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Best Things to do in Coorparoo

Myer Centre, Coorparoo, Brisbane

Updated: Feb 22, 2026

From cool cafes, a secret wetland, cheese factory, funky bar, boutique cinema, Greek bakery, coffee roastery, gourmet deli. German restaurant and Florentine pizza bar, here's 20+ great things to do in the inner eastside suburb of Coorparoo:

The Kelsey Cafe
Exterior of The Kelsey Cafe
Located in Coorparoo's Martha St precinct, this charming cottage cafe serving up an Asian-fusion brunch is worth travelling for
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Bellissimo Coffee HQ Café
Front counter of Bellissimo Coffee Café, Coorparoo
Bellissimo Coffee has a stunning, rustic industrial-style café at their roastery and head office at Coorparoo
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Florentia Pizza Al Taglio
Interior of Florentia Pizza Al Taglio
Florentia Pizza Al Taglio in Coorparoo is your go-to for light, airy Roman-style pizza by the slice
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Jane's Deli
Exterior of Jane's Deli
Jane’s Deli in Coorparoo serves up fresh, organic produce alongside boutique pantry staples.
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Beyond The Pale
Exterior facade of Beyond the Pale Coorparoo
Beyond the Pale is a contemporary casual eatery and bar, and was the first dedicated bar at Coorparoo
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Baked by M&G
Exterior of Baked by M&G Artisan Bakehouse, Coorparoo
This artisan bakehouse cafe in Coorparoo offers decadent cupcakes, loaded brownies and Greek treats
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Factory 51
Facade of Factory 51 Coorparoo
Factory 51 is an oasis of industrial cool – a bar, pizzeria and bistro in a century-old backstreet factory in Coorparoo
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Dendy Cinema
Exterior of Dendy Cinema, Coorparoo
State of the art entertainment venue Dendy Coorparoo is the jewel in the crown of Coorparoo Square
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Snug
Facade of Snug, Coorparoo
This cosy cafe in Coorparoo Coffee, brunch and dinner
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KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
Premium katsu dishes on timber tray at KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants is on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes
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Bistro Korea
Bistro Korea Coorparoo
Bistro Korea is a cute contemporary eatery offering Korea’s best traditional dishes, from bibimbab to deep fried chicken
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Rabbit & Co
Exterior of Rabbit & Co, Coorparoo
Rabbit & Co is Coorparoo's go-to for well-brewed coffee and delicious all day breakfast fare
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Olympus Cheese
Workers inside cheese factory handling cheese.
Primarily a wholesaler, this family owned Cypriot cheese factory has the market cornered in Brisbane
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Bavarian Sizzle
Display of German cuisine at Bavarian Sizzle Coorparoo
A cool contemporary cafe restaurant bringing an authentic taste of Germany to the eastern Brisbane suburb
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The Eva St Privateer
Outside seating at The Eva St Privateer, Coorparoo
The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.
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Bang Coffee Bar
Old petrol pump and cambell soup lamp shares inside Bang Coffee Bar in Coorparoo
A funky green coffee den in an old shop off Old Cleveland Rd, Bang is the younger sibling of Groove Cafe in Annerley.
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Mission Vietnamese
Seating at Mission Vietnamese Coorparoo
Mission Vietnamese is a cute, little street eatery serving all your favourite Vietnamese fare
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Cream Patisserie Boulangerie
Steel shop front of Cream Patisserie Boulangerie in Coorparoo
Every suburb could do with a Cream where all of the delicious European style pastries hail from a purpose built pastry kitchen.
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Little Genovese
Exterior of Little Genovese, Coorparoo
Little Genovese adds the cool quotient to Coorparoo with a warehouse-style espresso bar
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Bowie's Flat Wetland
Wetland lake pond and bush inside Bowie’s Flat Wetland in Coorparoo
Bowies Reserve is a small and surprising retreat from the bustling revamped shopping centre nearby
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Oliva at Easts
Oliva at Easts Coorparoo
Oliva at Easts is a Mediterranean-inspired culinary gem hidden in the heart of Easts Leagues Club in Coorparoo
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Historical interest Spots
Old Tram Stop in Coorparoo, Brisbane

The Myer Centre may be gone but two remnants of history remain on the main streets of Coorparoo - Tram Post no 86, from the days trams trundled through Old Cleveland Rd, and the Queen Alexandra Home, a landmark brick residence built as a private home in 1886 for businessman Reuben Nicklin, manager of a saddlery and ironmonger firm.

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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