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Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane’s southern suburbs? Our hand-picked guide has them all, including the local’s secrets and hidden gems.

Red Hill

Loverboy Cafe

Loverboy Cafe is a funky pink-hued neon lit dessert and coffee bar nestled in next to the Red Hill Cinemas

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Rosalie

Eat at Billy's

The gourmet sandwich outlet of Meat at Billy's is located right next door to their popular butcher shop

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Mt Glorious

The View on Mt Glorious

The View on Mt Glorious is a charming licensed cafe in an old cottage, perched on a ridge at Mt Glorious with jaw-dropping views

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Eat at Billy's

The gourmet sandwich outlet of Meat at Billy's is located right next door to their popular butcher shop

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Indooroopilly

Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe

Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe is a delightful reading nook tucked away in Indooroopilly, offering an expansive range of romance books.

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Auchenflower

Waho Cafe

Waho Cafe in Auchenflower is home to some of Brisbane’s best sweet and savoury waffles

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Milton

Dopo Eatery

Dopo Eatery is a charming foodie's cafe with a Mediterranean flavour in the heart of Milton Village, by the owners of longtime Institution Tognini's Deli Cafe

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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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Red Hill

Arthur Terrace Coffee Shop

Arthur Terrace Coffee Shop is a charming dog and child-friendly cafe, located in a line-up of colonial shops off the beaten track in Red Hill.

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Auchenflower

Salud

Salud is a gorgeous cafe bar in an historic Auchenflower shop, serving up delectable food with a Latin American and Spanish flavour,

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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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Samford Village

The Owlery Cafe

The Owlery Cafe has flown into Samford Village, located next door to the Harry Potter-inspired shop The Store of Requirement

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Red Hill

Home On The Green

Home on the Green is a open-air cafe located at the entrance of the Red Hill Community Sports Club

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Milton

Polo Espresso

A pretty pink espresso pit-stop dispensing drinks & light eats in Milton's neighbourhood shopping precinct

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Bardon

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee is bringing spring to everyone’s step with its amazing coffee and delicious food

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Chapel Hill

Peach & Billy

This charming child and dog-friendly cafe in Brisbane's west dishes up delicious brunch fare

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paddington

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milton

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red hill

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ashgrove

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rosalie

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toowong

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graceville

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jindalee

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ipswich

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samford

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kenmore

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st lucia

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Lone Pine Riverside Cafe

indooroopilly

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Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe

brookfield

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Brookfield General Store

Forking Espresso

mt nebo

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