Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Kenmore, Brisbane

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1. Good Grace

4.6

Exceptional(218)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Kenmore

Booked 1 time today

Modern Australian Restaurant and Cafe sourcing produce from small, local farms to highlight some exciting Queensland produce, menu driven by ex-Tasmanian chef, Darryl Zeitzen who previously was only able to be booked privately for bespoke events around Queensland. With a quiet and peaceful Alfresco area, Good Grace is a a true escape and nice place to relax. Organically sourced coffee and with quality produce and sustainability at the forefront of the restaurant offering. Good Grace also has a large courtyard/beer garden and function space for up to 100 guests at the rear of the restaurant. With a more casual vibe, the space can be hired our for groups of 30-100 people, as well as having diners visit Wednesday to Sunday evenings, with different events happening throughout the year. Air conditioned and heated in the winter - fully undercover.

2. Lyrebird

4.6

Exceptional(2480)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • South Brisbane

Booked 9 times today

With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

3. Wild Canary

4.7

Exceptional(952)

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• Farm-to-table • Kenmore

Booked 22 times today

Wild Canary is a botanically inspired bistro nestled in the lush surrounds of Brookfield Gardens in Brisbane’s leafy western suburbs. Our menu is a celebration of community, seasonality, and vibrant regional flavours. We are proud to work closely with local farmers, growers, and artisans—sourcing fresh ingredients from our own kitchen garden and from passionate producers across the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, and Northern Rivers. Led by Head Chef Sam Axton, our kitchen creates fresh, paddock/garden-to-plate dishes that reflect the best of what’s in season. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, Wild Canary is a welcoming spot for relaxed dining in a beautiful, nature-filled setting. We also offer whole specialty cakes to enjoy in-house or take home, and are available for exclusive-use events, including weddings and private celebrations.

4. ALL DAY

4.7

Exceptional(105)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • West End

ALL DAY in West End, Brisbane, offering a bold, produce-driven modern Australian menu.The menu features crowd favourites like the Scallop Chilli Scramble, Saffron Prawn Pasta, All Day Eggs Benedict with slow-cooked beef, and the indulgent Buttermilk Waffle with espresso butterscotch and pomegranate. Coffee is supplied by 7miles, alongside a curated Aussie selection of wine, cocktails, and smoothies.

5. Olive and Angelo

4.5

Awesome(1885)

$$$$

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 19 times today

Brought to you by Angelo and Yuliya Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.

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6. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.7

Exceptional(1136)

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• Contemporary Asian • South Bank

Booked 27 times today

Rise above the ordinary at The Terrace – a rooftop oasis perched atop Emporium Hotel South Bank.Framed by panoramic views across South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River, The Terrace invites you to escape the everyday and indulge your way. Whether basking in golden hour glow or sipping cocktails under the stars, this open-air retreat – complete with a retractable ceiling and operable glass roof – offers year-round comfort in subtropical style.Savour gourmet bites, expertly crafted cocktails and worldly wines in a space that celebrates individuality, tranquillity and thoughtful design. From sunrise through to late-night revelry, The Terrace sets the scene for unforgettable moments.

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7. Russell Street Wine Bar

4.0

Excellent(51)

$$$$

• Wine Bar • South Bank

Booked 1 time today

¡Hola! Welcome to Russell Street Wine Bar, nestled at QPAC’s southern end beside the Playhouse Theatre.Our Spanish-inspired menu is a lively celebration of bold flavours, embracing the Spanish tradition of sharing good food and great company. Drawing upon his experience opening a restaurant in Spain, Chef Nathanael Hardie has infused authentic techniques and flavours into every dish, creating an unforgettable dining journey for guests.Savour Spanish wines and refreshing Spritzes, indulge in artisan charcuterie and cheese boards, or share pizzas and traditional tapas such as Galician Mussels, Ensaladilla, and Patatas Bravas. Each plate is crafted to delight the senses and encourage connection.Step inside and discover a welcoming space where great food, wine, and art come together — the perfect pre-show escape or an relaxed lunch or elegant evening destination in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct. It’s the ideal place to unwind, indulge, and enjoy.¡Buen provecho!

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8. Sage Yellowfin - Brisbane

3.6

Very Good(81)

$$$$

• Seafood • South Bank

Booked 3 times today

✨ Brisbane’s Freshest Seafood & Steaks — Daily at Sage Yellowfin Southbank ✨At Sage Yellowfin Southbank, we’re all about bringing people together over exceptional food — from intimate family celebrations to lively group gatherings and corporate events.Located in the heart of Southbank, our venue offers a vibrant dining experience with stylish indoor seating and relaxed alfresco options, perfect for business meetings, corporate lunches, family events, group bookings and special celebrations.We work closely with Brisbane’s top produce suppliers, local seafood markets, and Queensland’s finest meat producers to deliver only the freshest, high-quality ingredients to every dish. From ocean-fresh barramundi to succulent steaks, every plate is crafted with care and designed to impress.✨ Whether it’s a family brunch, business lunch, group dinner, or corporate gathering, Sage Yellowfin is the ideal spot to create unforgettable moments over fresh, flavorful dishes ✨

9. Lobby Bar

3.9

Excellent(153)

$$$$

• Australian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 1 time today

Perfectly poised at the entrance of The Calile Hotel and spilling into vibrant Ada Lane, Lobby Bar is the ideal spot to wile away the day until it ebbs into the night. Executive Chef, Mark Godbeer has designed a progressive Australian style menu utilising local produce and rooftop ingredients for breakfast, lunch, bar snacks and dinner taster options so you can pop in at all hours, leave satisfied and begin planning your next visit. Behind the bar - a cocktail menu which nods to the classics while offering its own flavour of reinvention complimenting a wine list that celebrates great Australian and international wine makers. With windows that throw open, breathing in the Brisbane climate, Lobby Bar is your destination for a single morning espresso or a night of working your way through the cocktail list. A space that is a celebration of its surrounds, as perfect for one as it is for many, Lobby Bar will fast become your go to in James Street.

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10. Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(271)

$$$$

• Australian • West End

Booked 4 times today

Some time ago, we decided it was time Brisbane’s West End had our very own tropical Covent Garden oasis…not long after, this little beauty was born! A contemporary gin house (with 500+ gins to indulge in), as well as one of Australia’s very few fully coeliac friendly / gluten free restaurants, right in the beating heart of West End!

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