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Anouk

The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk.

Read On Anouk

The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk.

Read On Anouk

Hand-picked cafes in Paddington, Brisbane. All independently reviewed and illustrated with quality pictures.

Mesa Haus Paddington exterior
Paddington
Mesa Haus
Great coffee, beautiful things and a space for Brisbane’s creative crowd to come together - Mesa Haus has arrived in Paddington
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Street view of Chill-83-Vietnamese-Fusion-Cafe
Paddington
Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe
Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe is a charming little cafe in an historic Paddington shop, specializing in banh mi, coffee and classic Vietnamese dishes
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Madre Mia Paddington
Paddington
Madre Mia
A charming little courtyard cafe specialising in Cali-inspired acai bowls, super smoothies, juice and iced drinks
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Woman sitting at table outside Paddi Paddington
Paddington
Paddi
A chic light-filled cafe with stunning district views out back, serving up some of the best all day breakfast and coffee
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Frank's Social Club, Paddington
Paddington
Frank's Social Club
Nestled in a historic row of shops in Paddington, Frank's is a charming deli cafe by day & wine bar by night
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Sunny Side Sandwiches, Paddington
Paddington
Sunny Side Sandwiches
Sunny Side Sandwiches is slinging freshly made sangas from its Paddington shop on Latrobe Tce
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Ham On Rye Sandwich Deli, Paddington
Paddington
Ham On Rye Sandwich Deli
This gourmet sandwich deli in Paddington provides next-level sangas such as Cubanos and Reubens
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Milo & Maisie Coffee Co
Paddington
Milo & Maisie Coffee Co
This quaint, dog-friendly cafe in the back streets of Paddington serves specialty coffee, artisan pastries and light eats
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Paddington Social
Paddington
Paddington Social
Paddington Social is a charming bakery cafe by day and pop-up Thai kitchen by night in the heart of Paddington
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Swift Espresso, Paddington
Paddington
Swift Espresso
Swift Espresso is a charming light-filled café that occupies an old corner store tucked away in the back streets of Paddington.
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Entry doors Anouk Cafe
Paddington
Anouk Cafe
The quaint historic shop that was Paddington's original apothecary is home to one of Brisbane's cafe dining institutions, Anouk
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Café Bema Paddington
Paddington
Cafe Bema
Café Bema is a cool courtyard café nestled out front of a Paddington cottage, serving out-of-the-ordinary breakfast and lunches
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Breakfast meal on a plate at Chapter IV Paddington
Paddington
Chapter IV
Chapter IV is a chic café with an Asian flavour and fantastic vistas atop a Paddington hill
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Exterior view of Sassafras of Paddington
Paddington
Sassafras Of Paddington
Sassafras of Paddington was one of Brisbane’s first cafés to serve the ever-popular ‘all day breakfast’
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Red couches and artwork on brick wall inside Java Lounge Cafe in Paddington.
Paddington
Java Lounge Cafe
Java Lounge Cafe is like one big funky lounge room with bright comfy couches, gaily painted wooden chairs and exposed brick walls hung with artworks.
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