To sum up this cafe in one word - spectacular. Visited after a Hen's night on the town, and everyone was in desperate need of a hearty meal. Within moments of seating, a bubbly waitress was upon us, pen poised to take our drink orders while we waited the rest of our party. I myself ended up consuming a couple hot chocolates (so good, I had to have a second), and the risotto with spanner crab, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. Others around the table all agreed that their meals were equally delicious.
A fantastic little cafe, with a very active owner out on the floor which is always a delight to see. Will definitely be giving this cafe another visit next time I'm in Brisbane!
Christie Tickell-Devey
+5
Thank-you for a lovely breakfast this morning! The coffee and food are alway exceptional. While we had to line up to get in, we were able to order coffee which was fantastic. One of the best things about Anouk are their staff- even though they are super busy, our waitresses were lovely and thoughtful. Absolutely worth the wait!
We took some visitors for a amazing brunch at Anouk Cafe in Paddington today. The food was exceptional, and the service faultless. The owner, Justine was on hand to ensure the high standards she sets were attained. I can highly recommend the Crispy Skinned Salmon, and the Asian Sticky Pork with kimchi and rice. Cannot wait to return and sample some of the other tempting offerings.
An amazing experience with great staff. The staff bend over backwards for you to create a memorable impression.
Thank you for meeting my demanding needs for an extra hot Mocha ( it was zee bomb btw) and crispy bacon. Ohh, la la!
Need I say morrre, ah.. yeaaah! If your looking for a breakfast experience that speaks innovation, get on ova to Anouk cafe!
Anouk is a beautiful place for brunch, the service was very good. I had the croissant French toast and the lime and lemon homemade ice tea and it was literally the best breakfast I have ever had! It was quite noisy being a weekend morning, so if you prefer quiet perhaps midweek would suit you best. The food was amazing and I would highly recommend Anouk. There was a range of menu options that catered to both low and high budgets. Loved it!
Exceptional brunch menu. Absolutely delicious. It's hard to be impressed with a brunch menu but this one did it for me. ďż˝
This place strives to please. Nothing is too much and friendly staff make it a pleasure. Food is great. Kudos.
Fantastic food, awesome menu! They are doing stuff beyond the basics and are creating new and exciting breakfasts well worth my time and money!
Outstandingly warm and charming waitstaff, lovely decor, delicious food and a delightfully fragrant hand-blended chai......a hard to beat cafe experience, five and a half stars!
The food is absolutely wonderful, such unique tastes. The staff are very friendly, efficient and talented!
This is one of my favourite places in Brisbane - the food is always amazing and service is top notch! Thanks for another great Mother's Day lunch
Absolutely amazing! Love the food, love the venue and love the beautiful staff! Thank you!
I call Anouk my second place of business in Paddington, but it's so much more than that!! A place to meet, a place where they know my name, my coffee and how to start my day off with great vibes. Thanks for being you!
Pretty good food, and pretty good service. I've been there twice, once in a large group of 8 and the second with just one other person. Service was quite prompt, though the food the second time round was a little too sweet and a little too spicy for the two dishes we got. Lovely ambience.
Arrived the area early in the morning and found that there was no many places opened for brekkie so gave it a go. Surprised to see so many tables were occupied. I chose one table near the entrance and placed my order of flat white and savoury dish of poached egg with hollandaish sauce and salmon.
Coffee came with normal presentation and strength shifted to weak level for my palate. Savoury dish was not my expectation but passable. Maybe it was not my lucky dayđ¤
We had to try this institution in Paddington on our trip to Brisbane and it did not disappoint!! Truly amazing service in a lovely setting and delicious and tasty food!!!!
Pictured is the Apple Bircher Muesli (coconut yoghurt, roast coconut, berry compote and flowers) & Skim Latte
Apparently they have a new menu. I came in to order a yoghurt smoothie after looking on the Zomato menu, but was told that due to menu updates Iâd have to do with a milk and ice cream instead. It was indeed delicious, however I was a bit disappointed to see people around me being served something that looked very much like a smoothie. I hope to come back and try something to eat.
Amazing staff , and great food.
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Came here on Saturday morning, I had to wait for 15 minutes before I got a table. I noticed that Anouk has heaps of tables in a rather small space, thus there is a close gap between the tables. The walls are decorated prettily in a vintage theme. The servers also wore a vintage dress, completing the vintage feelings.Â
Ordered a cup of latte, which turned out nicely. Also ordered the Swiss and King Brown Mushrooms and Greens in Rosemary Parmesan Cream. The cream was quite too liquid but seasoned nicely. Overall, the dish was balanced between the mushroom, the bread, and the cream.
I would like to come back to enjoy various brekkie options available :).
Alrighty so every local knows Anouk is a deadset brunch institution. But ever considered having it as your own private bistro for functions? Itâs epic. Work Christmas lunch here catered to our large team with customised share plates that were generous AF & deftly incorporated all special dietaries. Dishes were confidently executed & universally enjoyed by the hungry, half charged horde.
In the lead-up & on the day, Justine & her team could not have been more accommodating, personable & delightful. âYour drinks, our room & hospitality.â A simple ideology delivered in a way that won everyone over.
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Every time I come here the food is delicious and the service is great. Iâm all about the specials board. However, their main menu is excellent- the three cheese risotto is 10/10.
From frappes to fruity fizzes, the drinks range is fabulous- I am able to have passion fruit in almost everything.
A beautiful interior and a relaxing atmosphere make this one of my favourite go-to places. I have never had a bad time here.
Super friendly staff, and very nice meal!
I had a chicken burger which was humongous! It came with bacon crisps and sliced sweet potatoes in it, and also fresh fried chips aside.
The chicken was a bit over fried as the skin turned dark and the texture was a bit hard and dry.
