Review Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Brisbane

One of the best desserts and cocktails! The place is very nice and cute, they have a wide variety of desserts and of course vegan options, in addition, they take food allergies into consideration, so you can go to the desk and let them know so they can show you other options. The cocktails are delicious as well as the mocktails, both are decorated very nicely, perfect for a photo! We ate “Choc vegan Sunday”, “Vegan Choc Cake” and “Vegan Vanilla Cake”. To drink the “Passionfruit Punch” cocktail and the “Unicorn Lemonade” mocktail Highly recommended!

I visited the café three times, each time the dessert was very good, the hot chocolate, but unfortunately the flat white each time was so bad that I couldn't finish the cup. I think it is important in the café to taste the coffee before anything else. I hope he gets better because he is the best in sweets.

Had a great experience here! I bought a choc mint milkshake and a crunchy caramel sundae. They were sweet and flavourful but not sickly sweet. Staff were friendly, great atmosphere. Kind of expensive, the sundae was $20 but once in a while is fine.

After a filling and satisfying dinner at Vici, I was feeling for something sweet and i’ve heard that cowch squire popular and renowned for its desserts and drinks. We went and it was a pretty busy looking with large groups seated in and outdoors, but I was still keen to have some dessert. We went up to the counter and it was a bit odd, we had a quick browse through the menu there and I went with one of their waffles with strawberries, bananas and ice cream, a pretty standard combination at every dessert place. We also got a random drink, a groovy grape, just to try it out, since its a place we dont come to all the time. We sat at a pretty small table surrounded by other large and noisy groups, and it was a little awkward because it was difficult to hear ourselves. The drink came first, followed by the food a while later, and it was quite alright. The drink was way too sweet and sour for my liking, not to say its bad, but I personally cant stand it very much. it was pretty though, with fairy floss on the top and some sort of sour tasting crackles around the rim of the glass. Drinking it was actually a lot messier than I thought, since the fairy floss was so large and we didnt want it to melt right into the liquid. The waffle was pretty standard, this one here wasn’t anything exceptional unfortunately. After looking through their menu again however, I think ill definitely have to try one of their other menu items.

Such a good place to go to for a treat! Lots to choose from on the menu. The share plate is a good idea to try, the icecream sundaes are also pretty big so recommend to share those. I loved the fairy floss too! ❤

This place is AWESOME!! Monica was AMAZING and she helped me pick out the sticky date cake which literally melted in my mouth! I also added the rainbow salted caramel gelato and it was like nothing I’ve ever tasted the texture was perfect! Thanks so much for making my day! I’m here from the States and this by far is my favorite spot in Australia!!

Too much to choose from but nothing that particularly jumped out so shared the grazing platter which was a great mix of everything. Shop could do with a bit of updating, staff very casual but friendly enough. Can select music to play and vibe would be nicer at night with the fireplace and lighting.

Great option for cocktails on a casual night. The desserts looked great (if too sweet was a thing, one would describe them as such) and our cocktail choices were nothing but fantastic. Special mention to the espresso martini, with great flavour and a chocolate covered glass to balance it out if you choose to do so. Staff were friendly and the music sounded great. We will be back!

We had decided to come here because of the caramilk promotion and it was awesome. We had the chocolate cocktail and caramilk cocktail followed by waffles. All the food was amazing. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good spot and will be back. 👌

Love cowch!<br/>Pancakes are our favourite. Service was always really friendly and fast. Products are always of a really high standard.<br/>One thing I find. They always have a table inside of men. Don’t know if they own the place or not, but they are never friendly, never engage customers. They walk around texting on their phones. To me if you are in a service industry and wearing the brand, say hi to the customers..... Pretty simple, really

Tropicana smoothie was great just needed match pineapple like the menu stated. The order attendant had extremely good service lovely smile. Crowd was great, nicely laid out restaurant must see Brisbane. Thanks I will be back

Was quite disappointed with my orders. I had the Nutella espresso martini which I can barely taste the espresso in it. Also ordered the churros which isn’t quite to my liking. The dough on the inside is not crispy as I would like it to be. Otherwise i like that it’s not overtly sweet and the ambience is really good for a gathering.

Went to cowch last night. It was very busy at the time. Large line up at the door, the lady told us it would be about a 20 minute wait. Although it was a full house she still managed to sit us , didn't keep us waiting for long at all. So helpful with seating , menu choices. We couldn't decide what to eat with all the yummy options. The girl at the counter was so patient , gave us fantastic options. Had a lovely night. Great prices, suitable for my family and I. Would recommend to others if you haven't tried it out. Will be back guys. Thanks for your patience and yummy foods!!!!

Great place to chill, have drinks and dessert. Very creative range in the menu. You've got waffles, pancakes, ice cream and more! My table had a huge meal, so we bought 2 desserts for 8 of us. But they were very kind and didn't chase us out. Will be back again! <br/><br/>Slightly on the pricier side tho...

Visited with a friend on Tuesday night. We both have the Nutella waffle sandwich and a chai latte. The waffles were served before the lattes. The chai was actually hot and kept that way fairly long. I often find that my lattes turn cold almost immediately. However, it could have done with some more spices, it was a bit plain. The waffle itself was amazing! Served with lots of Nutella, almost too much even for a big sweet tooth like me. Would have been nice with a bit more Oreos, maybe bigger pieces. Have to come back and try a smoothie/shake and obviously more waffles, pancakes, crepes, French toast...

Went to cowch last week. The food was amazing, service was great. Staff were really friendly & bubbly. Very welcoming. The meals were brought out minutes after purchase. By the time I had got back to my seat my meal had already been sent out. Even though the venue was really busy. They still managed to fit us in. Definitely will be back!

Came here as a back-up plan with some friends after another place somehow lost our reservation. Edoardo was incredibly funny and accommodating, would recommend!

Service was Great! Can’t wait to go back

food great  service was quick ... managers know what service with a smile is...  great location easy to park out front comfortable seating ... menu is extensive... great desserts..

Waffle they think of next? Love this place, it’s a perfect way to end an evening out with dinner and friends. <br/><br/>The menu is huge, the cocktails are just decadent! Who couldn’t say no???<br/><br/>Give this place at least one go if you’re ever in the neighbourhood! 💕

Only came in for a quick milkshake for the kids and sadly l was a bit disappointed with the place. Found the place quite average and l barely got any customer service. Just didn't get a good vibe when we went in and the milkshakes were quite boring to be honest.

This place has a Great atmosphere. Food and service superb. Menu would suit most taste. I would definitely return with all my family and friends. <br/>

I came here last night and the service was exceptional! The atmosphere here was amazing and you could tell everyone there was having a great time. The cocktails are a must but you can’t go past the Nutella waffle sandwhich! Will be back :)

Perfect place for dessert after dinner in Southbank, loved the waffles and cocktails! If you have a sweet tooth this is definitely the place to go!

Cowch is my favourite place to go when I’m craving something sweet! I’ve been countless times and I am IN LOVE with the menu. Everything looks and tastes so good! And on top of that the service is fantastic with lots of happy smiling faces and so is the atmosphere. Such a fun place to be whether you’re with friends, family or somewhere to spoil your kids! 10/10!

The Nutella waffle sandwich is to die for!! Perfect place to bring friends and share as everything is so yummy and the cocktails are dangerously good ;) had a great time will definitely be back

had a great night here last Saturday!! we had a large group of us and the staff were super friendly and accommodating! we ordered a bunch of churros and cocktails and enjoyed all of them, especially the sweet and sour and cotton candy cocktails!! loved the ambiance of the venue and the couches were really comfy :) loved every minute

Perfect place to go for a cheeky cocktail with friends, the mad hatters tea parts was delicious and came in a really cut tea pot with udder cup. The churros to are by far the best i've ever had and their nutella menu is to die for. Service to was also by far the best I have received, and the staff were great at offering recommendations while catering to allergy requests. Will definitely be returning 5 out of 5!

Amazing food and drinks love this place always go there when I feel like a treat!!😋💜<br/>Thank you to Stevie at Pacific fair Cowch for always being so lovely and friendly and making some amazing treats 😋😋😋🍓🍓🍓

A wide range of desserts are available at Cowch, which is quite popular at Southbank. The ambience is quite nice and the location is very accessible. We enjoyed our dessert here, however the flavours can be a little too much. I know it’s a dessert bar but some dishes and drinks were just way too sweet. The chocolate pancakes, for example, had too much chocolate sauce on them which was quite overwhelming taste-wise.

One of the few dessert houses in Brisbane with quite an extensive menu. Price was a bit high but we were so satisfied with the taste and the presentation.

it’s a dessert bar located in Southbank. The concept of dessert bar is fairly new to me as I’ve never encountered something like this before.<br/><br/>The place was quite unique, with cow udder lamps all over the place 🤣 and pretty much like a bar. They offered varied ranges of desserts, from shakes, sundaes, popsicles and so on. We decided to try Grazing Platter and Fondmoo. They’re basically the same: fondue. the churros and waffles were okay, though they were not as crunchy as I expected. The dipping sauces were all chocolate sauces of our choices: white chocs, milk chocs, and dark chocs. All of the sauces were quite good. They had the right amount of sweetness. Not too fond of the pancake since they were small in size. The strawberry and marshmallow, well, they could not go wrong 😆<br/><br/><br/>Overall it’s a nice dessert place with unique concept. Keen to try the desserts with alcohol next time!

Cowch dessert & cocktail bar is a fabulous place to chill and catch up. The place was nice & vibrant with good music, Good team and great desserts (as desserts make everything better)!<br/>I believe Cowch is the only desserts and cocktail bar in Queensland that is maintained well, clean and offering customers with amazing choice of desserts!!<br/><br/>-> Cookie & Cream pancake stack - This dessert was “THE BOMB”. When you look at it, you will just “Fall in Love” and it absolutely delicious with good amount of milk chocolate, Tim tam, Cookies & Ice cream. <br/>The pancake was super fresh (Nice & Fluffy) and a bit warm & cold flavours- which made the dessert really perfect and hit the Mark!! <br/><br/>They have a generous amount of space at the dessert bar that can occupy a lot of people with different types of Tables! <br/>We really can’t wait to get back and try every other desserts they offer!!

Excellent place for dessert. Plenty of variety - can choose from ice cream, pancakes, a couple of slices or sweet cocktails. Decent sized portions and quality.

really great place. had a great time and mocktail. dessert was also really good. thanks Zoe for your great help. it was honestly such a great night and my friend and I had the most amazing time together here

I just adored this place after visiting recently. Was served by a young girl named Zoey and she was great picking a perfect meal for our family. will definitely be returning

The place was not very clean but the service was nice. The food also seemed a bit overpriced for what it was but it still was fun to play with and was yummy.

