Their Signature Hash Cake is a must! Its so good!
Can't actually remember the amount of times we've been here... It's our go to on our days off. Food is always delicious, coffee always made beautifully. Presentation of the food is always on point and the homely decor is very comforting. My partner never fails to order the Signature Hash and I usually get Scrambled Eggs with sides of hash and avo. Great location with adequate street parking as well. Not sure we'll ever stop coming here as long as we live in Bris š
Finally got a chance to visit this amazing and oh so beautiful cafe. We were so lucky to get one of the best tables in the cafe. The staff were so lovely and attentive and of course the food was great. I can totally see what the fuss is about. We started with a very beautiful Acai Bowl. I still canāt get past how pretty it was and it was a huge serving too so come with a empty tummy. The kids pancakes were amazing and very generous portion size as well and oh so fluffy. Had very happy kids at our table. The bao buns and the tacos are another must try dishes that you wonāt be disappointed with.
I loved this place. We had booked a table as we were a group of 8 but after seeing all the people waiting outside l had not faith but they had our table ready for us. The staff came over so quickly to take our order and man was she patient with us. The food also didn't take long to come. They all came together considering the size of our table. My girls ordered the kids pancake and crumbed chicken. The pancakes were super fluffy and the chicken was a definate hit. Hubby ordered eggs my way and they nailed it. But what l ordered was simply beautiful. I'm still thinking of my acai bowl. It has to be best acai bowl I have ever eaten and l have eaten a lot. The fruits were fresh and so neatly placed. The presentation was perfect. I can see why people wait for a table. This place is so worth it. Well done to them.
Great food and wonderful service for a super busy cafe! All plates for food were perfection down to the very last element. Definitely a favourite!
We ordered the big hash ($21.9) with salmon ($7) to share and it was scrumptious and extremely filling! The atmosphere was lovely and the luna latte ($5.5) and latte ($5) came quite quickly. Although the cafe is quite pricey, it may be worth it. Downfalls of the cafe was that the waitress didnāt tell us that by choosing salmon on the dish would cost us $7 extra š the luna latte didnāt have much flavour at all and the latte tasted a bit burnt. Presentation was beautiful and the staff were lovely though!
Wonderful different thai food. Great customer service. Can be very busy, so noisy as a result. So unless you're requiring quiet and intimate, don't let that deter you from having a fantastic meal.
Different kind of cafe feel. Really nice food and coffee. There was a 15 percent surcharge on anzac day but being one of the only few places open its very understandable. The only let down was the food took quite long.
This place is great brunch place with homy and comfortable vibe. Tried the french toast here. It was a beautiful dish with great presentation. Not a fan of brioche toast but the ice cream and mascarpone was good. And the berries were a great complement to the dish. The service was nice and friendly. Overall, it was a good place to have brunch and relaxing chat.
Paw Paw Cafe in East Brisbane always proves a crowd favourite with their fresh and healthy Asian fusion lunches. We ducked in for a quick lunch and all had difficulty deciding what to eat. Turns out we were all mulling over the same two menu items; the pad see ew wagyu and the oing san chow bow. I went for the noodles and I think I definitely made the right choice, although the guys got the san chow bow and said it was great too. My noodles had that great traditional taste and a little spice. I had a fresh juice too ā if theyāre on the menu I always get one.
Pawpaw is a breakfast institution, and the dishes never fail to impress.
I recently went here for dinner for the first time and am happy to report they can pack some powerful flavours into this menu too. We had the chicken cashew stiry-fry, vegan green curry (both delicious) and the beef vindaloo. When we ordered the vindaloo we asked how hot it was. The waitress said 'I don't know - I'm a vegetarian' then said she was told it's not too hot. Of course when it arrived, it was incredibly spicy hot, which is a shame as most of us couldn't handle the heat. The curry didn't help I'm sure but the air conditioning also didn't seem to be circulating the whole restaurant. These are only minor drawbacks to a great restaurant.
I head here regularly with friends. Itās super busy on weekends, but the food is worth it. Itās a gorgeous little cafe for a catch up. I particularly enjoy their Asian breakfasts - gado gado and pad Thai are crowd pleasers.
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PawPaw is a great cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menus has a vast selection of food which is all delicious. The Thai/Asian inspired meals are amazing and the flavours and combinations used are incredible. The staff are always friendly and generally accommodating. PawPaw is on the more expensive side when it comes to eating out however and parking in the area is very difficult. The pancakes are part of the new breakfast menu and are delicious. The peanut butter ice cream is to die for! The Oreo super thick shake is decadent and delicious, you can taste the Oreos and it is super creamy and chocolately! The pink pitaya smoothie is refreshing. The Curryās are all delicious and available for lunch or dinner. The Roti Canai Curry is a vegetarian option that is very yummy. Not too spicy, the sweet potato throughout is amazing and comes with roti bread. The Massaman curry is a Thai favourite which is done beautifully by PawPaw. The curries do not come with rice. The pineapple fried rice is wonderful! Comes served in half a pineapple and is some of the best fried rice I have ever eaten.
Beautiful little cafe which caters for most dietary requirements. Staff are friendly and attentive and the food looked amazing on the plate! So colourful, which made it more appetising!
This place was brilliant! The standouts were the fried chicken bao (such moist tender chicken and light, fluffy bao) and the sweet pumpkin stir fry (seriously could have sat there and eaten three serves in a row, it was DELICIOUS). But everything we ordered was seriously yum. The wait staff were super friendly and nice, the decor was lovely and the serve sizes were generous. Iāll definitely be back!
Had the pad see ew which tasted nice and was a huge portion with a lot of wagyu beef in it. The atmosphere is buzzing and the staff are attentive and friendly. The single bill per table rule is extremely annoying and inconvenient as some people donāt have cash while others do - hopefully they reconsider this soon.
Pawpaw served the best vegan curry I have ever had. Bursting with flavour yet balanced so well between sweet, spicy and tangy. Yum! Will be dreaming about it for a while. My partner got the beef curry for dinner and said it was also delicious. Everything we ordered was full of flavour , you could tell it was made with passion and expertise. So pleased with the experience; I loved the design of the restaurant and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommend going here because the you will definitely get bang for your buck.
A wonderful bustling cafe with a bright and friendly atmosphere. The food here is delicious and highly recommend the Canai curry served beautifully in a coconut bowl. The breakfast menu is also varied with a nice fusion of western and AsianĀ flavours.
I came to pawpaw for a quick late lunch and it exceeded my expectations. They've got lots of cushions lying around which made the place cosy and welcoming. The staff were friendly and our food came quickly.
I had the eggplant curry, which came with some rice, naan and pappadums, and my boyf had the pad thai. I really enjoyed the curry but the pad thai was a bit average.
Overall it was a lovely lunch.
I had such a great time here! The ambience was great, service was warm and the food was great! We got the blueberry pancake, which was a tad on the dense side. I would have liked it to be fluffier and lighter. But otherwise, it was a tasty dish. The potato hash was absolutely delicious! I loved how all the different flavours came together. It's no wonder that this is their signature dish.
Went here for brunch and got the signature potato hash! Oh my it was amazing! And itās really great when thereās a menu that has so many delicious options for all meals of the day-i want to try it all! Coffee, milkshakes and cocktails are great and the waiters are lovely! It has a great room down the back with more seating and Iāve seen functions there too and the setup was beautiful. The menu is clear on meal and drink times and although the front of the cafe is average size, the tables can fit all your food and drinks, catering for up to 4-6 people to a table. My only caveat is the location and accompanying parking restrictions but thatās not the cafe, just the suburb.
A great place to have lunch, nice cozy ambience. Quite busy on the weekends recommend to book before you come for more than 4 people. The food taste great. Will comeback to try other meals.
Food was absolutely amazing! Could not fault a thing! The brownie shake was hands down the best shake I have EVER had. Did I finish it? Hell yes I did.
Visited pawpaw on Thursday night for dinner menu, the variety of food was amazing and the food tasted amazing. The service was quick but there is only one bill per table. Would highly recommend the visit!
Really popular place - we had to wait about 20 minutes to get in which is unusual for Brisbane but just goes to show how great it is. Delicious food and friendly staff! So many vegetarian and vegan options :)
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Wow I don't even know where to begin. I have been waiting over a year to come to Pawpaw Cafe and finally got to try it. It was simply amazing. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was incredible and the staff were very welcoming and polite. It is a beautiful cafe with great natural lighting, giving it a very fresh feel. There were window seats which made it feel very home-like.
