In the past five years or so, the number of cafes in Brisbane has exploded exponentially, which makes writing an article about Brisbane's best cafes a very hard job (but makes the research aspect of the article not hard at all).
If you are on the hunt for Brisbane's best eggs Benedict, look no further than
Sassafras in Paddington. I have tasted many a Benedict in my day, and none compares to the bacon and avocado delight at Sassafras. They also have an extensive lunch menu, with a focus on organic, free range and fair trade produce.
Consistently a finalist as Brisbane's best breakfast spot,
Vagelis in Ascot is always busy and has one of the longest breakfast menus I have ever seen. The Greek-inspired fare for lunch and dinner is also delicious – I can personally recommend the cheese saganaki or the keftedes.
Another place that is always busy is the Little Larder in New Farm. They don't take bookings so be prepared to wait for a table, but rest assured the food here is so tasty and fresh that you will have forgotten the wait after your first bite.
And no list of great Brisbane cafes would be complete without a mention of West End favourite, Three Monkeys. This café has been serving up delicious cakes and food for many, many years, and has never gone out of favour. It has the perfect mix of cosy inside areas and a great courtyard out the back, making it perfect both for romantic couples or big groups.
Some other places that are definitely worth a look in are:
Treacle, Grange
Comfort at My Table, Milton
Moray Café, New Farm
Au Cirque, New Farm
Bean Scene, St Lucia
Tutto Caffe, Ashgrove
Pearl Café, Woolloongabba
Everyone has a favourite café; those are just some of mine. Happy eating…
