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Pelican Café

Redland Bay

Pelican Cafe is the bayside's best kept secret, with an all-day breakfast/lunch menu and lovely views of Redland Bay and the Southern Moreton Bay islands of Macleay, Russell, Lamb and Karragarra. 

Housed on the second story of the big, green shed at the end of the Esplanade, overlooking Weinam Creek, diners can sit inside the nautically-inspired space with plenty of timber or outside on the breezy deck.

Pelican's View Café

Pop in for a hearty Pelican breakfast, including eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast or coffee and cake, from the selection of home-made daily cakes and slices. 

Pelican Cafe Redland Bay

Food is all made fresh on site with locally sourced produce where possible, including the delicious salads Besides Genovese coffee, there's a small selection of tea, milkshakes, juice and soft drinks.

By Deb Lidster

Pelican Café

293 Esplanade 

Redland Bay

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293 Esplanade Redland Bay

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