When it comes to breakfast, we are so bloody thankful for Brisbane/Meanjin’s western suburbs. It’s the region that covers everything from Graceville to Ashgrove and the breakfasting paradise that is Paddington so naturally you know you’re in for a wild time.
Hear at Urban List, we've eaten our way through smashed avo, eggs benny and waffles alike to find the ones worth traversing Milton Road and the Centenary Highway for. Saddle up the pony, this weekend we’re heading out for the best breakfasts on Brisbane's west side.
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Peach Cafe
97 Haig Road, Auchenflower
When the unmissable pink doors of Peach Cafe swing open each morning, brunch aficionados and coffee lovers alike are beckoned inside by Peach Cafe’s irresistible charm. From their renowned fluffy pancakes topped with seasonal fruits to the luscious smashed avocado on artisanal sourdough, each dish is a flavorful masterpiece, with a line up that just seems to get better with every seasonal update. And let's not forget their chunky Nutella cookies—leaving with one in hand for later is a must.
Naim
14 Collingwood Street, Paddington
Single handedly bringing Middle Eastern cuisine into the breakfastsphere, Naim’s approach to the morning meal is a downright delight. Every item on their brunch menu, from the corn schwarma ratatouille to the orange and almond ricotta filled mini pancakes with maple roasted peaches, is packed with flavour and utterly unique. Ideal for when you want to shake things up.
Plentiful
2/7 Park Terrace, Graceville
Leafy Graceville is turning into quite the dining hub these days, and Plentiful is one of the newsest venue's to join its growing list of foodie spots. We're currently big fans of their chilli scrambled eggs (love a good scramble-everything-into-one dish, don't you?), but we hear their buttermilk pancakes are pretty good too.
Chapter IV
180 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
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Just across from the Antique Centre, Chapter IV is a favourite haunt for Paddington's committed breakfast-goers. Serving up a delicious menu for breakfast and lunch, Chapter IV also bake all manner of sweet treats in house, making it a great local spot for mid-morning coffee or afternoon tea. Dig into their soft shell crab benedict and enjoy the views from the balcony.
Wild Canary
2371 Moggill Road, Brookfield
Situated within a Brookfield nursery, Wild Canary is a botanical paradise and the perfect breakfast spot for any aspiring plant ladies. Ergo, it’s the gardener’s breakfast everyone comes here for. Complete with bacon steak, slow roasted tomatoes, cheese kranskies, house baked beans, mushrooms, grilled halloumi, avocado, garden greens and a couple of eggs on toast, it’s everything you need to replenish your stores after a good going with the weed wacker.
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The Corner Store Cafe
113 Sylvan Road, Toowong
The Corner Store Cafe is pretty much the cradle of brunch for the entire west side, paving the way for breakfast trends the city over. Their latest menu has some amazing inclusions (hello waffles with citrus curd) but we’re fanging for one dish in particular: angus rump, green peppers, potato and cheese sauce hash topped with poached eggs, onion jam and pickles.
Goodness Gracious
250 Oxley Road, Graceville
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The first thing you need to know about GG is that they don't do anything by halves. They’re big fans of the whole hog and offer an all day menu that pops off with decadent dishes like the arancini benedict, a coconut french toast and even a cheeky mac 'n' cheese bolognese. Goodness Gracious also busts out with a guava, mango and passionfruit smoothie which we HIGHLY recommend.
To Be Or Not To Be
180 Westlake Drive, Westlake
To brunch or not to brunch? The answer is always to brunch if To Be Or Not To Be is involved. This Westlake cafe may be Shakespeare-inspired, but the eats here are anything but tragedies, with a menu full of creative breakfasts like black forest pancakes with cacao pancakes, confit cherries, chocolate fudge, ricotta and toasted almonds. Shakespeare himself would be drooling.
Hunter & Scout
7/327 Honour Avenue, Graceville
Lush and green, Hunter and Scout is the place to go to make the most of Brisbane’s perpetual summer. Their all day breakfast menu covers the entire spectrum from stalwarts like the big breakfast and a classic avo smash, to lemon and ricotta crêpes or a three cheese hash brown benedict.
Paddington Social
167 Given Terrace, Paddington
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This cute cafe in an old cottage on Given Terrace is more than just a brunch spot—it's also a must-visit for decadent pastries of a morning, and pop-up Thai feeds by night. But you're here for breakfast, so let's talk morning eats. Paddington Social certainly won't disappoint, with dishes like their brekky paella with rice base of saffron, paprika, onion, red peppers, artichoke, chorizo, calamara and poached egg, or a crispy corn and herb fritters with whipped feta and avo.
Pitch & Fork
65 Sylvan Road, Toowong
The best thing about Pitch and Fork is that their menu always changes to reflect the season, so you know you’re always getting the freshest ingredients. Some absolutely cracking features on their latest menu include a persian mushroom omelette, macadamia crumble French toast on brioche, and a particularly extravagant creamy pesto pasta. Throw in a sticky chai latte and you’ve got the next three months of mornings sorted.
Method To The Madness
3/9 Marshall Lane, Kenmore
Big brother to Westlake's To Be Or Not To Be, Method The Madness is also a big fan of Shakespeare, as you'll guess from the mural on their wall. But you're not here for literary quotes, you're here for brunch, and brunch you shall get, whether it's a sweet stack of Biscoff french toast or a stacked brekky burger.
Smoked Paprika
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If you haven’t yet been to Smoked Paprika we can guarantee you will almost definitely have driven past it countless times. They’re stationed on Bardon’s busy Macgregor Terrace and have garnered a pretty loyal following of diehard breakfast fans with their signature breakfast of Hungarian goulash with poached eggs, hollandaise and halloumi. Naturally, we’re chasing the titular ingredient, so the crepes filled with chicken paprikash get a very special mention from us.
Anouk
212 Given Terrace, Paddington
An all day menu is tough to pull off because it needs to provide zesty lunchtime options that are also feasible for breakfast. Safe to say that Anouk nails it every time. Their seasonal menu has some hectic features like a folded omelette with nam plah prik chicken and red pepper floss, and a 12 hour szechuan cherry pork salad. If you’re after a cure-all, Anouk is your number one.
Famished On Frasers
62 Frasers Road, Ashgrove
A local favourite, Famished On Frasers has been dealing satisfaction since 2011 and offers a smashing breakfast of a weekend that includes a breakfast wrap, an eggs benny and even a pulled beef bagel. Famished also goes hard on the smoothies, with flavours from the protein-packed banana and peanut butter to a lean Green Goddess.
Piggy Back Cafe
86 Curragundi Road, Jindalee
If it’s a colourful breakfast you want, you’ll want to head for Piggy Back Cafe, where the only thing more vibrant than the flower adorned French toast are the rainbow lattes. You may leave in a sugar coma, but it will have been worth it.
Gramps Cafe
110 Windsor Road, Red Hill
With mismatched furnishings and a cosy feel, there’s no better place to get a home cooked meal than at Gramps Cafe. They’ll fix you up with some early morning staples like French toast, savoury mince or their signature omelette, made with love and best served alongside a fresh brew.
Heading to another side of Brisbane? Find our favourite breakfast spots here:
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- The Best Breakfasts On Brisbane's North Side
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