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Miss Sophia’s Gelateria brings Froot-Loop gelato and chocolate fountains to Kedron

21 Feb 2019

Kedron cafe Farm House has been a stalwart of the suburb’s dining scene, and now owner Amanda Scott has doubled up on the local love, establishing an authentic gelato spot right next door. Miss Sophia’s Gelateria is bringing a dash of whimsy and fantasy to Kedron, blending traditional Italian techniques with imaginative flavour pairings and blessing the suburb with a colourful array of decadent treats. more

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Popular patisserie Flour & Chocolate opens up new digs in Northgate

24 Jan 2019

It’s not unusual to see a line of hungry patrons weaving out the door to Flour and Chocolate's Morningside patisserie. There’s a valid reason why people choose to line up regardless of weather – the treats in the cabinets and on the shelves are just too damn delicious. Owners Kylie and Lachlan Scott have noticed the lines (and how far many of you travel for a taste of their products) and decided it was high time to expand. Flour and Chocolate has opened a larger patisserie in Northgate, boasting a bigger kitchen to cater for demand of its decadent doughnuts, oven-fresh bagels, tantalising tarts and salivation-worthy savoury quiches. more

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Soak up the sunshine at West End’s new local SoBa social

20 Dec 2018

Remember the days when life was completely carefree? You'd get home from school and swing by the neighbour's house unannounced, where the gate was always open for an ice-cold cordial and backyard fun. Now that you've likely traded school for work and you've got a little more on your mind/schedule, backyard fun is probably not so high on the agenda – but that doesn't mean it should be completely forgotten. West End's new neighbourhood hang SoBa social is bringing back wholesome backyard fun, but the refreshments are a little more grown up. more

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Holey smokes! Doughnut Time is back with four new stores

06 Dec 2018

Doughnut Time’s shocking collapse left many stunned in its aftermath. Out of nowhere we were stricken by the sudden absence of the brand’s delightfully sweet treats, which had become a nation-wide phenomenon seemingly overnight. Enterprising gent Pete Andros couldn’t sit idly by and let a good thing fade away so quickly – not when hordes of doughnut lovers were left wanting. Pete has picked up the Doughnut Time baton, rejuvenating the brand and relaunching it with four new stores across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, complete with a collection of classic Doughnut Time flavours and some inventive additions. more

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Save room for sweets – The Stand is now serving dessert and drinks at California Lane

22 Nov 2018

We’ve paced past the mint-green and pink entryway to California Lane so many times now it’s becoming weird, but we can’t help it. Ever since we heard The Stand was bringing deconstructed desserts and cocktails to Fortitude Valley’s newest laneway, we figured we’d need to stop in and sample straight away. The colourful and charming corner nook has finally opened at the perfect time – just before summer sends us seeking shade, sweet treats and cool drinks. more

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Geek out over La Macelleria’s newest gelateria at Coorparoo Square

25 Oct 2018

After four years building its reputation from its humble Teneriffe home, La Macelleria Gelateria’s operations have blossomed. Following on from its expansion to West End last year, the popular artisan gelato outfit can now be found at Coorparoo Square, delivering dynamo desserts before opening another location again in Bowen Hills next year. more

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New Farm Confectionery’s Newstead flagship is choc-full of experimental treats

02 Aug 2018

You don’t need to work very hard to find out if we love sweets – just place some chocolate in our vicinity and watch it rapidly disappear before your eyes. When we’re in the mood to spoil ourselves rotten (nearly always), New Farm Confectionery is one of our first stops. Chocolatier Jodie Neilson has been dishing out gorgeous looking (and tasting) treats since 2013, and has recently unveiled the new home of her thriving confectionery empire. New Farm Confectionery in Newstead not only offers a charming shopfront for those fixin’ for a sweet snack, but with a larger kitchen space the brand is committed to pushing the boundaries of its craft even further. more

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Madders Brothers Patisserie sweetens up Brisbane City with its luxe flagship

31 May 2018

Desserts are clearly the most decadent avenue for those with a sweet tooth, but you can’t say you’ve lived unless you’ve savoured some of this city’s best. Patisserie pioneers Madders Brothers are giving sweet treats the ultra-luxe treatment they deserve, opening a lush flagship location in the heart of Brisbane City. With a plush design to match the high-quality treats, this spot is making five-star treats more accessible than they’ve ever been. more

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Fall in love with I Heart Brownies’ retro bakery in Bowen Hills

12 Apr 2018

The quickest way to our heart is with a box of sweet treats, and if we’re being picky, the best treats to charm us come from I Heart Brownies. We know were not alone in this – I Heart Brownies has grown by leaps and bounds since wooing Brisbane over with its signature artisan, gooey, gluten free and heart-shaped treats, and now the booming operation has just opened a new cafe and bakery in Bowen Hills. I Heart Brownies is now pumping out moreish brownies by the thousand, maintaining its unparalleled quality and pairing them with creamy milkshakes and decadent sundaes. more

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Main Street Market brings covetable cronuts and super shakes to South Bank