The food was just amazing. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were so fluffy and thick filled with blueberries. The homemade almond ice cream was amazing and the slivered almonds, berries, crumb and syrup went so well together to create an amazing meal!! I also got the mermaid latte which was so pretty and had a spicy kick to it.Ā
My mum got the potato hash which was just incredible. The potato hash cakes, egg, bacon, turmeric hummus, haloumi, beetroot relish, and smashed avocado were all amazing together. All the elements all worked together amazingly. Pawpaw Cafe should be very proud of their cooks and cafe. It is an amazing place to come and I can't wait to come back and try their dinner!!
Very highly recommend coming here of you are ever in Brisbane!!
The staff was friendly and patient with a big group of us :) The food was really awesome. Enjoyed the Potato Hash and Mushroom Fields. The flavours goes very well together. Not really a fan of the mermaid latte. It doesn't affect my overall experience of Pawpaw! It's a must-go!
Awesome food and great atmosphere, been here for brunch. Iāve had the roti canai and potato hash both was delicious. Also have the best fries Iāve had. Would definitely go back. šš¼
The quality of their food is outstanding. The breakfast I ordered had so many delicious components, textures and flavours. Their coffee is also a nice blend (smooth & strong). Just perfect!
Amazing restaurant. We are from Melbourne & were in Brisbane for a long weekend away and ate here 4 times because it was so incredible! Potato Rosti for brekkie was superb as was the duck curry for dinner. Great coffee too. Thanks Pawpaw
Tasty food and friendly staff - what more can you ask for really? We ordered the nutrient bowl and avo toast for some much needed healthy goodness. Prices were reasonable and quality was great! The cafe itself is really cute as well.
Excellent food and coffee. Busy on weekends but friendly staff. Would recommend the potato hash and the Massaman Bao. Coffee was smooth and delicious, looking forward to returning
AGP Mineral Resources Connect
+3.5
We were a party of six - ordered the banquet. Ā Flavour was great, service was good - however portions were tiny. NO RICE ! Would try this cafe again, but definitely would not order the banquet Ā for a large group.
Happy to drive 25 minutes to pick up take away Pad Thai from here.Ā
Always fresh tasting food with a super efficient ordering system through the app.
Overall great service and friendly atmosphere. The food was tasty and yummy in particular the Roti vegetable sweat potato curry which was awesome.
Amazing food - place is always super busy at the weekends so expect to wait or book ahead, definitely worth the wait though.
These guys really need to put their āspecial pancakesā back on the menu !!!
Excellent little asian-inspired cafe to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From burritos to burgers and bold Indonesian style food, this place has really impressed me the few times I've been. Colourful and mellow indoor setting with lovely service and variety of healthy meat, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options for almost every meal. Also they do vegan ice cream (cocowhip) if you're into that..
I had a Lamb Shank Rendang Curry which was amazingly tender and slow cooked. This inspired me to try and replicate at home.
Not a place I'll forget about soon - I'll be back and I hope you'll give it a go too.
We made a booking for dinner for 28 people and we had a fantastic experience there. We were seated in the Garden Room which was a beautiful setting. The manager was very accomodating of our specific menu requests and the food was great. The service was excellent - all of the staff were friendly and approachable. They were very observant despite how busy the restaurant was, and I didn't need to cue them to bring out of the courses. Highly recommend for large groups!
Food was fast and service was great, little gem at the gabba. Had the hash benny, servicing size was big, coffees a little smaller than we are used to. We were looked after very well, very nice vibe also
The Food Addict Brisbane
+4.5
We waited about 20 minutes to get in on a Sunday morning but it was worth it. There's a reason why this place is so busy - the food is delicious! We ordered the pancakes and the Benedict croissant. The pancakes were a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. I loved the Turkish delight icecream and the pancakes were thick and fluffy (and full of blueberries!). The eggs Benedict had a delicious sauce that had a hint of chili and it came with a very generous serving of bacon. My iced matcha latte was also great. Can't wait to go back to try the lunch/dinner menu!
Great spot for breakfast or dinner. The fish tacos are a personal favorite. Have been ordering via uber eats lately, always quick and fresh. Highly recommend. Great service.
Finally got to try Pawpaw! Love the decor and it's much bigger inside than I was expecting! Given there are usually lines outside the door we were seated right away for a cosy table for two! Meals came out promptly as did the coffee and didn't disappoint! Definitely on my list to visit again!
First time here and knowing the company was related to Piggy Back in Jindalee had pretty high standards for this place, walking in, was a great atmosphere and a friendly welcome, did find seating on the high bar tables wasn't really comfortable but manageable.. menu wise... great selection.. taste wise of the order.. average but visually appealing, would be back again
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Returned from Hong Kong early yesterday morning and droved to this cafƩ for brekkie. Fortunately, we managed to get the last visitor parking space at the back of the cafƩ after we found the chef who parked her car blocking the space without considering the convenience of other patrons. Stepped in and found the set-up is cosy. Ordered the flat white and a lemongrass tea. For the food, we ordered the chilli scrambled egg with chorizo and the Croissant benedict with smoked salmon. Coffee strength was not my flavorite but it is the first time so I will remind myself for a stronger coffee next time. Croissant benedict presented with average portion but the eggs were slightly over-done. Scrambled egg with chilli chorizo was tasty with spectacular portion. Overall, I felt quite comfortable with this cafƩ and I observed the dishes on other tables were all attractive, therefore I will return in the future to have a second go. By the way, they are branching out in Bulimba in couples of months, looking forward to explore the new baby.
Eggs benny totally on pint with nice running yolks, it was pleasant to get a choice between salmon, bacon and vegetarian haloumi!
the pancakes had a surprise of fresh strawberries tucked in between and the rose Turkish delight ice cream was absolute heaven!
Only downside was coffee which took a while to arrive and staff didn't get it right either. Apart from that, all stars!
I came here today and tried the fish tacos, which I have been eyeing for a really long time now. I loved how the crumbed barramundi was still really hot when it came to the table, and it wasn't oily at all. The sauce complimented the Asian slaw and barramundi very well. There are plenty of seating options available, both outside and inside, which is pretty cool. I would definitely come back again and try out some other dishes on the menu!
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Paw Paw was our back-up spot for lunch after we found out that our first choice was closed. The inside of the cafƩ is very cute and had such a nice vibe. The staff were very nice also and our food and drinks came relatively quickly.
Being more of a simple, pub-style chicken parmigiana or takeaway pizza kind of girl (which is definitely not Paw Pawās scene), I was initially a bit worried after I first saw the menu. I was contemplating whether 1pm was too late to be ordering from the breakfast menu when I (thankfully) spotted the Paw Paw burger on the lunch menu. My saviour! Can never go wrong with a good burger and fries. The burger was so nice and the fries were crunchy and perfectly seasoned.
For my drink, I contemplated playing it safe with a Coke or having something different. I ended up getting the Pink Pitaya smoothie and was a bit hesitant because I donāt even know what a Pitaya is?? The drink was very pretty to look at but didnāt taste so pretty. The passionfruit was overpowering even after Iād stirred it thoroughly through. While it wasnāt the best smoothie Iāve ever had, it wasnāt so bad that I couldnāt finish it.
Probably the best part for me was the raw slice. My vegan fanatic of a cousin convinced me (with very little persuasion) to try one and I went with the Snickers, and I will say that it tasted nothing like a Snickers bar?? Still so good though!! It wasnāt as sickly as a lot of other desserts would be and Iām definitely open to trying more flavours of raw slice sometime soon. (Bring on the Milky Way flavoured one!)
Amazing vegan options! Their menue accomodate to a variety of different dietary needs. Food is presented very aesthetically pleasing, Instagram worthy for sure. Staff are super nice too! No complaints š
We had a lovely brunch at Paw Paw. The service, food and coffee were all hitting the right spot. The fusion between south East Asian cuisine with modern day Australian is well blended. The deco is beautiful and the staff were also very friendly!
There are some restaurants which do one thing well and whenever you go back, you always end up having the same thing again and again.
Then there are some restaurants which are so good, that you're willing to try things that you don't even think you'd like just because you have such faith in their ability to make something fantastic.
Pawpaw is the latter of these descriptions.
