Review Carport Cafe - Brisbane

By far, one of my favourite places to go for brekkie or brunch! The food is absolutely delicious, amazing coffee and the staff always greet us with a big smile. I'm a creature of habit, so I hate when food isn't consistent. But not here! The food is always the same, delicious, mouth watering goodness! I love their Eggs Benedict and Cheese Toasties. Every single one of the staff are so lovely and friendly. They're always up for a quick chat and a laugh, and very attentive to everything and everyone. For those of you with dogs, Blue Poppy is a dog friendly Café. They got water bowls and everything for your fur babies. So next time you're around Morningside, make sure you pop in for some delicious food, amazing coffee and great company.

Third or fourth visit to the Blue Poppy and the coffee was amazing as always. Seriously cannot fault here, consistently smooth tasting and quick service! Have also tried a few of their toasties, on our most recent occasion we grabbed their chicken cheese and aioli one. In the past, their toasties have been on sourdough - it seems like they’ve switched to Turkish bread which is a bit of a shame. Despite this, was still pretty delicious and would order again. The only suggestion I will make make for here surrounds their use of takeaway plates and containers. Seems a bit wasteful considering we and quite a few others were dining in and they seem to have washing up facilities. Regardless, will definitely be back as the coffees as so good!⭐️

My coffee was made at the speed of light and somehow in that miraculous speed at which these people operate, everything was perfect. The tall lady serving at the counter usually has a great pun involving my name which is absolutely hilarious. Food is spectacular, service is spectacular and the coffee is even better. I've had a rough week and the staff at blue poppy always have a way to keep a smile on your face. Never change your awesome way guys and gal's! You're appreciated!

Really Cool and eclectic place for a coffee. Great coffee too btw 👍

A nice walk through the reserve to find a good place to relax with a decent coffee and scrumptious egg and bacon barm. Good job we had to walk back! Walk the food off.

I ordered dirty egg Benny was yummolicious. Great venue and the girl at reception greet you with a lovely smile.Didn’t get to dine but ate in my car in break.Such a beautiful place and people.Yes definitely coming back 🙏😊

The food is great and service is prompt. I just don't think it's great value for money. Having said that I'm a bit of a cheapskate that doesn't enjoy breakfast places at the best of times.

This place is so consistent. Hot or cold beverages. Nice bites. Dog friendly. Always busy but I can always get a seat that's socially distanced and staff have a good sense of humour. Love it!

Fantastic local brew and food shop!! The food is by far the best quality I have had and the portion sizes are well worth more than you pay!! Super friendly staff. A real pleasure to be here. ����

Amazing breakfast and awesome coffee today at Carport Cafe in Cannon Hill! When we said "with bacon please" we forgot how generous the servings here are.... I am defeated by too much bacon for the first time in 48 years... � Do yourself a favour if you live this side of town. This great local cafe has gone from strength to strength with great food and more staff to deal with the increased clientele. The meals, coffee & takeaway coffee is also super fast!

I love this place, hidden away in a side street. Great decor and atmosphere. Lovely staff. Simple and budget friendly menu. I had the Green Breakfast which was fantastic. It was a large serve for me, I ate it everything it was so nice, made it my meal for the day. Wandered the Carport Cafe Gallery after breakfast.

Love this cafe. I live around the corner and have been in a few times. The coffee and food is lovely. Went in with my mum and baby today and mum said it was the best steak burger she'd ever had. The staff are so friendly and it is great for kids with all the toys in a really sweet space. I highly recommend it.

Excellent breakfast, stumbled on this place this morning, great service, didn’t take long, great portion size and great taste. Will definitely be back.

Found this place by pure accident, what a hidden slice of paradise! Absolutely beautiful food, wonderful staff and great atmosphere

The owners and staff are so friendly and attentive. They take pride in their cafe and all that comes with it. Great food, great chilled out friendly ambience and no better place to have lunch on a qld day.

