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Inner City Cafes

So What Stereo

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

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

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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.

South Brisbane

Goodside

Goodside is a leafy al fresco Asian brunch café in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane precinct, tucked beneath the train bridges

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Fortitude Valley

Ember & Ash

Ember & Ash is a multi-level wood-fired bistro, bar and boutique cafe housed within a landmark pair of charming restored 19th century Queenslander cottages

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Newstead

Kosta's Takeaway

Kosta's Takeaway is a hidden gem in the heart of Newstead that is home to some of Brisbane's best sandwiches

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Stand of handmade items at Outside The Box

New Farm

Outside The Box – Art & Craft Cafe

Outside The Box has launched its brand-new art and craft café - a relaxed, hands-on experience that’s as fun as it is feel-good

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New Farm

This and That Cafe

Tucked away in a quaint Queenslander, This and That Café in New Farm serves up great coffee and classic brunch favourites.

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Fortitude Valley

Navy & Oak

Laid-back charm and a dog-friendly atmosphere meet Fortitude Valley’s coffee scene at Navy & Oak.

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Fortitude Valley

So What Stereo

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

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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

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 an 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

Bobby's Wine Bar & Espresso

Bobby’s Wine Bar & Espresso is New Farm’s charming cafe by day and a romantic, softly lit wine bar by night

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South Bank

Nodo

Nodo has opened a third 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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