But overall it was a great dining out experience! Will totally come back another time! â¤ď¸
Great cafe with an interesting menu which is available all day. The food we ordered was delicious and in good size portions. And having a happy and helpful waiter serving great coffee in the morning is what makes it even better.
The French toast is the best, served with apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, bacon and oats. Relaxing ambience and friendly service. Visiting Anouk is always the best way to celebrate weekends.
We were greeted by the happiest, most bubbly staff known to man from the second we set foot in the cafe! Next we were blown away by all of choices for food, breakfast all day and lunch options to choose from too? Yes please! After a lot of hmming and ahhing the painfully patient waitress took our order. Not one of us was disappointed even slightly by the food, it was delicious. Would oh-so-happily come back again to this place. My new go to for brekkie or lunch in the area. Thanks again :)
Amazing / living in Brisbane but I felt there like traveling to a elegant /cool overseas area *)) ps: bringing hope to Brisbane about food and service â˛đź
Any restaurant that serves breakfast dishes at lunchtime on a weekday gets my vote! Took food advice from a local retailer and decided to call in on a Monday afternoon for a quick bite. The ladies are delightful; passionate about customer service and their imaginative menu. My dish was satisfying and served in quick time.
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This place was so busy on a Sunday morning, I had to wait for 10mins but the food was so good that it was worth it! I ordered the Breakfast Bruschetta (it had avocado, romesco, whipped feta, quinoa herb salad and toasted sesame seeds) and ordered the cold press juice (orange, apple and pineapple). I was happy with my choices as the breakfast bruschetta (definitely recommend!) was really flavourful (I liked how they placed the whipped feta cheese on the side so you can control how much of the feta you eat with the toast because it is very creamy and salty so it can be overpowering in flavour). This dish was pretty light as well (although the portion was massive, it was mostly salad but had 2 pieces of toast so it was filling but didnât make me feel bloated afterwards). The juice was fresh but it just tasted like freshly squeezed orange juice (couldnât really taste the apple or pineapple).
My friend ordered a classic breakfast dish of scrambled eggs with bacon and toast and the watermelon, strawberry and cloudy apple fruit shake to drink. I had a taste and thought that the dish was quite average but the drink was nice (had a balanced sweetness to it and it was good to drink on a really hot day!).
The service was excellent! Everyone was really friendly and food and drinks came out fast. Although it was really busy, the waiters were not pushy in clearing out our table and they always asked âhow is everything?â with a smile. The prices were quite good (about $22 for a full brunch meal and drink). The food on the menu were about $16 - $24 and drinks were $4 - $7. It really depends on what you order but I really enjoyed the breakfast bruschetta so for the price of $16 (it was worth it considering that it had a lot of different elements on the dish).
It seems like a great place to meet up with friends or family for breakfast or brunch (not ideal for people with babies as the place is really crowded and can be quite noisy - they can sit at a table outside though). Might be less busy on a weekday but definitely would have to wait if dining on a weekend. Wouldnât mind coming back though.
Had a fantastic brunch here on Australia Day. Service was impeccable and we were quickly shown to our seats.
I ordered the mushroom, spinach and kale toast while my partner ordered the baked eggs. I loved the baked eggs (and the soft tortillas!) while my partner preferred my toast. The baked eggs had a slightly spicy kick to it, which I particularly enjoyed. We also added a side of bacon to our vegetarian dishes.
As for drinks, the black cold drip coffee really hit the right spot. The white cold drip coffee was a tad too bland for us but that may just be our personal preference. Highly recommend this brunch spot.
Delicious plus great coffee and service!! Highly recommend for brunch or lunch and love places that offer an all day brekkie menu!! Will become one of our local favs for sure
Great service, food has a fusion twist. Extensive drinks menu, particular love the fruit shakes in summer, blended fruit with ice drinks.
French fries were yum, and people on other tables ordered salads and dessert looked great.
We had the specials: Big boss & bubble squeak. Big boss was tasty but not outstanding, just steak, bacon and avo on toast. Bubble squeak had nice flavour, but abit on the oily side.
Lovely presentation of dishes, with massive portion. Prices are on slightly high side however, with lovely staff members who checked in on us throughout our meal a little too much (4 times). There were billing errors, which was settled without any further hassle. Food wise, loving the corn puffs which are really light and fluffy.
I love my weekly visits to Anouk, whether it's for coffee or breakfast or a takeaway milkshake (amazing by the way).Â
Welcoming warm atmosphere and quality, tasty menu.
Just Another Aussie In Vancouver
+4.5
Top notch brunch location, excellent food and service. The salted caramel ice cream sundae is too die for! They also have options for those with dietary requirements.
Friendly. Resonable. Small menu.
Good coffee.đ
Specials were intersting and resonably well presented.
Decor is kitchy and modern.
Dining room can be a little noisy and somewhat cramped. Saying that. Comfortable and relaxed.
My partner and I enjoyed our breakfast here every weekend. The scramble egg and other foods we ordered were nicely cooked. Staff was friendly.
Wonderful! Great coffee! The food was amazing, good portions and well priced. I love been able to take my dog for a walk then pop out for good food , the outdoor setting provided enough shade on this sunny spring day.
One of my favourite cafes in Paddington. The service was warm and welcoming. Love the interior, very fresh and lively with all the plants throughout the cafe. The coffee was great and the best scrambled eggs I've had in a long time!
Coffee: B+
Breakfast: B
Service: A-
Venue: B
Notes: Service was super, with very attentive and friendly staff. Breakfast food was innovative and mostly satisfying. Coffee was good.
Food we tried: Camp hash, French toast pancakes, avocado on sourdough, iced latte, English breakfast tea.
This was hands down the best breakfast I've had in Brisbane made with freshest of ingredients and delivered by the friendliest of staff! 10 out of 10!
My favorite coffee shop in Paddington.
Great food, nice atmosphere. The owner of the shop is a good host.
Not a big fan of Merlo Coffee though...But this is my personal taste. A part for that all awesome here.
