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NOT: The Cliffs Cafe – 3 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point.
I’m forever going on about my penchant for Saturday morning coffee and breakfast after a cruisy run around the river and city surrounds; there’ s nothing more satisfying than throwing down a million...
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HOT: Siana City – Upper Plaza Level, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane.
I’ve always enjoyed Siana City for the sweeping views of the Brisbane River from the alfresco area and they shake some mean cocktails from a list that is well worth sampling on a balmy summer evening....
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HOT: Merlo Coffee Roasting House – 104 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley
On the hunt for something a little different to do for a small corporate event, my colleague CB suggested we hold a coffee appreciation breakfast at Merlo Coffee. After all, if there’s one thing that...
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NOT: Caffe Di Vita – Shop 3, 1 Macgregor St, Wilston.
It’s not too often that I get a chance to venture to the North side of town for an evening meal, so I was quite looking forward to meeting EM upon her suggestion of Caffe Di Vita in the popular Wilston...
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HOT: Bunker – 21 Railway Terrace, Milton.
My usual coffee supplier is still re-building after the January floods, so getting that hit first thing in the morning has required some exploration around the Milton area, whilst keeping a wide birth...
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NOT: Sticks Restaurant – Chalk Hotel, 735 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
Many a seedy yet fun-filled night has been spent at Chalk Hotel, cutting a serious rug upstairs over a fruit tingle or two. So it was a totally new perspective to visit Chalk in the harsh light of day...
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HOT: Grindhouse Espresso – 9/360 Logan Rd, Stones Corner
Remember the theme tune to hit 80’s sitcom Cheers? Something along the lines of “you wanna be where everybody knows your name”….well that’s kind of what came to mind for me when I first stumbled...
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HOT: Andavanth – 46 Douglas St, Milton
This week sees the return to business for our friends at Andavanth, who were one of the hardest hit Milton based companies in the January floods. With water well and truly over the roof, as well as a...
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NOT: Egg Bistro – 989 Stanley St, East Brisbane
A couple of false starts and high expectations may well be the reason behind Egg Bistro being awarded a NOT; but after much deliberation and consultation with MM and my inner self, I’m now confident...
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HOT – Taro’s Ramen & Cafe – Ground Floor, 363 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
A friend of mine ‘checks in’ to Taro’s Ramen & Cafe every Thursday night and just raves about the quality of food. Can ramen really be that good? I eventaully managed to wangle myself an...
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HOT – Lady Marmalade – Cnr Logan Rd and Cleveland St, Stones Corner.
Perched on some age old real estate just next to the Stones Corner round-about, Lady Marmalade cafe is a funky mishmash of retro and kitsch decor with obscure little trinkets and 1950’s dust collectors...
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NOT – The Villager Hotel (Gastrobar) – 185 George St Brisbane CBD.
Underwhelming is probably the best term I can use to describe my verdict on lunch from the gastrobar menu at The Villager Hotel. Once again my expectations probably got the better of me, but gastrobar...
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HOT – Home Store & Cafe – 20 Stewart Rd, Ashgrove.
With only a vague idea of where we were heading, and a small battle with the street directory, MM and I had worked ourselves into a state of reluctance and mild anxiety as we made the trip to Home...
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HOT – Brown Dog Cafe – 54 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba.
Perched quite inconspicuously on its corner block, Brown Dog Cafe is a popular coffee stop for dog walkers, cyclists and wanderers by alike. Don’t let the rather bland facade and lycra-clad cyclists...
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HOT – Alberto’s Shot – 462 Montague Rd, West End.
Another very popular caffeine stop for river-looping cyclists is Alberto’s Shot, down towards the Orleigh Park end of Montague Road in West End. Taking up some nice corner block real estate in the...
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NOT – Campo Dei Fiori – 278 Junction Rd, Clayfield.
Campo Dei Fiori had come highly recommended to me, not only for their filling, home style Italian cuisine, but also their great selection of Italian wines. Unfortunately this little house of flowers...
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HOT – Jude – 9/1 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD.
Nestled tightly in amongst the new look Eagle St Pier precinct, this twee little cafe provides a fast, creative alternative for lunch goers in the city. Jude presents a strange combination of fast...
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HOT – Max Brenner – Shop 1.1 and 1.2, Stanley St Plaza, Southbank
Ok, so Max Brenner and his wicked stores don’t need much by the way of introduction, so I’m just gonna tell it how it is. There’s always a queue, if not 10 or so deep it’s well out the door,...
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HOT – Ole Restaurant, Shop B12 Little Stanley St, Southbank
Only a couple of weeks since opening, Ole Spanish tapas restaurant at Southbank seems to have already made quite a name for itself. With great tasty food, smiley friendly service and a beautiful...
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HOT – Banneton Bakery – 25 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Fancy a short black in the sun, accompanied by a real life French pastry? Or perhaps something a little more wicked and sweet, like a sacher torte and hot chocolate? Banneton Bakery, nestled quietly...
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HOT – Salt – 5 Nash St, Rosalie.
Following the floods earlier this year I’ve developed a bit of a soft spot for Rosalie Village and the surrounding shops, so in support of local small business I make a habit of investing in a lunch or...
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HOT – Bang Coffee Bar – 133A Kirkland Ave, Coorparoo
Yay for more cafes in the Coorparoo area! Bang Coffee Bar is a new and very welcome addition to the Coorparoo cafe scene. With quick, easy, fare on the breakfast and snack menu, minimal clutter, clean...
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HOT – The Nook off Hawthorne – 261 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne.
Tucked behind the old Hawthorne Cinema is this great little cafe that is well worth a visit, even if you’re not heading to a movie. The Nook was the random choice for a Sunday breakfast recently only...
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HOT – Ruby Cafe – 233 Given Terrace, Paddington.
The Good Guide lead me to this little gem; with a basic yet inviting description of ‘glorious views over the hillside cottages of Paddington and a ruby red ceiling’, I was pretty much sold and put...
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HOT – Hamptons Home Living – 180 La Trobe Terrace, Paddington.
This is without a doubt the best venue in Brisbane that I’ve been to when it comes to enjoying a view, in conjunction with my first and favourite meal of the day . Not only is the outlook exceptional...
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NOT – Gillian’s Garden Cafe – 999 Stanley St, East Brisbane
Sigh. Gillian’s Garden Cafe has so much potential; lovely food and beautiful surroundings however their far too close-to-zero care factor was a real let down when MM and I sat for breakfast here...
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HOT – The Hutch Bistro – Shop 6, 100 Days Rd, Grange.
I don’t often hear of too many North-side based venues making a fuss on the culinary scene, so when I first heard about The Hutch Bistro in Grange, I made a special trip just to sample their wares. To...
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HOT: Craft Restaurant and Bar – 12 Park Rd, Milton
I’ve only just stopped wiping the tears from my eyes regarding Onyx having to close their doors a few months ago, after struggling to return to good form following the 2011 floods. So it’s almost with...
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HOT: Sourced Grocer – 11 Florence St, Teneriffe.
As the name implies, this popular little spot in Teneriffe takes pride in sourcing locally made and grown goods to provide for the masses that descend upon its doorsteps daily. I’m no aficionado when...
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HOT: Careful My Tummy – Cnr Central Ave & Oxley Rd, Graceville
A new kid on the block for Graceville, there’s something very endearing about Careful My Tummy. At first glance from the outside there’s not a great deal of appeal – after all, it’s nestled between an...
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