brisbane Takeaway Spots
Pineapple Express Superfood Box
FORTITUDE VALLEY
This pint-sized superfood cafe dishes up a sweet fix without the regret.
Lick! Ice Cream
GRACEVILLE
An old-school ice creamery with new-world flavours.
Little Fox Lane
ASPLEY
A homely hybrid of cafe and gift shop.
Arthur's Green
RED HILL
Not your average bowls club cuisine.
Brooklyn Depot
SOUTH BRISBANE
Burgers, fries, milkshakes, beer, wine, spirits etc.
Little G
WOOLLOONGABBA
Big family, little pizza shop.
One Drop Specialty Coffee
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Good coffee in an office block? Believe it.
Phat Pho
NEWSTEAD
Old Vietnamese recipes attracting new fans.
Winner Winner
PADDINGTON
American-style chicken at this late-night venue on Given Terrace.
Burger Project
SOUTH BRISBANE
Neil Perry’s east coast-spanning burger chain.
Fritzenberger
BRISBANE
Quality burgers and beers brewed on site.
Miss Kay’s Mitchelton
MITCHELTON
Outlet number two for one of the city’s best burger joints.
Pablo & Rusty's
BRISBANE
Expert coffee from one of Sydney’s best roasters.
5 Boroughs Stones Corner
STONES CORNER
Capturing the many flavours of urban New York.
Ananas Espresso
GRACEVILLE
Sweet and vivacious, just like the fruit it’s named after.
Anouk
PADDINGTON
A cafe menu like no other in town.
Artie & Mai
ALBION
Relax over brunch and beers at this vibrant Albion cafe.
Avid Reader
WEST END
An iconic bookshop with Brisbane’s best-read staff.
Bare Bones Society
JINDALEE
A back-to-basics cafe by star chef Kym Machin.
Beccofino
NEWSTEAD
Pizza that's been delighting Brisbane since 2004.
Ben’s Burgers
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Simple burgers, done well.
Billykart Kitchen
ANNERLEY
Elements of the old corner store remain at this modern cafe.
Brown Dog Cafe
WOOLLOONGABBA
Where simple equals “good”.
Carolina Kitchen
COORPAROO
Lip smackin’ American fare.
Chouquette
NEW FARM
A French bakery with every type of bread and pastry you could wish for.
District 1
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Vietnamese street food with a modern twist.
Hatch & Co
NEWSTEAD
This three-outlet mini-chain is the ideal place for a family lunch.
Honour Espresso
GRACEVILLE
A real neighbourhood cafe with healthy breakfasts and Italian baked goods.
Hoo Ha Bar
SOUTH BRISBANE
It’s there for you, whatever the time of day.
Hudson Corner
ALBION
American barbeque with a fresh edge.
Julius
SOUTH BRISBANE
Casual but classy Italian dining.
Laruche Kiosk
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Start a hangover at Laruche, then come to Kiosk for the next-day cure.
Locavore Cafe
STONES CORNER
An elegant cafe where local is king.
Morning After
WEST END
A bright, serene eatery for days when Gatorade and bacon just won’t cut it.
Murielle Vuilleumier Swiss Chocolatier
TENERIFFE
Handmade chocolate at its finest.
NKB Express
INDOOROOPILLY
A 1940s diner where hot dogs, burgers and milkshakes are the stars.
Nodo Donuts Newstead
NEWSTEAD
Ground zero for your favourite gluten-free doughnuts is all grown up.
Nom Nom Natural Gelato
BULIMBA
Gelato made with fresh, natural ingredients, just like it's done in Italy.
Evolve Organics
TENERIFFE
A former police officers is the man behind this health-conscious cafe.
Stalled Espresso
ALBION
Gear down for a laidback cuppa in Albion’s industrial side streets.
The Fox and Rabbit Coffee Co
PADDINGTON
Fairy tales matched with generous eats.
The Green Edge
WINDSOR
This cafe and grocer has almost everything a vegan could ever want or need, from tofurkey to coconut yoghurt.
The Gun Shop Cafe
WEST END
For truly innovative brunches.
The Jam Pantry
GREENSLOPES
Seriously inventive brunches.
The Little Pantry
NEW FARM
You’ll feel right at home at this relaxed spot.
The Single Guys Kenmore
KENMORE
Sip a coffee sourced in close collaboration with farmers.
The Smoke BBQ
NEW FARM
An authentic Louisiana smokehouse, complete with imported smoker.
The Stables Craft Bar & Kitchen
ASCOT
A beer bar in the shadow of Eagle Farm Racecourse.
The Three Monkeys
SOUTH BRISBANE
A teahouse steeped in history and character.
The Tiller Coffee
ALDERLEY
Community coffee out of a shipping container.
Two Wheels & a Handlebar
MILTON
Breakfast and lunch, with a new menu every single day.
U&I Espresso
ASHGROVE
Brunches with retro panache.
West End Coffee House
WEST END
Coffee? With Thai food? It’s here.
Wild Canary
BROOKFIELD
A contemporary bistro on the grounds of Brookfield Garden Centre.
Willow and Spoon
WILSTON
A 1950s space best known for its unusual brunches.
