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Best Brunch Spots with a View

around Brisbane

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

Enjoy brunch with a stunning view at these 10 cafes in and around Brisbane:

Lovewell Cafe

Deck of The LoveWell Project Cafe Mt Gravatt Lookout overlooking Brisbane

Lovewell is a café with a purpose*, perched atop a Mt Gravatt mountain with stunning views over the whole of Brisbane

Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar

Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar is a casual riverside dining spot with stunning views, located at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Bridge

Barko & Co

Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with sparkling water views

Cafe La Mer

Cafe La Mer's alfresco deck offers a true waterfront dining experience for breakfast, morning tea or lunch

Officers Mess

Officers Mess is an all-day riverfront diner located in a former naval base dating back to 1943

Babblers

Babblers is a casual all-day diner located sky-high, 100m above ground, on The Star Brisbane's level 23 Sky Deck

Medley KP

Medley KP commands a prime riverfront position at Kangaroo Point, nestled in the exclusive history-laden Yungaba enclave

Joey's Brisbane

This cool tropical restaurant and bar is perched on top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs with jaw-dropping views

Lighthouse Cafe Bar

The rustic Cleveland Lighthouse Cafe Bar (circa 1936) is the budget part of a quirky clique of eateries

Pelican Café

Three pelicans sitting on wooden posts in the water at Redland Bay

Pelican's View Café is the bayside's best-kept secret, with an all-day breakfast/lunch menu and lovely views

Crafty Party

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17 Sep & 12 Nov

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

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Sep 17-20

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

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Sep 18 - Oct 5

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.

Sep 18-20

Rock on Ice

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From Sep 18

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

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Sep 19

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Sep 19 - Oct 5

Grand Central Floral Parade

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Sep 19

Doggie District

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Sep 19

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities

Flame BBQ & Music Festival

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