I've genuinely been working my way through the menu because this place is just so damn good. It pains me not to have had more of their divine massaman curry, but every time we eat there it's just another favourite thing.
Hands down my favourite restaurant in Brisbane, regardless of cuisine.
LOVE PAWPAW! We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning, waited about 15 minutes for a table and were served straight away. We ordered theĀ Pink PitayaĀ andĀ Acai Smoothies,Ā Eggs benny (with the MOST amazing Turmeric Hollandaise) and the breakfast burrito. The food was so incredibly fresh and tasty and the presentation was great! As soon as we left we recommended Pawpaw to friends (who dined in straight after us!)
What a wonderful place to go for lunch (or breakfast or dinner judging by the menu). I started with coconut water which is actually a while young coconut cut open. So fresh and delicious. I followed this up with the Bali bowl of quinoa, pumpkin, avocado, spinach, grated beetroot, roast tomato and a poached egg. It was absolutely delicious and so very filling. We left very happy.
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Out for breakfast once again! This time I visited PawPaw cafe. My parents are big fans of this restaurant and I wanted to see what the fuss was about!!
As you would expect, it was packed! We were so lucky to get a table. The waiters were lovely and quick with bringing out coffees and teas.
For breakfast, I ordered the bali bowl (made vegan) and my parents had the poached eggs on toast and eggs benedict. I'm not much of a savoury breakfast kinda person but I really wanted to try the bali bowl. It was nicely presented and I received a very decent serving size. The tomato, avo and quinoa all worked well together and the flavours were good but I wasn't super amazed. I enjoyed it all the same! My parents just about licked their plates clean, they were clearly happy with their meals...
Overall, a great restaurant! Lots of items to choose from on the menu, very unique dishes. Lots of vegan options! I would love to try the bircher museli bowl! I will be returning for sure, I must try the lunch/dinner menus... vegan spring rolls mmmmmš
Update: We came here for lunch finally!!! I had the holy chicken as vegan (tofu instead of chicken) and a salted caramel raw slice for dessert!! I'm in a vegan heaven š±
Great menu selection. Pancakes delicious and fluffy. Papaya juice was also very tasty and fresh. Decor is lovely and chilled. Service was good although took quite awhile for our order to be taken. Perfect brunch spot.
Great coffee good food the perfect mix
Friendly staff and nice atmosphere do would recommend to anyone to try out, can't wait to try the lunch and dinner menu as it looks fantastic
Amazing! Came here with my whole family of 8 people and we all loved our meals. I had the vegetable curry which was so incredible I spilt it down the front of my white top while slurping it out of my spoon hahaha! The roti bread it came with was freaking to die for.
My partner had the beef rib which looked delicious also.
The staff are friendly and the decor is beautiful. We'll all be back!
Lovely decor and beautiful cafe. Ā Tasty chai lattes and good selection for breakfast and lunch! Not too expensive and friendly and fast service - definitely going back for more!
Came here for dinner with my partner. The menu was organised by smaller and larger plates with the intention of sharing. Yummy, fresh food which was reasonably priced. A fair drinks selection was available. Friendly service. Will come back.
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After weeks of drooling over Pawpaw's Instagram feed, I finally got the chance to visit for brunch yesterday with a friend - totally worth the wait!
Parking was a bit of a mission and we were initially surprised to see a line out the door at 9am. We were told on arrival that there was a wait of approximately 20 minutes for a table, so we took a seat on one of the cute little window benches out the front to scrutinise the menu and watch the world go by. Less than 10 minutes later we were seated at our table and ordering food - mocha and the Israeli Avocado with poached eggs and haloumi for me, and a long black and the Eggs Benedict with bacon and haloumi for my friend. Both our drinks and food arrived within record time and this is when some serious happiness occurred.
I'll start with the coffee - my mocha was perfect! Gorgeously smooth, great strength, and well-poured. The balance of chocolate and coffee was on point. I'm definitely in love with Fonzie Abbott coffee now!
The Israeli Avocado was every little bit as delicious as it sounds. The pumpkin hummus was smooth and beautiful; great flavour and texture. The avocado was delicious and the creamy feta was a great contrast. My poached eggs were perfectly cooked; nice and runny, just the way I like them. The roasted pumpkin was gorgeous and so yummy. It added a really lovely sweetness to the dish and I could have eaten more of it. The dukkah complemented everything perfectly and was a great textural element. My haloumi was perfect - nice and crispy on the outside, perfect in the middle, and great golden colour. I also loved the addition of the lime wedge; it added a lovely acidity and flavour to everything. Overall, a really delicious dish and a generous portion size.
I was lucky enough to sample a couple of elements of the Eggs Benedict before my friend scoffed it all. I was too slow to try the bacon, but my friend was in heaven with each mouthful. The turmeric hollandaise was yum - a really interesting flavour that worked well and didn't overpower everything else on the plate. I don't have a great relationship with kale, but I found the crispy kale to be quite nice with none of the nasty bitterness.
The table service here was fantastic - lots of smiles from the staff and friendly attitudes. Despite being crazy busy, our table was set - complete with the cold table water - prior to us being seated and the food and drinks arrived incredibly quickly. The vegan sweet treats in the cabinet were so tempting, but we decided that we'd save them for another day. We also didn't feel pressured to leave once we'd finished our meals.
The decor is cosy and relaxing with a slightly tropical influence. I loved the emerald green subway tiles behind the bar, the hardwood floors, the printed cushions and the hand-painted wall art. Unfortunately it's super noisy inside - a reflection of just how popular Pawpaw is. That being said, I will definitely be back to try out the lunch and dinner menus.
been here heaps of times and again today.
never had a bad meal or coffee
never had bad service
the staff are calm fast and delightful
highly recommended
if not the best one of the best in this area
go. treat yourself. it's flawless.
Really awesome food! So many great gluten free options. Went for lunch and had the Thai chicken salad - it was great! Would recommend to any coeliacs.
The food was amazing and the drinks were so refreshing!!! Had the pancakes and was defs spoilt with the portion, it was worth every penny!! The service was great and our waiter even allowed us to order from the lunch menu 30 mins prior :)
The Nutella shake was ridiculously good; that has to be said first! We came on Saturday arpund 2pm, there was a lineup but we were seated pretty quickly and the service was speedy too. Food was fresh, tasty and light.
As my partner and I have been trying to stay healthy on our little getaway in brisbane, Pawpaw seemed like a good spot. The venue has a great summer beach-like feel to it, also rather spacious despite the venue itself being small. Wait staff are very prompt, gracious, food came out at a flying pace. The menu also is good as it caters very well to vegans and vegetarians. All flavours were fresh and portion sizes were reasonable for price. The only improvement id make is if they could perhaps customize all their curries including the green curry to be vegetarian - ive never been to a thai restarant where they DON'T make vegetarian green curry! At the end of our meal, we left with what the waitress recommended- coco whip soft serve, which is like soft serve made from coconut. I enjoyed this as we don't have this in Melbourne, very light and fluffy! Will come back if im ever in brissy again!
Great place to meet up for breakfast, brunch and lunch. I love the cosy and relaxing atmosphere and the simple interior. I've been here twice and twice loved the food that I ordered. I had the char siu pork benedict, it was different and I loved it, you can never go wrong pairing pork with apple. And to add to the experience, all the wait staff were lovely and friendly.
2016 Review: Was here last Monday. I really like Pawpaw's interior; a super cozy place dominated by white and navy colour. Ordered Milanese Mushroom and Arabian Avocado. The mushroom was amazing. It was the best vegetarian breakfast I've ever tasted. The Arabian Avocado was sourdough served with peanut butter, topped with tomato, avocado, and greens. Although it was not as amazing as the mushroom, Arabian Avocado still tastes great.
2019 Review: Came back to enjoy brunch with my friend from Melbourne. Pawpaw's exterior and interior were still the same, but it turns out the menu has changed and I cannot seem to find a similar menu like the one I ordered last time. I ended up ordering the Avocado Dreaming. The combination of avocado, beetroot hummus, and mascarpone cheese was amazing. The tomato and capsicum salsa also helps to refresh the palate after every mouthful. From 2016 to 2019, and Pawpaw's brunch is still amazing. Would come back in the future to try out other menus!
Tucked away in the backstreets of Woolloongabba is the little gem that is Pawpaw Cafe. Noticed purely by accident in a hunt for lunch, it can be a little difficult to find with the entrance around the back of the building, there is a small sign on the footpath and a glowing orange neon sign on the outside.
