On a sunny weekend in Brisbane, there’s nothing better than heading out to your favourite cafe and enjoying a lazy brunch with friends or family. Luckily, the best brunch in Brisbane boasts plenty of buzzing hotspots to suit every occasion, from romantic brunch dates to family get-togethers to boozy brunches with friends.
In South Brisbane, a dog-friendly gem opens early, while the West End has a place that’s perfect for late risers with dishes designed for sharing. In Fortitude Valley, Middle Eastern flavours are the next big thing in brunch, while farmhouse chic comes to Eatons Hill. Simple flavours shine at a popular New Farm restaurant, while vegan diners can enjoy a plant-based menu out in Bowen Hills. Bottomless brunch takes a Newstead coffee shop by storm on weekends, while elsewhere in the suburb you’ll find plenty of creative cocktails. A hidden gem in Albion serves up some creative breakfast dishes, and in Camp Hill, you can enjoy brunch in a historic corner shop.
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For one of the best dog-friendly brunch spots in Brisbane – head to Golly Gosh! in Yeronga
Golly Gosh! opens at 6:30 am every day of the week, ready to serve you all your favourite brunch eats. Dig into smooth, sweet smoothie bowls like the O.G. acai bowl with seasonal fruits, crunchy granola and your favourite breakfast spread. There are also fresh pastries baked in-house daily, and the fluffy waffles topped with chocolate sauce and ice cream are always a popular item. Pair it with your favourite coffee or one of the loaded freak shakes with whipped cream, available in fun flavours like Nutella and Mint Slice. Plus, from 10 am, you can enjoy one of the frozen margaritas or hard solo slushies available on tap. Dogs are always welcome at Golly Gosh!, and they can enjoy a puppuccino and mini puppy pancakes made with dog treats.
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For a Middle Eastern brunch feast with a group – book at The Green in Fortitude Valley
Head out to leafy James Street and enjoy a relaxed brunch at The Green, a Middle Eastern restaurant serving breakfast from 7:30 am until 11:30 am. In the light-filled, airy dining space filled with plants and beautiful crockery, diners can start the day with some delicious Middle Eastern dishes. Try the green shakshuka with poached eggs served in a rich tomato sauce and some spicy sujuk sausage. The avocado on toast includes smoked labne and fragrant za’atar. For a boozy brunch, pair your dishes with a vanilla mimosa or a classic bloody mary. A selection of smoothies includes a blend of mesquite (a unique, smoky plant), pineapple, mango and passionfruit designed to energise you for the rest of your day. The Green has designed the dishes for sharing, inspired by family meals gathered around the table and recipes made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers, promicing an unforgettable brunch with hearty and healthy bites.
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For a farm-to-plate brunch at a farmhouse-style cafe – try White Horse Ranch in Albany Creek
Enjoy a farm-to-plate brunch in a farmhouse-style cafe at White Horse Ranch. With a commitment to quality, this cafe works with local growers and suppliers to bring diners the best, freshest ingredients. With an all-day breakfast menu running from 7 am to 2 pm and cocktails available from 10 am, it’s sure to become your favourite new weekend hotspot. Try the creamy pandan pannacotta served with house-made orange spiced granola and seasonal fruits, or go for the soft cinnamon French toast, stuffed with hazelnut and peanut butter spread. For something a little more savoury, go for the classic eggs benny (served with in-house hollandaise sauce), a bahn mi omelette filled with crispy pork belly or a flavourful mushrooms miso. With gluten-free and vegetarian dishes available, get your friends together and grab a seat in the boho-chic dining space for a brilliant brunch.
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For one of the best bottomless brunches in Brisbane for drinks – book at Covent Garden – Gin Bar & Restaurant in West End
The all-day menu at Covent Garden – Gin Bar & Restaurant serves up delicious dishes inspired by cuisines from all around the world, from 11 am to 2:45 pm throughout the week. But the fun really starts on the weekends, with a 2-hour long bottomless brunch. The starting price includes a choice of six shared cocktails and a chef’s grazing board with cured meats, cheeses, hummus and more. On the main menu, you’ll find dishes designed for sharing. Try small plates of crispy arancini filled with semi-dried tomato and basil or a plate of sweet and salty Chinese braised pork belly with miso caramel. Move on to larger dishes of Taiwanese chicken with a spicy garlic honey aioli or a tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder with buttery dauphinoise potatoes. The drinks menu offers more than 500 labels of gin and a stellar high tea featuring sweet and savoury bites paired with the house’s signature gin and tea cocktail.
