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Best Things to do in Mitchelton

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

The northern Brisbane suburb of Mitchelton is not just full of character houses and leafy streets but it's home to cool bars & cafes and top notch coffee bars, mostly centred around the Blackwood Street precinct village-style precinct, walks and parks:

BoscoNero

BocoNero Italian is a convivial neighbourhood restaurant and bar serving up delicious Italian eats on Mitchelton's Blackwood St precinct

Mitch & Antler

A landmark corner store on Brisbane's northside has been transformed into a bright & breezy brunch spot

Ion Cafe & Bar

Ion Cafe & Bar in Mitchelton occupies a classic Queensland worker's cottage with an outdoor deck

The Grove Coffee & Eats

The Grove Specialty Coffee is a cool little coffee oasis tucked away in Mitchelton's Blackwood St dining precinct

The Woods Bar

The Woods Bar is a cool bar eatery with laneway seating in Mitchelton's Blackwood Street precinct

Hobby Lane Cafe

With its gourmet, seasonal breakfast and lunch menu, Hobby Lane Cafe fits perfectly into Mitchelton's Blackwood Street precinct

Mitchelton To Alderley

This path of approx 8km return meanders alongside Kedron Brook via what used to be farmlands

Blackwood Cafe & Espresso Bar

Great food and great coffee are the order of the day at Blackwood Cafe & Espresso Bar in Mitchelton

Vietnamese Avachat Café

Mitchelton locals have been frequenting Vietnamese Avachat Café for years whilst keeping it close to their chests

Banh Mi Sandwich at Banh Mi Thit Mitchelton

The little banh mi eatery in Mitchelton's Blackwood Street dishes up some of the tastiest and best value banh mi on the northside

Play equipment at Teralba Park Mitchelton

Few non-locals know of this little slice of early colonial history atop a hill with commanding views towards the north and city

Mitchelton's library has a cute little verandah cafe attached that is family friendly and serves great coffee

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

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