Food is delicious - we had the pork belly bao and shared the chilli caramel pork, both were amazing. Reasonably priced. Service is okay. I've been here twice now and it has been consistent. Will be back in the future.
Enjoyed my meal, everything tasted great & had a nice balance of flavours.
I would have liked one or two more healthier options on the menu.
The fitout is great, it's an easy place to relax & enjoy food with friends.
Service was ok & our meals didn't take too long.
A popular place with the locals.
Enjoyed a lovely mid week dinner here last week - was pleasantly surprised by the flavour punch in the Roti curry (although the thick Indian style roti left me dreaming of the paper thin Malaysian style delicacies I've had in the past). The Beef Massaman was also rich and delicious. The service was fantastic, particularly from one young lady that was super attentive and friendly. Would definitely return here for a dinner date however it's probably a bit too pricy for a humble takeaway. Glad we opted for the dessert too - the peanut butter icecream with waffles was delicious! Thanks for a lovely night Paw Paw :)
Don't doubt it. Just go for this restaurant if you want to find a place for brunch with Thai style. I have amazed by the NASI GORENG and the chips. It's just way too nice. šš»
Have been following them on Instagram for quite a while and drooling over the cocowhip and finally got to try it today! Would recommend this sundae version which comes with their raw slice which tasted like a literal bounty.
Excellent foods and service, I had gluten free pizza for breakfast oh yum, love the spiced from Harissa tomato sauce and best chorizoreturn
Fantastic! We came here for a mid-week lunch and the food was absolutely fantastic. My friends enjoyed the earth bowl and the roti canai curry. The curry was sensational! Huge flavours, it was gorgeous! I had the zucchini pad thai and was pleasantly surprised. It had so much flavour and the tamarind sauce was fantastic. To finish we shared a choc mint cocowhip sundae which was so good - the raw slice was especially delicious. Service was friendly and food came out quickly. It was difficult to flag our waitress down to order dessert so I had to go up to the counter but not really a big deal. The parking is a bit of a pain and there are two steps to get inside (difficult with a pram!) but other than that, I absolutely loved Pawpaw and can't wait to come back!
This place pleasantly surprised me. I heard from a friend that the food here was average but I wanted to go and decide for myself. I had the breakfast burrito which I really enjoyed and my coffee was perfect. The service was really slow unfortunately, it took us a very long time to get our food but it was really busy so it was understandable. I really liked their menu, it was nice to see some creativity with the breakfasts and not just the same standard breakfast choices that a lot of menus consist of. I will definitely head back here, probably one of the better breakfasts I've had in Brisbane.
Always fantastic.
Def the best place in Wooloongabbba. Not sure why other places are rated higher.
Always great food. Always great service.
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The best Brissie brekkie bonanza I've ever experienced, The Hiding Foodster has promoted Paw Paw in real life that much that you'd suspect I had shares in the place...
So, let's eat! In spite of the menu declaring 'no swapsies', the important bit for all you sleepy heads or bacon bandits is that brekkie is served until a whopping 3pm.
With good reason - the bacon is the best I've had, the eggs likewise (and done your way, in this case, poached). Add to that tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado, haloumi, baked beans and toast - all on top form - and it's an irresistible start to the day.
The coffee was, well, erm, just showing off, with fancy coffee art, successfully made milk and true coffee flavour. The Chai Latte - topped with cinnamon and a swell smily face - was also stellar. Ultimately, there's so many bad chai's and average ones out there, so this was not only unique, but one of the three best I've ever tasted, out of which I couldn't pick a winner.
Very different from, say, the Spoons powdered Vanilla flavoured Chai, but equally nice. Finally, excellent service and the Coco Whip looks pretty special, too.
Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and great customer service ! Heading back their again to try more of their menu including breakfast , as it looks simply amazing !
My sister introduced me to this location. The food was fantastic! I never would have thought to come here. I'll need to come back. I hope more people are open to dining out in a healthy atmosphere.
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My experience at Pawpaw was analogous to my life: it has all the makings for triumph and tries earnestly to reach it, but too much praise as a youngster means the realization that you can't get by on looks alone is yet to set in. With a full house, I thought the staff were superb handling the arrivals and getting us seated in a timely manner. This standard continued, with our drink orders being taken immediately (the coffee was decent) and waitresses checking in on us throughout. Then the menu itself read like a chef had been divined some extra-terrestrial culinary wisdom. But at the end of the meal, my partner and I concurred the food was...okay. My breakfast burrito had no trouble filling me up, but there wasn't a whole lot of depth to it. Perhaps they were relying on the fresh ingredients to give that extra dimension, but it didn't deliver. My partner found her banana brioche french toast to have simply too much going on to discern any of the flavours, apart from sweet. The ambiance, decor and service are there, but without the food, you've just got a limousine with tables and no wheels.
If you feel like healthy fresh food including tasty vegan options, Paw Paw definitely delivers. Breakfast and brunch options are well priced and serves are generous and well presented on the plate. For a relatively guilt free treat, try the Cocowhip. Made from coconut water, it's a dairy free alternative to soft serve icecream and just as delicious.
Seasonal menu with a chef that knows that breakfast can and should be the traditional favorites mixed with a modern twist.
The vegan breakfast burrito is a classic. But today I took four kids. Three went with bacon and eggs and loved them. Fourth went with French toast which was Devine. I had the breakfast bowl which while very cold was a filling healthy option sugar free and full of flavor.
For 5 full breakfasts two drinks the bill was only $80 so with a coffee each as adults do $20 to $25 per person.
Parking is a little difficult and there can be a wait for a table and while this is unique in Brisbane it's worth the wait.
Paw Paw is opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is now licenced so can cater for all your alcoholic needs as well. The breakfast menu is great and I couldn't really fault a dish, plenty of healthy dishes and vegan/gluten/dairy free etc options. The dinner menu is thai/ Balinese influenced and the food is surprisingly good given the owners/chefs lack of Asian background. Giorgina (the owner) has done a great job with researching the menu and ensuring all the dishes are amazing.
This is a modern cafe with an interesting and seasonal menu making for a popular brekkie venue. In peak times it's hard to get a seat and it can take a while to get food out. Definitely worth a try particularly if you want to try something a bit different on a weekday.
PawPaw have an all day vegan breakfast burrito. It is sensational, and huge. I've had it three times now and still am uninterested in trying anything else, although what my buddies get look fabulous too.
It's BYO, and has a lovely vibe to it! Would definitely recommend as a great brunch location. Staff are always lovely.
Edit: the vegan breakfast burrito is no longer on the menu. They have a replacement burrito which is full of animal things; there is a 'vegan option' but unfortunately it's nowhere near as good as the old one.
We went for dinner last night after reading about Pawpaw cafe and loved it! We had a really tough time choosing what to order because everything looked so good, so the lovely waitress helped us out! The service was outstanding, even though they were very busy and the food came out within a nice amount of time. We ordered the Massaman Curry with slow cooked beef... YUM, and the Pad See Ew to balance out the rich curry, as well as roti and coconut rice. All was delicious, a good serving of roti too! We were super full and couldn't fit dessert! Will definitely be back to try the green curry and the whole barramundi next time :)
I'd followed Pawpaw on Instagram for some time before visiting the restaurant, and my excitement was not misplaced! It was lunchtime on a weekday so the restaurant was not busy and the service was efficient. My partner had the super salad (delish!) and I had the fish tacos, both which were fresh, tasty and well presented. Also quite large servings for what you pay. A good overall experience, I'd happily return.
Great coffee, had the superfood greens with poached eggs and it was scrumptious. So many delicious menu options to choose from, lots of gluten free options to pick from which was such a treat. Wait staff were lovely and had no problem reseating us as we were in a room that was noisy and I couldn't hear my friend. Much appreciated.
The food and the setting is great, but they really need to work on their service and their organization. The menu is extensive and I'd like to come back but the service was so off putting im not sure I can be bothered
Went here for an event, so the store had shut down for the day for us, which was awesome. Service was good, I loved the little burgers, they were just amazing! Coffee was great too, and the desserts were delicious too. š very happy with my experience.
