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Best Things to do in Stafford

Updated: Aug 20, 2024

The northside suburb is home to a flourishing eat and drink scene, with secret microbreweries, funky cafes, a top coffee roastery, garden pantry, tiny artisan bakery, gelateria, pizzeria and one of Brisbane's best Pan Asian restaurants, as well as a massive warehouse that is an Aladdin's cave of educational books, arts and crafts. Here are 16 of the best places to eat, drink, visit and do in Stafford:

King of the Wings
King of the Wings, Stafford
Brisbane's favourite food truck, King of the Wings, has opened its first bricks and mortar restaurant on the northside
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Oh Boy, Bok Choy!
Exterior of Oh Boy, Bok Choy! Stafford
A slick contemporary Pan Asian eatery and bar tucked away in a Stafford shopping strip
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Soul Pantry Kitchen & Bar
Soul Pantry Kitchen & Bar, Stafford
Soul Pantry Kitchen & Bar is a bright and airy eatery set in an old taxi depot
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Miss Sophia's Gelateria
Miss Sophia's Gelateria
Miss Sophia's Gelateria is a must visit for gelato lovers, with a Cadbury chocolate tap and toppings bar
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Happy Valley Brewing Company
Happy Valley Brewing Company, Stafford
Happy Valley Brewing Company is a microbrewery and bar, open to the public from Wednesday through Sunday
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Elixir Coffee Hq Espresso Lounge
Counter with coffee beans inside Elixir in Stafford.
This bright little cafe roastery is the unlikely treasure buried deep within the light industrial zone of Stafford.
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RSPCA Op Shop
RSCPA Op Shop, Stafford, Brisbane, thrift shopping, vintage clothes, preloved furniture, pets, childrens toys, kids clothes
In the middle of a bustling commercial precinct is where you’ll find a great little RSPCA Op Shop that
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The Colour Nine Cafe
The Colour Nine Cafe Stafford
The Colour Nine Cafe is a suburban foodie oasis in Stafford Heights, offering flavoursome food and drinks
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Flat Lizard Brewing
Flat Lizard Brewing Stafford
A secret craft brewery and bar tucked away in a cul-de-sac of commercial and industrial buildings
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Prova Pizzeria
Pizza chefs at Prova Pizzeria Stafford Heights
A slice of Naples in Stafford Heights, offering authentic wood fire pizzas as well as antipasti and a fully licensed bar
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The Royal Tea
The Royal Tea Stafford
The Royal Tea is a brand new bubble tea bar serving traditional fruit & milk teas along with boozy bubble tea cocktails
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Papa's Corner

This cool contemporary cafe in a shopping strip is the local go-to for gourmet all-day breakfasst, top coffee and delicious lunches

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Hugs
Hugs Stafford

Tucked away in a warehouse on an industrial Stafford street is a tiny artisan bakery and coffee house that is well worth a visit

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

Image credits:
Papa's Corner - courtesy of Papa's Corner Facebook page
Hugs - courtesy of Hugs Facebook page

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