Friendly staff, loyal customer base at breakfast and delicious food - some really innovative dishes too. Service can be a bit slow, so if you're in a rush, reconsider.
A delicious breakfast, beautifully served and finessed. Staff were outstandingly welcoming (we turned up on Mother's Day without a booking!!), professional and charming. All in all, a delightful breakfast experience. I shall be back when next visiting Brisbane!
Ordered a simple breakfast - poached eggs, tomato, hollandaise and toast. All was great except for the poached eggs which were more like boiled eggs. Maybe I'll ask for them under next time.
This place is outstanding. From the moment the waitress took the order until we left you have to say breath taking. Perfect service. Perfect food would highly recommend. Well priced.
A fabulous cafe that's survived many years in a picky area. I haven't been in a while but was thrilled to find the menu was up to date and loaded with a wide selection of tempting options.
I love the current focus on salad based meals, even for breakfast. Loved my salmon, potato, polenta salad. Other dishes looked amazing, there are many options here.
Friendly staff, gorgeous decor and great coffee.
Stylish dining environment with flowers, service was excellent, waiting time is average, but food was bit salty. We were there for breakfast, no reservations required. Mucin was impressive and perfectly match with intro deco.
We had a wonderful time at Anouk. The service was warm and welcoming and the food was lovely. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but it's Mothers' Day and that's probably why. We ordered the shakshuka, house smoked salmon and French toast pancakes. The shakshuka was wonderfully spiced. It was a treat to eat. The house smoked salmon was really great. It came with polenta and potato and was seasoned well. I'd have loved it if they gave more salmon though. The French toast pancakes were a great way to end the meal. It was sweet, but very flavourful. Overall, a wonderful place to visit for brunch.
Went for an early lunch. Nice atmosphere. Good coffee, wait staff were superb and polite. Super happy with the quality of my meal too. I will definitely go again .
I've had lunch at Anouk CafĂŠ today for the first time. I chose their creamy risotto with asparagus, mascarpone and Pecorino cheese. I'm Italian and trust me when I say that risotto was delicious! Rice was cooked really well, and I loved the combination between sweet mascarpone and tasty Pecorino.
The place is supercute and the staff is very kind.
Good job guys!
I got told off for grabbing a drink of water as it was table service but had been waiting five minutes for any form of table service. The food here is pretty good, nothing major to rave over. If you're just heading out for brunch there's plenty of places in the area that are just as nice and much less crowded.
Simple, delicious, fantastic service. Staff have often made this experience just lovely. They often remember names, which is touching. Nice strong coffee. Would definitely go back, when feeling splurgy.
A good breaky cafe with an interesting menu. It's a good place for a more gourmet breaky. Love the croquets and also the apple turnover with bacon on the menu right now. But I would eat here everyday if they bought back chilli cream corn
Beautiful decor and ambiance. Lovely and timely service. Soft poached eggs were not runny as would be expected. Meals were filling & nicely presented but not exceptional. Still a 4/5 experience.
Honestly? It was OK but i expected more from the reviews.. Sorry guys! I want to love it but my soft poached eggs weren't runny, the Cajun burger wasn't spicy or a burger in fact & the gravlax was super salty & such a small serving. Service was lovely, as was the decor but I think we'll try somewhere else before going back.
Having taken a short break from waking up too early in the mornings, two friend and I found ourselves in Paddington last Saturday morning, having decided to meet early and grab some brunch at Anouk together before partaking in a larger group outing. . We arrived to the super busy Cafe, bustling with diners both inside and outside. Thankfully the wait for a table was relatively short, and we had a table cleared for us and we were seated within 10 minutes.
Anouk never fails to impress me, with amazing food and yummy drinks this is one of my favorite cafes. The customer service here is next level and I could not say a bad word about this place!
This place went above and beyond with their customer service and the food was exceptional. It felt special to have the head chef come out to take our orders and was able to accommodate any special dietary requirements without any fuss. We'll definitely be returning to this amazing place for their scrumptious dishes and great hospitality!
What I love most about Anouk is that after being there only twice, the lovely staff remembered what coffee I drink :) I now frequent this cafe and continue to be impressed. Good service is something that should be acknowledged & appreciated more often!
Really nice food! Quinoa porridge is delicious, frappes are yum and the service is very good. Background music was nice and not overpowering and we had a pleasant experience.
Melinda Jenny May Salter
+4
Totally hit the spot this morning! I do recommend the Two Toast! Lovely home made pesto with moorish mozzarella and lush rocket! Accompanied with a good coffee this place has made my day. Whilst they do serve "Betty bowls" of coffee they are a good concept but really if I wanted one that big I would order two separate coffees to ensure they are warm when they hit my lips. Great little place!!!
Gorgeous little cafe, great service and coffee, nice menu with some unique options. Food delicious. We will definitely be back :)
Gear little cafe with unique flavours. The chilli corn was particularly tasty, just the right level of spice. Also pictured is a haloumi and bacon dish, super tasty. The food is a bit pricey but great quality.
Had a really nice lunch here with a friend last week. I had the folded omelette with Thai style crab salad. What a great combo, the sweet crab meat with lime and basil and coconut in the salad folded in between the omelette was delicious. The place was packed and the staff did really well accommodating customers and getting orders out of the kitchen. Looking forward to going back to try more food.
Yeah pretty good I guess.
Would like fresh juice on the menu.
And I had the Thai omelette with crab meat. It was nearly well balanced but would have been perfect if it had some tamarind sauce for sour component instead of a wedge of lemon (lemon and omelette...?) and a hot sauce option like Sri racha and a bit of fish sauce for salty. I gather the palettes of the locals are not as adventurous as mine own. Wife had the mushrooms with poached eggs and was tasty. They even made a little croissant French toast for our Bub to order which was lovely of them.
