Rise & Shine: These Are Brisbane’s Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots

Dig into a ‘gram-worthy feed at Halo Ground! Inspired by the churches surrounding the cafe, these meals are nothing short of holy goodness. The seasonal menu is as pleasing for the palate as it is for the eyes, with an array of ingredients handpicked by the talented chefs. From the pork belly benny to their famous souffle pancakes, the inventive dishes are sure to have you coming back for more.

Middle Eastern flavours taste good no matter what time of day you consume them, and the fresh produce at The Green is so good, you’ll linger long into your next feed. With seasonal specials added to their list of faves (eggs, corn fritter stacks, and green bowls of goodness), every dish here is packed with healthy, hearty ingredients.

Need to refuel after your hot girl walk along the river? Elevate your morning the Mews way at Howard Smith Wharves – Brisbane’s ultimate breakfast and brunch destination. Tucked beneath Crystalbrook Vincent, their menu is packed with fresh, local, and consciously sourced produce, evolving with the seasons to keep your taste buds curious. With low-waste principles and seasonality at the forefront, each dish is considered and thoughtful, just the way we like it.  Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast feast or a light, flavour-packed nibble, Mews serves up classic favourites alongside clever, seasonal creations. Don’t miss their signature brunch boards, available Friday to Sunday – perfect for sharing (or not!). And for the ultimate weekend treat, enjoy their 2-hour bottomless mimosa package for just $45. At Mews, whether you’re an early bird breakfast lover or a leisurely brunch fan, this is the spot where the most important meal of the day is taken seriously.  

Whether you’ve wandered down the lanes and stumbled on this gem of a café or have heard of its infamous reputation, Felix for Goodness is a must for your breakfast bucket list. A hideaway restaurant and café in the Brisbane CBD, their coffee is not only top-notch, but their all-day brunch menu is made entirely from scratch! Whether you opt for their delectable harissa scramble or pea and feta fritters, be sure to leave room for their sweet treats, which are baked fresh every morning.

A contemporary French-influenced breakfast awaits on the chic laneway shadowed by the striking Calile Hotel at Lobby Bar. Using ingredients fresh from the rooftop gardens, start your day with clean staples and decadent pastries in the light-filled eatery, handmade to perfection on the daily. Sip on delicious coffee or cold pressed juice as the luxurious James St wakes up for the day, and watch the world go by as the Parisians do.

Not an early riser? The all-day brunch menu at King Arthur Cafe has the goods for you. The salmon omelette and kimchi fritters are essentials or keep it sweet with the panna cotta and açai granita. Their signature King Arthur blend is renowned amongst the coffee community and the cafe is also licenced so mimosa, anyone?

Crawling out of bed and getting your hands on a bacon and egg roll is a sure-fire way to get out on the right side, so head to Morning After’s sister eatery because they are the best at the Sunday morning resurrection breakfast Brisbane. The minimalist menu of rolls, coffee, and freshly squeezed orange juice is guaranteed to hit the spot.

If you need coffee to start your morning right, you can’t go wrong with the innovative blends at Industry Beans. The coffee roastery, education hub, and events destination offers a unique brunch menu with everything from porcini nests to your classic bacon and egg breakfast rolls. Their array of brews are stocked in many cafes for a reason, with the bubble coffee a standout crowd favourite in the bright and contemporary space.

Buttery Boy is for the pancake lovers. From the team behind Halo Ground, Buttery Boy is serving up fluffy, golden hotcakes (aka buttercakes) that are as delicious as they are instagrammable. To top it all off, order a hot or cold Boujee Chocolate topped with a crown of toasted meringue. But don’t worry if you aren’t a sweet tooth, they still have their version of avo on toast with truss tomatoes and feta on a crumpet loaf .

Now open in New Farm (right near Merthyr Village), Idle will serve as a bakery, market, and neighbourhood kitchen. The vibes? Still very much for the cool crowd. Our verdict? This might just be Brisbane’s best new cafe.