Carindale

It takes a lot of quality sustenance to sustain energy levels through a lengthy shopping outing. If you've found yourself in the heart of Westfield Carindale with sore feet and a rumbly tum, refuel at Nodo's brand-new cafe and coffee dispensary. Serving a range of drool-worthy doughnuts, top-notch toasties and supercharged shakes, this nifty Nodo outlet is just the ticket for window shoppers running on empty. more

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The round-up: here's the best hot cross buns in Brisbane
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The round-up: here’s the best hot cross buns in Brisbane

Easter is the season of indulgence – so when it comes to celebrating with a six-pack of buttery buns, we prefer to go gourmet. It’s the time of year when Brisbane’s best bakeries fiercely compete for our custom, dishing out fresh trays of hot cross buns loaded with fruit, spices and other delicious ingredients. We’re not going to say which bakery bun is the definitive choice – we’re more inclined to put together a list of the top picks and let you make the hard decision. Although picking may be difficult, at the end of the day there is no wrong choice when it comes to hot cross buns. more

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Please and thank you – Fish Lane's Hello Please has launched a cracking brunch offering
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Please and thank you – Fish Lane’s Hello Please has launched a cracking brunch offering

Typically, when folks think of Hello Please, thoughts first turn to plates of tender chargrilled pork ribs, crispy sweet-corn fritters crowned with spanner crab and a dusting of togarashi, and steamy serves of Bay lobster dumplings bathing in fermented chilli butter. Soon, though, there's a good chance fans of the Fish Lane stand-out will be raving about its ricotta hotcakes, potato rosti and scrambled eggs on toast with a side of thick-cut bacon from Rayner's Meats. Hello Please is now opening earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, serving a menu of crowd-pleasing chow alongside silky specialty coffee and brunch cocktails. more

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Pavement Whispers: Snug, a cosy cafe and wine bar with Korean inspirations, is opening soon in Coorparoo
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Pavement Whispers: Snug, a cosy cafe and wine bar with Korean inspirations, is opening soon in Coorparoo

Coorparoo's culinary renaissance is set to continue with the arrival of Snug, a cafe and wine bar concept from two hospitality wunderkinds. Chefs Leaham Claydon and Jianne Jeoung have snagged a cosy space in the suburb's leafy heart, which they are transforming into a go-to spot for coffee (from ST ALi), light brunch, vino and snacks. There are even plans to add a wine store into the mix further down the line! The intimate haunt is on track to open before the end of March – here's what we know ... more

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Salisbury coffee haven Supernumerary unveils its new supersized roastery cafe
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Salisbury coffee haven Supernumerary unveils its new supersized roastery cafe

One of Brisbane's best coffee spots has gotten a lot bigger. Supernumerary Coffee in Salisbury recently celebrated the opening of its brand-new location inside a cavernous industrial-style warehouse space on Toohey Road. Now housing a shiny new coffee bar, a kitchen pumping out a tight range of breakfast classics, and its own roasting and production space, Supernumerary 2.0 proves that it's okay to think big. more

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The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month
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The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month

The summer months may be officially coming to an end, but Brisbane's dining scene shows no signs of cooling off. February was filled with a number of sensational openings, from new bakery, deli and wine bar hybrids, Southeast Asian-inspired suburban stand-outs and chic hotel restaurants serving fare made with native Australian ingredients. Read on to hear more about some of February's best ... more

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Doughcraft's new inner-city expansion is a bakery, deli and aperitivo bar all in one
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Doughcraft’s new inner-city expansion is a bakery, deli and aperitivo bar all in one

With its brand-new inner-city location on Mary Street, pastry-making powerhouse Doughcraft has not only expanded, but evolved. The Albion-born concept is still pumping out baked goods that fuse French and Italian inspirations, but now the crew is branching into aperitivo hour – serving primo paninis, stacked meat and cheese boards, rosemary-infused negronis and Corsican wines on Thursday and Friday evenings. more


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Meet Kevin – the fresh-faced New Farm cafe that's trading every day of the year
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Meet Kevin – the fresh-faced New Farm cafe that’s trading every day of the year