12 Apr 2018

It doesn’t matter what the mercury says, it’s sweet season all year round. The team behind popular South Bank pop-ups such as Pig & Kraut and Tapi have struck gold once again with their latest vision. Main Street Market is a cheeky and charming kiosk dispensing cronuts, milkshakes and frappes to Parkland wanderers. more

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Where to get your ice-cream fix for Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day

05 Apr 2018

While there might not be a day off to accompany it, Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day might as well be a public holiday. Few days get us as excited as the prospect of free ice-cream, which is why you’re unlikely to find us at our desks on Tuesday April 10. more

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The round-up: sharpen your sweet tooth with these Easter-themed treats

29 Mar 2018

In a few short sleeps the Easter Bunny will be doing its rounds, delivering chocolaty goodness all across the world. It’s a mammoth job and we don’t want to tell the Easter Bunny how to doit, but we have a few treat suggestions that will be a lot more memorable than simple milk-chocolate eggs. There is a veritable smorgasbord of unique sweets being made by Brisbane vendors that make for great Easter gifts, so if the Easter Bunny is listening (hint, hint) then have a look at some of these assorted goodies and see if you can find space in your busy routine to pick up a few. more

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The round-up: follow your nose to the best hot cross buns in Brisbane

22 Mar 2018

No offense intended to the Easter Bunny, but our favourite Easter treat isn’t a chocolate egg – we’re all about hot cross buns. The sweet, soft, buttery beauties really get us into the holiday spirit and hot cross bun season is here again. This Easter, we’re side-stepping the middleman and going straight to the source. The chocolate bounty can wait – we’re heading on a hot cross bun hunt to track down the best baked goods in Brisbane. more

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Breakfast ramen or late-night treats – the choice is yours at The New Black and Cakes and Shit

08 Mar 2018

Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane has just scored itself a new sweet spot – but this isn't your average coffee and cake situation. The brains behind Coolangatta’s Black Lab Coffee have opened up a new flagship cafe in the heart of the entertainment district, offering a distinctive selection of eats and a comprehensive specialty coffee selection. That’s not all – treat seekers can also satiate their sugary cravings at sassy new cake store and bar Cakes and Shit, where the only thing sweet is the dessert. more

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Taste the sweetness from Brisbane’s new mobile dessert dispensary Gelato à go-go

01 Mar 2018

Although the summer days are waning, gelato season is a year-round occurrence for us perpetually hot Queenslanders. A hot-to-trot food truck is set to hit the streets of Brisbane this week, slinging scoops of gourmet gelato almost directly into our mouths and we can’t wait. Gelato à go-go is putting wheels to asphalt and dispensing Italian-inspired desserts from a smartly appointed and beautifully restored vehicle. more

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Hot scoop! Ungermann Brothers opens its swingin’ new ice-cream parlour

01 Feb 2018

The last time we saw Ben Ungermann, he was winning our hearts (and subsequently breaking them) as the eventual runner-up on 2017’s series of MasterChef. After his hugely successful run on television, Ben immediately set out capitalising on his star turn by opening up one of the most anticipated dessert destinations with his brother Danny. The boys have recently opened up Ungermann Brothers Ice-Cream parlour in Ipswich, immediately winning us over again with a killer range of icy treats. more

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Fortitude Valley’s DoughLord eyes Brisbane’s dessert crown

21 Dec 2017

Brisbane’s dessert scene is booming, which is great, except for the fact that it’s hard to decide which treat you should blow your dough on when the cravings strike. DoughLord is the newest entrant in the fight for your patronage, and it is making a great argument in its own favour with a flavoursome range of edible cookie dough. That’s right – you no longer have to run the risk of an upset stomach eating the pre-packaged stuff. DoughLord’s dough is safe to eat and comes packed with a range of toppings and soft-serve ice-cream to boot. more

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Ditch the roses – Sweety’s Treat Boxes are a gift worth giving

14 Dec 2017

At this time of year, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to find the perfect gift. It’s not just the festive period we do this in, either. Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries – the opportunities for gift giving are nearly endless. One thing almost everyone can enjoy is a big ol’ box of doughnuts and assorted confectionary, which is why Sweety’s Treat Boxes is a big deal. This new doughnut delivery service has just launched in Brisbane, and is distributing a huge amount of tasty treats – even the covetable doughnut bouquets – just in time for Christmas. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 152 December 12

12 Dec 2017

From whispers of new modern Chinese restaurants coming to The Valley to plant-based dinners, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

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Cheese to please – Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts arrive at the Myer Centre

30 Nov 2017

Calling all dairy daydreamers, cheese chasers, savoury samplers and those that take tarts to heart – one of Asia’s biggest food crazes has arrived in Brisbane. Cheese tarts are set to be the next big thing in snacks and now the Myer Centre boasts its own Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart kiosk for you to seek out immediately. Sweet, savoury, hot or cold – these versatile tarts will undoubtedly be your newest obsession. Why delay the inevitable? Seek these seductive treats immediately. more