When you’re on the go in Woolloongabba, a long lunch at one of the more affluent restaurants isn’t exactly a time-conscious option. But if a quick bite with a British twist sounds like your cup of tea, head over to the newly nestled London Xpress Cafe in the umbrella-lamp-lined antique precinct on Logan Road. more
Since the invention of the mug, grandmothers, nanas and great ladies alike have been turning up their noses at this un-dainty option for enjoying a cup of tea. The petite handle on a china cup, so delicate that one is forced to raise a pinky from lack of handle space, brings the warm, comforting liquid to perfectly measured flavour when gracing a delicate teacup. more
Many breakfast spots these days can be all hustle and bustle. With chatter in the air and sardine-like table arrangements, these popular, crowded spaces aren’t ideal for a little morning Zen time. But at Bean on Dean in Toowong, you will find yourself instantly relaxing as the cool autumn breeze whispers past and you sink into the recycled coffee sack ottomans out the front. more
The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee is one that can not be surpassed of a sleepy morning, especially when this particular splendour is wafting amongst the exposed-brick interior of the heritage-listed Watsons Plumbing Building on Margaret Street in the city. more
Suburban coffee joints are no longer relegated to providing sub-standard takeaway for commuters, but have developed into culinary destinations that provide a distinctively good meal as well as a quality cup of joe. more
While James Street may be jam-packed with boutique retailers and gourmet restaurants, Refresh Cafe seeks to charm passersby with its simple and fresh approach to meals. more
We all secretly dream of living in a different place, the exotic allure of a foreign city or town, the majestic existence we would carry out there. more
Sandwiches have grown up a lot since the white bread and Vegemite days of primary school lunches. more
Three short weeks ago, Margit Rust wheeled a coffee machine behind a black, non-descript garage door in Fortitude Valley, leaving only a sneaky ‘c’ tagged on the sidewall visible. more
Too much to do and not enough time means working on the weekend is a regular reality. Instead of arriving at work refreshed of a Monday morning, it can feel like you never left the office, with the weekend spent waking up early and cramming in some quality computer time while the rest of the house sleeps in soundly. more
Guerrilla cafe Kombi Koffein owners Justin and Ora have been busy rock-and-roll bees scoping out a permanent position for their beloved kombi cafe, Muriel. more
Nestled amongst the leafy streets of suburban Hendra, Saabi on Manson is a bustling community cafe which has been completely transformed from its origins as a corner store. more
In-Cog-Neato, South Brisbane It’s been there for a year, but particularly inconspicuous coffee nook In-Cog-Neato has added a little faux grass to its stools. With a recently jazzed up laneway sporting a plethora of vibrant street art and (real greenery) window boxes and hanging plants galore, sip an espresso, nibble on something sweet and relax into this secluded and colourful side space. Brew Cafe Tapas Bar, Brisbane City Brew has grown from a coffee machine plonked amidst some astroturf in the corner of a laneway end, to a roaring cafe and bar. Enjoy a coffee on a milk crate in diluted sunshine, or slink into the darkness of the back den for a sneaky lunchtime beer or espresso martinis and tapas. Flamingo Cafe, Fortitude Valley A mirage of astroturf, eclectic garden furniture and kitsch s+p shakers resides on the corner of Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley. Renowned for its Green Velvet… more
By handing over the Kelvin Grove Village Markets stall to manager Matthew Vale, Bunker owner Marcus Allison hoped Matthew would add a new energy, growing it the way Marcus planned to grow Bunker. more
Opening a cafe opposite Paddington brunch fav Anouk seems like a fairly bold move. But with foodstuffs like roasted kipfler potatoes with lavender salt and fried brioche with smoked trout, goats cherve, poached eggs, asparagus, watercress and lime on the menu, Ruby is proving a popular spot. more
While it’s the role of the woman in Morocco to prepare meals for the family, the act of making tea is bestowed upon the man. Tea is very important in Moroccan culture, with the precise methods of making a cup of Moroccan mint tea considered an art form. more
Step one: pick your topping. Step two: pick your base. These instructions sound like you could be building the perfect pizza at the local grease pit, but the new breakfast menu at Pear Cafe and Bar in Highgate Hill couldn’t be more opposite. more
Remember the days when grandma used to make jaffles at snack time? Simple ham and cheese toasted creations that just tasted out of this world, with stretchy melted cheese oozing out the sides with each bite. more
Extending people’s palate and enhancing the experience of drinking coffee is motivation behind the tasting flight at Dandelion & Driftwood. Coffee education in a cup – or two piccolos to be exact – the tasting flight teaches your palate to distinguish between the different flavours of D&D’s two house blends. more
A cafe’s appearance can make or break whether a caffeine-thirsty wanderer decides to pop in or keep trekking for their morning cup of joe. But when colourful, artistic eye candy vibrantly peeks out the door from the inner abode, curiosity alone will pull you in. Bringing street-art styles inside, these two Brisbane cafes will have you raring for a seat before you’ve even seen the menu. more
