Brisbane’s hospitality scene is booming right now. Not much time passes by without a hot new restaurant, bar or café opening up – and it can feel overwhelming knowing which one to try next, especially when having to choose among the best brews in the world. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best with our pick of our fave new Brisbane cafes and bakeries. Save this list if you need some inspo for your next brunch date or for when it’s too early to think.
1. Baker D. Chirico
This Melbourne-born bakery opened its flagship in Brisbane late last year and has rewarded Brisbanites’ patience with its sumptuous pastries and acclaimed loaves ever since. Known for its incredibly fresh sandwiches and their range of French, German and Italian-inspired sweet treats, there’s no way you’ll be able to choose just one of their amazing offerings.
📍18 Longland Street, Newstead
2. Nos. Bakehouse & Café
Nos. Bakehouse’s unbelievably soft sandos are only one reason — albeit a very good one — to drop by for a visit. Their cosy vintage interiors, quality coffee, unique bevvies, world-class baked goods and heavenly cheesecake will wow you just as much, and probably keep you coming back for more!
📍109 Annerley Rd, Dutton Park
3. Kimino
This Japanese spot’s chic minimalism is a study in the importance of substance. With a focus on quality pour-over coffee, the café is no-nonsense in the best way. Its excellent brews are complemented by a range of meticulously crafted pastries, delicious food and even beautiful imported ceramics.
📍109 Annerley Rd, Dutton Park
4. Croix Croissant
From Melbourne to Brisbane comes a new specialty croissant shop and café that’s worth checking out. Tucked away on the southside in Hillcrest, Croix Croissant is dedicated to the beloved flaky pastry, with plenty of sweet and savoury varieties to choose from.
In-store, you can expect to find everything from cruffins, croissant rolls and bagel croissants to cubed croissants and classic French pastries, with unique flavours such as mi goreng brulée, pandan crême brulée, as well as salmon and cream cheese.
📍85 Coronation Rd, Hillcrest
5. Speed Dial
This hole-in-the-wall café is in a converted shipping container. Their focus is on the coffee, rotating quality roasters and specialising in pour-overs, batch and espresso, but they also have other beverages, just as carefully prepared, as well a small selection of pastries and a concise menu of gourmet toasties.
📍142 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead
6. Mulga Bill’s
Located on the new Kangaroo Point Bridge, Mulga Bill’s caters to everyone from early birds to night owls, opening every day from 6am until late, offering delicious food and stunning views throughout the whole day. Highlights include açai bowls and their signature brekky pizza, not to mention pastries and coffee to start your day out the right way.
📍155 Alice St, Brisbane CBD
7. Café Disco
A little bit of everything, this Bangladeshi-inspired spot has delicious food and specialty coffees during the day. Since opening its doors last November, the moody, retro decoration has been transporting patrons to the Asian subcontinent as the perfect spot to have a cup or two over some mouth-watering breakfast pita.
📍69 Hardgrave Rd, West End.