Southport’s New Pocket Of Americana Is A Cafe By Day And A Smokehouse By Night

If you like your meats cooked low and slow, then you’ll absolutely get behind Hicksville: Southport’s new destination for a taste of the midwest.

At the one address you’ll find four distinctive experiences underpinned by warm hospitality and rustic details. The day starts as Hicksy’s Cafe where you can grab specialty coffee and grab-and-go bites like the reuben sandwich and smoked brisket roll. Come lunchtime, Hicksville Smokehouse takes over with authentic American barbecue plates featuring premium meats smoked in-house for up to 16 hours. There’s the Texas-style beef brisket, bourbon pork ribs and southern fried chicken, alongside stacked sandwiches and sides.

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Still in the works are Hicksy’s Bar which will serve as the social heart of the venue, inspired by the intimate spaces on the Melbourne bar scene with warm timber interior and seating you can settle into. Sip on a curated selection of local craft beers, premium whiskies, wines and cocktails, complemented by share-style charcuterie boards.

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Plus, if you’re hankering for a sweet treat, Hicksy’s Gelato is also on the cards with handcrafted artisan gelato made fresh in-house with a mix of classic flavours and adventurous rotating combos that reflect the Hicksville experience. 

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Hicksy’s Cafe and Hicksville Smokehouse are now open at 11 Hicks Street, Southport, with Hicksy’s Bar and Hicksy’s Gelato coming soon.