This bare tiled 1966 built arcade is home to the city’s edgiest independent fashion at one end and a host of colourful budget Asian eateries at the other.

There’s nothing run-of-the-mill about this bookshop which specializes in interesting non-fiction tomes to stimulate the grey matter.

This tranquil oasis of subtropical plants, daybeds and fruity cocktails can be found perched atop the notorious Valley building

A mini foodie’s paradise can be found in this charming little red cafe in the hub of Spring Hill.

South Brisbane's The Fox Hotel is a splendid 1920’s style pub (whose beginnings date back to its original incarnation as the Terminus in the 1880’s) that is almost a stand-alone attraction.

A cute little candy coloured store whose main drawcard is its luscious premise-baked cupcakes, My Sweetopia also does a roaring morning trade in coffee and fruit toast.

One of Brisbane’s bakery gems, serving up fresh New York bagels, Jewish Challah bread (Fridays), gelato, petits fours, brioche & pies

A modest little tea house and patisserie that manages to escape the glitz of the Euro wannabes up the hill

Here’s a rare chance to buy confectionary fresh from the factory – Kellys Candy makes scrumptious peanut brittle, Rocky Road, fudge, honeycomb, coconut ice and Turkish Delight

Jeppo Gelato is one of those rare and precious gems that is worth crossing town for

This grocery store with its faded sign and peeling paint stands as somewhat of a reminder of old West End

Tucked away in the little square next to Woolworths, Gerbino’s does a brisk trade in traditional Italian breads and pastries, thanks to its extensive range of both.

A tiny sliver of Italy has found its way onto Logan Rd in the guise of this elegant little cafe cake parlour.

This quirky espresso cafe inhabits an old entry corridor of the interwar heritage listed Government Offices Building.

In the less trampled back streets of Teneriffe/Newstead a well-kept secret is this bolthole espresso bar

Those tired of the city streets can find refuge and fab coffee in Brisbane CBD's best kept secret, down an old carriageway.