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Best Things to do in Coorparoo

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

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:

Located in Coorparoo's popular Martha Street precinct, this charming cottage cafe serves up an Asian-fusion brunch worth travelling for
Bellissimo Coffee has a stunning, rustic industrial-style café at their roastery and head office at Coorparoo
A chic restaurant tucked away in a quiet little precinct of retro shops in Coorparoo
Beyond the Pale is a contemporary casual eatery and bar, and was the first dedicated bar at Coorparoo
This artisan bakehouse cafe in Coorparoo offers decadent cupcakes, loaded brownies and Greek treats
This casual, chic café in Coorparoo offers all day brunch along with excellent coffee and a selection of fine wine
Factory 51 is an oasis of industrial cool – a bar, pizzeria and bistro in a century-old backstreet factory in Coorparoo
State of the art entertainment venue Dendy Coorparoo is the jewel in the crown of Coorparoo Square
This cosy cafe in Coorparoo Coffee, brunch and dinner
One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants is on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes
California Native is a cool ambient American restaurant bar in an historic Coorparoo store
Bistro Korea is a cute contemporary eatery offering Korea’s best traditional dishes, from bibimbab to deep fried chicken
Rabbit & Co is Coorparoo's go-to for well-brewed coffee and delicious all day breakfast fare
Primarily a wholesaler, this family owned Cypriot cheese factory has the market cornered in Brisbane
A cool contemporary cafe restaurant bringing an authentic taste of Germany to the eastern Brisbane suburb
The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.
A funky green coffee den in an old shop off Old Cleveland Rd, Bang is the younger sibling of Groove Cafe in Annerley.
Mission Vietnamese is a cute, little street eatery serving all your favourite Vietnamese fare
Every suburb could do with a Cream where all of the delicious European style pastries hail from a purpose built pastry kitchen.
Little Genovese adds the cool quotient to Coorparoo with a warehouse-style espresso bar pouring Genovese single origins and seasonal blends
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.
Historical interest Spots

The Myer Centre may be gone but two 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, a landmark brick residence built as a private home in 1886 for businessman Reuben Nicklin, manager of a saddlery and ironmonger firm.

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

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