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Anouk

The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk.

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The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk.

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Hand-picked cafes in Paddington, Brisbane. All independently reviewed and illustrated with quality pictures.

Paddington

Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe

Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe is a charming little cafe in an historic Paddington shop, specializing in banh mi, coffee and classic Vietnamese dishes

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Madre Mia

A charming little courtyard cafe specialising in Cali-inspired acai bowls, super smoothies, juice and iced drinks

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Paddi

A chic light-filled cafe with stunning district views out back, serving up some of the best all day breakfast and coffee

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Frank's Social Club

Nestled in a historic row of shops in Paddington, Frank's is a charming deli cafe by day & wine bar by night

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Sunny Side Sandwiches

Sunny Side Sandwiches is slinging freshly made sangas from its Paddington shop on Latrobe Tce

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Ham On Rye Sandwich Deli

This gourmet sandwich deli in Paddington provides next-level sangas such as Cubanos and Reubens

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Milo & Maisie Coffee Co

This quaint, dog-friendly cafe in the back streets of Paddington serves specialty coffee, artisan pastries and light eats

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Paddington Social

Paddington Social is a charming bakery cafe by day and pop-up Thai kitchen by night in the heart of Paddington

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Swift Espresso

Swift Espresso is a charming light-filled café that occupies an old corner store tucked away in the back streets of Paddington.

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Anouk Cafe

The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk

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Cafe Bema

Café Bema is a cool courtyard café nestled out front of a Paddington cottage, serving out-of-the-ordinary breakfast and lunches

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Chapter IV

Chapter IV is a chic café with an Asian flavour and fantastic vistas atop a Paddington hill

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Sassafras Of Paddington

Sassafras of Paddington was one of Brisbane’s first cafés to serve the ever-popular ‘all day breakfast’

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Java Lounge Cafe

Java Lounge Cafe is like one big funky lounge room with bright comfy couches, gaily painted wooden chairs and exposed brick walls hung with artworks.

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