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Best Things to do in Hawthorne

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

The leafy charming riverside suburb of Hawthorne has a tree-lined street running through the middle with a smattering of cafes, restaurants, parkland, and a state-of-the-art cinema. Here's 10+ of the best things to do in this eastside gem:

Cartel del Taco

Cartel Del Taco brings an authentic taste of Mexico City to Brisbane with traditional tacos, tequila cocktails and more

The Chemistry Of Coffee

Taking coffee to a whole new level, this Hawthorne based café is serving all sorts of unique drinks that look like science experiments

Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts

Sweet Tooth Gelato & Desserts is a cute candy pink-walled gelato and dessert bar in the leafy eastern suburb

Hawthorne Cinemas

One of a few historical Brisbane movie theatres still in operation, the Hawthorne Cinemas started life as The Roxy in 1922

Downtown Istanbul

Downtown Istanbul is a cool contemporary Turkish restaurant on a leafy corner of a lively little dining precinct

Fish Boy

A slick contemporary fish'n'chippery in the inner-eastern suburb of Hawthorne sharing a premise with a dessert shop

Hawthorne Garage

This fantastic gourmet deli, providore and fresh food market inhabits a century-old garage on Hawthorne's leafy main street

Microlot Coffee House

Microlot Coffee House in Hawthorne is a charming, specialty coffee café offering filtered, single origin and a house blend

Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema

Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema is the glamorous 21st century sibling to the historic Hawthorne Cinema across the road

View of interior of Marinara Trattoria Hawthorne

The cosy trattoria is a traditional slice of Italy nestled on Hawthorne Road, where locals descend for their fix of pasta and pizzas

Livvi's Place

This fully fenced playground is a haven for young children and resembles a big top circus with its strikingly coloured sails

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

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