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Best Things to do in Wilston

Last updated: May 05, 2025

The charming historic inner northside suburb of Wilston is home to a neigbourhood village of foodie cafes (including Mexican and German), convivial bars, excellent restaurants and a pottery and coffee bar as well as one of Brisbane's best craft breweries. Here are 11 of the best places to eat, drink and visit in Wilston:

Ming Ming's Kitchen

This cool Northern Vietnamese restaurant and bar specialises in pho and other regional specialities

Putzig Cafe

A quaint Queensland cafe serving traditional German baked treats from the legends behind Baked Poetry Café

Archer Brewing

A mega microbrewery located in a landmark re-purposed World War II hangar with a bar made from an Ansett 727

Antica Pizzeria

The slick and stylish pizzeria/restaurant serves some of Brisbane's best pizzas and Italian fare

Cafe KuTea

KuTea is a cute, corner store cafe serving Aromas coffee, freshly baked snacks and breakfast with an Indian twist

Mumbleberry

A gorgeous family-run providore, stocking everything from locally-made pantry products and boutique beverages to stunning homewares

Alcove Cafe & Deli

Alcove Café & Deli is the stand-out café in Wilston Village - a gorgeous rustic al fresco eatery occupying a sunny corner, with its own herb garden and tiny gourmet providore inside.

Mama de Luna Cafe

Mama De Luna Cafe is a colourful Mexican cafe serving brunch and lunch

Wilston Village Bar

This inner northside village has this convivial pub-style eatery and bar that is a fave with locals

Lick Ice cream

Lick Ice Cream has opened its newest outlet at Wilston Village, so locals can enjoy the heavenly taste of their artisan ice cream

This charming pottery studio and coffee shop is Wilston's community hub for creativity with a side of coffee - and it's dog-friendly

Wilston's long-standing cafe and kitchen is the go-to for everything from top notch breakfast and lunch to Friday night dinners

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Check out our guide to the best things to do in Windsor, Wilston's next door neighbour.

Looking to discover more hidden gems and explore the suburbs of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane SuburbsHERE! Happy exploring!

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