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Best Cafes With A View

Cafes with a view are a rare commodity in and around Brisbane yet if you know where to go there are some stunning outlooks to be enjoyed from the dining table. With that in mind we've rounded up 10 cafes around Brisbane and the south-east for when the occasion calls for a side of scenery.  

Medley Café Restaurant

From its exclusive location alongside the Story Bridge, historic Yungaba and a secret beach, this lovely café restaurant is the go-to for breakfast, lunch and dinner with one of the city's best views..more

Malt Pier

Tucked away on the waterfront in an old industrial inner city suburb, this chic café bar serves up a top notch breakfast and lunch as well as a great range of boutique beers, spirits and cocktails...more

The Lovewell Project

Perched atop the highest hill on Brisbane's southside, this local's secret cafe for a good cause has views to rival Mt Coot-tha and on a clear day you can see as far as Moreton Bay islands...more

Chapter IV

Not only is the food served at this chic and charming café worth a visit alone, a bonus is the stunning Brisbane vistas from the back verandah of the old colonial shop that it occupies...more

End of the Road Café

True to its name, this cute little café with river deck can be found hidden at the end of a road in New Farm - a popular park-side spot for coffee, delicious cakes and light meals....more

Pitstop on Mt Mee

One of south east Queensland's best kept secrets is this rustic little shed café with jaw-dropping views and a stash of quirky memorabilia, open for breakfast and lunch on weekends...more

Cloverlea Cottage

Perched high in the hills of Mt Nebo with some of SEQ's most jaw-dropping views, this cafe in an old dairy cottage is well worth taking a drive up to visit for a casual breakfast or lunch....more

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