Move over inner city, Brisbane/Meanjin’s south side is having a moment and has something to say when it comes to the perfect breakfast destination. Think fluffy pancakes, eggs whichever way you like them (here at OB真人视讯 we take them scrambled) and enough twists on the classic avo on toast to keep even the most diehard millennial sated. And that’s before we even get past Greenslopes.
Let’s just say south siders definitely don’t have to look too far for the ideal candidate for a lazy brunch. Convinced to venture south of the river? Here are the absolute best breakfasts on Brisbane’s south side.
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St Coco Cafe
3 Cupania Street, Daisy Hill
St. Coco Cafe is pumping out the breakfast and lunch dishes of your dreams. We're talking burnt butter vanilla crepes, bratwurst benedict, chicken waffles, Middle Eastern bowls you name it. If all that wasn't enough, St. Coco cafe's decor is a Pinterest lovers wet dream—all rustic, Cali-style fit-out, featuring a plethora of cacti and succulents, kilim rugs and cushions and mis-matched seating, resulting in a very chic spot you’d never expect to find in Daisy Hill.
The Laneway Green
Cnr Of Magellan & Chatswood Road, Springwood
Hunt down The Laneway Green and you'll find yourself in a chic, white and green cafe, with cosy corners inside and out. As well as a cabinet full of treats, they dish up hearty feeds like sweet and spicy chilli scrambled eggs, ice cream loaded waffles and big breakfast. You should also try their iced orange juice and black coffee drink—it might change your life.
Deedot Coffee House
973 Logan Road, Holland Park West
If you’re one of those people who thinks the more creative the breakfast the better, Deedot Coffee House might just be your match made in heaven. With a focus on natural, healthy ingredients, this suburban café’s all-day breakfast menu includes everything from mushroom ragu on polenta cakes to steak and frites subs.
Andonis
Various Locations
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There are so many reasons we love Andonis—chief among them the sheer number of choices on their all-day breakfast menu. Seriously, you will need half an hour just to settle on what to order—we speak from experience. Will it be the bacon, chorizo, poached eggs and halloumi loaded croissant? The crispy chicken and waffles? Or maybe you’re in need of the Hangover Cure, a brekky burger stacked with a beef patty, halloumi, hash brown, bacon and aioli. Best of all, you can try them all at their brand spanking new location at 1437 Logan Road in Mt Gravatt, as well as in Yeerongpilly, Upper Mt Gravatt, and more locations all over Brisbane.
Mi Casa
3245 Logan Road, Underwood
Whether you just want a classic eggs benny done well or an extravagent pile of Nutella waffles complete with fresh strawberries and banana for brunch, this southside cafe has you covered. has won our hearts and appetites with their habit of serving up golden potato gems for breakfast—you'll find them on their Southern fried chicken eggs benny and their epic shared breakfast board. Honestly, why isn't this a thing everywhere?
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The Jam Pantry
2/575 Logan Road, Greenslopes
The Jam Pantry is all about hyper-seasonality, resulting in a menu that changes constantly and highlights only the best of Brisbane’s local produce. The Jam Pantry loves to put a twist on breakfast classics and each menu they design has a cohesive cuisine theme. Best of all, you’ll never have the same dish twice.
Never Been
2908 Logan Road, Underwood
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Tucked away in Underwood, Never Been is not the kind of cafe you’d expect to find this far south of the city, and yet there it is, with its leafy outdoor laneway and massive indoor atrium. The team behind this southside cafe also created Deedot Coffee House, Banter Coffee House and Groundhog Social—so they really know what they’re doing. Even if you’re not local, the menu is here is worth travelling for, featuring the likes of tiramisu French toast, con carne Benedict and a Texan croque madame, not to mention sweet fruit frappes and thickshakes.
Penny Coffee Co.
109 Annerley Road, Dutton Park
Bent on bringing the masters of food and coffee under one roof, Penny Coffee Co. is so far making good on their promise. Their all-day menu is concise and well-executed, with all the breakfast staples represented with flair, from maple coconut granola and avo on toast to the more adventurous korean fried crab burger. As for that banging coffee we mentioned, Penny Coffee has your caffeination on lock with rotating blends from local roasters.
Extraction Artisan Coffee
7/3375 Pacific Hwy, Slacks Creek
If you take your brunch game seriously, then a visit to is an absolute must. The Slacks Creek eatery makes everything on-site, from their heavenly brioche bread to their flavour-bomb relishes. Snag a table inside their airy warehouse on pieces of eclectic recycled furniture, and start by ordering a cup of their oh-so-smooth coffee—an ever-changing single origin sourced from around the globe.
Little Dreamer Café
3/51 Kameruka Street, Calamvale
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Breakfast dreams are made (and eaten) at Little Dreamer Café. All their breakfast eats are a stunner to look at, but none as much as the Dreamer’s breakfast tower. Comprised of two levels (yes, TWO), it features a board piled with eggs, bacon, hash browns, avocado toast and other breakfast goodies, crowned with a plate of waffles.