I just want to say that I visit Cowched every day when I am in Brisbane so 3 days this time about I would say times. Staff are top shelf and was helped out by a beautiful and very sweet member of staff this morning Zoe. <br/><br/>Thanks Zoe for such great service and I look to coming back here when I visit next.<br/><br/>

How aesthetically (and palate) pleasing drinks and food. Totally recommend mad hatters tea party and chocolate mousse cake. Very friendly staff too!

When I went to Cowch, I went with a group of friends we were seated immediately and the food and drinks were delicious. Our waiter was amazing and her name was Zoe, she delivered and made our food and drink platters straight away and she even helped us take way to many photos.

Went for a late afternoon treat. Had to clean our own table that faced the road. The staff were pretty busy. Looked like they had a massive group because their table was still dirty. But their desert was yummy. We ordered the nutella pizza. Sugar overload but done nicely. Shame on the dirty tables though.

I’m so devastated that they don’t have a Cowch near where I live because this was one of my favourite discoveries when visiting Brisbane! Their green tea latte is the reason I continue to exist 😂 🍵

Great place for a dessert after a walk along the river. They have a large selection of pancakes, sundaes, drinks and other desserts - you can also make your own with the different toppings available. It can get very busy sometimes and food takes a while to come out but if you like desserts its worth the wait. Was visiting Brisbane from New Zealand and it was something nice the evening before we went back home.

Huge milkshake,looks amazing,taste so so. We order two cocktails but I forgot the name.not too bad .the service is very good but the dessert is not that kind to our expectations

The pearl berry sundae bowl was okay, but was it worth $18? I think not. <br/><br/>It featured an interesting combination of popping pearls (not tapioca pearls) and rice cake.

You will get a good boost of sugar here! I absolutely love the design of the shop, it is just adorable. There are plenty to choose from the menu and it is one of my favorites sweets places in town.

I had heard that the dessert here was amazing, especially the hot chocolate, so I was so excited to give it a try. I was fairly quiet when I came, although quite a few tables were filthy. A lady, who I assume was a manager (long brown braids) was talking quite loudly to a co-worker, clearly having a bad mouth about other staff members and the restaurants management team. I continued on the to front counter where it states "order here" and waited for a good 5 minutes before she eventually served me, quite rudely may I add. I find this very unprofessional behaviour from a restaurant and am disgusted that such immaturity was visible for all customers to see. I doubt I will ever go back.

I keep coming back for the mixed berry and mango smoothies. It's the perfect texture and thickness. Might be slightly addicted. Seating and ambiance is great for a date.

Went to Cowch at Southbank. A friend and I were waiting at the front in the rain to be seated and weren’t acknowledged. There were about 4 tables not cleared, so clearly space wasn’t an issue. After 15min we left to San Churros where we were greeted with a smile immediately, seated ourselves and were served promptly. Very poor service at Cowch Southbank. Do not recommend.

I honestly don't think that the prices are worth the desserts you get to be honest. Most items are too sweet, and the DIY pops are somehow too small for its price but also too filling/melts too quickly for you to be able to finish it? I've been meaning to try one of the cakes though because they look really lovely but I've never seen anybody order one and there are rarely any missing pieces so I haven't tried one yet.

I came here with some friends and overall the experience was great! The ambiance and decor was nice, I loved how you could pick your own music to play at the music station. The wait times were short for that evening and the food was out promptly. You guys have quite a range of unique fantastic desserts however it would be nice if you guys could cater to vegans a little more as well. The staff member was very knowledgeable on what vegan options you guys did have and I ended up getting the Fondmoo which was excellent. Honestly, best dessert I've eaten in a while. The dark chocolate was perfect in every way from the texture, temperature, sweetness and chocolatey flavour; it all went perfectly with the diced banana and strawberries. But that was really the only thing of substance I could have. I would love to give y'all a 5 but you guys need to step up your game. It's 2017, vegan options are everywhere, and I feel your business will really prosper if you accommodate a wider customer base with some dairy/egg free options :)

The cocktails and churros are to die for here. So many fun desserts to choose from. <br/>The ambiance and customer service were great and my friends and I all had a great time while visiting Brisbane. Hope to be back there next time we visit.

Tried the ice cream and churros, and I ordered cookies and cream and mango sorbet. The ice creams were way too sweet for my liking. But then again, I don't have a terribly sweet tooth, so those who love sugar will probably love this. The churros were crisp on the exterior and soft on the interior, which was great. Overall, I wouldn't come back, but it could just be my taste.

I've been meaning to try Cowch for ages and last weekend I finally had a dessert there. My friends and I went Saturday night and the place was packed! We luckily got a table outside (one of the last ones). I had the chocolate frozen yogurt, which was ok not the best I had but still pretty yummy. I plan to go back and try more from the menu soon!

All not very impressive. <br/><br/>I came here because Cowch has been trending as a very popular dessert place, so for my birthday, I decided to come here. <br/><br/>The staff there is what brought made me give a 2.5 rating. When we arrived there, the outside area was absolutely disgusting. The tables - NONE were cleared, and the area around the tables had small bits of rubbish left behind. It was all a sticky mess! So, my sister asked for our table to be cleared, and it was. However, she never came back to wipe it. Still in this sticky situation, we had to re-ask her to come back and wipe the table. I usually understand if the place was busy, but it was a Tuesday night and completely quiet! <br/><br/>The food was very pricy but for the experience, I thought it'd be worth it. I was wrong. It was just like any other sundae etc. Also, when I received my sundae, the ice-cream was already melting!! Shows that it didn't come to me soon enough....<br/><br/>All very negative. However, I gave that 2.5 rating because my parents enjoyed the waffles - which made me happy. <br/><br/>Sadly, I didn't take any photos because it wasn't even worth a shot.

I popped in for a brekky treat but instead opted for the simple avocado on toast. Very simple but exactly the way it should be. The coffee was delicious, and the setting very funky but inviting. Hopefully next time I get the chance to grab a sweet treat.

Tittilatingly good. Flourless chocolate cake is a decadent sinful splendour that tangos on the tastebuds. Coffee is a lovely blend. Love the little mini baby shortbread cookie on the side. Nice employees, gorgeous attractive decor that rakes the customers inward. Comfy cozy. Expensive but worth it. A classy well placed spot.

Yummy 🤤 We had ice cream burgers (nutella and peanut butter) and waffle with condense milk. Both were thiccc 👅 Would def go again. The portions were great value. Decor and service faultless, impeccable 👌🏻

this place is completely overpriced and too sweet, the chocolate tastes cheap. I definitely won't come back here i'd rather eat expensive but good quality desert at Max Brenner

Cowch sell the most delicious dessert pizza. Lots of dessert variety on the menu and the atmosphere here at night is great. Great for a drink or two as well.

After having a nice dinner we went looking for desserts and had never been to cowch before we decided to give it a try despite its bad reviews.<br/><br/>Well, the reviews were right. <br/><br/>We ordered 2 hot chocolates, the mint chocolate and the salted caramel, and also a small serve of churros. <br/><br/>The hot chocolate was disappointing, I had the mint one and wasn't too bad, I could taste the mint and the chocolate but I wish the chocolate flavour had been stronger and it was also runny and nothing like the hot chocolate at San Churro. The salted caramel one was worse, first we didn't expect to not have chocolate on the hot chocolate but what we got served was just milk with salted caramel, was runny and not pleasant at all. They deserve probably a 3 and a 2 respectively out of 5.<br/><br/>Finally the churros, was probably the worst thing I have tried in a long time, it was more salty than sweet and had a strong egg taste to it. Also the dipping sauce served together (again we chose salted caramel) was cold which I wasn't expecting and didn't taste like salted caramel at all, I felt like eating a milk custard or something alike.<br/><br/>Overall I cannot imagine myself coming back anytime soon.

The environment is very chilling, but so do the staff. Me and my friends went there on Saturday evening and we waited our drinks for 40 minutes. The bar was only half full and they had plenty of staff, it's just unbelievable that we had to wait our coffee for such a long time. What's even unbelievable was that when I confronted with the staff one of them said they were just extremely busy and asked me to be patience. It's pretty obvious that they lack of the passion to serve people and just do things at their own pace. I definitely won't go there for a second time to waste my time and money.

I came here a little while ago and I really love the look of the place. They have these brilliant udder-shaped double wall mugs which I think you can actually purchase from them. I wouldn't recommend sitting outside at this place, or at any on the same street for that matter, since it's always so busy with millions of people passing by. Just makes the whole experience a little uncomfortable for me personally.I ordered a white hot chocolate and some berry pancakes. Oh. My. Goodness. The hot chocolate tasted like they had just melted a bag of white chocolate and served that to me in one of their funny cups, I couldn't finish it. It's very very sweet. The pancakes were good, though. Fluffy, warm pancakes with frozen berries and ice cream are a perfect combination.

Cowch is sadly what you'd call 'Passable if you want what they offer'.<br/><br/>Sadly even though their decor and theme is clever, you can tell they took a big gamble with how large the locale is; due to how difficult staffing and service is I can only guess that either they're trying to save money with less staff or that the people who opened the place simply bit more than they could chew when opening in Southbank.<br/><br/>The prices are pretty high, and the selection of foods honestly is not that exciting. The flavour is fine though, so you most likely won't feel disappointed in what you ordered; that is why I say it's a place that's 'only good if you want what they offer', because it's not as interesting or exciting as you'd expect at first from one of the first Dessert bars in Brisbane.<br/><br/>If you have some cash to burn and a good group of friends, sure, why not give it a shot? It is still a pretty novel idea.

Had the worst espresso martini here :( so disappointing. Desserts were fairly average also. Over sweet and nothing special. Would not come back as not worth the cost

First impression * happening <br/><br/>Ambiance * lively huge and styled <br/><br/>Indoors* great with fire place <br/><br/>Presentations *too good <br/><br/>Food *we tried curios with Choclate sauce <br/><br/>Jain food * available <br/><br/>Staff* busy <br/><br/>Prices* high but fine with quality <br/><br/>Service* good <br/><br/>Conclusively * should try

Arrived just before closing having been shunted by Mister Fitzys, good menu and we're happy to serve us. Enjoyed our dessert and we're not rushed to leave, in fact there were other people still finishing long after closing. Dessert was tasty, will be back.

I thought max brenner was bad. I got box waffles, wow, just wow. Ps, the waffles also tasted like they were made from recycled cardboard, blurght.

