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Best Things to do in Coorparoo

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

Located in Coorparoo's Martha St precinct, this charming cottage cafe serving up an Asian-fusion brunch is worth travelling for

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

Florentia Pizza Al Taglio

Florentia Pizza Al Taglio in Coorparoo is your go-to for light, airy Roman-style pizza by the slice

Jane's Deli

Jane’s Deli in Coorparoo serves up fresh, organic produce alongside boutique pantry staples.

Beyond The Pale

Beyond the Pale is a contemporary casual eatery and bar, and was the first dedicated bar at Coorparoo

Baked by M&G

This artisan bakehouse cafe in Coorparoo offers decadent cupcakes, loaded brownies and Greek treats

Factory 51

Factory 51 is an oasis of industrial cool – a bar, pizzeria and bistro in a century-old backstreet factory in Coorparoo

Dendy Cinema

State of the art entertainment venue Dendy Coorparoo is the jewel in the crown of Coorparoo Square

Snug

This cosy cafe in Coorparoo Coffee, brunch and dinner

KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant

One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants is on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes

Bistro Korea

Bistro Korea is a cute contemporary eatery offering Korea’s best traditional dishes, from bibimbab to deep fried chicken

Rabbit & Co

Rabbit & Co is Coorparoo's go-to for well-brewed coffee and delicious all day breakfast fare

Olympus Cheese

Workers inside cheese factory handling cheese.

Primarily a wholesaler, this family owned Cypriot cheese factory has the market cornered in Brisbane

Bavarian Sizzle

A cool contemporary cafe restaurant bringing an authentic taste of Germany to the eastern Brisbane suburb

The Eva St Privateer

The Eva St Privateer is a popular Coorparoo café serving well-brewed cups of Di Bella coffee alongside a range of tasty treats.

Bang Coffee Bar

A funky green coffee den in an old shop off Old Cleveland Rd, Bang is the younger sibling of Groove Cafe in Annerley.

Mission Vietnamese

Mission Vietnamese is a cute, little street eatery serving all your favourite Vietnamese fare

Cream Patisserie Boulangerie

Every suburb could do with a Cream where all of the delicious European style pastries hail from a purpose built pastry kitchen.

Little Genovese

Little Genovese adds the cool quotient to Coorparoo with a warehouse-style espresso bar

Bowie's Flat Wetland

Bowies Reserve is a small and surprising retreat from the bustling revamped shopping centre nearby

Oliva at Easts

Oliva at Easts is a Mediterranean-inspired culinary gem hidden in the heart of Easts Leagues Club in Coorparoo

Historical interest Spots

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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