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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

Read On So What Stereo

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.

Outside seating area of Bobby's Wine Bar & Espresso
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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People sitting under umbrellas in courtyard at Nodo South
South Bank
Nodo
Nodo has opened a third location in South Bank much to the delight of local donut lovers
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Exterior of Blue Bear Coffeehouse, New Farm
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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Mural of two donkeys on the wall at Two Donkeys Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Two Donkeys
Two Donkeys in Spring Hill is a local's favourite serving locally-roasted coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch
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Yolk, Newstead
Newstead
Yolk
Yolk is Newstead's new go-to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice
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Riverviews from Barko & Co cafe Teneriffe
Teneriffe
Barko & Co
Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with sparkling water views
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Tables and chairs inside Nodo Donuts Newstead
Newstead
Nodo
Nodo in Newstead, Brisbane’s first gluten-free donut shop, has expanded to become a cool new cafe
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Fortitude Valley
The New Black
The New Black is The Black Lab Coffee Co’s Brisbane flagship store, serving quality brews and delicious tucker on the corner of Bakery Lane
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Exterior of Dicki’s New Farm
New Farm
Dicki’s
Dicki’s in New Farm is changing the concept of veganism, creating the most delicious plant-based dishes that appeal to everyone
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Mas & Miek Ceramic House Newstead
Newstead
Mas & Miek Ceramic House
Mas & Miek is a bespoke open-plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead
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Icing Hill Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Icing Hill
Icing Hill is an artisan cake patisserie and cafe on the corner of Commercial Rd and Ann St
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Exterior of No.5 Café Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
No. 5 Cafe
Tucked away down the quirky and thriving Winn Lane lies tiny No.5 Café, surprising diners with delicious house made meals
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Exterior of GOMA Bistro
South Brisbane
GOMA Bistro
GOMA Bistro is the South Brisbane Cultural Precinct’s best-kept casual dining secret overlooking the river and CBD
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Ginger and Green South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Ginger And Green
Ginger and Green is South Brisbane’s secret go to for great coffee, serving Seven Seeds espresso alongside house made sweets and an all-day menu.
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South Brisbane Municipal Hall, exterior of Under The Clock Cafe South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Under The Clock
Under the Clock is a secret café steeped in historic charm, under the landmark heritage-listed South Brisbane Municipal Hall
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Exterior of The End of the Road Coffee
New Farm
End Of The Road Coffee
Located at the end of Brunswick St is this cosy cafe with views overlooking the Brisbane River and New Farm Park
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