Sitting out in the shady garden eating fantastic food being served by frendly staff, what more could you want. All this tucked away in a side street opposite Cannon Hill Shopping Center. A very good experience and highly recommend.

Love this place, good coffee and good prices. Would recommend

Wonderful! Typical owner-run establishment where the customer is cared for and the service top-notch. Excellent coffee and a fantastic breakfast at a price that will leave you wondering if they forgot to ring something up. Highly recommended.

Bikash and his team have nailed it. Friendly, great service and every meal has been top quality and most definitely value for money. A true hidden gem

Great food . And quick to come out. friendly staff And best coffee around .will be going back

What a great concept. Have lived in the area most my life so know this house well and was surprised to see a cafe here. We only had coffe as we alreafy had breakfast. The coffe was perfect and they use organic milk. Well done! The garden setting is delightful and cool on hot day. The menu looks enticing and unique. And they do cold pressed juices... wow. We will be back for breakfast next weekend for sure. Well done guys.

I'm always on the hunt for dog friendly cafes and this one is a new fave! Such a lovely, quaint cafe with amazing, friendly staff and the food was delish! The setting makes you feel like you are in a vintage English garden and it's well shaded for your dog! I will be back again and will be telling all my doggy friends!

great feel to the cafe. love the rustic decor, very original. love the food menu, coffee and drinks. only have good things to say about this cafe� dare you to try the spicy potato patties yum! dont forget to check out the art gallery exhibition going on around the back �

Really nice jem hidden away if you are not looking the food is done really nice the coffee is just how i like it the people working here are really nice with a bit of quirky humour always smiling it really felt like i was at a friends house and the mum was cooking the plants that decorate the tables are for sale

Have not been back over two and a half years so checked it out this morning. <br/>It was not that busy when I arrived around 7:30am but then was full house after half an hour.<br/>Order a flat white and the savory dish of poached eggs and smoked salmon. Food and beverage came to the table within reasonable time frame. The Genovese coffee definitely matches my palate and the savoury dish deserves my thumb up. I particularly love the sourdough, which is crunchy and thin to make it easy for consumption. <br/>If the vibe is more relaxing (too many people walk past my table), a full mark review may be achieved. <br/>Rating 4.5/5<br/>Last visit: Mar 27, 2017 rating 4.5/5

Great service and healthy goodies. I stopped in for an English Breakfast tea and was impressed with how the Carport Cafe looks, the great service and the range of baked goodies plus the food on the menu. We’ll be back!

Fantastic fresh food. Great variety for gluten free and vegetarians. Coffee was perfect. Excellent atmosphere. And cosy inside area. Love the revamped old singer sewing machine tables. Adds character.

This is a really cool little place with an awesome vibe. The food is very reasonably priced and rather tasty. Good accommodation of dietary needs. My coffee was a quite ordinary- think they made it on soy milk or something. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a try!

Hidden gem!!<br/>This quirky little cafe in an out of the way spot in Cannon Hill is a real find. The coffee is excellent, the food is well cooked, the portions are generous and it's very reasonably priced. The cafe is in a carport and there is some seating outside in the leafy garden. The staff are so friendly so you almost feel like you are having brunch at a friend's house.

We go here every so often for take-away coffees usually and they do serve their coffees super fast which keeps us coming back! Carport is a pretty cool concept - at first visit you feel a bit awkward because it feels exactly like walking into someone's private property until you see the tables and chairs full of diners. It's a pretty casual setting. We did eat here once but I didn't love it. The meals are enormous and my partner and his mother both didn't finish their meals. They did enjoy what they ate. I had savoury mince and it had a good 2cm at least of oil sitting on top. I am not one to complain easily so I tried to continue on but I just couldn't. When I politely asked if some of the oil could be drained off, she didn't say anything to me and looked at me like I was a bit of an idiot. As I said, I almost never complain, and even less likely to send a plate back but I couldn't eat through all that oil. The food was nice enough but I find we only come here for coffees now.