Zeus Street Greek
SOUTH BRISBANE
A reimagined Hellenic taverna from the founder of Crust Gourmet Pizza.
Milk Box Coffee and Tuckshop
FORTITUDE VALLEY
A specialty coffee joint turning back time.
Super Combo
BOWEN HILLS
A “Street Fighter” themed burger joint.
The Lamb Shop
BOWEN HILLS
A modern spin on a Greek favourite.
Suki
SOUTH BRISBANE
Sushi and burritos, but not as you know them.
Suki Bulimba
BULIMBA
Poke bowls and sushi bowls for all.
Pineapple Express Superfood Cafe
HAMILTON
Stop by this cheery spot for a healthy weekend boost.
Bessa Coffee
MILTON
Version two for an inner-west favourite, so you don’t have to wait so long for your coffee.
Loaded Food Co. Newstead
NEWSTEAD
Vibrant everyday takeaway and catering inside a loft-style space.
Lola Coffee
WOOLLOONGABBA
A contemporary, Italian-style espresso bar with heart.
Allpress Brisbane
EAST BRISBANE
Slick know-how and community from a specialty-coffee superstar.
Ol’ School
SOUTH BRISBANE
Next-level fish and chips from the Hello Please team.
Cakes & Shit
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Enter for cake, rap music and beer.
Prego Pizzeria
HAMILTON
Roman-style slices served on the front porch.
Lisboa Caffe
SOUTH BRISBANE
You may have seen Lisboa Caffe’s pastéis de nata popping up around town. But the one-two punch of flaky puff pastry and blistered baked custard now has a permanent home on Hope Street.
King Street Bakery
BOWEN HILLS
Baked French goods, breakfast and lunch from the Montrachet team.
Perch'd
COORPAROO
Fancy fish and chips and natural wine in an old Queenslander shop.
Single O
NEWSTEAD
The pioneering Sydney coffee roaster has landed in Brisbane – with Queensland’s first self-serve coffee taps, sweet treats by Agnes Bakery and a signature avo toast to start your morning right.
The Maillard Project
BRISBANE
A cafe, roastery and ambitious training hub from one of the city's best exponents of specialty coffee.
La Costa Restaurant
FORTITUDE VALLEY
This fast-paced Italian diner from the Eterna and Salt Meats Cheese team serves pasta, pizza, and a clutch of classy main dishes in beautiful heritage-listed surrounds.
Three Girls Fishing
GRACEVILLE EAST
A classic fish and chipper from the Three Girls Skipping team. Come for barramundi, gold-band snapper and cod crumbed and fried to perfection. Plus, seasonal salads, potato scallops, classic burgers and and vanilla-bean soft-serve with malted chocolate sauce.
Elementi
PADDINGTON
An Italian restaurant from three ex-Beccofino hospitality pros. The menu includes woodfired pizzas, paninis and a medley of pastas. For wine, there's a bunch of Italian vino – plus lesser-known drops from South America, Turkey and Slovenia.
Hawthorne Coffee
HAWTHORNE
On a leafy suburban road, find a beautiful pastel-coloured cafe devoted to the local community. Also – quality coffee and golden, cheesy sourdough toasties.
Sprout Artisan Bakery
NEW FARM
After years as a wholesaler and market pop-up fixture, this bakery is in a permanent spot. Stop by for your fix of 72-hour sourdough, seasonal fruit Danishes, berry croissant baskets, and double-chocolate croissant buns. Plus there's a savoury croissant toastie and Reuben Hills coffee.
Nodo Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE
The gluten-free brand's fifth cafe rocks all the signature moves: a crisp light-filled space, outstanding coffee and, of course, those famous doughnuts. There’s also a pantry stocked with gut-friendly baking supplies to take away.
Anita Gelato
WEST END
A cult gelateria direct from Sydney, scooping house-made flavours such as choc-pretzel and nutella-meringue. It's so popular, each flavour only lasts six hours or less.
Darvella
BULIMBA
A beautiful, Swiss-inspired bakery and patisserie from The Pawpaw Crew. It serves stacks of jam-filled doughnuts, croissants, cruffins, tarts and signature triple-tier baby cakes.
Picnic Cafe West End
WEST END
A popular Camp Hill brunch spot has expanded to West End with a bigger, breezier cafe in West End. Expect a broadly Asian-inspired menu starring Wagyu scotch eggs and Korean fried chicken, plus vibrant smoothies and brunch-ready cocktails.
Antica
WILSTON
What started as a roaming pizzeria in the back of a Volkswagen Kombi is now a breezy Italian restaurant in the suburbs. Step inside for traditional, woodfired Neapolitan pies, classic pastas and a barrel-aged Negroni that routinely sells out.
Lune Croissanterie Burnett Lane
BRISBANE
The Melbourne-born croissanterie’s petite, takeaway-ready store isn’t much more than a hole in the wall. But it’s serving those famous pastries, and Coffee Supreme espresso and filter. Follow the crowds headed for one of the city’s most popular laneways.
Nug General Store
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Tucked down a laneway in the Valley, this homey cafe and retail space sells everything you need for the ultimate dinner party at home – think pantry staples, artisan condiments and chic homewares. You can also sit in and enjoy a rustic salad or sandwich with filter coffee by Semipro.
