ēmmē

ēmmē is a stunning light-filled diner in Fortitude Valley, dishing up a produce-driven menu, breathtaking interiors and exceptional brews. 

Having taken over the space origin ally occupied by Spoon Deli Cafe, ēmmē offers a revolutionary restaurant concept that embraces raw edges, enticing textures and vibrant colours. 

ēmmē's warm and inviting interior, which features plenty of natural light, earthy tones and an eye-catching open fire pit, is the perfect accompaniment to its flavour-packed menu that is predominately Mediterranean-inspired with touches of Middle Eastern influence, and a little bit of everything else. 

ēmmē is open for breakfast, lunnch and dinner, with a frequently hanging menu due to their focus on hyper seasonal and local produce. 

Hungry visitors can opt to dine in the sun-soaked interior space, or the alfresco coffee bar for those grabbing a quick brew or bite to eat. 

Despite the ever-changing menu, you can expect to indulge in a range of breakfast dishes such as pickled eggplant with fried egg, walnuts, labneh, chilli and sourdough; poached eggs with labneh, burnt butter and sourdough; potatoes and eggs with cumin, fried garlic, chilli oil and sourdough; or French toast with date caramel, whipped yoghurt and seasonal fruit - for those with a morning sweet tooth.  

A lunch offering features a mixture of smaller and larger plates such as freshly-shucked oysters; raw fish with green harissa and pickles jalapeno; swordfish kofta, saffron yoghurt and pickles; grilled baby squid with pineapple, herbs and paprika; Wagyu rib skewers, native spice and spring onion salsa; BBQ chicken, garlic labneh and shishito peppers; 250g Riverina 3+ Wagyu striploin with spiced mustard and more. 

For drinks, coffee is Five Senses while Felons Brewing Co. provides the beers. An extensive wine list includes vinos from Italy, France, Australia and New Zealand. The bar is also stocked with all of your favourite cocktail creators. 

Need to know: There is plenty of free parking available in the James Street Market car park, but time limits do apply. 

By Bryanna Rossow 

The menu may have changed since our visit.

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