What an absolutely delightful little gem in morningside. The atmosphere is amazing. There is plants everywhere, which makes the entire experience so tranquil. <br/>The food is always of high quality. It’s hard to find a cafe that focuses not only on the “wow” effect of presentation, but also places a higher emphasises ensuring FLAVOUR is present. <br/><br/>The owner is amazing. He is so friendly and bubbly. <br/><br/>The entire experience, every time, has been wonderful. Much recommended

Do you like quality? Do you like quantity? Here you can have both & eat your cake (sorry, brownie) too. And it’s very well priced to boot. Yes way.<br/><br/>My brunch choice was eggs bene with bacon & it was wicked nice. Creamy hollandaise, thick layers of salty bacon, turkish bread and perfectly poached eggs. I loved that the two eggs each had their own piece of bread, rather than one sad little slice which is more the norm these days. So generous! <br/><br/>Husbandio’s spicy mince lived up to its name with fresh chilli pieces, pops of peas & corn, & topped with another set of textbook poached eggs which oozed their yolky goodness into the mix. A tasty carbless option & another substantial serve. <br/><br/>Fast, friendly service and fond farewells feel like you’ve dined with family in this eclectic, unique, homely cafe. Can see why the ever amazing Mandy Bernadette & MB recommend it so highly.

Fabulous little family business. Personal service with a smile. Kids play area for a quiet coffee experience. Great coffee, great food and great service.

Love this place<br/>Always friendly, food is beautiful and well priced and the coffee is awesome. Lots of<br/>Seating and heaps of shady spots for the summer. Great little spot

Those Monday Moments start again - as I travel to Murrerie to collect stock for work, I begin to sense my stomach making a signal. The grumbling starts...<br/><br/>I have no idea how I missed this cafe so many times... after reading all the great reviews, I couldn't wait to get inside and devour into some nice food and coffee. It was 9:45am and a few tables were already occupied by diners enjoying their morning cuppa. <br/><br/>To feed my hunger, I ordered the Eggs Benedict w/ Bacon and a Mocha coffee. My caffeine fix came out shortly, and it was divine! Served hot in a tall cup, consisting well-balanced coffee and chocolate flavours. I could possibly grab another shot next time, but very good either way! ☕️ 🙌🏻<br/><br/>The Eggs Benedicts w/ Bacon makes its arrival to my table. Straight away I took that mandatory photo and begin cutting into those poached eggs. Oh my, the yolks ran beautifully, it was eggcellent!! The Bacon was cooked to perfection, thick slices and served with a generous portion (the slightly crispy part on the fatty area was a big -thumbs up- !!) DELICIOUS!!! Turkish bread was lightly toasted, just the way I prefer it to be presented 👌🏻<br/><br/>Polite and friendly staff :)<br/><br/>Thank you, Carport Cafe!!

Love this homely cafe! The owners are so friendly & are constantly finding ways to make the cafe more convenient & enjoyable. The food is fresh & quick to come out :)

Carport is a lovely hidden gem that we walk to regularly. The food and service is consistent and they have a great selection of different breakfasts. I couldn't recommend this place more :-)

A few weeks ago had brunch with some fellow Zomato reviewers at the Carport Cafe. Not only the place was nicely decorated, it felt welcoming and in addition, the owner was very friendly and helpful with all our demanding questions :) My Salmon Eggs Benedict was delicious with perfectly cooked runny eggs, nicely smoked salmon along with a beautiful hollandaise sauce... would prefer a little bit of chives on top next time. The poached eggs were perfect, however the Halloumi cheese was a little tasteless, and the zucchini/corn/onion fritters were a tad bit salty, a bit too mushy hence lacked the contrast in texture, and although flavour was still nice, it covered all the natural taste of each ingredients used within the fritter. Would prefer the drinks to be slightly larger in reflection to their prices. Price vs quality... overall quality was decent, price was slightly above average in my honest opinion. Overall experience was good, especially meeting up with fellow reviewers and having a good yarn. Will I return again? Yes if I'm around the area :) I rate this place a 7.5/10... also heard the coffee is quite good here too, will try next time.

