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Best Things to do in Hawthorne

The leafy charming riverside suburb of Hawthorne has a tree-lined street running through the middle with a smattering of cafes, restaurants, parkland, and a state-of-the-art cinema. Here's 10+ of the best things to do in this eastside gem:

Cartel del Taco

Cartel Del Taco brings an authentic taste of Mexico City to Brisbane with traditional tacos, tequila cocktails and more

Taking coffee to a whole new level, this Hawthorne based café is serving all sorts of unique beverages that look like science experiments

Hawthorne's first small bar brings a taste of San Sebastian to the leafy inner eastern suburb

Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts is a cute candy pink-walled gelato and dessert bar in the leafy eastern suburb

One of a few historical Brisbane movie theatres still in operation, the Hawthorne Cinemas started life as The Roxy in 1922

Downtown Istanbul is a cool contemporary Turkish restaurant on a leafy corner of a lively little dining precinct

A slick contemporary fish'n'chippery in the inner eastern suburb of Hawthorne. sharing a premise with a dessert shop

Hawthorne Garage shop front with patrons sitting having a coffee and lunch.

This fantastic gourmet deli, providore and fresh food market inhabits a century old garage on Hawthorne's leafy main street

Microlot Coffee House in Hawthorne is a charming, specialty coffee café offering filtered, single origin and a house blend

Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema is the glamorous 21st century sibling to the historic Hawthorne Cinema across the road

A chic contemporary artisan gluten-free donut bakery and cafe located in leafy Hawthorne

The cosy trattoria is a traditional slice of Italy nestled on Hawthorne Road, where locals descend for their fix of pasta and pizzas

Shade sails over fenced playground of Livvi’s Place Playground in Hawthorne Park

This state of the art fully fenced playground resembles a big top circus with its striking coloured sails and is a haven for young children.

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