They sit among a slew of other Cafes many of which are as good
Certainly nice enough. Sat outside for brekkie with friends. We were promptly served by the owner I think. Very efficient and friendly. Coffee good but not excellent. ..friend had indian scrambled and said it was good, but got the feeling not great, I had granola..same response. So all in all pleasant, nothing at all wrong...but just not excellent. That being said...not quite sure what was missing.
This place is always packed, so gives an indication of their popularity.
This isn't your standard 'bacon and egg's' brekky, the dishes are well thought out.
The only reason I wouldn't go here is purely the chance of not getting a table!
Great food great service and GREAT music + atmosphere.
So many dishes on the menu to choose from and all sound so delicious so I will be returning for many more meals here! Fabulous! P.s drinks menu is THE BEST
What a great find. Went here on Sunday morning for breakfast and found it difficult to choose what to eat as it all sounded so good. Finally decided on the stuffed sardines and the breakfast special. The sardines (think kippers but not smoked) were excellent as was the bacon sandwich. Washed it down with excellent coffee and a delicious coconut and pineapple drink.
I also liked the fact that they were open so early and were warm and welcoming.
The Invisible Food Critic
+4.5
Had brunch I dare to say this could be one of the very best cafes that Brisbane has to offer. Very warm and casual decor with tentative staff and prompt timing on delivery. Our dishes were simple yet complex in flavours. Nicely balanced and always made fresh with the most beautiful ingredients. Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit! Will return again soon!
I came here for breakfast not long ago with a friend. Such a warm welcome by the lovely waitress, she was lots of fun and made dining in for breakfast great. The food was so yummy!! She was helpful when I said I wanted lots of extras but wasn't sure what I could have. Will definitely come back one day!
I had a lovely breakfast with my best friend at Anouk this morning. The staff were extremely friendly and the menu has so much to offer. The food also came out so quickly and tasted amazing. The other suggestion I have is to put bottles of water on the table.
another yummy Paddington cafe. been there only once, but it was really good. staff was nice and helpful.
Headed here for a coffee and quick lunch with work colleague visiting from Sydney today. Â We agreed that the service was amazing; Â spinach soup topped with prosciutto was divine; and coffee great. Â Atmosphere was so much more comfortable than CBD options.
Bentwood chairs, banquettes and mirrors against distressed brick walls give this cafe a sense of place and luxury. The menu ranges across the continents with a cornucopia of choices, complimented by a cabinet of scrumptious cakes and slices. We were warmly welcomed with our orders taken quickly, so that we were very soon in that sweet spot where you have ordered something amazing and are waiting with taste buds whetted. Our food, when it arrived, did not disappoint. The nom nom hash was a great breakfast dish with all the veggies the doctor could have ordered, and the harissa spiced mince was an exotic start to the day. It was slightly on the salty side but the accompanying chutney and raita balanced that well. Anouk also does a great range of fruit sodas and shakes, which were a refreshing change.
Had the French toast with apple crumble and berries and it was amazing. Accompanied by Irish Breakfast tea with milk. My mum's meal was a bit of a let down and her coffee was average. Great setting though and the service was amazing.
Great service; ok food; overpriced.. Went here a few weeks ago for lunch. Service was excellent - we were seated immediately, and offered drinks straight away.
Staff are very competent and friendly (actually, almost bordering on being too friendly, crossing the boundary from service provider to attempted friend, which I don't really appreciate. But that is a small quibble.)
The coffee was great and quick to arrive.
The food was a bit of a let-down. I had crispy pork belly and salad from the specials menu. The pork skin was not properly crackled, being leathery and very hard to chew or cut. Worse, the portion was very small for the price. Really only a few mouthfuls of actual pork. I felt a bit ripped off. Flavours were very good though.
Will visit again, but I hope the next time that the food matches the service.
Amazing. Amazing. Get the avo smash
Heavenly food, Very Amiable Staff. Breakfast experience this morning on Australia Day was utter delight. Greeted warmly and settled right in at 7:30am amongst comfy chic decor, enjoying the beautiful sunlight the cafe invites in. Fans, air-con, familial hospitality, the perfect soy latte. Lush scrambled eggs and garlic-butter mushrooms, hit-the-spot muesli, and that berry jam on figgy fruit toast. Captain's Bfast Tea and Paddington's best scratch-ingredients baked muffin to close, before bustle picked up at 8:30am.
Must-do.
Thank you.
Love this place! Really enjoy our breakfast here on the weekends!
Amazing food. Happening place and ambience. They make an excellent variety of food including for vegetarians. Food is truly an art here. The only drawback is that their menu changes frequently which means your favourites my not be there next time you go there! :(
My favourite breakfast place in Brisbane. We go every weekend and it is always consistently good. Because we go so often only wish they would change their menu a little more often. But that doesn't matter too much as we keep going back!
Quaint Cafe. I had the creamed mushrooms in a bowl with cheese soldiers - so much flavour and a generous serving too!
The atmosphere was great as was the service.
Will be back!
Great food, coffee and service. A fabulous spot to have quality cafe food. The service is excellent. The coffee (merlo) is well made. We had the thai curry and the avocado special. The thai curry was a little watery but had great flavour. It made with pita bread - some rice would be good also. The avocado special would benefit from the addition of Meridith Goat fetta. Lovely place, great ambience.
My boyfriend and I had a fantastic late breakfast here on a Sunday. We ordered the one-pan fry up, and the quinoa arancini with a side of house smoked salmon. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of the food, the coffee, and most notably the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. We were served by both a male and a female wait staff member and both were incredibly accommodating and talkative. Will come again!
Was a nice breakfast, tried it out due to all the great reviews. However it is very noisy! And my coffee was so terrible and weak I had to send it back. Service was very good and meals were good but nothing rave worthy. Was nice, but would try other cafes around the area before returning.
Delicious, Fresh but Pricey. The coffee was decent and not extraordinary, which is as much as I can say for the service after the waiter forgot the table existed although it was a busy weekend.