This has been a big goal of mine for a long time. Ever since adapting to Zomato, and getting used to many of the dynamics, one of the most appealing aspects about it was the interactive part of it. That meant, being able to tag who you have eaten with during the particular meal that the review is about. Within the meantime, I had tried (pretty unsuccessfully) to have one big get together a couple of times - with plenty of folks with the same interest to meet and interact. Flash forward to around November 2016, and one of the top bloggers in Brisbane suggests creating a group on Whatsapp in order to start arranging get-togethers as such. After getting their number, it was a case of creating that group on Whatsapp then collecting some numbers I already had. From there, it was only the beginning. With this group made, it was only to grow from here - and might still have people being added as we speak.<br/><br/>After a couple of meetings here and there using the chat functions, a plan had been established. Every month starting from the coming year, a big group meeting was going to be planned - or that is what has panned out. One fellow member here thought to attempt getting the lot together early on, and went around finding a place to book somewhere for a big group brunch and get to know all of the names behind the avatars. Where it comes into being monthly, I charged in and took the next meeting with a plan in mind and nominated the next member to plan the following month. And hopefully that makes a chain reaction. That will mean lots of future meetings, and heaps of grub to be eaten - and that I can hardly wait for them.<br/><br/>So this brings us to Carport Cafe. This one was organised by fellow review Mandy Bernadette , and it was the plan B. All the planning and organising went back and forth a bit, and while the initial choice would have eventually ultimately worked, this one was better for me since that meant another review (always a plus on my part). She, along with boyfriend MB, visit here often so they know the guy who owns the place. It is suffice to say they both really like it. So they booked it in, and it was those two, plus the Invisibles, plus the Meatball gang, plus Espresso & Matcha, my dining buddy and me all here to enjoy some food. As far as meeting people goes, this was like a greatest hits for me (and not the kind with the promotional new/"new" single either). Let's hope that this is only the beginning, and that more of these meetings are to come.<br/><br/>What makes Carport Cafe impressive is the level of quality and professionalism that comes from a mere garage that is just literally meters off a main stretch of road. They have transformed it really well, that instead of fitting it in with the house, it has more or less undergone a transformation of sorts. It has a pretty simple layout, and to give it even more of a homely touch, the tables and chairs are occasionally mismatched. Some are underneath the trees in the entry way (sort of like dining al fresco in the courtyard), with several more picnic style tables at the side.<br/><br/>A big round of applause must be given to the main man of the group, the waiter/manager of Carport Cafe. The fact that he had to balance out around a dozen different orders - plus the separate details on them (like substitutions, how someone likes something on the plate et al) and memorise them so well, that is high-level talent that is going on there. Following on, it was a fair wait until the meals arrived onto the table. No-one was in any rush to be anywhere, so this was not anything against the place. From quite a bit of experience, there are places that know how to balance this out - or at least have it seem that the service is not slow - by getting the coffee orders out beforehand, and even coming around a second time. If more places would do this at busy times, that would be a definite point to increase their reputation.<br/><br/>Boiled down to the bone, this is essentially following the trend of what has become popular in Brisbane - the all day breakfast, and burgers during the lunch time hours. That is a safe bet for such an endeavour, and hopefully operations can expand when more success comes their way. They also have drinks, in which you choose from teas, coffees, juices, smoothies and shakes. In saying that with the breakfast items, there are still one or more less usual items to choose from thus it does not have the vanilla stock-standard look to it.