Cordelia Sourdough Bakehouse
SOUTH BRISBANE
From the team behind Superthing and NYC Bagel Deli comes this bright, sourdough-centric bakery. It’s serving bagels, toasties, milk buns and waffles – all made in-house using various sourdough starters. You can also pick up sourdough loaves, baguettes and pastries to take home.
Plentiful
GRACEVILLE
This winsome joint is well worth crossing Walter Taylor Bridge for.
Etna
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Etna isn’t your typical neighbourhood pizzeria. Set within a heritage space, this cosy spot from the team behind Valley favourite Rosmarino takes cues from a couple of boundary-pushing Italian pizzerias. The result? Inventive toppings (duck, Hokkaido scallops) interspersed with the classics, backed up by a 120-strong wine list heavy on orange styles and pét-nat.
Deli Dakota
MOUNT GRAVATT EAST
A poky, no-fuss cafe dedicated to the art of the sanga. Expect sandwiches named Ham from the Heavens and the Italian Stallion, along with a Moreton Bay bug po’ boy and a banh mi finished with kewpie mayo. Plus, specialty coffee and shakes.
Riser Bread
TOOWONG
Some of the best sourdough in town. Order a loaf to go, but stick around to enjoy savoury danishes, loaded focaccias, flaky sausage rolls and coffee by Coffee Supreme.
Sunshine
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Fill your plate, cafeteria-style, with any combo of up to 35 Mediterranean-style dishes (many of them vegan) including juicy stuffed tomatoes, spanakopita and orzo pasta. Dine in under a sea of yellow umbrellas, or take it away to enjoy at home.
Industry Beans Adelaide Street
BRISBANE
The Melbourne coffee roaster’s small CBD espresso bar aims to get your brew out in under two minutes. Stop in for expert coffee, ice-cold cans of cold brew and Chouquette pastries.
Joe’s Deli
BRISBANE
A Gold Coast deli king is now serving classic subs, Cuban sandos and loaded hot dogs in Brisbane. And because he's got a license, a Margarita or natty wine is in your near future.
Sugo IT
BULIMBA
Just when you thought pizza and ice cream couldn’t get any better.
One Fish Two Fish
KANGAROO POINT
If you're dining in, this is a polished seafood restaurant (with a great fish'n'chips option). But during opening hours One Fish Two Fish also runs a parallel takeaway fish'n'chip service. Pro tip: if you're taking away, arrive early so you can have a drink at the front bar while you wait.
Luckies Kitchen
BULIMBA
Look out for the iridescent glow on Oxford Street in Bulimba – you'll be rewarded with a playful diner serving modern, Cantonese-inspired fare, longnecks of Tsingtao, and a tidy selection of small-producer wines.
Mr Badger's
WOOLLOONGABBA
A casual all-day diner that’s equally inspired by Brisbane’s locomotive history and New York’s delicatessens. Visit for Detroit-style pizza and bottled cocktails by The Canvas Club.
Georgio’s Cafe
BRISBANE
City workers, take note – this sleek cafe is the answer to all your weekday lunch woes. It’s got you covered with healthy salads, loaded deli sandwiches and Bear Bones specialty coffee.
Scugnizzi
BRISBANE
Just like a trad Italian bakery, this tiny takeaway joint sells chunky Roman-style pizza by the slice. Plus, arancini stuffed with saffron rice and Italian sausage, and house-made pastas to go.
Working Title Brew Co
NEWSTEAD
The debut venue from Working Title isn’t like other breweries. No beer is ever brewed the same way twice, and the kitchen keeps it interesting with fried ponzu crocodile, bao stuffed with pigs head croquettes, and ox tongue toasties.
Butter
GAYTHORNE
This hole-in-the-wall cafe has a tight menu of delicious things between (and on) bread, alongside Single O coffee. Order crumpets with cinnamon butter (or a sausage-and-egg muffin) and park up in the dog-friendly courtyard.
Straits
COORPAROO
This neighbourhood coffee spot, by a first-time hospo owner, is drenched in sunlight and nostalgic comfort. Find specialty coffee from around the country, served alongside pastries from Brasserie Bread.
James & Antler
FORTITUDE VALLEY
This pint-sized kiosk, run by two brothers, is known for its viral croques (French bechamel-slathered toasted sandwiches) and canned-to-order frappes. Your best bet is to get in early – both have been known to sell out.
Agnes Bakery
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Agnes Restaurant’s popular lock-down era bakery now has a permanent home inside an old Queenslander in the Valley. It’s punching out five different types of sourdough, plus kouign-amanns, breakfast rolls, doughnuts and coffee by Bear Bones.
Jocelyn’s Provisions
ALBION
Visit this bakery institution for a cornucopia of sweet and savoury delights, from layered celebration cakes to pies and sausage rolls with a serious lunch-time following.
Snug
COORPAROO
St Ali coffee and baked goods are accompanied by omurice with prawns, egg drop sandwiches and a salty butter roll that’s a Korean favourite – all in this beautiful olive-green and timber space.