Brisbane
Locals love Dicki's, a chilled, vegan cafe run by affable siblings Justine, Lexi, Choy and Diana. Buzziest at breakfast, its fresh, wholesome bites range…
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Brisbane
Grab a plate and pile it high with the likes of vegetarian curry, salads, poppadoms, chutneys and semolina fruit pudding at this no-frills budget eatery,…
Brisbane
This vintage neighbourhood shopfront was vacant for 17 years before Scout showed up and started selling bagels. The vibe is affable and creative, with…
Brisbane
When it all gets too much, find solace in a steaming bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) at this cheap, humble bolt-hole. AJ's broth is fragrant and…
Brisbane
Wrapped up in London-themed wallpaper and hessian coffee bags, this industrious Woollongabba bakery turns out freshly baked cakes and tarts, as well as…
Brisbane
Ride the sushi train out of Hunger Central at Hanaichi, where the revolving track packs in the lunchtime passengers. Also on offer are bento boxes, soups…
Brisbane
Tasty Tibetan fare beneath paper lanterns and a massive pair of Tibetan Buddhist horns suspended from the ceiling. Try the Bakra ko Tihun (goat curry on…
Brisbane
Up-tempo, eternally busy and in a prime West End location, the LGT is a solid spot for Hellenic feasting and people watching. Launch into a prawn and…
Brisbane
Industrious Trang plates up excellent Vietnamese and Chinese classics on the Hardgrave Rd foodie strip, inside what was once the Rialto Theatre lobby. The…
Brisbane
One of Brisbane's best Japanese restaurants – hushed, muted and polite – is hidden unexpectedly at Portside Wharf, a few ferry stops downriver from the…
Brisbane
Beach-shack style and a predictable Mex repertoire of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and margaritas.
Brisbane
On restaurant-lined Grey St, Ahmet channels the Bosphorus with its Grand Bazaar murals, riotous colours and decent Turkish fare. Tuck into pides stuffed…
Fortitude Valley
Under the watchful eye of Thai royalty, locals sit at easy-wipe tables and tuck into chilli-loaded Thai and Laotian dishes at this lo-fi Chinatown eatery…
Brisbane
What was once a pistol peddler is now a classic West End cafe, with a grungy '90s vibe and globally influenced dishes like a standout Mooloolaba prawn…
Brisbane
In the thick of the West End action, this Hare Krishna–run diner offers a cheap, meat-free feed. Eat all the lentil soup, mixed-veggie curry, rice,…
Brisbane
A chilled out, bohemian teahouse steeped in pseudo-Moroccan decor and ambience. Low lighting, rustic wood furnishings, tiny nooks and a courtyard make a…
Brisbane
Woven tablecloths, red walls and candlelit tables create a snug atmosphere at this Turkish classic. Share an 'Ottoman' meze platter (grilled halloumi,…
Verve Restaurant & Cider House
Brisbane
Snug, subterranean Verve stocks an epic selection of ciders, handy for washing down its repertoire of stock-standard pastas and risottos, salads, steaks…