I do enjoy cafe's that have signature drinks and food such as Anouk's home made ginger beer ($7) but alas I did not have a chance to try it.
The best tables were outside so we set up camp there. The food was fresh and I detected a salsa theme as they were often served with the brunch meals.
I would definitely dine here again but the price is a bit prohibitive just on principle. The servings were pretty small and the bang for your buck wasn't great.
The dessert cabinet was the most extensive I've seen and they were all well priced ($3-5) and resembled more like petite fours and were delicious!
Great!. Fantastic service, great food and an overeall wonderful experience! Can't wait to go again :)
Sensational!!. Anouik has never let me down, I always have high hopes and are never disappointed.
Always great food. I'm never disappointed after eating at anouk
I had one of the best brekkies I have ever had in Brisbane at Anouk! Great service, both our meals were fantastic (I had the brekky bruschetta...AMAZING!) and we would definitely go back! Coffee isn't amazing but I'm not a fan of Merlo at the best of times but it wouldn't put me off going back....
Wednesday Breakfast. I had the pleasure of eating breakfast at Anouk on Wednesday this week with some close friends. We were greeted at the door and experienced exceptional service throughout our time at Anouk. I decided to try the avocado and feta smash, which is a 'go to' for me at many restaurants and loved it. I wouldn't say that Anouk is a place that I would go to frequently, it had good food and good service, I would recommend it to anyone who want a great breakfast experience. The only criticism that I would point out is that during my experience there I did not notice anything that stood out to differentiate it from other good breakfast spots in Brisbane.
Anouk. I find it consistently better than average for breakfast. Don't know why people berate the service as we get good service when we go there.
Still good..... We went for breakfast here last Monday morning, and while they no longer have our favourite mince dish, the food was still great. The service was even better, though. The new staff member was so friendly - I don't know her name, but she used to serve me from another cafe when I worked in the city, and she is always so friendly and helpful. If Anouk's staff are all like her, then we'll keep coming back.
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Anouk - Paddington, Brisbane. There is plenty of joie de vivre to be found in this Euro-inspired little cafe. It is like they took the best elements of eating out in Western Europe and managed to bring them over to the English-speaking world and boy does it pay off in spades. The cafe is very charming and relaxing, with the inherent encouragement to enjoy your food as well as pay attention to the overlooked aspects of what makes fine food what it is - it needs to be seen to see what I mean.
Each time my dining buddy and I try one of the most acclaimed places for breakfast around the city spread, surprises seem to pop up not the least unusual and inventive items for breakfast. Here, the breakfast menu is set out like the traditional idea of having a second breakfast with light options at the beginning and others to folow. Thought tempting, I did not as such.
The service is suited to a place like this, it is good and quick with the waiters going for what they need to do keeping a professionalism about them. They are quick to ask if you want refills on coffee (I did have two) and take time to explain the specials. It is safe to say, they are poised for offering their service and that is admirable in any kind of field.
To begin, I ordered a double-shot cappuccino; this passed my test. The espresso and milk combination was smooth and elegant. The baristas here know how to make great dynamics of flavour, body and all-around feel in their coffee. When a coffee is good, often that is an optimistic sign of things to come - and it delivered.
Their menu is seasonal and rotates incrementally. First up, my dining buddy got the special - which did sound good - which was a roti topped with bacon, tomato, haloumi, fresh spinach, rocket and fried onion. I managed to try a bit of the halouim, tomato and roti; the tomato was fresh and juicy with the roti cooked just right in the pan (nothing like in an Indian eatery) and the haloumi had a crust on it with perfection in cooking in the middle. In other words, this could be a twist on the big breakfast.
I ordred their French toast: it was a savoury twist on the old favourite. It was infused with parmesan cheese and lemon, and came with an ultimately generous portion of goat's cheese and a side of sauteed spinach and pinenuts. I got an order of bacon on the side. The bacon was some of the most perfectly cooked bacon that I have ever tried; there was literally no bad bits on it. Even the fat part was cooked enough that it became saitable enough to chew. It also had that brilliant salitness that bacon needs to be known for having.
Bacon or no bacon, the meal I got was substantially sized. They cut the slices of bread really thick that it needed to cutlery to eat it. The bread was still soft and chewey on the inside with the parmesan throughout the bread being really good - sometimes strong and sometimes subtle. The goat's cheese on the side was delicious as a spread and had a contrasting flavour and texture opposing the sharp parmesan.
However, it seemed that the spinach left the best impression - at least on my dining buddy. It was not drowned in anything particularly and co-operated with the toasted pine-nuts. There was a slight bit of smokiness to it. Topping off the entire meal, they really got inventive making a savoury paradigm of a usually sweet breakfast (even though that often is served with bacon regardless) and the whole thing managed to gel really well. It was an elegantly done and is a taste test in the overlooked aspects of fine cooking - there must be a huge French influence here that shatters preconceived notions.
I finished off with a latte, which was good and it was definitive proof that Anouk does good coffee here. It was smooth and hot. Not the strongest or boldest of the coffees I have had, but it was well suited to the location.
From the moment my dining buddy and I stepped in here (after a bit of confused searching for it) to the first sip of coffee to the last bite of breakfast, this place did not falter once. They have a big appeal with location and decor here and it felt like the place you want to eat at during the day. Much recomended, there is reason to the hype.
Amazing Coffee but Overpriced!. Best coffee I've ever had. Food is pretty good, but very overpriced.
Anouk is cute and quirky. Has different menu items and good food. Service is pretty poor though. Staff aren't as friendly as other breakfast joints around. Kinda ruins the experience.
Terrific. The best juices in Brisbane! Food and atmosphere is great.
Great ambiance. I had a Peri Peri sardines that was in short a fresh and flavoursome dish. Downsides was packed in the restaurant like a sardine and my dining guest had a fruit sticker remaining on the wedge of lemon, which was a little disconcerting.