This place always gets me, it's honestly just so good. The drunken sundaes are to die for and it's best served with one of their delectable drinks. Went in for my birthday and the lady behind the counter was awesome enough to sign me up to their rewards program; giving me a free ice cream pop on the day. Great service from her and the rest of the team. Haven't had any problems and will always be coming back💕

I came here on an extremely busy Sunday night (8pm) and the service was so bad. I literally waited an hour for my desserts, but I can't blame them as they had at most 3 staffs working. We ordered the drunken bananas and the fudge nut sundae. The desserts were pretty good, however I do find it a bit overpriced for what you really get. The location is great, but come earlier to avoid the crowds and slow dessert arrival.

Underwhelming. Firstly, lines are always long so reservations are the best option. It is at the counter service, and water is self-served. Desserts are standard carbs, fruit, choc, lolly combinations. No exciting or exotic flavours. Cocktails are over-priced for what they actually contain. Our waiter for the night brought us the wrong drink (we had all received our orders) and when we vehemently refused, she just shrugged, set the drink down and walked off. Well, a free drink at least for a very underwhelming evening.

Saturday night dessert stop... large choice. Cakes, ice creams, churros, frozen yoghurt, waffles and more. You grab a table then go place your order and it's brought to your table. Also on offer drinks of many varieties- cocktails, mocktails, wine, coffee, hot chocolates. We chose churros, frozen yoghurt, caramel torte and proseco all round. All tasted great and arrived to our table quickly. Lots of quirky seats, light fittings and decorations. Fun place to visit!

Great desert place. Good choices and the waffles are great too. Nice ambience and great place to hang out with friends and a good option for after dinner deserts or a desert dinner.

Food was great. Pina colada and lychenee chillers were very refreshing. Tables were dirty. Plates and cups left around but the shop was not busy. Took a while for food. Service was very lazy. One drink without a straw. Food came before the drinks. Was a let down, I had heard great things but I don't think I will be back soon.

Went to this place with my friends who had come over from Melbourne and they loved Cowch more than I do! <br/>I love the Naked pops! It's super creamy and they let you choose the topping and dripping sauce. We ordered the Mango smoothie as well and it was really refreshing. <br/>With the adorable ambience and lighting and such great food, the only thing this place lacked was probably aircon 🙈<br/>Heads up - they have a really cool birthday deal where you get a free naked pop and a choice of smoothie! The only catch, you have to be dining with someone else to claim it. <br/>The service is a bit slow and the staff might seem rude. Overall, nice spot for desserts.

Been here twice and mixed reviews. They were accomodating for a big group and food wasn't bad, I thought they'd offer more than san churro or max brenner given the price difference and it seemed like a nicer and more sophisticated place. The first time I went there, I ordered a mocktail in which I waited 50 minutes for (no, I'm not exaggerating). I enquired twice, the first time I was told 'no one is in the bar so you'll just need to wait a bit', and the next time they told me that they were too busy to have someone in the bar. It was an awful experience as the group wanted to leave but I hadn't gotten my drink so someone had to sympathy wait with me, I was told I had to wait because I had ordered it and they had already gotten some of the ingredients together....... therefore would have to pay. Staff were pretty rude about it too and rolled their eyes at me when I enquired. 50 minutes for a mocktail which was below average is so poor. The second time I went wasn't by choice, it was a friends birthday. The staff didn't come out once to ask how we were going and came and cleaned up our plates before we were even done so had to tell them not to take our stuff..... thought it'd be obvious when there is still food on the plate and people have food in their mouth, they clearly wanted us out. Such a shame because it's such a cool looking place. Won't be returning. The staff even talked when we were trying to pay and we're having a laugh, totally disregarded we were there or assuming we'd wait for them to finish their conversation. Sure have a laugh but not when your dealing with customers who have their card in the had waiting for you to take it ...... 1.5 is being generous

Was absolutely amazing.. I would not normally like desserts, I also don't like banana, but OMG my bestie took me here and ordered the banoffee pizza, amazballs yhe salted caramel the white choc base yummmmm. <br/>Oh and a jelly bean martini to top it offf !!!

Nice decor but very mediocre desserts and rude staff. The blonde woman who was placing customers into seats was very unpleasant. Hot chocolate was too cooled down and the churros were also tough and not hot (churros should be hot; fluffy on the inside like just-made doughnuts and crispy outside!) <br/><br/>Doesnt make me want to return !

The service was abysmal - there was only one employee around who was fully occupied with making drinks and it took a good 10-15 mins for my group to get our orders taken. Then it was another 20-30 minute wait for our dessert pizza to arrive. It was very disappointing despite that the food tasted amazing. I would still come back only if I can see more than one employee working.

Worst service ever! Waited atleast 20mins in line without being acknowledged when 6 tables were free. When we were finally seated we were told it was a 20min wait for churros which didnt bother us as we werent ordering them. After ordering we were told it was a 40min wait!...for ice cream, but drinks would come out asap. Coffee came out after dessert, which took 45mins, and was undrinkable. The wrong desserts came out to us 3 times and when ours finally came out it was wrong. One staff member was apologetic, the rest were unenthused.

Nice afternoon at Cowch spoiled by one rude attendant. Shame girls didn't have a name tag as 2 other girls seving us were just lovely. The one that took our order mumbled 'hang on' when she couldn't keep up with the order and then just threw order number on the counter. Shame as Cowch always has tasty desserts and nice coffee. Shame the manager was nowhere to be found as we would love to talk to them rather than leave such review

We waited nearly half an hour for a banana split sundae and were speaking to the table next door who also waited for the same amount of time.. they weren't even that busy...

Had my first experience here recently and wasn't too impressed. Desserts were mediocre and way too sweet i was expecting it better considering how expensive it is. First of all the desserts took over 45 mins to come out. It was during the day and it wasn't even that busy. I wasn't expecting it to be that long seriously just for a few scoops of ice cream and topping? U gotta be kidding.... I've had faster services at a fine dining restaurants. secondly the waitress stuffed up my friends order by bringing out a specific dessert and saying it was someone else's of a different flavour/topping. Not knowing anything the dessert was eaten and end up Causing a big confusion which caused a lot of frustration of why there was a dessert left over that no one claimed. by the time we finally realized What happened after an even longer wait the dessert had already melted and couldn't be enjoyed anyway. We then told a staff member hoping to resolve the issue, he simply apologized but failed to compensate or try to fix the issue even tho it was there mistake. Won't be returning!

Came 17:30 yesterday, ordered churros and ice cream. Waited till 18:00 got nothing. My partner wanted to cancel it but they said it was ready. Okay, I didn't wanna upset everyone still had our food, but my churros were cold?! And they were just making my ice cream. I think I rather go to another one nearby, went there at there peak time they got full tables, I waited for 20 mins which I understood and could get my churros still hot and nice.

Ok, but it really doesn't live up to the hype. We had the large churros with milk chocolate and were very disappointed at the small serving of chocolate we received.

Terrible service. I was advised when I ordered the wait would be 15 minutes, 35 minutes later I am still waiting. Badly managed restaurant.

Pretty nice place to chill out with friends. Had some free birthday treats, a mango smoothie and naked pop. Paid for Belgian waffles. Pretty average desserts. Waffles are dense and feels undercooked.

Been several times and enjoy every time. More flute free options would be lovely. Would love to try the banoffee pizza. Fantastic atmosphere. Central location. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>

This place is not for the lactose intolerant that's for sure. Perhaps the name is a clue. There is a savoury cheese platter but everything else is sweet: smoothies, ice creams, pizzas and cakes. It isn't my idea of heaven but what they do they do really well. Service is good, staff are friendly and a sugar high is guaranteed!

Pretty average. All they had going was their picturesque desserts. Heaps of staff but had very slow and shocking service. I know now not to come back.

My wife is a dessert lover and I can't get her to return to Cowch.  In my opinion, Cowch is more of a place to be seen rather than a place to go for really good desserts.  We went a couple times with friends, but I keep suggesting this place thinking it would be a nice way to cap off date night, but I finally got the message.  She would rather go across the street for ice cream or a doughnut.

I love the concept of this place. I had a hot chocolate along with a frozen yoghurt. It was so delicious. The cocktails also seemed extremely tempting. To be honest, the name 'cowch' seemed to really attract me to the place. I love it when entrepreneurs put some thought into the naming of a business.

Cowch has great decor. I actually quite enjoyed some of their desserts and milkshakes. The price is slightly steep for the quality of their desserts though.

I did a google search looking for the best waffles in Brisbane and was recommended to Cowch but was severely disappointed. Besides the warm, intimate and well designed interiors there is nothing else sigficantly enjoyable about this place. The staff are hostile, seem unhappy and people of few words and the best thing we ordered were the churros which are still not quite as good as San Churros down the road. The hot chocolate was not worth its hefty price tag and most disappointing was the waffles. Quite small and obviously not freshly made. The waiter only brought out one when we actually ordered two. True to his unfriendly character there wasn't an apology just an, 'I'll go get it' and five minutes later he bought back a microwaved, soft and soggy waffle without even bothering to dash a bit of icing sugar over it as the first one was served. It would be great to see this restaurant try a little bit harder as it has so much great potential.

My friend and I decided we wanted to try Cowch last night after a movie to grab dessert. The venue itself was not very busy as it was around 8:30-9pm and there were plenty of spare seats. We waited next to the 'please wait to be seated' sign out the front for about 2 minutes before we had to ask a staff member whether or not we did in fact have to wait to be seated as no one had acknowledged us at all. The staff member proceeded to say yes wait to be seated (with an annoyed tone in her voice) and then turned around and ignored us while another staff member proceeded to clean some type of appliance. So we continued to wait for up to 5 minutes - all of this time no one acknowledging us, including the staff member we asked thinking that it would prompt someone to seat us, until we ultimately decided to take our business elsewhere. Considering that the venue was not busy and there were staff members walking around the whole 5-10 minutes we waited with no service or acknowledgement I would be very hesitant to go back. It's sad to see what could be a great business let down by appalling service.

Cowch Dessert and Cocktail Bar<br/><br/>Atmosphere: 5, ahh I don't really the place.<br/><br/>Service: 5, we got served by a trainee waiter. He got my order of icecream completely wrong and gave me salted caramel by accident.<br/><br/>Food: 5, nothing special with their desserts, they do classic stuff well. Its located in Southbank and its pretty cheap by Southbank standards.

Went here with friends tonight and couldnt understand the hype. Food was ok - had the waffels with caramel sauce which was nice but nothing flash, service was average and i absolutley hate the culture in Brisbane where patrons have to go to the counter to order and pay and get their own glasses of water - this place was no exception. Decor is nice but music is terrible!! Wont be back sorry guys.

A decent place to relax and have coffee. Nothing much special. Although chai latte was good. Felt a neglected service when no one was there to clean the tables. Also menu was complicated, may be need a tablet menu for guests.

This should be THE perfect spot for people watching. But for such a high profile place, it would be great if they offered table service. The breakfast was rather average, not complimented by the lack of service (one set of cutlery down with a promise to bring a set out that never came) but the...

