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Inner City Cafes

Joedy's Cafe

A light-filled cafe offering delicious foodie fare for breakfast and lunch, located opposite New Farm Park

When it comes to finding the best cafes in Brisbane’s happening inner city neighbourhoods, our hand-picked guide has them all, including the local’s secrets and hidden gems.

Fortitude Valley

So What Stereo

So What Stereo is Brisbane's first Thai vinyl cafe, a funky Fortitude Valley hole-in-the-wall where authentic Thai street food meets crate-dug vinyls

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New Farm

The Thistle

Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.

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Newstead

Puck

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

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Newstead

Evra Marketplace

Evra Marketplace is a boujie gourmet grocer, cafe and deli (and soon to be restaurant) located in Long Island, Newstead

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Newstead

DRZLE

DRZLE is a cookie, coffee and acai bar tucked away in a corner of Newstead

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New Farm

Officers Mess

Officers Mess is a all-day riverfront diner located in a former naval base dating back to 1943

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Spring Hill

Feind Coffee

This cosy coffee nook in Spring Hill has a locally-roasted signature coffee blend, served along with delicious pastries and

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New Farm

New Farm Deli

Since 1975, this sliver of Italy in New Farm has kept locals supplied with their fix of cheese, cured meats, and more

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New Farm

Joedy's Cafe

Joedy's Cafe, opposite New Farm Park, provides delicious foodie fare for breakfast & lunch, along with specialty coffee

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South Bank

Nodo

Nodo has opened a fourth location in South Bank much to the delight of local donut lovers

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New Farm

Blue Bear Coffeehouse

Blue Bear Coffeehouse is a charming, folksy cafe bar found on a leafy New Farm street corner serving delicious food

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Spring Hill

Two Donkeys

Two Donkeys in Spring Hill is a local's favourite serving locally-roasted coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch

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Newstead

Yolk

Yolk is Newstead's new go to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice

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Teneriffe

Barko & Co

Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with sparkling water views

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Fortitude Valley

Halo Ground Coffee & Food

Halo Ground Coffee and Food is a foodie's delight with an in-house pastry chef and top-notch fare

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Newstead

Nodo

Nodo in Newstead, Brisbane’s first gluten-free donut shop, has expanded to become a cool new cafe

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