Today, Wednesday January 24, a pair of local coffee gurus officially opened the doors to Kevin – a long-awaited caffeine and chow spot, nestled inside a lovingly restored Queenslander cottage on Brunswick Street. The cafe is primed to make waves in the local brunch scene with a menu that uses fine-dining techniques to maximise locally grown produce, delivering fare that is several notches above your run-of-the-mill avocado toast. And, perhaps best news of all, it's open 365 days a year. Take a peek inside ... more

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The round-up: what's open on the January 26 public holiday
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The round-up: what’s open on the January 26 public holiday

This Friday January 26 is a public holiday, which means it’s a short week for many. As much as we love a day out of the office, The Weekend Edition team would like to acknowledge the significance of this date for First Nations people and believe it is not a date to celebrate. However you choose to observe this day, there are a bunch of cafes, restaurants and bars keeping their doors open on Friday January 26. If you're keen to get out and support your local, here's a list of what's open ... more

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The year in review: Brisbane’s best cafe openings of 2023
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The year in review: Brisbane’s best cafe openings of 2023

As the final weeks of 2023 sees Brisbane shifting gears into holiday mode, we're getting ready to reflect on what the past 12 months have brought us. While this year wasn't a huge one for brand-new brunch slingers, it was big on sandwiches, bakeries and boutique coffee spots. We've collated a list of what we think are some of the year's best new cafe openings, from the viral sensations to the quiet achievers. In no particular order, here are our picks ... more

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Superstar speciality coffee outfit ST ALi has opened a roastery in the back streets of Morningside
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Superstar speciality coffee outfit ST ALi has opened a roastery in the back streets of Morningside

It's been a big year for Brisbane's coffee scene, but as the year winds down one of Australia's most highly praised roasters is kicking things into high gear. ST ALi is officially celebrating the opening of its own Brisbane outpost in Morningside, which is now roasting single-origin brews and slinging freshly poured cups of the good stuff to those that successfully seek out its warehouse HQ. more

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Attention carb lovers – The Twin is now serving breakfast and slabs of its famous focaccia
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Attention carb lovers – The Twin is now serving breakfast and slabs of its famous focaccia

It takes more than one ingredient to make a great sandwich. That said, there's something about The Twin's house-made focaccia that we just can't get enough of. If you, like us, froth The Twin's lightly crispy, wonderfully chewy and flavourful focaccia, then you'll be jazzed to hear that the West End cafe is now selling it (and gluten-free mountain bread) retail. The Twin's also putting its newfound abundance of fresh focaccia to great use, debuting a tight breakfast menu to go with its roster of sandwiches. more

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Want to get on the nice list? Gift the coffee lover in your life an Industry Beans bundle this Christmas
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Want to get on the nice list? Gift the coffee lover in your life an Industry Beans bundle this Christmas

With December 25 less than a month away, it’s time to start getting serious (if you haven’t already) about ticking off your loved ones’ wish lists. For the coffee aficionados on your gifting list, look no further than Industry Beans Newstead’s gift bundles, which are chocked full of must-have coffee accessories and available in store from November 29 to December 24. With bundles starting from $35, there is something for specialty brew purists and unadulterated caffeine cravers. more

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The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on Boxing Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on Boxing Day

People use Boxing Day for a variety of things – shopping, seeing the latest blockbuster film or simply recovering from the Christmas Day chaos. We like to use it for, you guessed it … more feasting! Sure, there might be plenty of Christmas lunch leftovers floating around, but we prefer to seize the day by dining at some of Brisbane’s best nosh spots. This Boxing Day loads of eateries will be opening to the public – here are some to look out for … more

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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End's best bar and nosh spots is evolving
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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End’s best bar and nosh spots is evolving

Some exciting things are happening at the Orleigh Park-end of Montague Road. Cordeaux Social Club, one of 2022's most well-received cafe and bar openings, has just cut the ribbon on a brand-new courtyard space, complete with an outdoor bar and shaded picnic tables. That's not all that's new – an expanded licence means Cordeaux is opening later on weekends, and it has a whole new menu of small plates and substantials to enjoy alongside fun wines and cocktails. Take a peek ... more