I love everything about this place. Amazing coffee, great service and delicious food. Get in early on weekend or be prepared to wait as this place is very popular.
I love Anouk! The food is simple but tasty and the menu changes often enough so we don't get bored. Service is always efficient and delightful - suave, funky waitresses and cool background music. Everything I love at breakfast time. And amazing coffee!
My regular and a favourite. My partner and I live near Anouk and I really love going there early on a weekend morning. The food is lovely, the service is always friendly and it's just got a fantastic atmosphere. It's always full of cyclists and people who have just done their weekend exercise and there is something lovely about people being out and active on the weekend. Anouk gives you the feeling of really starting your weekend or really enjoying the middle of it. Fantastic!
Absolutely brilliant food coupled with an chilled and funky ambience
Service was friendly and professional. The omlette was full of crab and served with vietnamese mint and fish sauce .. It worked. If any thing the omlette was a little dry but id have it again. They serve good loose leaf teas and a fruit and fizz muddle. Excellent coffee and cakes
Easy mornings. Anouk is absolutely stunning. The food is excellent, but the breakfast menu is very limited. Haloumi cooked perfectly though!
Great experience. Great staff and gorgeous food - although if you need peace and quiet while you eat, this may not be the place for you. if you enjoy a busy/chatty/high energy atmosphere, then you'll love it.
This place satisfies every time.
Both times I've been here the ditz seated others Infront of us (as we were waiting patiently to be seated instead of barging our way through) .... But... If you can tolerate all the Paddington 'wankers' that dine here... You will find the food is exceptional. Great Breakfast!!!
Cosy cafe with yummy food, friendly staff. A third visit to Anouk and still impressed. Staff are really friendly and the food is delicious. I was pleasantly surprised with the hot chocolate - made with real chocolate pieces.
Pretty ok. Really liked the location and style of the place. The food is above average.. not the best breakfast I had, but was enjoyable.
FANTASTIC. Good service , great food , fantastic coffee .
Great Breakfast. I had a lovely breakfast experience at Anouk, the only issue was deciding what to order! I ended up with the pumpkin and goats cheese omelette which was great. Very generous serving, not to oily and nice and light & fluffy. I would definitely order again. The service was very prompt considering how busy it was. I would return.
Best in Brisbane - No Question!. Anouk has been producing fantastic quality cafe food with impeccable service for years. Yes, sometimes you have to wait but it is always worth it - that's why there are so may people in the queue! Even Jamie Oliver knows it's the best place to stop in Brisbane for a great coffee and amazing food.
It bubbles and it squeaks..... ...and tastes amazing. The coffee was lovely, and I ended up having four. Oops.
After reading lots of great reviews I just had to try Anouk out for myself. There was a line when we got here which got me more excited about the place assuming it must be great! When we got a seat I thought I would try the lime and mint iced tea. To be honest I don't know why they called it iced tea it tasted more like a mohito no tea flavour at all! Dont order this drink if u have a hangover. As a vegetarian nothing looked too exciting but I thought I Would try the mushrooms With Fetta and spinach. It wasn't bad at all but really wasn't anything exciting and over priced for what it was. My husband ordered some potato and bacon dish and he loved it! I tried a little without the bacon and I must say it was delicious! Staff where friendly but menu for me was just standard. I just thought the menu would be more creative. Oh and also I ordered a side of poached egg and it looked very clumsy. I might come here again but I don't think I would go out of my way.
I second the disappointment regarding the "no poached eggs" decision. Was tempted to hop out the back and poach my own. At least that made my breakfast decision easier, as I opted to go for a breakfast option which did not include eggs. On a positive note, the service (other than the bad news about the eggs) was good, staff were friendy, and atmosphere nice.
Favourite hanut. I love Anouk. The food is always great. The atmosphere is lovely - if not a little noisy. The staff are friendly and helpful. Can't bet it for Breakfast on the weekend.
Love the seasonal menus but miss old menu items I've gotten used to!
This cafe is one that I would consider to be the best in Brisbane. Offering a delightful menu and a ravishing desert cabinet, wonderfully warm service and coffee you would drive an extra 10 minutes every morning for. Anouk ticks all the boxes! Recently renovated, it's already appealing space is even more stylish. This thriving little Mecca with aesthetic appeal has impeccable standards and the food plated up tastes as good as it looks. For a treat, try the freshly made banoffi pie, it is worth the calories!
Lovely remodelling.... Nice to see a small twist of "attention to detail.." make its way in during an XMas break. Swinging the counter around, making more seating available, trying to improve service, ques and waiting time was an important "little " step and nice to see a bit of customer satisfaction. Always a lovely meal, and coffee (depends who's making) is usually very good.
Will always be back and highly recommended.
Posh yet friendly. I arrived at Anouk after 2:30PM. A friendly staff advised me the kitchen was closed and they could offer only drinks such as coffee. I was happy not to be bluntly told "We are closed". The place was full of Frenchy cuteness and they succeeded in delivering it without pretending. All staff was working hard yet stayed very friendly. A few more people came quite late just before closing, and surprisingly, they were also welcome!!! Hope all cafes in Brisbane will adopt this level of customer service soon.
Great lunch today. Seafood spagettini. First visit. Will go again soon despite being very noisy.
Fantastic. Great setting. The food is always light, tasty and well priced. Their fruit drinks (muddled or ice crushes) are delicious and refreshing. Top spot for brekkie or lunch
Great food! Bit Noisy. The food here is phenomenal! There are some really unique things on the menu and the banoffee pie is not to be missed! It does get terribly noisy inside though which can add to the atmosphere, but can also make it hard to chat!
Had a lovely breakfast, excellent coffee and friendly attentive staff
I've been here a few times now, both for breakfast and lunch and I haven't yet been disappointed. The food is delicious, and wonderfully different from most cafe menus. The staff are friendly and efficient and the whole place exuded a lovely sense of warmth and charm.