<br/><br/>Well, the first call of business is getting the coffee out of the way. The coffee is not from any of the major blends this time, instead they opt for a single origin bean. This time around, it is from Brazil. I can honestly say, I don't think that I have had much coffee - or even any - from Brazil. Both of the coffees that I had from this blend were pretty strong, and had a slight fruity note in the flavour. Well extracted, and a decent drinking temperature make for all that is needed with a good black coffee. Already they have one of the foundations for a successful cafe underway.<br/><br/>Now going onto the main part of the meal, what I settled for were their fritters. These were made of zucchini, corn and onion, and came with several cherry tomatoes, half an avocado, two poached eggs, and a tub of hommous. On the side you could get some haloumi and bacon, and I got the latter. As per usual, the bacon was requested crispy and the eggs were requested with a runny yolk - which was default nevertheless. One thing that has to be said first is with the portion sizes; they are generous and substantial.<br/><br/>The fritters were tasty, though might have needed a little more cooking, and were solid - the mixture of vegetables were great, all managing a different component in a meal, thus combining together well and giving a decent flavour. Plus the avocado there was creamy and cold, cut into wedge sections pretty well. The bacon was definitely crispy, and hot, with most of the fat fairly crisped up - only a couple of bits were put to the side. The eggs were perfectly cooked; just a couple of fork pricks and the yolk was bleeding all over the plate. They were soft and delicious, all that was needed. For once, they actually felt like a legitimate part of the meal. The tomatoes were juicy and sweet, and the hommous was also home made. Without any toast in sight, the fritters were chosen to butter up with them. All of this made for a good, solid, well-rounded, and surprisingly fresh and healthy meal for breakfast. Already from there, this would be a good and memorable breakfast.<br/><br/>However ... since it was on a roll, and Mandy had recommended them so much, I was going to give Carport one last chance and test their sweets. More so, the brownies. Both her and I went for the brownies, and I chose to eat it in - and when ice cream was asked on the side, you bet I said yes. The brownie was delicious, very chocolatey in tasty and flavour - the chocolate was melting from it being heated up, and that was melting the ice cream as well. That ice cream was cold and creamy, mixing well with the chocolate bleeding out. Very tasty, and somewhat crumbly made for this sweet being a good finisher to the meal.<br/><br/>And so ended the first of what is hopefully many meetings with several of the Zomato people. What I must say was that this was an excellent way to begin what will be surely an eventful lot of meetings with plenty of good food to go around. The Carport Cafe, down to the bone, is another great cafe that gives "the local" a run for its money by being even more homely than usual - with the help of being run out of somebody's garage. The food there was tasty, and the portions did not hurt the value either. It was unpretentious, following in the vein of why many of us like to go out - simply good food, with a nice atmosphere, and a chilling place to relax and discuss the world.<br/><br/>TL;DR: Not just for the year already, but maybe even in the five years of reviewing places, Carport Cafe will hold up as one of the most unique experiences yet. Giving it credit where credit is due, so much has been able to be delivered with so little in the way of space, and practically in a suburban stretch of road. Whoever the brainchild behind this operation is, he is definitely a shrewd and talented individual. He is hard-working, and made such an effort to accommodate to an impromptu booking with many people.<br/><br/>Enough about that aspect, this is where you go for breakfast. It is nothing too fancy or out of the ordinary. They serve a number of wholesome dishes, both hot and cold, right out of what must be a fairly suburban kitchen and for that, with the turnaround considered, it is quite an achievement. Some sweets and more simple fare are also on offer, and it is just as good, if not better, than many trendy hipster joints in the trendy part of town.<br/><br/>When it comes to supporting the local, and even more the little guy, it does not come more apparent than right here. On that front alone, if you are in and around that area, and you like to do the aforementioned - it is certainly recommended to drop in and give it a go.

