Cafes

15 Of The Best Cafes In New Farm And Newstead

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The cafe and restaurant scene in our beloved Brisbane/Meanjin is really starting to turn it on, and nowhere more than our favourite leafy suburb—and the home of Urban List's HQ—New Farm. The cafe all-star ‘burb of our city, there are just simply so many bangers here that we had to dedicate a whole list to them.  

Whip out your trendiest outfit, these are the best cafes in New Farm. Don't come for us, but we’ve grouped in neighbouring Newstead and Teneriffe too, because it's all one big breakfast club here on the peninsula. 

Want more? Get our ultimate Brisbane breakfast guide with over 130 cafes here. 

Sippy Tom

2/54 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe

Jump on the CityCat and zoom on over to Sippy Tom in Teneriffe for some all day breakfast. The cafe, located in one of the iconic Woolstore buildings, serves up mouthwatering brunch feeds made from all local ingredients—think spicy baked eggs, house made gnocchi, and even miso mushrooms. And if that glimpse of the menu didn’t already seal the deal, get this—you can literally customise your own juice! Just name any four fruits—or veggies, if you’re really feelin’ it—and they’ll whip it up for you. We feel healthier already.

Blue Bear Coffeehouse 

92 James Street, New Farm

You’ve definitely driven past Blue Bear Coffeehouse on James Street before and wondered what was on the menu, but it’s time to make time to finally go inside—if you can score a table, that is. There’s not much that the manicured hands of New Farm will physically go tooth and nail for, but Blue Bear Coffeehouse’s waffle eggs benny is one of those things. Roves of 5-star reviews share our sentiment and that is that Blue Bear Coffeehouse is a home run hit of a cafe. God-tier coffee aside, the menu is delicious yet innovative and the atmosphere could not be more welcoming. 

Mylk & Co 

1/148 Merthyr Road, New Farm

One thing about New Farm cafes, they’ve gotta be aesthetic enough for your ‘gram, and Mylk & Co have certainly met that brief. With a neighbourhood cafe vibe at heart, this unsuspecting powerhouse is not only whipping up the perfect post-workout acai bowls and smoothies, but also silky coffee, baked and raw treats and fully-fledged breakfasts and lunches. 

A Cafe Called Kevin

726 Brunswick Street, New Farm 


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Take one heritage building on a leafy street, give it a sleek, modern makeover, add two seasoned hospitality veterans and a creative kitchen team and what do you get? You get A Cafe Called Kevin, the most quintessentially Queensland cafe there is to be found in Brisbane. Whether you’re in need of takeaway caffeination or a filling breakfast (we recommend the semolina porridge), this relaxed cottage cafe has you covered, and your doggo is welcome to come along too. 

Allonda 

17 Longland Street, Newstead 

As well as being an under-the-radar spot for date nights and European-inspired dinners, Allonda now dishes up a breakfast menu worth getting up for. Available Tuesday to Saturday from 7am, the morning line up is a mix of classic breakfast staples and some more novel creations, with dutch babies playing a starring role. If you're unfamiliar, these deep-dish savoury pancakes are similar to a Yorkshire pudding, and at Allonda come stuffed with your choice of Turkish eggs and garlic yoghurt, smoked salmon benedict or bacon and scrambled eggs. Frankly, we'd eat them daily if we could. 

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Yolk 

76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead

There’s really nothing better than a good bacon and egg roll—a soft bun (but not too soft), massive stack of bacon and a gooey egg loaded up with plenty of sauce. And that’s exactly what you’ll find on the menu at Newstead hole-in-the-wall spot, Yolk. That’s not completely all—obviously you’ll need a crisp hashbrown to go with that breakfast roll, as well as a smooth coffee. But the roll really is the star of the show here, though you can get a crispy chicken burger at any time of day as well. Ask anyone in Newstead what their usual hangover cure is though, and it will be Yolk's iconic B&E burger. 

Hey Mr.

