Food Scene
Paddock Espresso
38 Chermside StVery popular!
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
286 Hawthorne RdCrust Pizza do pastas and salads as well as pizzas!!!
Elixir Coffee
12 Hayward StGreat coffee and menu. Very popular locally.
Willow & Spoon
190 Newmarket RdQuirky, retro cafe with a creative menu.
Homezone
142 Newmarket RdVarious restaurants to choose from.
Hansell & Gretel Espresso and Breakfast Bar is arguably one of the best breakfast cafes in Brisbane's north: an arty little foodie's den found nestled in a 1970s shopping strip just off Samford Rd.
Inside the creativity of the owners permeates everything from the funky collage feature wall by the owner's wife, the chef's stencil art over the kitchen and the owner's eclectic teapot collection through to the inspired menu that derives from round the world cuisines.
Hansell & Gretel Cafe and Bar
281 Pickering StHansell & Gretel Espresso and Breakfast Bar is arguably one of the best breakfast cafes in Brisbane's north: an arty little foodie's den found nestled in a 1970s shopping strip just off Samford Rd.
Inside the creativity of the owners permeates everything from the funky collage feature wall by the owner's wife, the chef's stencil art over the kitchen and the owner's eclectic teapot collection through to the inspired menu that derives from round the world cuisines.
The Low Road Cafe, a super cute kitschy cafe nestled next to Windsor station, is a compulsory whistle stop for hungry commuters and anyone else passing through the area.
For here, behind some giant cut out pink palm trees, lies what would have to be the best food and coffee to be found on this side of the tracks.
Everything is cooked and baked on site by Naomi and gang, from the smoky beans that star in the signature breakfast to the daily cakes and sweets such as nectarine and sultana muffins or banana coconut bread.
Breakfast is an all day affair and while it's all delicious, stand outs are the breakfast salad of lemony haloumi, dukkah egg, grilled asparagus and mushrooms or the Low Roa
11 locals recommend
The Low Road Cafe & Bar
25 Eildon RdThe Low Road Cafe, a super cute kitschy cafe nestled next to Windsor station, is a compulsory whistle stop for hungry commuters and anyone else passing through the area.
For here, behind some giant cut out pink palm trees, lies what would have to be the best food and coffee to be found on this side of the tracks.
Everything is cooked and baked on site by Naomi and gang, from the smoky beans that star in the signature breakfast to the daily cakes and sweets such as nectarine and sultana muffins or banana coconut bread.
Breakfast is an all day affair and while it's all delicious, stand outs are the breakfast salad of lemony haloumi, dukkah egg, grilled asparagus and mushrooms or the Low Roa
Quincy's is secret destination for locals, architecturally designed by owner Shawn Godwin of Base Architecture. The venue draws inspiration from world-renowned Los Angeles architect from the 1930’s, Archibald Quincy Jones.
Like all great businesses with genuine community-driven aspirations, this unique space is filled to the brim with local beer and wine, as well as a cocktail menu that showcases the best spirits that Australian distillers have to offer.
Catering to all ages, Quincy’s is yours to enjoy and we invite you to come and see what it’s all about.
6 locals recommend
QUINCYS
64 Thomas StQuincy's is secret destination for locals, architecturally designed by owner Shawn Godwin of Base Architecture. The venue draws inspiration from world-renowned Los Angeles architect from the 1930’s, Archibald Quincy Jones.
Like all great businesses with genuine community-driven aspirations, this unique space is filled to the brim with local beer and wine, as well as a cocktail menu that showcases the best spirits that Australian distillers have to offer.
Catering to all ages, Quincy’s is yours to enjoy and we invite you to come and see what it’s all about.
Essentials
7-Eleven Grange
100 Days RdUrban Cellars Grange
20 Grange RdBottle shop
I like to shop at the Coles in Lutwyche City for my groceries. They also have an Aldi. Stafford City is a combination of Woolworths and Aldi but also has a Big W.
28 locals recommend
Ladbrokes
473 Lutwyche RdI like to shop at the Coles in Lutwyche City for my groceries. They also have an Aldi. Stafford City is a combination of Woolworths and Aldi but also has a Big W.
Shopping
Woolworths and Aldi in centre for food items. Big W department store.
20 locals recommend
Stafford City Shopping Centre
400 Stafford RdWoolworths and Aldi in centre for food items. Big W department store.
Westfield Chermside is one of the largest shopping malls in the Southern Hemisphere. It has cinemas and every shop, covering every category of shopping you can imagine. It has recently been extended and has the most amazing restaurant precinct. I'm told the nightlife here is good to. Enjoy!
95 locals recommend
Westfield Chermside
Gympie RoadWestfield Chermside is one of the largest shopping malls in the Southern Hemisphere. It has cinemas and every shop, covering every category of shopping you can imagine. It has recently been extended and has the most amazing restaurant precinct. I'm told the nightlife here is good to. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
Kedron Brook Bikeway
Kedron Brook BikewayLovely morning walks!
Fortitude Valley
Must see and explore!!!
Brisbane City
Must see and explore!!!
Samford Village
Lovely little rural village close to Brisbane.
Dayboro
Lovely little rural town close to Brisbane.
Kangaroo Point
Beautiful views of the Brisbane river!
Mount Coot-Tha
Brisbane's military heritage. Located on the south side of the Brisbane River.
10 locals recommend
Fort Lytton National Park
160 South StBrisbane's military heritage. Located on the south side of the Brisbane River.
Parks & Nature
Grange Forest Park
131 Mornington StRoma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdMount Nebo
Rainforest and beauty
Nudgee Beach
Oh so close.
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdBrisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdCity Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StMoreton Bay Region
Tangalooma
North Stradbroke Island
best beaches in the world
Entertainment & Activities
HOYTS Stafford
400 Stafford RdGorgeous local pools set on parkland. They have a canteen but I'd recommend taking a picnic lunch and sitting in the shade of the lovely old trees.
16 locals recommend
Newmarket Olympic Pool
71 Alderson StGorgeous local pools set on parkland. They have a canteen but I'd recommend taking a picnic lunch and sitting in the shade of the lovely old trees.
Newmarket Village
400 Newmarket RdReading Cinema Newmarket
Great for the kids of any age! Chermside Pool has a variety of water slides. Great fun!
Chermside Pool
Great for the kids of any age! Chermside Pool has a variety of water slides. Great fun!
Everything Else
Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal
Brisbane Airport
Airport DriveRedcliffe
Beautiful heritage suburb on the water.
Sandgate
Beautiful heritage suburb on the water. Lots of cafes and restaurants.
Raymont Road
Raymont RoadBus to city
Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital
Butterfield StreetThe Prince Charles Hospital
627 Rode RdIf you have a medical issue while visiting Brisbane I highly recommend the Clayfield Medical Centre. They offer promt, professional, personal medical attention. Over the years I have visited with each of the MD's and think they are all really good. (I have no other affiliation with this medical centre apart from being a patient/customer.)
Clayfield Medical Centre
533 Sandgate RdIf you have a medical issue while visiting Brisbane I highly recommend the Clayfield Medical Centre. They offer promt, professional, personal medical attention. Over the years I have visited with each of the MD's and think they are all really good. (I have no other affiliation with this medical centre apart from being a patient/customer.)