I could have cocowhip everyday! Ā Breakfast and service is always good but the takeaway window for cocowhip should be open more often. Ā Want to come back and try the dinner menu soon
My partner and I stopped here for some brunch today (13/12/15). The place was swarming with people so had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but it was worth it. The latte was spot on, the eggs Benedict were perfect and whatever it was I had with strawberries and bacon was phenomenal. Tad pricy for what it is, but presentation of the dishes at least nominally justifies it.
This is my second time to come here. I think maybe it is Monday so is not that busy. That s why the food is so lovely. We order the French toast and truffle
Mushroom. The food is so surprised us. We also ordered some side. But there is no sausage to order. The coffee taste lovely too. We definitely will come back
Really enjoy coming here; great brunch spot for a Sunday morning! Close proximity to city but surprisingly not too hard to get a parking spot. I am an avo & toast kinda gal and I love their twist on it with the wild mushrooms and balsamic garnishing on the plate. mmm and their coco whip is good on a hot day
The standard. Fonzie Abbott coffee, awesome staff and an ever-changing specials board. Worth the wait but to avoid the queues get there nice and early!
Very nice food, fresh and very tasty. Great service and ambience. Recommend the salmon salad and half roast chicken! Cherry ripe cake for dessert was also very nice! Will be coming back here very soon!
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+4.5
Pawpaw does delicious breakfasts, I'd highly recommend the breakfast burrito with bacon. Overall, the portions were generous and the combination of flavours and presentation of food well thought out.
If I had one complaint it would be the size of the coffees and the price of the juices, but that's just nitpicking!
I've been to Pawpaw cafe a few times now and although the coffee isn't anything special the food is always tasty and generously portioned. The breakfast burrito and tacos are my favourite and they are enormous! The smoothies are good and you just have to follow up your meal with one of those amazing coco whip sundaes... Delicious!
Consistently good breakfasts, previous menus have had me thinking some dishes were a little over cluttered. This current menu seems wonderfully fine tuned though, and everything Iāve tried has been delicious. Those corn fritter waffles and sriracha hollandaise is to die for!
Mostly Yay with a little nay. Roast vegetable and falafel salad with side of sweet potato fries was delicious and fresh! Fresh Tropical juice was nice but very over priced for the little glass of it. Cocowhip & brownies was nice but again very over prices for tiny cup! Very noisey and warm inside as there's not much ventilation but the decor is gorgeous!
Yummy milkshakes, giant breakfast burrito that was filling and delicious. Price was slightly high but well worth it! Location and parking is a bit difficult. Staff were fantastic
This place was great it felt like a hipster local hangout place. I did know that most of the things on the menu were healthy selection which is a great thing to know. If you and your friends don't want to break the diet but still want to meet up and hang this place is to be.
Kat - Oats And Cheesecake
+5
Not meaning to sound at all annoyingly hipster, but I have been going to this gorgeous cafe for years - and there is a damn good reason why. Back in my student days, this was our 'go to' for me and my housemate for a perfect cup of coffee and a chocolate muffin served piping hot fresh out of the oven while on our way to uni. They literally saved our souls with every sensational weekend breakfast between textbooks and every sweet treat feverishly stress-eaten before exams. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains - the phenomenon that is PawPaw Cafe. With every addition to the menu comes an exciting new taste thrill begging to be tried - they give avocado on toast sex-appeal; make tacos look gourmet; and consistently breathe new life into old classics. They roll with the new trends - because cocowhip and gluten free donuts are the best thing since sliced bread - as well as provide service, coffee and an atmosphere you can rely on to impress time and time again. I cannot speak highly enough of the Venzin family and what they've done with this Brisbane institution, and I am so excited to see what the future holds in store for one of our undeniably favourite cafes!
I often drag my girlfriend along to all the craft beer places I go and although a lot of the time it's to eat delicious food as well, my motives are usually to have a couple of beers with lunch. So it makes sense that I should go somewhere she wants to go right?. This is case with PawPaw in Wollongabba but it's not like she had to drag me kicking and screaming to a place that serves relatively healthy fare because it's honestly pretty darn tasty!
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This morning before work we thought we would try out the 'new' Paw Paw Cafe in Wooloongabba. Newly renovated, Paw Paw has a Hampton's feel about it - everything has been carefully thought out from the colours of the walls to artwork on the coffee cups. It's a huge step up from what it was before - well done Paw Paw!Ā
For breakfast, I had the Avocado plate with Pug Malt Toast, Roasted walnut hummus, tomatoes, avocado and macadamia dukkah -with added eggs. Overall it was pretty good, however being called the 'Avocado Plate' I was expecting a lot more avocado and a lot less Ā hummus - it was a bit of an overkill, the tomatoes could have been hotter too. The eggs were beautifully cooked, which is always a bonus!Ā
The coffee - Well the coffee was amazing, they use Fonzie Abbott Coffee Roasters, which is really good - It helps when the barista knows what they are doing too. I give the coffee 10/10
I will definitely go back, especially to try out their lunch and dinner menu oh and the coco whip - don't forget about the coco whip :)
Went here for breakfast during the week. Service was quick and the food delicious. Would recommend the corn fritters and French toast. The restaurant also presents beautifully.
I've had Paw Paw on my wishlist for awhile. Glad to finally get to visit! The Avocado Plate was hands down, the best 'Avo On Toast' I've had in Brisbane. I'm still thinking of it a week later. Only let down was the size of the small coffee cups, I'd say the small is an extra small or a baby chino.
I had the best surprise when ten of my friends decided to surprise me and take me to Paw Paw Cafe for dinner. I have been there before when it was Green Papaya but not after their recent renovation and expansion.. Which now includes cocowhip. I could barely contain my excitement. Unfortunately they had stopped serving Sweet Potato Fries - devastating for me but my hips were rejoicing! As there was a group of us I was lucky to try a bit of everything :)...
Waited to be seated for twenty minutes, waited to get our food for like an hour ... Food was great service was great... But I just don't see is worth the time... Maybe is just bad on a Sunday
Nice cafe but food over promised a little. I had high expectations of pawpaw, which is always dangerous. In the event the corn fritters were tasty but i found them a little stodgy - too much batter not enough corn. The granola looked amazing and apparently tasted good, and the coffee was good. Looking at the recipes, i thought some of them could have benefitted by losing a couple of ingredients. There was an awful lot going on in some cases. Would go back though - it was pretty good overall.
Giorgina the lovely owner, greeted us last night as we ordered vegan sundaes. Always smiling and always providing vegan options for us forgotten folk. This is What service is all about people. She also had vegan green curry available on the menu for $10 another plus as we always get charged double what our omnivore friends do for a meal. Keep up the good work and you'll always have our business as a mixed omnivore and vegan family
Delish!. A failsafe all day brekky option - the food never disappoints (although I do miss the quinoa/potato hash cakes).
Great coffee, however the latest $9 'cold-pressed almond milk coffee' is a bit steep :)
Good to see Venezin Group doing so well.
Love it,. Green smoothie and Corn fritters with extra haloumi is a must try!!! Nothing bad to say about this place! Will definitely be coming back!
Mostly Good. Some days Pawpaw just clicks, others it doesn't. It's partly the first come best dressed service in a fairly poky location that means some days you're standing by awkwardly hovering over people willing them to leave. The food is normally great, occasionally inedible (perhaps a melt-down in the kitchen?) The service is always good though. There is regrettably one girl working on the coffee machine who seems to think she's in hand to hand combat with a steam locomotive - if she's on the deck I order juice, her coffees are without exception the worst I've ever had. Anyone else seems to put out an excellent coffee though (its a shame she's part of the family who owns the chain - no chance she'll disappear!) All of those complaints aside - its still a nice place and if luck gives you a quiet time, its lovely to sit with a coffee (or juice depending!) and enjoy a nice meal here.
My partner and I randomly dropped in here for breakfast one saturday and we were glad we did! We both were craving mexican for breakfast and were pleased to see they had meals with a mexican twist. I ordered the baked eggs and my partner got the burrito. Both meals were delicious! Coffee & juices were really good too! It was a bit expensive especially the extra $4.50 for a quarter of avocado! But we would come back here, the service was ok but we didnt mind we could tell they were flat out busy and the staff still managed to be polite and friendly. Defs would reccomend this place to anyone who likes something different for breakfast!
GREAT MENU. Love the new menu. its ticks all the boxes, mexican baked eggs and breakfast burrito. great coffee too
Went to pawpaw this weekend soo impressed. Waitress was welcoming when we got a table (was a little wait but worth it!!!) I ordered the breakfast pizza my socks were blown off! Loved it coffee was amazing and they use bonsoy obviously know what they are doing. Definitely will be back!