By far and away the best cafe in Brisbane. Their menus are always exciting and revised often enough to keep you coming back for more. If you're ever there for breakfast you can't go past the home made banana bread!
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On entry the place has a rather industrial feel, which I like.
We are greeted and seated; no need to read the beverage menu, a nice warm flat white is what I need.
By the time our coffee comes we have decided on our meals, the coffee is great, I don't remember the brand, but a quality barista makes it well.
Our meals arrive some 20 minutes later, but not before I have to order another round of coffee.
The lunch dishes are simple, but nicely cooked and presented
After an enjoyable lunch I decided to return again this time for breakfast.
Started off almost like dĂŠjĂ -vu in fact. Right down to the same table.
Unfortunately the meal feel a bit short compared to lunch. It dishes descriptions were not great and what I got was a pile of what looked like scrambled egg with chunks of bread in dripping with cold capsicum and oily chorizo, my partners dish was a dry mince a toast,
Despite our 2nd experience it wasn't a complete failure, every place should deserve a second chance. The coffee, the ambience and the feel is cool and hip and it's the kind of place I like to be in, I will return!
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Groovy venue/unique breakfast menu. Having heard of Anouk a lot recently, we ventured down this morning for breakfast.
The venue is decidedly trendy; a converted old chemist store with retro art deco furnishings proves to be a blast to the past. Topped with first class, prompt service with a smile, this place is a true find.
The menu was unexpectedly unique. I'm tired of washed-up cafe's breakfast standard items (bacon and eggs, muesli, eggs Benedict). Times are changing and people are looking for something interesting; something quirky.
Anouk is a winner in my books in that regard. Mum had goat's curd & cheese with grilled asparagus, soft poached eggs, hollandaise sauce on a toasted baguette with a side of maple infused bacon ($15.80 + $4). My partner had "grilled whiting with warm capsicum, tomato, feta and fresh herb salsa on a toasted baguette ($15.80). I ordered the wagu breakfast mince with fried egg, spicy red pesto and dollop of herbed sour cream ($16.80).
The presentation was pleasing. The serving size was modest...perhaps on the small size for my liking. The drinks were very fast and high quality.
In all, I did enjoy my breakfast experience at Anouk. On a Friday morning, it was already quite busy...I can only imagine the hoards vying for a coveted spot for Sunday brunch. I do, however, prefer Paddington's Lure on Latrobe better for breakfast.
Yummy. We had breakfast there, I had the mushroom n my partner had the mince. It was delicious. The vibe was great. We will be back
Allow me to jump on the band wagon. I've visited Anouk twice and on both occasions left a very happy chap. The lemon and ricotta muffin was fresh, subtle and just a little bit crispy. A couple of breakfast dishes ordered off the blackboard (details now escape me) were both unfaultable. It's popular, but it is popular for a reason.
Favourite breakfast cafe in Brisbane. Always busy and always good.
Great value for money. I recently went to Anouk to catch up with a friend and I must say I wasn't disappointed. We ordered coffees and home made apple and pear muffins, which were absolutely delicious. I also ordered a lychee, apple and mint frappe, which was also very nice and refreshing.
And at the end I only ended up paying $ 12.50 for my coffee, my frappe and the muffin (which I think is cheap, at least for Paddington!)
I will be back to test out the brekky menu!
Repeat customer. Have had breakfast & lunch here numerous times - staff great - food great - coffee great - especially love the banana bread which has raisins & pistachios in it too - yum!
Best breakfast in Brisbane, by far. Anouk is easily the best breakfast in Brisbane. Their seasonal menu is full of wonderful little surprises and interesting treats. It's a great mix of traditional fare and menu items you have to look up on your iPhone. If you want bacon and eggs, there are plenty of places to go, but if you're keen to be challenged a little, or delighted by something new, you can't beat Anouk. I've never had a bad experience there and the food has always been top quality and prepared perfectly. There's always a bit of a wait on the weekend and the staff are busy, but that's a good sign right?
Fruit shakes awesome!!!!!!
Fantastic. A fav of mine. Yes, you may have to queue but it is well worth the wait. Breakfast...lunch....you can't beat it.
Best in Brisbane?. This place challenges for my favourite breakfast place in Brisbane. There might be a wait, but the coffee and food is worth it.
Excellent Restaurant. Anouk is a very nice restaurant in Paddington. This restaurant has a smooth atmosphere perfect for a breakfeast or a lunch. We had really good moments there enjoying a menu that changes a lot and discovering new meals.
Great menu, friendly staff... Will definetly come back again... Would recommend it to friends :) ps... The drinks menu is very creative hehehe
Had to queue up, but didn't wait long till we got a table and it was well worth it. Friendly staff who keep their cool even when it's busy. Yum brekkie.
Fab breakfast. One of the best places for breakfast / brunch in Brisbane. Creative, tasty, and with style.
Yummy breaky and very friendly and good service. Great for coffee, don't worry if there's a line as you never have to wait that long.
Anouk is without a doubt a fantastic place for breakfast or lunch. Great breakfast with flavour and imagination - wonderful coffee - superb bustling ambience and service that is attentive. Lunch is equally as good In everyway and the specials board always has something wonderful to whet the appetite some more. All in all great value and a Brisbane must !
Sunday morning delight. I head there on a Sunday morning to chill out, read the paper, watch the pretty peeps and enjoy the food - in this case the potted beans. MMMMMMMM so delicious and warming. I think of this on a Saturday night as I'm heading to bed.