As alluded to in my review of Little Brisbane, a few of the most popular foodies in Brisbane have recently set up a group to share info (amongst other things) about where the best places to eat are. Having been established for a couple of weeks, we decided it was time to have a large meetup. With our unanimous adoration of bacon, Saturday brunch was overwhelmingly agreed to. Wth the Christmas/New Year break, along with a few other hiccups along the way which meant that most of our usual haunts weren't open. Luckily for us though, one of our group pulled some strings and we managed a very last minute large group reservation for the Carport Cafe, which was literally run out of a residential carport.

I had the pleasure of meeting up with some distinguished Zomato reviewers for a lovely brunch at Carport Cafe in Cannon Hill.<br/><br/>I'm sure others will write about this unique space - quite literally a Carport and House - so I will focus this review on the food and service.<br/><br/>Let me begin by saying that the service was wonderful! The owner was warm and gracious. I sincerely appreciate his willingness to reserve half of his indoor seating for our party of twelve on short notice. The staff were great - friendly, attentive and responsive with a clear desire to please. Management and staff receive top marks - 5.<br/><br/>The Eggs Benedict with Bacon was a lovely dish. One of the Eggs had cooked too long and refused to ooze, but the second was perfect. The Hollandaise sauce was plentiful, but was not quite perfect. Overall I would rate this a 4, noting that it would have been a 4.5 if the second egg had been cooked 30 seconds less.<br/><br/>The Zucchini, Corn and Onion Fritters had good flavour, but Lady Meatball's observation was that the fritter was not cooked throughout. The accompanying poached eggs, grilled tomato, avocado and hummus were all fine. I've rated this dish a 3, but note that it has great potential if prepared properly.<br/><br/>The bacon had great flavour, but the rind was tough (both in the Benedict and in the side order). A rindless bacon or streaky bacon prepared the same way would have been amazing. Still, I would rate it a 4.<br/><br/>The toast with jam looked impressive, but there wasn't much to it and the jam was very sweet (3). The coffee and babyccino were both good (3.5).<br/><br/>The few negatives were likely the result of trying to turnout 12 meals at the same time, so I've taken this into consideration in my overall score.<br/><br/>I would be happy to recommend Carport Cafe for their good food and wonderful service.<br/>

Top marks for this great little cafe which ticks all the boxes in my little book! First -the service, spot on. As soon as we entered we were given menus & water. Prices are great. Coffee was amazing, no problems or quibbles about the strength or temperature. Loved the garden, felt like we were right at home & adored the cute bonsai pots on the tables. Last but not least -the food. I always stick by my guns when I say simple is always the best & this cafe puts out food which is simple, fresh & tasty. Important point TASTY. Could taste all those herbs & spices in the corn fritters which melted in the mouth. The avocado was super fresh & cut in chunks not mashed into pulp. Last but not least pooches are welcome as it is part of the garage & garden of this happy house

Bikash - what an amazing cafe you have opened. This little gem was recommended to me by a work friend and I am so grateful that she did! This is our second visit here and I can't rave about it enough. <br/><br/>The decor is so unique - antique pieces of furniture, modern art with vibrant splashes of colour and various plants providing both an intimate and private feel. When you first walk in, it feels like you have just been invited in by Bikash himself to join him for coffee/brekky. The service is amazing with Bikash leading from the front. I really appreciated Bikash coming over and having a chat to us - it really added to our already amazing experience.<br/><br/>The food and coffee - brilliant!!! I had the breaky stack (sourdough with pesto, spinach, tomato, pumpkin and haloumi) with a side of bacon and it was absolutely beautiful. Loved how fresh the spinach and tomato was, pesto was sublime and the pumpkin perfectly roasted and the haloumi - well haloumi is life! Loved how thick the bacon slices were and the sourdough was delicious! <br/><br/>Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend! You will not regret going here - I promise!<br/>

Was told about this place a few weeks ago and had to get zomato to add this after the experience. This cafe is an absolute gem!!! It is literally someone's garage/carport with bonsai tree's everywhere and being a plant fanatic I loved it. Such a relaxed feeling on entry.<br/><br/>One of the best decore finds in a long time. If you are in camp hill you need to stop in at this cafe, the staff are extremely friendly and a real home feeling comes from this place. I can't fault the coffee, food or service at all, perfection!!! Will be returning without a second thought.