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Scenic Brunch Spots Around Brisbane

Updated: Aug 24, 2024

Here's a round-up of hidden gems an hour or less from Brisbane that make a great spot for a weekend drive with a pitstop for breakfast or lunch.

So why not hit the road this weekend and brunch at one of these 8 scenic places?

Pelican Café

The bayside's best kept secret is this nautical shipyard café right on the slipway - enjoy a big breakfast or lunch upstairs on the deck with a scenic view across to Brisbane's islands...more

The Latin Shack Cafe

A colourful, rustic Colombian cafe occupying a massive tin shed, nestled off the beaten track in an idyllic spot in Samford Valley.... more

Strawberry View Coffee Shack

The rustic barn-like cafe has a strawberry-flavoured menu and awesome kids playground overlooking a Bellmere strawberry farm. ..more

Sea Salt & Vine

A holiday park at the tip of a bayside peninsula is home to this hidden gem of a laidback family and dog friendly café under the fig trees on the waterfront - a perfect base to explore the area...more

View Café

This ultra modern café juts out over the magnificent Hinze Dam, a splendid spot to enjoy a weekend breakfast/lunch while taking in the views, with a stroll along the dam wall & visit to the info centre...more

Matthew Thomas Cafe

The historic landmark masonic lodge atop Sandgate's cliffs is home to a charming café that serves all day breakfast, coffee and lunch - follow with a seafront walk or a stroll around the village...more

Dune Cafe

Dune Café can be found in one of the Gold Coast’s prime scenic spots overlooking Palm Beach Parklands and the crystal blue lagoon waters of Currumbin Creek... more

Cafe La Mer

Perched under the fig trees on the edge of Manly Marina is this charmng waterfront cafe with views over the sparkling sea and the yachts .. more

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