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So What Stereo Cafe Fortitude Valley
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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

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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.

Locale, Newstead
Newstead
Locale
"Sip shop savour" is the mantra of this charming little Italian café and kitchen tucked away in Newstead’s commercial neighbourhood
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People sitting inside the The Library Cafe in Brisbane's South Bank
South Bank
The Library Cafe
Annexed to the State Library, The Library Cafe provides a decent rest stop between art galleries.
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Al fresco seating at QAG Cafe
South Brisbane
QAG Cafe
A tranquil haven to refresh and recharge after taking in the beauty of the Queensland Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions
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Patrons sitting inside Scout Cafe in Petrie Terrace next to exposed brick wall of old Chinaman's shop.
Petrie Terrace
Scout Cafe
A short hike from The Barracks, the old Chinaman's Shop has converted into Scout Cafe, a charming rustic cafe.
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Red awening outside Raw Space Cafe
South Brisbane
Raw Space Cafe
Raw Space Cafe may tout itself as a gallery first but it is also a slick little cafe which manages to churn out good food at budget prices.
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Exterior of Five Sisters Café and Bar
South Brisbane
Five Sisters Café and Bar
At the rear of one of the ornate brick terraces overlooking Melbourne St lies this charming character laden cafe with a delicious Greek influenced menu.
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People seated under umbrellas at Double Shot Panini New Farm
New Farm
Double Shot Panini Cafe
The best things are almost always found in out of the way places and no more so than Double Shot Espresso
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