Nice decor, didn't have to wait long for a seat on a Friday night (as opposed to mr Fitz and Chester St across the rd with massive lines!). Nice desserts but nothing amazing.. I prob wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.

The food itsslf is decadant and yummy, very rich, and yummy cocktails. The first table we were seated at was pretty rubbish, but once we moved it was pleasant. Def come back here for a fun night out :)

Nice little dessert and cocktail bar in South Bank. I had the Easter special which was a nice, chocolate mix and reasonably priced but not sure if I would return

visited for the first time today and i was seriously surprised. it was recommended to me by a friend who goes there a lot, and i expected a fun little dessert place but it really exceeded my expectations. i ordered the salted caramel gnache tart with vanilla ice cream and honestly fell in love. the atmosphere of the place was amazing, with the option to select the music that's played - my friend and i ended up staying for two hours ordering drinks and having fun with the music. the staff were nice and helpful and kind, and we seriously had a blast. i've already got plans to come back next friday and i cannot wait!

Actual garbage seating and decor, and not in the charming way. Can't speak to the food because we only ordered two simple and overpriced cocktails which took far too long to show up. Rude staff that didn't want to be there, and I can't blame them. Couldn't wait to get out of that place.

I have been here twice and I have to admit, both times haven't really lived up to my expectations of such a cool concept. The cocktails are quite expensive and not particularly exciting. The desserts, while tasty, aren't particularly innovative or different to anything I've had in Brisbane before.

Came to Cowch to have breakfast before starting work, and never will I come back after my experience today. Sure the decor is nice and the lady who served us at the counter had a lovely demeanour, but that is where the positives end. After buying an expensive coffee I waited for a ridiculous amount of time for one latte, and when it finally came the barista (dark brown hair, served me on the 21/01) was extremely sarcastic and rude to my friend and brought me a coffee that was ridiculously over-foamed and unpleasant to drink. Cowch should maybe think about training their baristas in both proper customer service and how to make a basic latte.

Over priced to the point of ridiculous. I get the operating costs are high, but they seem to be trying desperately to squeeze every cent out of the customer. Plus $0.50 for honey in my tea, come on, don't be so obviously desperate when the whole cup of tea costs you less then $0.50 to make. Food is too ordinary and atmosphere is too franchise chain to warrant the expense and experience.

I understand that they do cater for gluten free diets but can anyone please tell me what they actually offer? Do they have gluten free pizza bases? <br/>Thanks.

Went to couch last night after the Christmas markets. The decor and space is lovely. Plenty of intimate spaces for small groups or long tables for large gatherings. The service was efficient - pay at the counter and they give you a buzzer. They bring the food to you once the buzzer goes off. I ordered a naked pop with white chocolate sauce and toppings. My husband ordered sorbet and a juice and my sister in law ordered a banana split and a smoothie. We all agreed that dessert was good but not great. The desserts are well presented but I think they lack variety of flavors and overall are too sweet because of this.

Love the concept, and such a great location for meet ups, however, a tad overrated and overpriced for what you get... The desserts were not mind blowing. Quite underwhelming.

Fantastic and seriously the BEST churros in town. Nutello pizza was amazing. Great for a get together with friends over a few share desserts. They also have a bar if you want to grab a cocktail or wine.

I love their funky look and fun desserts. The ice cream there is delicious. Its all a bit expensive but is comparable to anything around southbank.

I have been numerous times and I always order the waffle bowl with peanut butter ice cream and salted caramel! Absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend.. I'd pass on the raspberry drink as it was sour and not pleasant. The ice cream sandwich cakes are also pretty damn good!

Came to try out Cowch for late Tuesday night cocktails, but went savory and ordered the cheeseboard. This was the double board - definitely not worth the price. Cheeses were commendable but perhaps a separate knife for each type would have been nice? On the otherhand, the lychee sour was delicious, foamy and just the right amount of bitter - perhaps this will just be a cocktail bar for me, since I'm not the dessert type.

Finally decided to come after all the hype. Large menu options to cater for all the sweet tooths out there. Decided to order a pearl berry sundae and a lycheenee quencher. The sundae was fantastic but a bit over-priced. The quencher was more sour than anticipated but this may have been due to the contrast between the sundae and the quencher, after a few more sips it got better. Unique cow udder decorations and interior look very fancy.

I had an afternoon dessert at Cowch today and after years of eating at Max Brenner and San Churros I was expecting this place to take it to the next level. It's a huge menu with lots of options I'd like to go back and try, but the prices seriously need to come down. I had a fudge sundae for $17.95 which was essentially three scoops of ice cream with some cream and brownie. It was actually delicious but not "17.95 delicious". There are so many options that I'll definitely be back soon to try something else.

Pretty much the same as what others are saying - Nice food but a little on the expensive side.<br/>Worth a try if you're in Southbank though.<br/>Pretty good coffee too...

I ordered the white chocolate pizza, which was so rich I was sweating trying to finish it. And the profiteroles with ice cream was quite tasteless. But I liked the layout of the store, comfortable seating, cute decorations and even an open wood fire. The bar was also a nice touch and had interesting looking cocktails.

You must be dreaming if you think this place is any good. I honestly think the lava cake at dominos outweighs anything these guys serve. This place has potential to be good as the location is prime however location doesn't mean good place to eat. I usually would not write a bad review however having tried this place 3 times and all times it was a let down.

I was sucked in by the cute decor, only to be really disappointed. The coffee was awful and the ice cream lackluster. The ice cream sliders were basically two toasted burger buns with ice cream in the middle, and very overpriced

Very cute, funky and comfy place with little utters on the ceiling. The Strawberries and Cream dessert pizza satisfied our sweet tooths, not super special but it was enjoyable, but a bit (a lot) on the expensive side. The ambience was really cool, there was a fireplace and funky bar music playing. Brisbane is lacking in good dessert places, but this place may be worth checking out next time when you're in Southbank (especially if you gotta date to pay for your food, you're very rich or you wanna go splitsies on pizza with your friends.) I just think it's a good place to try once.

Food: sticky date pudding was a disappointment. Though pudding was soft and fluffy with visible fibrous from the dates, the sauce lacked the buttery taste and a tinge of vanilla essence. It has an over empowering of sugar which certainly did not balance the sweetness of the cake. The double sweetness certainly made it unpleasant and it lack sufficient sauce. Did I mention it was probably microwaved before service?<br/><br/>Service: counter lady was friendly. Server could gave us clean serviette instead of crumple ones. This was witnessed twice. Certainly, he could get away with some deodorant in mid-range restaurant/bar.

Awesome atmosphere, awesome food.  Such a cool, creative idea, and everyone I was with enjoyed themselves too. There's tonnes to choose from on the menu, even though it is a bit expensive.

The dessert pizzas and the milkshakes are super good. A little pricey for what you get, but delicious nonetheless. I love the couches outside and the cow udder lights are adorable.

I've been here a few times now. Have found the service good each time and only just seen the cow udder lights hanging from ceiling which is kinda cool! Absolutely love the ice-cream. Cakes are nice but expensive. Churros much better than San churros down the road. Hoping to try the naked pops next time!

I enjoyed my experience as a novelty but it is way to expensive for a regular cafe and the size of the food. The venue is very quirky and the staff are very friendly which is definitely a plus.

I've been occasionally going to Cowch ever since it opened whenever I'm in Southbank either for a chocolatey dessert, a tea or hot chocolate with friends. The interior is stunning with a glass cabinet of colourful ice-creams and lights in the shapes of cow udders handing over the entire area and if the cow cups weren't $25 I would buy a couple. <br/><br/>The food and drinks are enjoyable and the spot is reasonably large with comfortable areas to sit with a group. My favourites from the menu include the dessert pizzas, the classic fondue for two (but only for me of course) and a deluxe hot chocolate. <br/><br/>My only complaint is it seems like the prices for the meals don't add up to the ingredients added. The dessert pizza I order is the base, chocolate sauce, four or five strawberries sliced and dollops of whipped cream and that comes to the price of $17.95. I'm assuming the high costs are to cover the probably very high rent of an inner Southbank spot and even if I don't agree with them I'll still come back eventually and enjoy it.

Definitely over-priced PLUS it has a huge room of improvement on its drinks and desserts. Atmosphere isn't particularly great, so generally it's a disappointment.

Average dessert place with expensive price. They are for sure have the coolest interior design tho. However they desserts have very limited selection and tasted mediocrely but pricey.

Warning: Undercooked Waffles and Sauceless not so sticky dateless pudding <br/><br/>The waffles were undercooked. First time when we returned the undercooked waffles; the guy at counter with confidence told us that waffles are not suppose to be crispy... Second time it was undercooked again; so we kindly asked for a refund which they gave to us without argument. I guess we should have known better when he said waffles shouldn't be crispy. It's a shame since their chocolate sauce was great.<br/><br/>After the waffle ordeal; my sticky date arrived... But without the dates & its signature stickiness. The Kahlua was nice. That's about it.<br/><br/>It was unfortunate... atmosphere was nice and this place has potential. Just don't get any dessert... <br/>Everything else was nice.

Overpriced is the only comment. Guess they want to try to make brisbane more like Melbourne, a place to chill out with dessert... I can't say is fail but brisbane is not there yet ..,

Food might be overpriced, but I had fun there! That's what counts, right?

Long wait for okay desserts. Went there one weeknight and the place was about half capacity. Waited 40 minutes for average churros. The Udder Puffs were enjoyable but maybe not worth the wait either. Not sure why it took so long to serve ice cream and baked stuff that could easily be pre-prepared... Staff seemed to be running around but not achieving much. I'm afraid to see what it's like at full capacity. Interestingly, I noticed that poor reviews are not acknowledged by the restaurant.

Food was okay. I ordered the naked pop and the puff . Both of them were a bit overpriced. Not going there for 2nd visit. The waiters were rude as well. The girl at the cashier felt like annoyed by us.

Whilst there is a lovely ambience with delightful decorations and concepts, the waffle bowl I ordered (recommended by staff) was hard, chewy and painful to eat in more ways than one. Upon bringing this to the attention of staff, they brought out another waffle bowl for us but it was just as difficult to eat. We were told the bowls are made fresh everyday, but I feel that this was not reflected in the product we were given.<br/><br/>The quencher we ordered was lovely though. Aside from that, I am positive we will never be coming back.

Very Nice French Gateaux. Have been wanting to try this place for ages now after following them on Instagram since opening.<br/><br/>I ordered the French Gateaux with Vanilla Bean ice cream which I thoroughly enjoyed.<br/><br/>The place is very nice and I'll be back for sure.

