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Best Things to do in Kenmore

Updated: Jul 27, 2025

Tranquil green walks, a Shakespearean-inspired cafe, a South African deli and fantastic Pan Asian, Indian, Chinese, Italian & Vietnamese restaurants - some of the best things to do in the leafy western suburb of Kenmore:

CHERN

CHERN is a chic contemporary Asian fusion restaurant bringing an exquisite taste of south east Asia to a popular Kenmore dining precinct

Creekside Park Walk

Creekside Park is at the heart of a pleasant and serene 1-hour green belt walk connecting the back streets of Kenmore to Brookfield, and one that is a bit of a local’s secret

Chef Jon Pizzeria & Bistro

Chef Jon Pizzeria & Bistro brings a delicious and authentic taste of Italy and the Mediterranean to Kenmore's Wongabel St dining precinct.

Sichuan Bang Bang

Those in search of some authentic spicy Sichuan cuisine in a funky oriental setting should make a beeline for this little gem

Method to the Madness

Method to the Madness is a cool Shakespearean-inspired cafe serving fabulous all-day breakfast fare and boozy brunch cocktails

Spicy Affair Indian Restaurant

This ambient little Indian restaurant is renowned for its flavoursome authentic Indian fare

Fiori Kitchen & Bar

Fiori Kitchen & Bar is a family-friendly cafe offering a relaxed dining experience with an extensive, tantalising menu

The Single Guys

Located in the local village of Kenmore, The Single Guys serves up the best coffee in town along side a seasonal all day breakfast and lunch menu and counter cakes

The Rice Hut Vietnamese Bistro

A cute little Vietnamese bistro in Brisbane's west, where fresh, vibrant food has diners lining up for more

One Table Cafe

One Table Cafe is a spacious modern cafe serving breakfast and lunch overlooking a peaceful native garden

The Biltong & Jerky Shop

The Blitong & Jerky Shop specializes in a wide range of authentic biltong, boerewors and other South African grocery items

Bringing hand-crafted burgers from the culinary heart of Melbourne to a leafy corner of Kenmore, along with shakes and cold beer

One of the best suburban libraries in Brisbane, Kenmore Library is state-of-the-art, with stunning bush and mountain views

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

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