Now I've been here once before and sad to say it did not win me over despite the raves on numerous reviews, websites and also from friends. I was hoping this time would be better. We came late Sunday afternoon for lunch and it was great to see the crowds gone for once. We got ushered to a table on the corner (ironically the same table that I sat the last time) and ordered our meals. After much deliberation, I ordered the open steak sarnie with haloumi, bacon, egg, onion, beet jam and sweet curls  and Ellen ordered maple and tamarind wagyu beef, israeli couscous, salty lemon, apricot and almonds . For drinks I had a mango, passionfruit and pineapple juice and Ellen a skinny cappuccino. The drinks came out quickly. They say that the juices at Anouk is their signature but although my juice was really refreshing, it wasn't a particular standout compared to any other cafe in Brisbane. I forgot to ask Ellen how her coffee was but there was
The extensive breakfast menu at Anouk is a little different and provides two courses for your breakfast options, 'to start' and 'to follow'. The 'to start' menu looked quite light and had traditional breakfast fare like muesli, granola and fruit toast. The 'to follow' part of the menu had a mix of traditional and contemporary hot breakfast offerings.....When the plate was presented to me, I wondered how I would ever eat it all, it was seriously large. A very generous helping of scrambled eggs was covered in a mountain of pan fried mushrooms. Once I got over the initial shock of the size of the plate, I noticed that the generosity didn't finish there, the tomatoes and bacon were significant portion sizes too!
I can't even describe how delicious this drink was, it was like the first time I'd ever had fruit juice, ever, after growing up, never having ever had anything besides water and avoiding fruit. It was a party in my mouth, I would've had another drink except I hadn't received my food yet and had a feeling I would be almost uncomfortably full afterwards. I was right.
...definitely recommend the french toast here if you're like myself and love thick cut pieces of bread without it being overwhelmed with the sweeter component of sauces etc :) i have to also say, the rest of the menu Anouk offers sound pretty promising! although not too keen on the one with sardines...
It was our first time, and upon arriving, I immediately fell in love with the place! I love their style with the framed chalkboard menu on the wall, their couches, and the laid back countryside [and somewhat rustic] ambience. Though the rustic feel is "in" and trendy right now, Anouk still had it's own simple and clean personality. We were greeted by a friendly waitress...
On Sunday Jess took me to her favourite cafe, Anouk. The sun was streaming into the windows, people lined the pavement enjoying their brunch underneath the hanging ferns and the wooden tables were dressed with little glass bottles and pink lillies. Jess and I queued outside after out gym session to procure a table, it was worth the wait. I enjoyed: garlic mushrooms, spinach, poached eggs, dukkah and brushetta (which, btw, I cannot pronounce according to an Italian friend) w. a flat white. Beautiful Jess had: avo on toast, poached eggs and fresh salad w. a passionfuit smoothie. This cafe had an artichoke soup on offer that I would love to try the next time I am there.
Anouk is arguably one of the best breakfast in Brisbane. This is quite obvious when youâre waiting in line like an impatient pig watching the culinary creations being served around you by the happy hippies which make up the friendly team.
The flavours in this dish are more subtle and not as strong as the tomato ragu; but certainly a light and delicious dish.
The breakfast menu offered a lot of appetizing choices and the specials board had a further five or six items.
The food were creative and very well presented. The flavours balanced perfectly with each other. Have I mentioned that they are extremely generous with their portions?
I won out with the smashed bubble and squeak with maple cured bacon and spicy red pepper and pork pesto. The bubble and squeak component was mainly potato, sweet potato, spinach and cabbage. The best part was the sweet bacon, but the rest was full of flavour and definitely had a spicy kick. It was a tiny bit greasy, but a minor complaint.
Though Anouk was extremely busy, we experienced excellent service. The cafe is decked out nicely and would have been a comfortable environment if there was a tiny bit less people (it was hard to talk because everyone was chatting loudly). I thought the food was great and I was excited about several of the menu options, which made it difficult to choose but encourages me to go back. My drink was a slight disappointment but only because there were so many others I wanted to try.
Anouk makes fantastic coffee â the long blacks come out with a perfect crema and the cappuccinos have the coffee-milk-froth equation just right
I went to this cute little cafe last Monday. Coffee was good, the small cup isnât small tho.
I had the Gnocchi, my friends had the omelette and the Cilbir. And after we ordered the two desserts (doughnuts and french toast).
All savoury dishes were beautiful, a explosion of flavour, the bacon was burnt so they gave us another one.
Unfortunately the desserts were a huge disappointment. The doughnut had flour flavour and the french toast had no flavour at all.
But I would still recommend this place, great service and atmosphere.
Amazing service as soon as we walked in!
Good spot to bring a toddler - they made it easy for us.
Got the cilbur and Nasi goreng - and both were really good! We got the doughnuts to share and this was great - not too sweet like others Iâve tried. Got the lychee mint drinks which were yummy too!
Turkish cafe with asian fusion menu?
Had wonderful breakfast here.
Turkish bread with avo was just perfection. From the softness of the bread, creaminess of the avocado and the balance in the dressing. Delicious!
Baked egg- that was a bit of a let down. It had only one small egg in a big bowl of tomato based sauce. The sauce was delicious with smoked paprika and capsicum etc. However it was just too much sauce. Maybe better paired with Turkish bread also.
The lady serving us explained that this cafe cater more for vegetarians and most don't want too much egg.... Anyhow for the price two eggs are expected.
Madi Piper (yikes madi)
+5
I always love coming here! Food is funky and fresh, exceptionally innovative but always tastes amazing. Their chai tea was the best I have had in a long time and their staff friendliness is warm and welcoming. Will be back here next week. Thanks for the impeccable service !
This place was very busy on a Friday lunch when we were there, we were lucky to get a table for two.
My expectation was very high because of how busy it was (it was also very noisy), service was very friendly and food served super fast considering how full they were.
Maybe my expectation was a bit too high, so I wasn't entirely happy with the meal. They are tasty but too salty us. Overall nice experience and quite happy with it.
Really yum cafe in Paddington.
The whiting on a green papaya salad is particularly good, full of beautiful sweet and savoury flavours, with a little chili heat.
The coffee is also great here. This cafe comes highly recommended.
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