If you're going to be a couch potato, why not head over to the Cowch ? At least it's got cool vibes and is funkier than your normal couch with its quirky udder lights. And it's got a large comfortable couch for you to lie on. Not to mention a breakfast/lunch/dinner menu which includes churros, waffles, pizza as well as a wide array of desserts: http://www.cowch.com.au/cowch-menu.pdf As soon as I walked in, I was mesmerised by the Naked Pops . There's 6 flavours to choose from, including chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla, coffee, mint, and pomegranate. It's then dipped in rich milk/dark/white chocolate and sprinkled with your choice of toppings. Toppings include pistachio, flake, almonds, pearls, crumble, tim tams, brownie, various fruits and seriously whatever you can think of. Tastes like a magnum - but better because you get to personalise your own flavours. I got the Peanut Butter Naked Pop ($9) dipped in dark chocolate coating with strawberries, soft mango mochi, and crunchy macad

Have been to Cowch three times now, and sitting on a 2/3 success rate. Would recommend the dark chocolatini, would not recommend the white. Had small serving of churro a last night with salted caramel sauce and was impressed with serving size for price considering the menu reads quite expensively. Nice vibe and friendly staff!

Great atmosphere and dessert!. Had the best oozing chocolate fondant, dessert pizza was thin and crispy with decadent dark chocolate. The price was reasonable for the quality of food and location. Great atmosphere and lovely service, would definitely come back for more!

Love it!!. I am in love with this place! I go here with my friends all the time, It's such an accessible location. There are so many things to choose from it's so good. When it was my first time going there, I thought it was a bit pricey but as soon as I finished I realised why. The staff are so lovely and helpful. The atmosphere is really chill and the music isn't too loud which is good. There's a variety of locations to sit in the restaurant. I have never had a bad experience at this place. absolutely love it!

Awesome place. I have been here a couple of times now, in love with the place as a whole, the staff, the service ,the prices, the food and most off all the bar. I love the fact that Cowch allows a place for me to take a girl on a date, a casual night out with the family or a place to just come and unwind after a long day in a very comfortable atmosphere. I also love the fact the owner is very out there with the customers whether that be seating them or just coming to the table to check how things are going.

Overpriced. Hmmm I am not fond of counter service and this has just that. I ordered a vanilla latte and a slice of chocolate caramel pecan pie. The girl behind the counter was confused as she apparently wasn't familar with the names. It cost me $16. Pie and coffee were good but it didn't not rate this price. I won't be back as I like to feel like I am not being ripped off.

WORST Service. We came to Cowch tonight as we had walked past a few times and it looks pretty funky on the outside. We went to grab a table and a staff member stopped us and told us to line up. There was no line so i was confused where to go. The staff member kept pointing in the air saying "over there over there"... we still didn't know where the line started though?? Then we realized it was counter service anyway so why are we waiting to wait? We stood for a while whilst lazy careless staff members walked around looking bored and refusing to acknowledge our existence. There were empty tables for gods sake!! We walked away and none of the staff even noticed us leave. The staff here hate their jobs. Never ever going back. Reading the reviews the food is over priced and poor quality anyway.

Cute place. Really nice place and the food was delicious! Had the chocolate pizza which was so filling that we could not possibly finish it, not long after the waiter come out with take home boxes for us without having to ask. Service was efficient and friendly! Would definitely go back

Horrible!. Having just had a lovely meal at another restaurant we thought we would try this chocolate place in South Bank. Huge mistake! It's was simply the worst dessert I have ever experienced. <br/><br/>The tables were in disarray when we arrived but we 4 people found one straightened it up and asked it to be cleaned. That was really the first warning. Once we worked out what to do without the aid if a very lazy manager wafting past us constantly (he was too busy talking to friends to notice) we ordered from the nice girls inside. <br/><br/>I had the salted caramel tart. Using all the muscle force I could muster I broke the steel outer pastry shell sending bits somewhat flying off the plate. I took a bite, it was like no other. My mouth filled with copious amounts of salt that was drowned in the most disgusting, vile and sickly amount of sugar. Incredibly it had no taste other than just the horror it left in my mouth. I wasn't sure, is it off? Is it the amount of a vile combination of ingredients incorrectly measured? I've loved salted chocolate dishes before but this was in a category all by itself! I sat there in disbelief that something could taste so awful. My companions were equally disappointed in their dishes, all left copious amounts as they were more like a 'fast food' experience than a chocolate treat. Maccas would have done a far better job tho! <br/><br/>We called the manager over. His response was the shrug it off. Oh well he recons he would 'make a better batch next time'. He offered nothing other than a disdainful look and a sarcastic reply. I handed him the plate and said I'm sorry but I just can't eat it. I didn't ask for a refund and he didn't offer either, besides you have to Prepay so he wasn't going to give back anything he had already taken I guess. He took the plate back to the kitchen and never returned to our table again, instead 'hung out' with his mates laughing at us at the next table. It was humiliating. A night ruined by a cocky rude manager.<br/><br/>I went into the restaurant. I spoke to the girls. I asked them does their manager always treat people like this? But their expressions were apologetic and they intimated he wasn't a very nice person. I felt sorry for them I remember the days of working under these types of conditions. It's a job I guess and all people need one. Poor things tho.<br/><br/>From reading all the other negative reviews I'm sure I will get the obligatory apology from 'the management' after the posting, however reader don't be fooled, walking distance down the road are two other chocolate places I'm yet to try but ANYTHING has got to be better than this! Next time I will stand my ground both as a woman but also as a customer that doesn't have to pay for something that is downright disgusting!

Naked Pop. Horrible place... Food was served by a desperate and very arrogant manager. The sweets are just too sweet that they are just cheap and nasty but hugely expensive. Don't waste your money... Down the road is so much choice that's infinitely better!

Flashy interior but sad deserts... Deserts are just a mediocre in here, for some quantity would be really awesome but overall the desert needs to be a WOW moment and not a ..hmmm blah moment.<br/>Irish coffee is the worst to have, probably they over used the fresh grounded coffee. Other deserts were also jst OK, and seriously Movenpick next doors is much better place to have ice-creams than eating in here.<br/>may be a one time place to go but order it small and that way you wnt be disappointed much.

Could be great!. I've been here twice now. The first time, right when it opened, I absolutely loved everything about Cowch. Having raved about it to my friend, it was very disappointing that the second visit was nowhere near as good. <br/>We ordered a 'Mocha Madness' dessert pizza, which was delicious but way too rich for two of us to finish. The main problem was that the pizza was served on a small wooden board with a few paper napkins, but no plates or cutlery. I would have thought these were a given in any eatery, especially when it's obvious that the pizza, being made of hot chocolate and cream, was melting down the sides of the board all over the table, and onto us. Not a pleasant experience, and wasn't made any better by the rude response the waitress gave when we asked for some cutlery. <br/>Also a tip to the managers - there is a desperate need to either re-cover, or buy new, couches. They are currently covered in dirt and food, and don't make for a nice environment.

Nice ambiance and service but way too over priced for what you get!! Not when you have places like Max Brenner, basking Robbins and other boutique dessert bars around who charge less for more. I can see where they are going with it and it would probably suit for some

Cute place and interesting concept. The chocolate ice cream is AMAZING, but that's about it. The menu (both cocktails and desserts) stretches the budget... Fun to try, but probably won't go back.

Very poor service!!!!!!! I would mot recommend at all. We waited in the line outside for a ridiculously long time and when asked where we would like to sit (outside) we were told only on the uncomfortable stools with tiny tables. I enquired about a vacant couch in which i was told were being left vacant for the larger groups behind us in the line. Only to then be told other couples had been seated on couches prior to our atrival. I mentioned you cant do for one and not the other and was again refused the seat we preffered. We left disgruntled and voiced that they were losing our business. The host did not seem to care that he had just lost business. Very poor service i would not recommend.

Average. Food was pretty nice, for the price it isnt worth it though. I orded a naked Pop (I think thats the name) and it was expensive for what I got.

Not bad, but could be better. I ordered an ice cream and naked pop, and generally the flavour was quite nice. It's great to have something like make-a-magnum in Brisbane at last. However, the ice cream scoop was a bit small for the price, and the naked pop was not cold at all on the inside when it arrived, so the ice cream tasted not as nice or firm. If the ice cream itself was kept a bit colder, it would have been much better.

Well cowch... How do I put this - they focus on Cows... And cows you are! You wait in line, staff are nice enough but you are waiting to get milked of your money. <br/><br/>Food is below average. Far too sweet. Uncomfortable seating designed to move you on as quick as possible. Music is far too loud. <br/><br/>In short - don't bother. 30cent cone at maccas surpasses cowch.

Poor coffee. Service was ok, been twice now. Long black coffee has been done poorly twice for me and once for my friend.<br/><br/>All 3 coffees were spilt on the way out.<br/><br/>Ice cream was alright. Probably the only thing to get me back there. Savoury menu looks ok.

Needs Work. Cocktails are overpriced, undesized, still some perfecting to achieve in the taste element. Money can easily be spent somewhere else. Desserts are on the cheaper side, but nothing too special. For the effort it takes to get to here, you'd be better to give it a miss, not worth the trouble. <br/>Should look to clean your white lounges..

Ordinary and overpriced. Left feeling 'meh', the food isn't exceptionaly and definitely not the best ice cream I've had. I wouldn't go back.

The food is awesome, like an lolly store with adult tastes. Food arrives promptly and the staff ensure all tables are used most effectively. Only criticism I have is its cocktails do not live up to the same standard as the food. Expensive considering the small amount and combinations that sound great but loose their appeal after few sips. Stick to the food and you can't go wrong.

We had a great time! The desserts were amazing, great coffee and the service from the owner was also very good. We will head back after dinner again with more friends!

Terrible Customer Service Policy. We arrived at Cowch sucked in by the comfy seats outside. The comfy seats were taken so we sat on the tiny child like table and chairs waiting for a better seat. My back was hurting they were so low. We ordered while we waited. Two girls were on one of the comfy seats then departed so we made our move. Whilst waiting for our order on the comfy seats we were abruptly told by a waiter that we could not sit on the seats as they were for bigger groups and we had to move back to the kid sized table and chairs. Before us there were two girls on the comfy seats we occupied, behind us was a couple with a young boy on same sized seating arrangement. We were told they arrived before 7.30pm and this was ok. It was a Sunday night and there no queue waiting to be seated. I refused to move however would have went to Max Brenners or Santa Churro only a two minute stroll away if we had not already ordered (my usual haunts with a superior focus on customer experience rather than short term revenue maximisation). The altercation ruined the positive vibe we arrived with. The drinks we ordered were well presented but average in taste and small in quantity. Remember Cowch, poor customer service will discourage repeat trade and your business's longevity. I for one will not be returning.