8/10. The staff here are super warm and make sure you're taken care of. Good chai latte and great breakfast! Unfortunately the service is a little slow, our food took well over half an hour to get to the table but apart from that this place is perfect.
Love this cafe great food and coffee and service is always friendly love the ever changing menu and specials board.
A lovely ambient cafe with a great choice of menu items and perfect Campos coffee. I had the breakfast burrito and it was hearty and very filling, justifying the $16 price. Friendly staff too. My baby son and I enjoyed our weekday brunch here today :)
Long wait, fresh food. Seated quickly but the wait for the food was a long one! Good coffee and fresh food when we finally got it (a plain crossaint and BLT burger). Service was friendly enough but I don't think we'll be back any time soon
First time I waited in a line for breakfast. Very busy cafe. Well worth the wait. Great breakfast burrito and coffee. I am looking forward to trying the corn fritters.
Do not go here unless you want to wait in excess of ONE HOUR for your meal! Very poor service. Can't comment on food as I am STILL WAITING!!
Yummy Breakfast. I highly recommend the Granola - absolutely delish!
Not dissappointed. I wasn't disappointed at all, but don't have a burning urge to return. My breakfast was great; avo on toast with hummus and feta plus eggs. It was really lovely and the other meals delivered to the table also looked great. Service was great. Coffee was warm, not hot. A personal thing, but I really don't like the coffee cups/mugs. Being tucked away in Potts Street is okay; nice to be off the main street and good parking but the outlook isn't interesting.
Went to paw paw for a late brunch recommended by a friend and wow!! The Israeli breakfast was amazing! And the avo plate looked as equally awesome. The staff were very friendly also. The waitress who sat us altered me of a parking inspector who was hanging around due to the ashes being on which was nice also. All in all a great place with good vibe great food and service.
So, so good. Paw Paw exceeds expectations. Delicious food, well priced and laid back. Really great service and atmosphere too which is refreshing to see!
Fantastic breakfast and great service. Potato hash cakes are amazing!
The baked eggs changed my life... Amazing!!!!! And the gronola bowl is outstanding- fresh fruit and nice big serving! Cannot fault this place at all
Perfect breakfast. Breakfast GREAT. Interesting menu. Food light fresh and full of aroma. Nice chilli notes. Quiet and roomy. I dislike having to shout while I dine. Cool atmosphere and ambience....waitress perhaps a little too Cool at times! Strong perfect Campos coffee. My current favourite for breakfast. It used to be the place over the road but dBs destroying that experience for me.
Delicious breakfast. Visited Paw Paw for the first time on Sunday at about 10am. Very popular and busy, did have to wait a short period for a table but the breakfast was worth the wait. Coffee was good, not as hot as I would have liked it, but came out quite promptly. I chose the corn fritters for breakfast, with a side of bacon and scrambled eggs which made quite a substantial meal. It was delicious. The fritters were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and scrambled eggs were perfect. My friend did order the Israeli breakfast and was a little disappointed in the size of it, and did have to remind them to bring out her side of haloumi, which was prepped but left in the kitchen. However she really did enjoy the flavours.Our party of three did have to share a long table with another party of three, which was no problem. Otherwise there would have been more of a wait. On the whole throughly enjoyed my breakfast, definitely will be back and recommend it to others.
Another place for brunch. Went to paw paw on a sunday morning and it was super busy, however because they opened up the restaurant area, we got a table pretty quickly. coffee was prompt and delicious, food took a little longer - resulting in the waffles being very soggy (only downside), but the braised mushroom i got was amazing!
service was really good and don't forget to check out the specials on the blackboard wall!
Great place!. Fantastic coffee, good price for the food & decent quantity which seems very hard to come by these days..overall a great place :)
This is a great little cafe. The menu is diverse and interesting (but due for an update). Have dined in and taken away breakky and lunch here several times over the last 12 months, and rarely been let down by the food. Service is pretty good, but can tend to be a little snooty leaning to prickly on occasion, maybe a symptom of Paw-Paw's popularity or just the staff on the day.
That aside, you won't be disappointed here. Consistently good food and a relaxed atmosphere at a reasonable price.
Mmm corn cakes... Great Breakfast menu options and portion size is just right (not too big or small). Coffee was ok...expected better for Campos but I guess it just depends who makes it on the day. Love the setup as it's relaxed, breezy and not too noisy. Would love to go back and try their lunch menu.
Pawpaw. Good coffee. Creative breakfast (not your usual bacon and eggs fares) and efficient service. Good stuff!
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Pawpaw - Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Before even getting seated inside, it is easy to tell how popular this place is. Venture down a side street that is along the main road and the parking lot is tucked in with the housing. It backs itself off another restaurant - which is owned by the same people and said restaurant is sometimes used if the space fills up for breakfast, which it often does. All of this is for a good reason; the breakfasts here are both wholesome and fantastic.
Several other places have attempted to re-create the diner experience, but here they have done it the best. It is cosy, unassuming and not ideal for an intimate date. There is even a side window where people can order their coffees on the go. The street-view get a giant open window to acqurie a cool breeze and create that friendly atmosphere.
Although the seating is somewhat haphazard (i.e. done by ear with no table numbers) it is well organised and efficient. Wait at the door, then get assigned a seat wherever (my dining buddy and I went here; the seats were along a lengthy wooden table) and you are given glasses and water bottle. The good thing here is that you are left to your devices to fill the glass up yourself.
It would be advisable to frequent here to try the array they offer. The menu often changes and there is even a specials board; the selection on offer is a mixture of some breakfast basics with more interesting options thrown in. Giving a look at it, it makes more sense each time.
Of course, a double cappuccino was my first order - something in which is often ordered upon seating in my hometown. Coffee has become that ubiquitous and a part of life. The blend used here is Campos which is a robust blend - a single shot is noticably strong thus a double is something that is not for the meek. As usual, it was tasty and dark - the milk part segued into the espresso without hestiation.
Next, with such great service it was time to order the breakfasts.
Generous is the key word when describing the portions. You will not have to eat for most of the rest of the day after trying this place out. I got the huevos rancheros - a Mexican breakfast which consisted of a fried egg, black beans, salsa, avocado and corn tortillas. There was the option of ordering bacon on the side; I did not verbalise the request however, the bacon came with it and I am not complaining.
There were other interesting items here, including a lamb meatball dish which my dining buddy eyed off and was kicking himself when he saw it; his order was the Canadian Breakfast - waffles with strawberries, banana, bacon and maple syrup. Still though, he was pretty impressed and from what I tried of the Canadian Breakfast it was really good quality.
My huevos rancheros though was so good it could have come from a Mexican restaruant. It was all really good quality; the salsa, beans and avocado were all very fresh. Each item stood out and the dish was actually pretty light. The bacon was brilliantly cooked, with the right amount of crispiness. At times there was a tangy flavour to them. All up, one of the better breakfasts that I have had the pleasure of trying out.
This is the kind of breakfast place which I would easily recommend to anyone visiting. They will have a hard time not finding a good choice on the menu - even something as simple as eggs on toast, if that is what suits them. The atmosphere is wholesome and friendly and the attempts at unusual dishes for once seems homely - this is a diner.
Awesome brekky! One of the best cafes in Brisbane. Really different food, good portions and value for money. A must try for all vegetarians and gluten free :-)
I love that constantly changing special board. Campos coffee is great too !
Yuuum. A friend and I dined at Paw Paw on a late Sunday morning. After a short wait in line, we were seated at the couches (super comfy, by the way). With everything on the menu sounding so delicious, I asked the waitress what her recommendations were. A few minutes after ordering, the Israeli breakfast and the Corn Fritter arrived at our table. Both dishes were delicious and we thought $13.90 each was great value (for brunch anyway).
Great to go with friends and family, but if you're rushed for time I wouldn't recommend Paw Paw on a Sunday morning as it seems like the lines (and finding parking around the area if you're driving) could take a while as it is a popular place- and I can definitely see why!
The best. Best breakfast in Brisbane. Enough said.
My New Fave. I love Pawpaw. We've been a few times now and every time the food has been quick to come out and delicious. The staff are great as well. I don't ask for much more than that. I like the ever-changing specials board and the coffee is surprisingly good! Hands down, the best brunch spot in Brisbane.