76 Moray Street, New Farm


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If you like your brunch with a side of aesthetics, Hey Mr. is the place to be. The insta-worthy cafe dishes up some good looking plates that taste pretty decent too. The menu is constantly in rotation, but no matter what, it’s sure to be a feast of the senses. We’re talking tomato and burrata gnocchi, we're talking pulled pork bao buns, and we're talking Japanese chicken curry omelette. Unique, delicious, and perfect for that monthly photo dump.

Joedy’s Cafe

2/938 Brunswick Street, New Farm

Across the road from New Farm Park sits Joedy’s,  the perfect Saturday morning post-dog park cafe. Locally sourced everything makes its way into the absolute 10 of a menu. Speaking of that menu, this one’s for everyone, from classics like a breakfast burger on a milk bun to the mouthwatering cinnamon French toast with poached season stone fruit, berry compote, mixed seasonal berries and mascarpone. 

Barko & Co

71 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe

Riverside restaurants Brisbane has galore, but riverside cafes area a little rarer—but Barko & Co is one of these rare breeds. Perched right on the river’s edge, its a familiar pitstop to those who hit the New Farm Riverwalk on a weekly basis. After all, why walk at all if not to earn yourself a blue cheese omelette? Or maybe even a plate of huevos rancheros if you walked extra fast. 

Kin

24 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe


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Somehow, Kin has a Melbourne-laneway feel, even perched on one of Teneriffe’s leafiest streets and with river breezes to boot. Add stellar coffee and food that’s just downright delicious, and we are so so in. The avocado toast catches our eye every time, not to mention the breakfast burger stacked with pasture-raised egg, tomato, lettuce, house relish, cheese, and either bacon or seed-crumbed haloumi. In a rush? Swing by the street-facing takeaway window for a convenient refuel-on-the-run.

Dicki’s 

893 Brunswick Street, New Farm

Come one come all, to this vego and vegan paradise. Dicki’s on Brunswick Street is your one-stop shop for unbutton-the-jeans level good plant-based food. One of our favourite morning eats is the breakfast burrito that comes with spiced rice, scrambled tofu, black beans, spinach, salsa and a hash brown all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. If you can’t smell the vegan goodness a mile away, they’re unmissable thanks to their signature turquoise signage and the hoards of dogs and their owners parked up out the front. Yep that’s right, they’re pet friendly too.

Samson & Sophie 

2 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe 

A longstanding favourite among Teneriffe locals, Samson & Sophie is a relaxed, rustic cafe with friendly service and hearty breakfasts. The menu of breakfast classics like chilli corn fritters, shakshouka and pancakes is executed perfectly and there's a few lunch options as well. Bonus, they do a bottomless brunch option from 10am if you're after a mimosa or five. 

Nodo 

1 Ella Street, Newstead


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Waltz on in to crowd fave Nodo for unreal gluten-free baked donuts and, even better, full-blown breakfasts. Didn’t know Nodo did actual brunches? Well it’s about time you did—and tried them. Just as friendly on dietary requirements as their sweet treats, the menu features the likes of salmon bagel bun and mushroom cheese burger. Get in early on weekends because the locals already well and truly know what’s up.

Industry Beans 

18 Proe Street, Newstead

In terms of aesthetic points, no one scores higher than Industry Beans. With a venue straight out of an architecture magazine, Industry Beans is all about that perfect shot of espresso, and their counter is lined with futuristic machines designed to create just that. If coffee is your thing, this may be your Disneyland—all the brews, beans and coffee combos you could ever think of call this skylit almost-lab home. Don’t get too caffeinated though, because there’s also an impressive food menu on offer that should not be missed. 

Savour Cafe 

1/83 Merthyr Road, New Farm

Sweet tooths and savoury lovers alike can unite at Savour Cafe, the venue formerly known as Vue Lounge. With freshly baked patisserie goods on offer, as well as more hearty meals like stone-cooked prosciutto pizzas, chilli prawn fettuccine, and bircher muesli, there’s something for everyone. The welcoming vibe of this community favourite makes Savour Cafe the one to beat.

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