So-so. Late review however I ate here with a group of friends 2 weeks after Cowch had just opened. <br/><br/>Food: Ordered the strawberries and cream gourmet pizza to share with a friend. Lets just say it was made in haste, looked sloppily done and the 'pizza' uncut. With no knife provided, we used spoons to cut the pizza which was messy.<br/><br/>Service: We were promptly seated even with a group of 8 and didn't have to line up long. Empty plates were cleared which was good however our only issue that night service wise, was when a friend ordered coffee and no spoon was provided for the sugar. She flagged a waiter whom upon returning with a spoon and napkin, literally threw it on the table and left. I'm not exaggerating when I say this. He walked up next to her and instead of placing it on the table, he threw it - the spoon made a clashing sound and quickly left. All 8 of us literally stopped talking, looked at each other and asked if that really happened. <br/><br/>Have returned another time and things went smoothly though.

Diana. Stroll on into Cowch & be greeted by a glittering array of funky happiness & light, but if you are looking for a decent cup of coffee I think not! I had the single origin which was supposed to the boldest flavor but came through quite acidic & watery. The escargot pastry was overpriced & nothing special either. Loved the concept of the huge community table with the addition of a quiet corner if needed to share with the latest edition Voque

Tfw. Wow......... As a restaurant supervisor. I see the tiniest percentage of the population that love to hate aka the keyboard warriors who lash out at their computer screens writing paragraphs of hideous complaints exaggerating the tiniest of inconveniences, misunderstandings, mistakes or whatever (not like were human or anything, like we never make mistakes) after having complaints directed to me on urbanspoon which really did not bother me the slightest bit because I knew they were nonsense but I kinda do feel sorry for the few people who like to say mean things about people on the internet... It is a bit sad :(... let's get on topic <br/><br/>So today I'm giving back to urbanspoon posting my first ever urbanspoon comment. But today this young lady roughly my age was serving my friend and I at the bar. And firstly I would like to complain about not meeting this lady till now, she was just a stunner! So helpful, so charming, very pretty and a fantastic personality, even though she did make me sad by telling me that banana bread beer doesn't taste as much like banana bread as you'd think I think I can forgive her for that. <br/>But anyway to the bae today I have to say, (

Long wait times and a couple of nights ago I witnessed a manager yelling at a group of staff in front of customers. <br/>Highly unprofessional

Cool, but ridiculously expensive. Great looking place; good looking food; but $11.50 for a small Sticky Date pudding on its own (no ice cream) is ridiculous.<br/>I wanted it cold, they microwaved it.

Expensive but good food, service not friendly. Monkey Butter cocktail was ridiculously delicious! Mocha pizza was also amazing; chocolatey but not overly sweet and the coffee beans added a really nice bitterness to contrast the chocolate. Cheese platter had a nice selection of cheeses and the quince paste and figs were yummy, but they were definitely too stingy with the crackers. Table service would have been appropriate considering the prices and it would have been nice to have friendly waiters.

Great food terrible service. Last night I ventured to cowch, after a recommendation from a friend. All I wanted was a few take away items, to take home and enjoy with friends which I did and it was great. But when I was waiting to be served I had to interupt 2 staff members having a good chat after me waiting 5 minutes and I felt as though it was just too much to ask for them to package up some deserts and send me on my way. I think I will head back due to the amazing food and hopefully the service is better.

Hot and sweet just the way I like it. I've heard a lot of positive and negative about cowch , therefore I decided to finally check it out for myself. Instantly the decor grabbed my attention. Udders from the ceilings ? Love it ! <br/>I ordered a deluxe white hot chocolate .It came out with marshmallows and cream drizzled with chocolate. It was hot just the way I like it ! I also ordered the strawberry blonde pizza Absolutely amazing .. Not like any other dessert pizza I have ever tasted. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu.

Overrated. Photos made the place look so fancy and made the food look "to-die-for", but after visiting for the first time, atmosphere definitely was not a let down, however the desserts were probably below average. There was honestly nothing that special in what we ordered. I had the naked pop, and the size shown in photos was very misleading. I had in mind the same size as a magnum icecream. It costed $9.50, and it turned out to be the size of a MINI magnum. My partner ordered a waffle basket.. Was informed by the lady serving that we could choose two flavours of ice cream. We chose cookies and cream & vanilla ice cream. When the waffle basket came out, we were given original flavour frozen yogurt instead. As you can imagine, frozen yogurt is no match to have with cookies and cream flavoured ice cream. The waffle basket was hard and not freshly made, probably the worse waffle basket at any ice cream place I have had. This place is totally overrated and extremely disappointing. Highly not recommend and will not be back.

Finally, a dessert venue for ADULTS. Finally, a dessert bar for adults. An array of dessert bars have opened targeting the teenage market with the franchise formula. Very happy to see the adult version...finally

Disappointed. No table service, expensive menu, coffee was awful (weird, grainy, strange tasting), cold wind sitting outside (heater would be good!), chocolate-caramel gateau was so-so, my friends sticky toffee pudding was average and worst of all....no toilet - walking across the road to a public toilet is pretty bad. Such a shame. Not impressed.

One of the best Dessert bars around. Have been here a few times now, and it's always great. It's not cheap, but either are places like Max Brenner and San Churro. Their ice-cream is the best, they use Lick and it is spectacular.<br/><br/>Great vibe here too, my fav dish is the Udder Puffs!

Not sure i want to risk it. Walked past and it looks great, look it up online and not only do I find many negative reviews, the menu on the website also suggests they have nothing gluten free, which is very backward for Brisbane, and does not make me want to risk going there. I love the concept, and we definitely need a new good dessert restaurant now that Freestyle has gone to the dogs, but I've lost interest.

This place should close its doors down! A place that charges this much, not having a single heater for outside seating area, I asked the arrogant perverted waiter if we could move to an inside table (not even a table, it's more like "we can't afford a bigger table, so we have a tiny kids stool as table" table), his answer was "we have people waiting outside, so I can't give you this table!" eventhough I literally sat down at my table 2 minutes prior, when I answered "I was once waited there and it was literally 2 minutes ago", he answered "Those girls waited longer", and rolled his eyes. He must be blind, 'those girls' arrived way after me and yet that's the best he came out with. We left without ordering, this is the first time in a very very long time I received this type of customer service, get out of Brisbane!

Gross cocktail or should I said cowtail but great atmosphere and frozen yogurt.

Great date place. Enjoyed the dessert and being spoiled for choice. Large menu with a dessert option for everyone. <br/>Swanky decor, tasty desserts and a nice little place for cheeky hot chocolates and snugly cuddles on date nights.

HOLY COWch......service was not worth the prices..... When I first heard in August that COWCH was opening up I was so excited cause I am the biggest sweet tooth!!! However I made a reservation tonight (for 6.45pm cause they don't make bookings after 7pm) as I knew they'd probably be busy. But when we arrived (15mins late) they had already given away our table due to their "strict 15min cancellation policy" so I asked them "why did you not ring me then- isn't that why you have my number after all?" The waiter just apologised and proceeded to put us at the large functions table they have, for the 2 of us. Restaurant has nice fit out but I was not impressed that a place which has a pretentious $16-$21 for a cocktail proceeded to inform us that it's counter service at 2 separate counters. One for food and another for the drinks (which you then have to go and collect or wait for yourself!) The sticky date pudding we had was delicious but I've had better (like at Freestyle Tout). They have an in house dj however at 7.45pm when u just wanted to chat we had the music cranked up so loud I felt like I was in a nightclub.<br/><br/>I would rate my overall experience: 4/10<br/><br/>"Cowch" if you want to charge these prices you need to (at the very least) offer table service.

Little too pricy for desserts, but the cow udder mugs are pretty cool. Definitely not a place to call your weekly though >> 7.95 for a reg frozen yogurt really hurts

Don't judge a book by it's cover. Very expensive fit out and branding. Went to entrance and told to wait outside by a young arrogant guy who continued to ignore us. We found some menus to see what Couuch had an offer whilst waiting for 10 mins to be greeted or at least told what was happening despite staff walking around tidying. The menu looked expensive but impressive. Finally directed to a mass communal table waggamamas style and told it was counter service. Went to order liqueur coffee and cocktail. Told cld only order coffee at counter given buzzer and told to go to bar to get cocktail. Cute corner bar crowded, served and told to return to get my $20 drink in 2 minutes. Returned to my friend and sat and chatted until his deconstructed coffee arrived. Told my cocktail wouldn't be long - confused as separate order. 15 mins later after too much confusion asked if I ordered drink and did I pay? 5 mins later told my order was lost and my very mediocre cocktail was provided. Terrible - never returning. This cow's udders looked very cool and über 2014 but left with a very sour taste!

$23 for an average medium sized lemon meringue tart and apple crumble.<br/><br/>Excuse me?!

Awesome vibe, decor and display. The diappointing part was the food. It was very sweet, oily, and none of the flavors went well together. Amazing concept just needs better product

Umm mixed feelings. I really want to like this place. Concept wise and aesthetic wise this place has a nice feel. My friend ordered the chocolate fondant and peanut butter ice cream from my small taste this was a great choice and flavours mixed well. I ordered a creme brulee gateaux which came with a berry compot and icecream of choice which I picked chocolate. Seperately everything was alright on my plate but together the flavours didn't complement each other. So I was left feeling meh. Long black was also mediocre weaker then I like it without a flavour kick. I would try it again but order a different dessert.

