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Experience the Ekka at Spicers Balfour

New Farm

Updated: Aug 18, 2025

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In celebration of Ekka, Spicers Balfour Hotel is serving up a sweet slice of nostalgia for breakfast with its Strawberry Sundae French Toast.

Strawberry sundae French toast at Spicers Balfour

A breakfast twist on the much-loved Strawberry Sundae made famous at Ekka, Spicers's fluffy French toast is layered with house-made strawberry ice cream, luscious strawberry compote and whipped coconut.

Strawberry Sundae at Spicers Balfour

The scrumptious Strawberry Sundae-inspired treat will be available for breakfast daily from Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 17, for $20pp.

Spicers Balfour exterior

Spicers Balfour Hotel offers boutique accommodation in the heart of New Farm, just a short 10-minute drive from the Brisbane Showgrounds. Tucked away from the crowds yet conveniently close to the action, our boutique hotel is complete with elegant, art deco-inspired hotel rooms and suites, on-site French-Vietnamese restaurant The Balfour Kitchen & Bar, daily à la carte breakfast and easy access to Brisbane’s best cafés, parks, river walks, dining and shopping precincts.

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Spicers Balfour Hotel

37 Balfour St

New Farm 

Aug 9-17

$20pp

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