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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 Ipswich
The Cottage Restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience in a beautiful National Trust listed 1860s Ipswich cottage
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Bakehouse Steakhouse
Bakehouse Steakhouse Ipswich
Bakehouse Steakhouse is a red brick Ipswich bakery (circa 1875) that has been transformed into a cool and stylish Euro-style steakhouse
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Hotel Commonwealth
Exterior facade of Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich
Ipswich's iconic landmark, the historic Hotel Commonwealth, has made its return to the Nicholas St Precinct sfter a stunning makeover
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Homage Restaurant
Gastronomic gourmets should seriously consider heading up to Homage in the country retreat, Spicers Hidden Vale
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Heisenberg Haus
Courtyard seating at night outside Heisenberg Haus, Ipswich
Heisenberg Haus brings German-inspired cuisine and beer to Ipswich's historic Top of Town precinct
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Brookwater Barista
Brookwater Barista
This light filled slick eatery serves top breakfast and lunch, Piazza D'Oro coffee and Saturday night dinner
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Hikari Ramen
Hikari Ramen Springfield
Hikari Ramen is an authentic Japanese-style restaurant serving home made Japanese tonkotsu ramen
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Rafter & Rose
Rafter and Rose Ipswich
Rafter and Rose is Ipswich’s cutest and arguably best café, tucked away in a tiny historic shop and a picture perfect laneway
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Fourthchild
Fourthchild is not just a pretty place but also a foodie's paradise in Ipswich's historic Top of Town precinct
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Joseph & Ann
Baked by Joseph & Ann Ipswich
Joseph & Ann is an artisan bakery & patisserie dishing up everything from pastries and cakes to tarts and fresh bread
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Memories Of India
Memories Of India Ipswich
Memories Of India is an elegant Indian restaurant housed in the heritage listed Ulster Hotel (1910) in Ipswich
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Tommy Smith Cafe
Tommy Smith Cafe Marburg
Tommy Smith Cafe sits within the elegant surrounds of Woodlands of Marburg, a sprawling 250 acre historic estate
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Thirty-Seven Cafe
Thirty-Seven Café Bundamba
Thirty-Seven Café is an absolute jewel of an eatery in an historic Bundamba store that makes the perfect pitstop
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Moselles Cafe & Restaurant
Moselle's Cafe & Restaurant Springfield Lakes
Moselles Restaurant occupies a stunning waterfront position with uninterrupted views overlooking Springfield Lake
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Ellen & Rod
Ellen and Rod Ipswich
Ellen & Rod is a cool cottage cafe in the heart of Ipswich serving top-notch coffee, breakfast, lunch and sweets.
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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.
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Essence of Indya
Essence of Indya Ipswich
Like the twist in its name, this contemporary Indian restaurant offers a twist on the menu
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And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE.

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