Cowch Dessert and Cocktail Bar - South Brisbane. With all the negative buzz going around here, I admit to being baffled. This dessert cafe/bar provides some rich, tasty treats that may not be at the cheapest prices, however the vibe and aesthetics were relaxing and welcoming. There are several dozen lamps hanging from the high ceiling shaped like udders, and for those who sit at the long table, looking up they see some lower lamps shaped like milk bottles. Outside are couches, with some comfortable cushion stools to really give it a communal feel. Lots of neon light appears after hours making it comforting. <br/><br/>Relaxing, lounge music plays from the speakers and there are numerous treats to be seen in the glass cabinets. It has some of the best decor around the nearby area. When at night, this place truly comes alive in a chilled way. It has been twice that I have been here. Once, at night because no other place was open and I had the laptop with me to do an assignment, and second was with a friend after a movie. <br/><br/>The first time, upon walking in, the service had already started. A waiter walked straight up to us being friendly and welcoming; the first question was whether coffee was still being made - hallelujah it was. Even so, with the ordering part of the dining it was told that it was counter service. Menus were given to peruse before taking turns to walk up to the counter for ordering (don't leave technology unguarded in public). Each order is given - presumably - a "buzzer" with a number on it. If it were a buzzer, neither time did it go off and hearsay tells me that it acts more as a tracking device; effective if it ever gets stolen. <br/>Second time, there were no belongings to worry about so both of us walked up and had the same buzzer number. It depends on how many people are there, since it was relatively quick the first time (if you order the cabinet sweets, then yes) and took a little while the second time (menu item). Nevertheless, it is prompt.<br/><br/>Assignment or not, if you have that chance for me to get a coffee I am going for it. First time, double shot cappuccino to test the waters; second time to be different, iced coffee. The coffee here is pretty big. It comes in a solid cup and has a full-on flavour; they must have put a minimum of three shots of coffee in the cappuccino - when studying that is more wanted. It was really creamy and the foam left was delicious and infused with plenty of chocolate. For the regular kinds of coffee, it is the best value that I have seen. For the iced coffee, it was also good. The tastes were unadulterated, having a few actual coffee beans on top along with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Admittedly, it does lose out value-wise. <br/><br/>If you want dessert for dinner, or lunch, or just skip to somewhere guaranteed for dessert then this is the right place. Just try making a choice, you could be there for a long time tossing up what to get. Some of their signatures include several dessert pizzas, and the naked pops which there is a choice from five flavours of ice cream (seeing hanging up-side down in a glass case), then from three types of chocolate it is dipped in one and the choice of three toppings. That is only the beginning. Much of the menu is cocktails utilised with chocolate and sweets. <br/><br/>The first time, what got my attention was a choc brulee gateau. Think of a chocolate-based creme brulee; there was the caramlised crust on top of a lot of chocolate mousse and cake. This was served with a side of berries, crushed nuts and a scoop of Lick ice cream in the choice of flavour. Although there was the chance to have samples beforehand, seeing peanut butter as an option meant I need not look further. So that is what I got. Suffice to say, it made one impressive looking dessert. Everything about it was delicious, well balanced with tart berries, sweet caramel on top, somewhat dark chocolate mousse and the distinct taste of peanut butter - how could one resist? <br/><br/>With the iced coffee, I got churros with dark chocolate dipping sauce. The dipping sauce here is delicious, enough so that it could be consumed on its own (by the by, you can order it as such). It has a rich texture that clings to the Latin doughnuts very well. As for the churros, there were four of them - not bad value - dusted with a good amount of cinnamon sugar and soft in texture to eat. These were also good. <br/><br/>This will please the sweet tooth in you, but it does offer some more than that. There are several kinds of flavours offered throughout, therefore variety is present. Something is there for everyone and it ought to be a crowd pleaser. At least on this site, I find it to be one of the most under-rated. <br/><br/>There will certainly be many gambits in bringing me back here. To treat the sweet tooths that I know, for assignment meetings (best consume straight from the source) and definitely has my nomination as a catch-up spot. Heck, there is a lot to try that is not available from most other places - even dedicated dessert bars. So, for a few reasons I do see myself returning. For once, I find the quirk factor to also be cute. It goes well with the kind of food that is being served. This might well be the pinnacle of nightmares for dentists.

Overpriced, all cakes looks like they come from factory made, ice cream is not home made and the coffee tasted like cleaning product. When I told they waiter he was sorry but told me I might not know a good coffee when I see one

Not a good experience. I have been here three times, each time hoping it will get better. I will not be back after Saturday night.<br/>The first time I came, despite being shown to a table, we were not advised that we had to go to the counter to order. On every occasion the staff seemed more interested in putting away dishes rather than serving us.<br/><br/>The menu is good, but perhaps overpriced for what it is. The cabinet food looked like it had been sitting there for about four days.<br/><br/>If you are going to market yourself as a dessert & cocktail bar, how about getting ome more appropriate seats by the bar. At 30 years old, I object to drinking a cocktail sitting on a milk crate with my legs splayed awkwardly because they wontt fit under the table. Despite a couch being free nearby, my friend and I were told "we cannot make that seat available to you". <br/><br/>The concept for Cowch is good, owever it has been half executed. I note that the majority of reviews on here mention the poor cutomer service, but I have seen no evidence that anything is being done about it. My experience is that the staff in general ranged from disinterested to abrupt and rude.

Udderly disappointing. All puns aside, Cowch's ice cream is not made in house, the majority of ingredients are not fresh (cream from a can being the worst offender) and the presentation is comical. There are lots of great places to grab a dessert in Brisbane and this ain't one. Owch.

I am a visitor from Adelaide who loves to go out for dessert, so while I was in Brisbane this time, I thought it would be good to try a dessert bar on Sunday. I chose cowch because it was newish and the décor promised a potentially great experience. However, I was quite disappointed in both the service that I initially received and by the food that was delivered. The waiter who showed us to our seats was rude and discourteous and, although the menu promised a variety of exciting options, the cream in both the hot chocolate and the dessert pizza came from a can, the strawberries were minimal and sour, the mini marshmallows were stale, the hot chocolate was watery and unpleasant and the pizza base was thick and doughy. Not somewhere I would recommend going again.

Overpriced Wowcow!!!!!. Really not worth it! <br/>Severely overpriced desert bar that serves a very average standard menu.<br/>Clearly we are paying for the fitout, not the food or service. Go to Max Brenner instead.

Udder puffs are so worth it

The place looks like a million bucks and has a great ambience. They have really tied the theme in well and I loved the menu design.<br/>The ordering process I feel could be more efficient, as it is quite a long clunky process. Perhaps a more user friendly Point of sale would help speed up the process.<br/>We tried the naked pop, a chocolate corn flake pizza, 3 scoops gelato and a chocolate fondant as well as the deluxe hot chocolate.<br/>The pizza was average and lacked wow factor. The gelato is from lick and was tasty, however it was just ice cream plonked in a bowl with no garnish or pizazz. It's funny how a little bit of extra love on a plate makes you feel ok about paying lots more than you would if you bought it from the store. Maybe some mint leaves or a coulis would make the dish more appealing.<br/>The fondant was not made in house (they order the cakes in) and I have seen the same ones at many other places. It would be a real treat to have a dessert place that make their own desserts. <br/>What we did love however was the wonderful young waitress at the ice cream bar who talked through everything with us and gave us all samples. She was fantastic. The naked pop was also a huge hit and was a great concept: well done!<br/>The deluxe hot chocolate looks amazing and was a hit.<br/>If it were up to me, I would be interested in trying the other dessert venues southbank has to offer... But I know I will be back because my 6 year old daughter has become a loyal customer.

If u like to eat over-priced, un satisfying food in a night club, then this is the place to go. Otherwise save your time and go somewhere else.

Don't understand the negative reviews. Been here 4 times and all good experiences. The "buzzers" you get after ordering are not to collect your food (not sure if "Woz" is on glue) but so staff know where you are to deliver the desserts. Recommend the udder puffs - don't get froyo on too though (ice cream better).

Go before reading all of these negative nancies reviews. Few teething problems that you have to expect. Give this new business your support. Myself and partner loved it. Decor is awesome. The owner was lovely and showed us around himself. Very friendly open vibe. You could make friends with strangers here. Loved it !

This place is garbage. 7 minutes at the takeaway counter. 7 staff working. 7 staff that couldn't care less. After one employee had finished organising cutlery, she decided to take my order. One slice of cake. $11. And it was dry and far from succulent. Other reviewers are correct - this 'premium' dessert bar is not worth your time or money.

Go to Freestyle, Max Brenner or another Dessert cafe.. Cowch are trying to get a cool, high end, glossy vibe but without consideration of the actual customer experience.<br/><br/>The waiters seat you but then you have to then order from counter. If there are wait staff to seat you in a specific seat, then why don't they take your order and deliver your meal? My friend and I wanted to order both drinks and a dessert so we had to split up to order our drinks from the bar and our desserts from the counter - both which had long queues. You then get given one of those horrible beepers that flash when your meal is ready (not in line with their "high end" vibe - more like a cafeteria!).These problems could be easily solved by the waiters actually taking orders. Then our experience could have been more about enjoying the atmosphere then waiting in separate lines to order. <br/><br/>The seats are absolutely horrible. Most are stools that are only slightly shorter than the tiny tables, meaning that nobody can fit their legs under the tables and have to hunch horribly to attempt to eat the dessert off the low tables. I went on a busy Saturday night where many people were nicely dressed, but it was actually comical to see how awkwardly some people had to sit. They obviously want a high turnover of customers by using the smallest seats and tables as possible to squish as many people in and having them leave as quickly as possible to get comfortable seating elsewhere.<br/><br/>As for the actual desserts, my "Sticky and Baileys" was a sticky date pudding with a shot of baileys on the side. Could they not have integrated the dessert and alcohol a bit more creatively? Made it into a Bailey's sauce or something? And the sticky date pudding wasn't anything special either, it just looked like one you would get at a normal cafe. It's very expensive for what you get.<br/><br/>We were seated at the community table to begin with, then half way through our dessert we were asked to vacate to the stool seating to make way for a larger party. We were seated there by the staff in the first place! I didn't understand why they would seat us there and then move us. Very awkward to move your half eaten meal and drink to another seat. <br/><br/>While it was a disappointing experience, it is an exciting concept with a great theme to the interior design. I really like the udder lighting and display case for the ice creams. I just wish that there was more substance to the glossy facade.<br/><br/>I won't be go back.

Nice setting but over rated. I went with some friends for an afternoon catch-up and have mixed feelings about this place, though I probably wouldn't return unless I had to. I ordered frozen yoghurt with mixed berries on top which cost me about $8 which is absolutely ludicrous. The coffee cups were cute but the seating uncomfortable. The wait staff weren't the greatest but the food did come out quickly, though really all they had to do was pour and scoop. Overall, it was an ok experience but because of the price of the frozen yoghurt I wouldn't go back. Also, the menu was a bit too small and I struggled to read it from across the counter.

A disappointment :(. 1. Service and order was slow.<br/>2. Bad customer service- waiter ignored me for suggesting a new table that was vacant.<br/>3. Very unsanitary- when the waiter was cleaning the table you can smell the dirty cloth. <br/>4. Not enough seating, too crowded and had to be put with random people (awkward). <br/>5. The so called '' lychee quencher'' smells like ibis and desserts were terrible and not worth the money. <br/>6. Ruined my last meal of the night.

Bad customer service. Good food but the staff needs to work on their customer service!

Very interesting ordered the Sticky Date & Ice-cream served with berries & nuts for $11. When it was delivered no berries so I flagged down one of the wait staff and just said it's missing the berries who then told me oh yeah everyone has been<br/>complaining about that today it's not suppose to come with berries and that the sign was wrong...let's be honest I don't really care about the berries although I do think it's a bit rich to charge $11 for a tiny average cake & scoop of ice-cream but to say that people have complained all day and that your solution to that is to continue to blame the sign doesn't sound very intelligent to me. Interactions with other staff members were also fairly average. We were seated in a corner jammed near the bar sitting on milk crates and the tables were so small we had to place our drinks on the ground to fit the plates. Won't bother going back. Average at best.