Lady Marmalade
269 Logan Road, Stones Corner
If chilli corn bread waffle ever came off the menu we’d probably start a petition, because this savoury number is definitely our hangover cure of choice. Toppings change from time to time, but this season's rendition is comes with confit duck Maryland with pecan butter, fried egg, candied pecans and maple and chilli sauce.
Little Black Pug
6/1297 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
So dog-friendly they’ve even named their menu items using puppy puns, looks cosy from the front, but they’re hiding an air adjoining dining space out back, with plenty of room to tuck into some orange poppyseed hotcakes with housemade ginger crumb and lemon fro-yo. But the real draw card? The menu for your doggo, complete with a warm puppycino or doggy biscuit.
Cache Cache
2/329 Gardner Road, Rochedale
Who says the cafes on Brisbane’s outskirts aren’t delicious? Rochedale’s doesn’t just look good, it’s also got a seriously drool-worthy breakfast, with eats like their cornflake crusted chicken stack with eggs and avo, and their classic bacon and egg breakfast burger.
Billykart Kitchen
1 Eric Crescent, Annerley
The original , this south side cafe has been slinging creative breakfast feeds for as long as we’ve been writing breakfast lists, and you just know they’ve gotten even better with age. They take the humble pancake and amp it up to 100 with caramelised bananas and coconut caramel, and give eggs a makeover with the addition of crispy potatoes, beer cheese sauce and bacon jam.
The Foxy Coffee
37-59 Bryants Road, Loganholme
Tucked away in an unassuming shopping precinct in Loganholme, is a greenery-adorned paradise of baked goods and hearty breakfasts. Whether you stop by for a full feed or just a doughnut and a coffee, you’ll leave with your appetite sated. Dig into brisket benny with slow-cooked beef brisket or banana fritters with butterscotch sauce and chocolate fairy floss.
Kith 'n' Chow
96 Gaynesford Street, Mount Gravatt
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This place is weekend breakfast goals. You’ve probably seen them popping in your feed with their epic breakfast boards. Order the platter for two—sourdough, bacon, pan seared tomatoes, grilled halloumi, avocado, smoked salmon, fried eggs, Greek yogurt, granola—and get ready to enter a food coma, because breakfast doesn’t get any better than this.
Sundays Coffee House
59 Brooke Street, Rocklea
Bright, cheerful and perfectly positioned for a brekky stop before or after hitting the Brisbane Markets, serves up some indulgent baked goods along with a short but sweet breakfast menu. You won’t be able to feel anything but upbeat seated under one of their bright yellow umbrellas, especially with a plate of their coconut waffles topped with berries, whipped cream, ice cream and maple syrup in front of you.
Deli Dakota
30 Badminton Street, Mount Gravatt East
Hole-in-the-wall sandwich and coffee spot just oozes cool. If you can peel your eyes away from the ultra-slick branding and their must-have merch, you’ll spot their full-to-the-brim sandwich cabinet, which is always stocked with toasties filled with everything from smoked ham and bechamel to roasted vegetables and salsa verde. Of course, there’s made-to-order offerings too, including spiced buttermilk fried chicken burgers and smoked brisket reubens, and a short but sweet breakfast menu of bagels, burgers and avo on toast.
Cups & Wells
230 Lillian Avenue, Salisbury QLD 4107
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If the hipsterness level of your coffee hit is just as important to you as your breakfast, should be your go-to. Here you can get a tasting flight of different bean brews, piccolo style, to complement your meal. On the all-day breakfast menu meanwhile, you’ll find the likes of truffle mushrooms on toast and Biscoff croffles.
Southside Bistro
49/342 McCullough Street, Sunnybank
Tucked away in Sunnybank is this cosy spot that dishes up the breakfast you never knew you needed: Okinawa taco rice. With soy braised beef mince, smashed avo, parmesan béchamel and tomato and bonita salsa on scorched rice, it’s a sight for sore eyes—and stomachs. Too much for you? Southside Bistro also dish up plenty of classics, including a chilli omelette, acai bowls and avo on toast.
Café O Mai
15 Cracknell Road, Annerley
We have two words for you: breakfast pho. That’s right, you could be sipping on perfectly tender noodles and aromatic, spicy broth for the first meal of the day, all thanks to the legends over at Café O Mai. If pho’s not really your thing, you could bless your tastebuds with the Vietnamese omelette, filled with prawns and pork mince, or the brioche french toast with vanilla poached rhubarb, fresh strawberries and pistachios.
Todd & Pup
398 Tarragindi Road, Moorooka
Todd & Pup is what happens when you combine a killer café with a pet-friendly atmosphere and we are so okay with that. Located in Moorooka, it can be hard to go past Todd & Pup’s selection of freshly handmade muffins and slices (choc-chip and pistachio muffins, anyone?) but we promise making it to the breakfast menu will be well worth your time. Said menu features such dishes as a matcha panacotta, a breaky burger with crispy hash cakes and of course, a seasonal version of the classic avo on toast.
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