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For killer coffee at one of the best places for brunch in Brisbane – book at Industry Beans in Newstead
With cafes in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and coffee products sold in major supermarkets, Industry Beans is taking the coffee world by storm. Its Newstead outpost is a cafe and a roastery housed in a chic, converted warehouse. Peruse the signature all-day brunch menu that uses seasonal ingredients to create dishes like creamy wattleseed pannacotta or a sticky braised pork belly. With multiple espresso, batch-brew and cold-brew blends, this brunch hotspot is perfect for any coffee lover. While brunch is an all-day, all-week affair at Industry Beans Newstead, it also offers a special three-course bottomless brunch on the last Sunday of every month. Go with the classic package for $65pp including free-flowing coffee, prosecco and mimosas, or upgrade to the fancy package for $85pp with an extra selection of signature cocktails such as espresso martini, Aperol spritz and cold brew negronis. The minimalistic, spacious dining area is perfect for relaxing with friends over coffee, cocktails and freshly baked croissants.
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For one of the best brunch spots in Brisbane for special occasions – try The Fox’s Hollow in Newstead
Step into The Fox’s Hollow and enjoy coffee and cocktails in an elegant, leafy space in Newstead. Try the fluffy mixed berry pancakes served with a tangy lemon curd and melt-in-your-mouth meringue. Here, the restaurant serves classic eggs benedict on top of a soft potato waffle with chipotle hollandaise. Kids can enjoy toast with their favourite spread or a crunchy ham and cheese toastie. Pair your dishes with a smoothie like the acidic and sweet spring fling with pineapple, mango, kiwi and strawberry. Or, try one of The Fox’s Hollow’s signature cocktails like ‘for the dancing and the dreaming’ with vodka and an aromatic jasmine tea fino sherry. Of course, all the usual coffee drinks are here alongside matcha and turmeric lattes.
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For one of the best plant-based menus in Brisbane with free-flowing mimosas – visit Plant Vibes Cafe in Bowen Hills
Plant Vibes Cafe has a 100% vegan all-day menu with plant-based takes on brunch favourites. Try soft pumpkin gnocchi in a creamy pumpkin and capsicum sauce or the brekky burrito with tofu scramble and spiced chermoula sauce. One of the signature offerings here is the acai bucket, where acai bowls take inspiration from your favourite sweet treats like the peanut butter and caramel ‘Snickers’ bowl or the Nutella and granola cookie. Go for the bottomless brunch and get 90 minutes of unlimited mimosas and any main dish on the menu. The restaurant serves other cocktails from 10 am, including classics like Aperol spritzes and espresso martinis. Served up in a welcoming pastel dining space, Plant Vibes Cafe brings the vibes and the plants, so all you need to bring is some mates and an appetite.
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For a neighbourhood gem serving healthy bites – head to Florence in Camp Hill
A historic corner store houses a modern eatery, Florence, in Camp Hill. The relaxing, warmly lit dining space welcomes diners in with seasonal flavours and locally roasted coffee. Everything about Florence has a local, neighbourhood feel, from the sourdough to the house-made preserves. Top the locally sourced sourdough with free-range eggs cooked your way or order it fried with plump mussels escabeche and tangy onion aioli. Get your veggies in with the ‘Florence bowl’ a seasonal bowl of house-made pickles served with raw and roasted vegetables. Don’t forget to add some crispy bacon or halloumi on the side and save some time to check out the jars of pickles and preserves available for sale.
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For one of the best places for brunch in Brisbane loved by locals – visit Harveys Bar and Bistro in Fortitude Valley
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, genuine hospitality is always on the menu at Harveys Bar and Bistro. Chef and owner PJ McMillan takes his inspiration from locally grown produce to create unpretentious, simple food. Here, the produce of the region speaks for itself. Try earthy portobello mushrooms and lentils on sourdough or enjoy the delicious simplicity of a plate of scrambled eggs with fresh herbs. The restaurant makes the pancakes with ricotta buttermilk and serves them with caramelised banana and sweet honeycomb butter. All of it goes excellently with a creamy banana-honey smoothie, fragrant loose-leaf tea or a smooth cappuccino.
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Brisbane has no shortage of excellent coffee shops and eateries where you can enjoy delicious brunches. Enjoy seasonal flavours, local goods and all your favourite brunch dishes whether you’re in the CBD or out in Fortitude Valley. Whether you like to fill up on a hearty savoury dish or prefer to enjoy indulgent sweet treats, the best brunch spots in Brisbane have something for you. Plus, with bottomless brunches available on weekends, frozen margaritas on tap and plenty of fun cocktails on offer, a boozy brunch with your best friends is always on the cards.