Udderly not worth the money. <br/>The desserts were not very WOW ang there's nothing special yet it still cost a lot. Not very sure if I would be returning any time soon.

Udderly shocking Third t.... Udderly shocking <br/><br/>Third time I have gone in and the third time I have been ignored and walked out. Will never ever go back<br/><br/>Terrible service

A big pile of cow pat. Service was unmooving. cocktails were enough to make me lactose intolerant. oh and did I mention the service. hurry up and close so another Mexican restaurant can open.

Go for the Churros. I normally dislike Churros (thanks San Churro!), but they talked me into trying them and I really like these guys Churros, they are baked rather than fried and it makes all the difference.

Tiniest Cocktails in the World. If you're looking for a teeny tiny miniature cocktail for the bargain price of 19 dollars, then this is your place! <br/><br/>Desserts are okay.. Confusing and not enough COWCHES!

This place has a cool relaxed vibe, though the menu is a bit confusing. Eg. Certain desserts stipulate that you can order toppings - but there are two counters with toppings and if you choose from the wrong one (like we did), then when you get to the counter to order, you have to go back to the toppings area to look again. They should just have a list at the counter! If it changes daily then just print it on a piece of paper, not hard.. We had a vanilla Naked Pop which came with milk chocolate topping instead of the white chocolate I ordered, plus almonds, chocolate pearls and flakes. It was yummy but totally not worth $9.50... considering it's really just a glorified Magnum. And especially since the "Udder Puffs" (3 pastry puffs each with a scoop of ice cream and topping of your choice - we chose peanut butter and brownie bits) was $12.50. This was a standout and we will be returning for it - far better than anything I've had at Max Brenner! There were a variety of smoothies on the menu but I thought it was ridiculously priced at $9 (not a large serving). Coffee was decent. All in all, a welcomed addition to Brisbane's dessert scene!

Disappointed! Was looking forward to try this new spot! To say there was so many members of staff and it was exactly flooded with customers there was no one to greet first time customers or to tell them to take a seat and order at the counter. Still excited to try the cakes and drinks. Saw the cabinet and straight away recognized the same old cakes from Le Cake that are in every other cafe in Brisbane. The ice cream is brought in from Lick I've cream the "deluxe" hot choc was a disaster. The only thing that was new and exciting was the naked pop. It's such a shame the place looked gorgeous the fit out was spot on and the concept is cool just not deliveried well enough!

Awkward. Ordering is a slow and arduous process. It would be great if they could add the list of toppings on the counter when ordering so the servers don't have to read out the toppings to every person in line. The food came out quickly after ordering, it was tastey, clearly freshly made and was a fairly large serving. <br/><br/>One negative was we had to sit through one of the staff getting reprimanded by another staff member threatening their place on the team if they don’t represent the ‘brand’ properly. Perhaps these types of conversations shouldn’t be conducted in the middle of the restaurant around paying customers?

Udder disappointment!

Opening night and a few teething problems. Service was slow as staff were unfamiliar with menu & EFTPOS down. I will return once it is up and running in a few more weeks. Desserts were amazing and cocktails awesome (despite the delay). Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I hope this venue succeeds.

Last weekend we woke up and thought, 'where better to have a spot of breakfast than at a place that only serves dessert?' So off we went to Cowch Dessert and Cocktail Bar . No we didn't have cocktails for breakfast, but yes we did have dessert.  Life is uncertain- eat dessert first. Located among the Grey St restaurants at Brisbane's Southbank, Cowch is the perfect place for anyone who can't stop at one Tim Tam. We started our day with a healthy dose of caffeine and sugar: Coffee in a bowl Dark chocolate shot After all of the sugar we knew was headed our way, we decided to up the ante on the coffee size too! Though it was served in a bowl, it was still nice and strong. The dark chocolate shot was exactly as rich and decadent as it looks in the picture below. It was pure gluttony in a little dish. Deciding to test out our insulin responses, we moved onto dessert-breakfast: Churros : Baked not fried, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with Hot Shot Strawberries and cream pizza : Milk Choc base, strawberries, crushed almonds, white chocolate crispy pearls, whipped cream. The strawberries and cream pizza was an absolute winner- I almost don't know why savoury pizzas exist after eating this. The white chocolate crispy pearls added a nice texture to all of the otherwise soft but rich toppings. The dollops of cream actually lifted this dish- you know you're talking about a seriously dense dessert-breakfast when you say that! I loved how the churros was baked and not fried, so there was no oiliness about them at all. When you're eating dessert for breakfast you need to take any virtuous wins that come your way! They were a bit odd with the ricotta and passionfruit which was recommended to me, but they worked a treat in the aforementioned dark chocolate shot. I couldn't write about Cowch without mentioning the decor- where else do you see illuminated udders hanging from the ceiling? Everyone who came into the restaurant immediately looked up and smiled, and I can't bla

Being an avid fan of dessert, there was no question that sooner or later, I would be heading to Cowch for dessert. It was quite crowded on that chilly night that we headed there, and there was a small queue to get in. After a short wait, we were promptly seated outside the restaurant on one of the outdoor seats. I would have preferred inside seating, but there wasn't much of an option. There were quite an assortment of cakes on display. All those familiar with me will know no doubt how excited it makes me to see such a display.  Despite my infatuation with cake, this is what I had come for. The glass case of naked pops, which many had posted online. Now what is a Naked Pop? What it is, is a base ice cream where you choose what to 'clothe' it with, being white/milk/dark chocolate and an assortment of extras. It took me a while to make my decision between mint and coffee base, but in the end I decided on coffee, with dark chocolate. Initially I was very excited about what extras I could

Cowch is the perfect bar for any sweet tooth, or those wanting a great place to have a sweet snack, drink and catch up with old and new friends. It is also extremely family friendly with sweet goodies for the kids and drinks for the grown ups.

Brisbane's really come a long way in terms of exciting food and drink options, each promising tastier dishes, more mouth-watering beverages, and fancier décor than the last. If you've walked past one of South Bank's latest additions, Cowch , no doubt you'll know that this place is certainly ticking the last box with its quirky udders hanging from the ceiling. Check out our video (featuring special guest star Tiffany) to see what we thought of our first visit, and keep your eyes peeled for a follow-up post because we'd both go back to try the rest of their menu ! Who thinks dessert is more important than dinner?

It was a glittering display of irresistible deliciousness and I knew I would have one that day. The staff behind the counter explained that I would select one of the flavours and up to three of the available toppings.

Cowch is a new dessert cocktail bar located on Grey Street in South Bank. They offer a breakfast menu which includes yoghurt and muesli along with desserts such as churros, naked pops, pizzas and pastries and also cocktails which runs late into the night. Decorated with quirky teats and milk bottle lights, the atmosphere at Cowch is warm and relaxed. There are plenty of couches, seats and even a fire pit, which is perfect for those coming cold winter nights.  On one section near the counter, there is a wall of naked pops which is eye catching, unique and seemingly a popular item on the Cowch menu. There are five naked pop flavours which includes chocolate, vanilla, coffee, mint and pomegranate. These naked pops are then dipped in either milk, dark or white chocolate and then topped with three toppings of your choice. This was a chocolate naked pop doused in dark chocolate and topped with almonds, chocolate flakes and chocolate pearls.  This pomegranate naked pop was dipped in milk choc

There’s udders hangin’ around everywhere and their marketing is fun and witty. We were seated outside after exploring the goodies inside. Damn are there some goodies! There’s ice creams which you can choose toppings for, pastries and sweets galore. I went with a salted caramel tart and a side of strawberry beer sorbet. Yep strawberry beer. Ahhhmmazziinggg! They even bought me over extra salt to curb my cravings. Kim’s sticky date was bloody good too. All round happiness!* *We had drunk a bottle of red and were pretty merry already… h

Naked Pops. They are simply awesome, its like making your own Magnum, but heaps better. You start off with you choice of a naked ice cream (think of a magnum without the chocolate), then you get your choice of a milk, dark or white chocolate covering and they're finished off with your choice of toppings - simple and genius.

Cowch provides quite a wide variety of choices. There are the alcoholic dessert beverages, the cakes, the hot chocolate (in udder mugs), frozen yoghurt and a range of ice cream varieties...the item off the menu that caught my eyes the most is the deluxe hot chocolate (served in the udder mug).

Cowch has just recently opened in Southbank, and first impressions from the outside was just wow. The styling, decor, and vibe was all very inviting. We sat down and decided on our desserts before heading to the counter to order. We chose the sticky date pudding, and the udder puffs. "Udder puffs?" You ask? Yes, they are small Yorkshire puddings filled with your choice of toppings and ice cream. Our combinations were cookies and cream with brownies; raspberry sorbet with pineapple; and kiwi with peanut butter ice cream. My favourite was the cookies and cream and brownie combo. I could say that it would've been much better if the puddings were crispy and warm, but other than that, everything was quite good. My friend, who is an avid sticky date pudding lover, said that

They were Naked Pops. After no doubt taking an inordinately long time trying to decide which Lick! flavour to choose, you then have to decide what coating to want to cover your Naked Pop in. Coconut? Chocolate rice puffs? The choices to customise your treat are endless. A very clever concept.

Launched 23 May, Cowch is the latest addition to a growing strip of late night temptations in South Brisbane. Touting itself as Queensland’s first cocktail dessert bar, Cowch wants to attract the naughty and nice people of Brisbane with its selection of craft cocktails and decadent desserts. A particularly interesting concept, Cowch has brought to the table is their ‘naked pop’ – a Lick! ice-cream on a stick. Available pop flavours were vanilla, chocolate, coffee, mint and pomegranate. You can dip your naked pop in a white, milk or dark chocolate coating and then decorate it with adornments, such as berries, chocolate pearls, shredded coconut, brownie, mini marshmallows, almond tuile and even raw seed mix for the healthy people. This one was a vanilla pop dipped in dark chocolate and generously sprinkled with Flake and crushed pistachios. But if you’re still into the yoghurt

I had one look at the menu and my heart was pounding with excitement but I was also faced with the dilemma of picking out a dessert from the many potential options. Options such as their signature  gourmet dessert pizzas  ($17) or  naked pops  ($9.80) that can be dipped in your choice of chocolate and then topped with your choice of three toppings.

I really liked the vibe and decor at Cowch. A venue that offers such a comprehensive range of desserts PLUS booze is surely a winner for any after dinner excursion. My gripe is that the items we tasted weren't too amazing. I liked my ice-cream but it started tasting overbearingly sweet after a few mouthfuls. The puff in my dessert and Marc's churros were outright disappointing. I would like to go back and try their drinks though.