(but don't tell too many people, it's so nice not having to queue for hours to get a table)
Yum! Early morning Sunday breakfast catch up with the girls. Most of us ordered off their specials board and we were all happy with what we got. I had Brioche French toast with chai honey ricotta and slivered almonds (with a side of crispy bacon). Staff were attentive and friendly.
Beutiful food and coffee. I have been here a few times now. The coffee is always made perfectly and they change their specials board all the time and they always have so many different specials to choose from and so far they have all been really nice.
I will keep coming back. Nice and easy and relaxed and good prices. Great service too.
Loved Pawpaw Cafe! Great menu, fast and friendly service, Campos coffee and delicious food. Will definitely be returning as there was so much on the menu I was sad to miss out on. I also took home a muffin from their counter. Very fluffy, light and yummy.
Fantastic food, friendly service. Lots of vegetarian options. Have been recommending it to friends since my initial visit.
Had a really enjoyable breakfast at Pawpaw. Took about 5 mins to be seated, but expected to wait on a Saturday morning. Quick service, and quick delivery of coffee and then good. Plenty to pick from the menu - lots of yummy options! Will be back to try more of the menu!
Vegetarian yum. Cute decor, well priced breakfast menu. We spent ages with the menu because everything sounded great. Lots of vegetarian options.
A very happy customer who can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu.
They took the breakfast burrito off the menu, can't believe it.
Had a very fulfilling breakfast here this morning! Well priced and totally delicious. Some great breakfast options for the savoury palate :)
Quick, friendly service (on a quiet Monday morning), tasty food and good coffee.
I've been here twice so far and absolutely loved it. The first time, I got the quinoa hash and the second, I got the bubble and squeak special (sincerely hoping it becomes a permanent item on the menu). No complaints!!
Specials board always interesting. Great coffee!. Love this place, standard breakfast menu is a hit and coffee good but I always try to order from specials board now, always so creative and tasty. Cheap too!
Extremely impressed with pawpaw cafe. Superb coffee and a breakfast menu that took myself and my friend ages to choose from as everything looked soo delicious. Great service and great atmosphere. Definitely recommending to my friends.
Take away coffee that is quick and superb :-)
Everything we ordered was delicious! The mushrooms were a very tasty addition to the eggs on toast and the corn fritters were really special! The service was quick (though it was a Monday) and the coffee was tasty. The menu was far from your standard breakfast option and caters well to those who don't eat eggs. We will definitely be back!!
Very much enjoyed. Ate here on Saturday morning. Seated fast and ordered quickly.
The french toast was so yummy! Also ordered the baked potato special and the burrito. All tasty and massive servings.
Really nice will be back
Delish :). Fabulous food and great vibe. The quinoa hash cakes are to die for, and there's option for every palette. Definitely worth checking out!
We likey!. Had the crispy chicken burger - delicious. Coffee was good too. We'd definitely return and recommend to others.
I had breakfast here and it was absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic decor and delicious breakfast menu!
Delicious!. I had poached eggs, avocado and feta on sourdough and a coffee. It was all very tasty :).
Great food!. My French toast was delicious. The corn fritters with bacon is a pretty large meal (there was no skimping on the bacon!) Staff appeared very efficient.
We were lucky to get a table quickly- pretty poplar for Saturday brunch although I noticed takeaway meals seem to be possible (?).
Brisbane's best breaky. Love it here! The food is fantastic and affordable and the staff are so cheerful and never kick me out for lingering so long on weekends! Love that they do all day breaky too.
Never tried this place before, it was really quite a nice quirky place. The portion sizes were quite reasonable. The only downside was the iced coffee that my friend ordered. He was expecting it with ice cream and cream not just ice cubes and milk. But apart from that it's quite a nice place for breakfast/lunch. Overall a lovely place.
Good Sized Meals + Campos Coffee. Love the burgers - big portions so good for hungry guys.
Staff is always friendly and helpfull
Wonderful, affordable food. The brunch favourite tends to be the breakfast burrito but I believe that the quinoa and potato hash cakes served with haloumi and onion jam is a keeper! Friendly staff, quick service, and Campos coffee is served here.
Diana. Pawpaw has been on my wishlist for ages & we finally got to try it yesterday morning. We were both very happy with our meals (we had brekky) I had the potatoe fritters which were just yum, they came with a large serve of haloumi & home made relish. The partner had the baked eggs which he said were very good too. To top it off we also enjoyed their coffee & its a hard job to find a place which does both well. Nice relaxed setting, although had to leave the pooch at home as there was no outdoor seating unfortunately. Service was also friendly & efficient so we will be back.
Very good, but...... I loved Pawpaw, the staff and service was impeccable. My one gripe... no fruit salad or 'healthy' option on the menu. They did have a museli with fruit and yoghurt, and i did ask if i could just get the fruit and yoghurt as i was on a special diet and the waitress refused. Ended up with the museli which was delicious, but no doubt very high in fat. Would have been nice if they could accomodate for specific dietry requirements.
Fantastic!. We had the best breakfast here in a long time. Varied items on the menu other than the standard eggs and bacon. Great friendly service, even though they were very busy, but that all adds to the great atmosphere.
Such a fun place to have brekkie. We will definitely be back
Tasty!. East Brisbane has the best cafes for breaky! we are so lucky.
Had great fritters and a coffee that warmed my heart and soul
see you again soon
Nomnomnom. Awesome. I am so happy ive moved to East Brisbane. I work nights so breaky places are my thang. I reckon this part of town has to be the best for breaky in Brisbane. Pawpaw rocks! Lady M, Foxy Bean, Crosstown... should I bother going on! See you again soon Pawpaw
Cute little cafe, nice menu too. Gets very busy on the weekends also very hot in the cafe! Coffee was great!
Been here twice in last few weeks and both times were really disappointing , coffee was well ( woefull ) and food(less woefull) . have really tried to like but its not happening , really like this area and there are really good places close by, hopefully it will improve.
I discovered this cafe a couple of weeks ago and have already been back several times. The coffee is wonderful, and it was so refreshing to find a breakfast menu that departed from the usual eggs or pancakes. The corn fritters with chipotle sour cream and tomato relish are a must try. The eclectic furniture and sliding glass windows give the cafe a really homely relaxed atmosphere, making for an all round enjoyable experience.
Not bad. The lunch menu is different but good. How you read it and how it actually comes out is a surprise. There isnt much on the menu so you dont have much selection. Ambiance and shop setup is fantastic. I believe if they improve the menu, it will pump.
So good!. We wanted to try something new and cute for lunch and decided to go to Pawpaw. It was so good! Friendly service and amazing food. Would return again for sure.
Will return again!. Went with a friend a week ago and was very happy with their food. The place feels very homy and relaxing, being a weekday it probably is less crowded than it would be on weekends. We both had the baked egg and it was simply sumptuous. The coffee is nice and smooth.. and their brownie was amongst the best I've tasted. Service was great too. The place was run by the father/daughter team that runs "green papaya", and this place was the function room which they've decided to open up about 2 months ago. Will definitely return again!
All day breakfast!. I'm so glad to have found this little gem. They atmosphere was so cosy and relaxed. The waitresses were patient (took us about half an hr to finally order) and friendly. I had the baked eggs...though not a huge fan of eggs I was happy to chow this down. We also ordered the pork and fennel sausage roll (perfect pastry) and the gnocchi (hands down best gnocchi I've ever had).
The only negative would be the lack of parking available however theres plently of paid parking a street away.
Campos coffee, great staff and a menu that is always complemented by a few specials, there should always be something for everyone. Then there's the baked treats as well. Been a handful of times so far and will be back many more.
Fantastic little corner cafe. Excellent breakfast menu and such great service that I stayed for 3 coffees.
Great avo on toast and perfect scrambled eggs. lovely cheery service too!
Second time back and it was even better than the first. Best corn fritters and gnocchi I've had. Only problem now is I don't want to try anything else because they are my top craving so have to have both when i come. Love the decor and super friendly staff too.
Oasis in Busy Gabba. As Foxy Bean has been closed for renovation, this new addition to the competitive Gabba cafe scene brought in tasty but affordable lunch options to the area. Coffee was not that great for me, but my avo on sourdough was presented aesthetically pleasing. Not normal bashed and pasted avo! I would be happy to go back.
