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Foodies Guide to Ipswich

Updated: Mar 09, 2025

For the foodies - this list will give you all the details on the best eateries in Ipswich. From cafés, to steakhouses, to ramen bars and breweries, there is something for everyone.

The Cottage Restaurant

The Cottage Restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience in a beautiful National Trust listed 1860s Ipswich cottage

Bakehouse Steakhouse

Bakehouse Steakhouse is a red brick Ipswich bakery (circa 1875) that has been transformed into a cool and stylish Euro-style steakhouse

Hotel Commonwealth

Ipswich's iconic landmark, the historic Hotel Commonwealth, has made its return to the Nicholas St Precinct sfter a stunning makeover

Homage Restaurant

Gastronomic gourmets should seriously consider heading up to Homage in the country retreat, Spicers Hidden Vale

Heisenberg Haus

Heisenberg Haus brings German-inspired cuisine and beer to Ipswich's historic Top of Town precinct

Brookwater Barista

This light filled slick eatery serves top breakfast and lunch, Piazza D'Oro coffee and Saturday night dinner

Hikari Ramen

Hikari Ramen is an authentic Japanese-style restaurant serving home made Japanese tonkotsu ramen

Rafter & Rose

Rafter and Rose is Ipswich’s cutest and arguably best café, tucked away in a tiny historic shop and a picture perfect laneway

Fourthchild

Fourthchild is not just a pretty place but also a foodie's paradise in Ipswich's historic Top of Town precinct

Joseph & Ann

Joseph & Ann is an artisan bakery & patisserie dishing up everything from pastries and cakes to tarts and fresh bread

Memories Of India

Memories Of India is an elegant Indian restaurant housed in the heritage listed Ulster Hotel (1910) in Ipswich

Tommy Smith Cafe

Tommy Smith Cafe sits within the elegant surrounds of Woodlands of Marburg, a sprawling 250 acre historic estate

Thirty-Seven Cafe

Thirty-Seven Café is an absolute jewel of an eatery in an historic Bundamba store that makes the perfect pitstop

Moselles Cafe & Restaurant

Moselles Restaurant occupies a stunning waterfront position with uninterrupted views overlooking Springfield Lake

Ellen & Rod

Ellen & Rod is a cool cottage cafe in the heart of Ipswich serving top-notch coffee, breakfast, lunch and sweets.

The Yard On Glebe

The Yard On Glebe is serving up nutritious and delicious all day breakfast, fresh smoothies and homemade artisan pastries in Ipswich’s suburb of Booval.

Essence of Indya

Like the twist in its name, this contemporary Indian restaurant offers a twist on the menu

And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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