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Best Things to do in Coorparoo

From cool cafes, wine & tapas bar, a secret wetland, cheese factory, funky bar, boutique cinema and delicious global eateries, here's 22+ great things to do in the inner eastside suburb of Coorparoo:

Bellissimo Coffee HQ Cafe
Bellissimo Coffee, Coorparoo
Bellissimo Coffee has finally opened its spiffy new Coorparoo HQ with on-site cafe - and it was worth the wait
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Maude Wine Bar & Tapas
Maude Wine Bar Tapas coorparoo
A chic wine and tapas bar tucked away in a quiet little precinct of retro shops in the suburbs
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Beyond The Pale
Beyond the Pale Coorparoo
Beyond the Pale is a contemporary casual eatery and bar - the first dedicated bar for Coorparoo
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Baked by M&G
Baked by M&G Artisan Bakehouse, Coorparoo
This artisan bakehouse cafe in Coorparoo offers decadent cupcakes, loaded brownies and Greek treats
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Balance & Blend Cafe
Balance & Blend Cafe, Coorparoo
This casual, chic cafe in Coorparoo offers all day brunch along with excellent coffee and a selection of fine wine
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Factory 51
Factory 51 Coorparoo
Factory 51 is an oasis of industrial cool – a bar, pizzeria and bistro in a century old back street factory in Coorparoo
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Dendy Cinemas
Dendy Coorparoo
State of the art entertainment venue Dendy Coorparoo is the jewel in the crown of Coorparoo Square
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The Kelsey Cafe
The Kelsey Cafe, Coorparoo
 The Kelsey Cafe in Coorparoo's popular Martha Street dining precinct is housed in an old Queenslander with wrap-around veranda
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Snug
Snug, Coorparoo
This cosy cafe in Coorparoo provides pastries, pretzels, and delish brunch fare like Korean egg drop sandwiches along with
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KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
Premium katsu dishe on timber tray at KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants has just opened on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes
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California Native
California Native is a cool ambient American restaurant bar in an historic Coorparoo store
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Bistro Korea
Bistro Korea Coorparoo
Bistro Korea is a cute contemporary eatery offering Korea’s best traditional dishes, from bibimbab to deep fried chicken
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Rabbit & Co
Rabbit & Co Coorparoo
Rabbit & Co is Coorparoo's go-to for well-brewed coffee and delicious all day breakfast fare including brekkie bao buns
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Olympus Cheese
Workers inside cheese factory handling cheese.
Primarily a wholesaler, this family owned Cypriot cheese factory has the market cornered in Brisbane
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Bavarian Sizzle
Display of German cuisine at Bavarian Sizzle Coorparoo
A cool contemporary cafe restaurant bringing an authentic taste of Germany to the eastern Brisbane suburb
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The Eva St Privateer
The Eva St Privateer Coorparoo
The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.
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Bang Coffee Bar
Old petrol pump and cambell soup lamp shares inside Bang Coffee Bar in Coorparoo
A funky green coffee den in an old shop off Old Cleveland Rd, Bang is the younger sibling of Groove Cafe in Annerley.
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Mission Vietnamese
Mission Vietnamese Coorparoo
Mission Vietnamese is a cute, little street eatery serving all your favourite Vietnamese fare
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Cream Patisserie Boulangerie
Steel shop front of Cream Patisserie Boulangerie in Coorparoo
Every suburb could do with a Cream where all of the delicious European style pastries hail from a purpose built pastry kitchen.
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Little Genovese
Little Genovese Coorparoo
Little Genovese adds the cool quotient to Coorparoo with a warehouse-style espresso bar pouring Genovese single origins and seasonal blends
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Kubo's Bar and Grill
Kubo's Bar and Grill , Coorparoo
Kubo's Bar and Grill dishes up authentic Filipino cuisine from crispy pata and adobo to delicious desserts
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Flute
Flute, Coorparoo
As far as great places to eat breakfast in Brisbane go, Flute at Coorparoo would have to be up there with the best in the east
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Bowie's Flat Wetland
Wetland lake pond and bush inside Bowie’s Flat Wetland in Coorparoo
An artificial wetland plonked right at the rim of Coorparoo’s commercial centre, Bowies Reserve is a small and surprising retreat from the bustling revamped shopping centre nearby.
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Historical interest Spots

The Myer Centre may be gone but 2 remnants of history remain on the main streets of Coorparoo - Tram Post no 86, from the days trams trundled through Old Cleveland Rd and the Queen Alexandra Home

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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