Cosy little cafe which serves Campos. Tried the baked eggs and it had a good, spicy kick to it. Friendly staff and prompt service.
All day breakfast - yes please!. Pawpaw has the kind of menu where everything calls to you and you just want to order one of everything. I've not yet tried the lunch menu, but it looks delicious. I am such a fan of the all day breakfast, and a lot of the breakfast stuff is kind of like lunch food anyway. The California style breakfast burrito with jalapenos and apple jam is out of this world. And the baked eggs are something I could happily eat every day. The corn fritters (which I got with a side of bacon - of course) with the chipotle sour cream - wow. I'm salivating just writing this. I'm definitely going back for breakfast tomorrow to sample something else on the menu! Also - the campos coffee is, as always, excellent. It doesn't hurt that the fit out is awesome too. One wall is a masive window that opens up so it feels like you're outside, and the way it's decorated feels like you're eating in a jungle. There really is no place like it in Bris.
All day breakfast.. I can't get enough of a cafƩ that understands the importance of all day breakfasts. Pawpaw's menu has some of the classics and some of the "I'm not 100% sure what that is but I want to eat it"s. Fast and friendly service, too. Welcome to town, please stay for a while and keep up the excellent work.
Perfectly made campos coffee. Food also of a high standard. Chilled atmosphere.
The other meal we got was the Baked Eggs with chorizo and feta. This is a very unique dish compared to most Brisbane breakfast menus, and I'd highly recommend this if you're in the mood for a warm, comfort dish. The gravy is full of flavour, so remember to soak your crisp buttered bread in it and take a big bite! Yum!
You already know Pawpaw is a Brissy favourite - just sharing more foodporn pictures!
The Canadian breakfast consisted of waffles served with crispy bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup but also had some strawberry slices and julienned apple slices. The waffles were lovely and light but not overly sweet and came in an interesting star shape instead of a boring old square. The bacon was far from crispy, but SC was happy about this as it was perfectly cooked for her, well cooked but not too crispy. The caramelised banana added the sweetness to the dish and the addition of the apple gave a great texture and a little bit of sourness to the dish.
I had a bite and I didn't like it, I think it was the similar soft texture. There's wasn't enough contrast to hold me. My Boyfriend enjoyed it though and he finished about 2/3rds of it before he had to stop. The flavours were tasty enough with a thick black bean, creamy scrambled eggs, cubes of avocado, fresh zingy tomato, purple onion and coriander salsa and that sour cream. I just wasn't a fan.
... really busy, bustling cafe. Its almost startlingly noisy when you first enter. I'm not sure I like that the entrance is right next to the tiny toilets and the entrance to the kitchen though, that weirds me out in a way I can't describe.
BUT thankfully the breakfast is good here, thumbs up from myself and kei. Initially we ventured out to the Brisbane Markets at around 630-7am to have a look and such... but afterwards ended up here at Pawpaw Cafe. Pawpaw Cafe is a sorta corner/tucked away/behind another restaurant sort of cafe - it has a very relaxed feel to it, it's one of those cafes where you can have good coffee, food and conversation! the vibe it gives is very relaxed/welcoming, and doesn't have the vibe that scream 'sorry-we-only-cater-to-particular-pompous-hipster-crowds' that some other places can tend to emit!
I had a hard time deciding, but ended up getting the Quinoa and Potato Hash Cakes (13.5), which I didn't regret! Ā If you haven't already realized my love for potatoes - well, it's another one of my order-deciders (besides mushroom). The potato hash cakes were crispy on the outside and steamy hot on the inside. Ā I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't lacking in flavour either, especially with the haloumi steaks. Ā I wasn't that big of a fan of the beetroot relish, so the dish was a bit dry. Ā I was wishing there were more sprigs of the veggie, but overall, I was happy with my order.
The best thing about this cosy, little gem (tacked onto the back of local culinary stalwart, Green Papaya) is that I can never decide what to order off the diverse and ādrool-worthyā menu (which also includes a heap of gluten-free and vegetarian options). Efficient, friendly service and the convenient takeaway coffee hatch is an added bonus.
I ordered the Baked Eggs slow cooked with spiced sofrito (a Latin American sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs), organic feta, chorizo & dukkah. In a word ā Awesome.
....admired the vegetarian Quinoa Potato Hash Cakes w Haloumi as they wandered past. The Californian Breakfast Burrito is often talked and tweeted about and the last time I visited, I watched as someone tackled it with their hands. Brave move. Not only it is huge, it's topped with salsa. I went the more traditional route of a knife and fork and found it filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and Mexican style black beans in a soft wheat tortilla. A squeeze of lime and I was good to go. Simple, fresh and filling, at around $15, it was a very
Expectedly, the cafe was pumping. We were seated at a cosy table by the wall, which was covered by shimmering gold and green bamboo themed wallpaper
Pawpaw Cafe has been recently opened by the owners of Green Papaya, in a little nook at the back of their restaurant at Woolloongabba. Always keen to check out a new cafe, and hearing that their menu was interesting with a bit of a tex-mex feel to it, we headed there for lunch one recent weekday.
Aside from the initial wait to order our food, service at Pawpaw was steady. The cafe was surprisingly busy for a weekday lunch, considering its location. We love this style of food that's simple, healthy and focused on flavor and freshness. This could easily become a regular spot because the food isn't overbearing.
Paw paw cafe has really warm and friendly service, itās a huge cafe so great for long catch ups with friends and the staff are very accommodating.
I loved my signature hash, my friends enjoyed their meals too. The servings are generous and very filling. Flavours are creative.
We also enjoyed our oat iced lattes š
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My partner and I recently held our engagement party at Pawpaw Cafe in their function space and we could not recommend this venue enough! We originally loved Pawpaw for their amazing breakfast but will now be back for their lunch and dinner. If only I had more events to organise!
All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and the banquet happily fed a group of 40 people with heaps left over. Kaela and Kayley looked after us all on the day and the service was excellent. Super lovely ladies and so helpful. They made a big event feel relaxed and took the pressure off of us. They also helped remind us as the day went along when things had to happen and we had plenty of time to enjoy the whole event. We asked for the elopement styling as well which just made the whole room so beautiful and well presented. Such a lovely space!
A big thank you to Mel, the functions and catering coordinator, for bringing everything together and helping us book in such a memorable engagement party! A dream come true :)
We had the most amazing day holding a baby shower here. We went with the Thai buffet and it was perfect. So much food and everyone loved it. The staff were so kind and helpful, they really made sure we were all looked after. The day was just so easy. The space is beautiful as well.
Amazing food, well balanced and tasty.
Teas are all loose leaf and the signature hash is expertly cooked. The eggs have runny yolks, and the mix of the avocado, Halloumi, dukkah and lime work well. I loved the macaroni and cheese croquette (it's not what you expect), it had some spice to it, which made it taste a lot lighter. The eggs were well cooked and the sauce was good. Highly recommend this cafe. Come early as it gets busy. Not much parking around either.
Quality of food, dining and service are high up there with my expectations being met!
Such a lovely vibe and all of the art work in the cafe is stunning.
Freshly baked goods on show as soon as you walk in catch your eye and I had to get some. The food was delicious, so many flavours in one dish alone, absolutely loved it!
A lovely cafe with friendly helpful staff and great quality food. I got the Fritter Fiesta and swapped the egg out for potato hash. Decent sized portion for the price. Staff were helpful in regards to allergies. Also ordered an iced latte which was smaller than expected, but was smooth and creamy.
Only issue was parking. There is street parking available but completely full. Doesn't detract from the cafe since it's not in their control.
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Pawpaw has a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. The options are also great for the savoury tongue but also the sweet tongue. Reservation is strongly recommended. The place was packed all the time.
Some waitresses are clueless but there are a few superstars. Mandy gets our commendation.
We would also suggest to come at 11:00 so you have the options from the breakfasts and lunch menu. Parking on a Sunday is not too much of a hassle, even with a game on at the Gabba. It will be tricky during the week though.
The only downside comment from us are the apparent ālargeā chai, which is probably three sips at $5.50 excluding Sunday 10% surcharge.
There is a room to the side that can be perfect for functions.
We started last Saturday right by having breakfast at PawPaw. Itās such a vibrant venue with friendly service and an electric atmosphere. My friendās Benedict croissant looked sensation and my mushroom croquettes were delicious. Also, how can you not give five stars when they put real chocolate shavings on top of your cappuccino?
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