One of the most spectacular things about touring new places is the food experience, and the best brunch in Brisbane does not disappoint in any way.
The locals believe that Brisbane is one of the finest locations for a great brunch, the meal that somewhat merges between breakfast and lunch, perfect for holiday mode. The most exciting thing, perhaps, is the fact that different establishments work hard to carve a niche for themselves in the brunch market.
This means visitors are spoilt for choice, whether it is with the Baghdad eggs, or with the tantalizing salted caramel waffles that whet your appetite. There are some 200 establishments which offer brunch, both in the CBD and across the city, so look out for any of the following top establishments.
Bagel Boys has taken the market by storm with its signature kettle-boiled bagels, prepared fresh every day. Or opt for the more common brunch options that constitute Bacon, Rocket, Aoli and Tomato, popularly known as BRAT, and salmon spread with creamy cheese.
Bagel Boys – 126 Adelaide St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000,(07) 3162 0135
Gunshop Café, despite its unique name, offers the best brunch in the city. An old favorite for locals in Brisbane, the café has a rustic interior setting that allows you to enjoy great ambience and delicious brunches. Check out the Brioche French toast that is served with a plateful of healthy side dishes.
Gunshop Café – 53 Mollison Street, West End, (07) 3844 2241
Plenty is an enticing café tucked away in west End, and whose brunch menu is as delicious as it is colorful. The café uses fresh produce available locally, so you can be certain that the brunch is fresh daily. Make sure you ask for the potato hash served alongside the popular carrot jam. There’s plenty of options available, and this establishment is certainly worth checking out.
Plenty – 284 Montague Road, West End, (07) 3255 3330
Strauss is one of Brisbane’s most popular brunch café, and is best known for its delectable brunch offerings. It has the kind of coffee that jumpstarts your day, generous servings of your favorite servings and overall, the use of fresh produce. The relaxed feeling at the café makes it an amazing place to connect with locals too.
Strauss – 189 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, (07) 3236 5232
Bare Bones Capacity is your go-to brunch café, simply because the breakfast menu caters for a wide array of tastes and preferences. Choose from the fresh berries, granola and a host of healthy brunch options. Or you could settle for more hearty dishes such as the egg and hash browns and the grand burger with double smoked bacon.
Bare Bones Capacity – 22/34 Goggs Road, Jindalee, (07) 3715 5571
Other top ranking spots for brunch include:
- Pearl Café, 23 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, (07) 3392 3300
- Putia Pure Food, Shop 4, 17 Royal Parade, Banyo, (07) 3267 6654
- The Chelsea Bistro, Barracks Ln, Brisbane QLD 4000 (07) 33671288
- Dandelion and Driftwood, Shop 1/45 Gerler Rd, Hendra QLD 4011 (07) 3868 4559
- The Little Larder, Locke Street, 76 Moray St, New Farm QLD 4005 (07) 3358 2024
