Review The Smug Fig - Brisbane

Great place. Met with friends for brunch. Food and drinks are easy to order using the QR code at the table. You can order at the counter if you prefer. The food was delicious. I had the stack and thoroughly enjoyed it. The coffee was good. Very happy with everything and would go again. The Aldi car parking is a 1min walk and has 2 hours free parking, so super convenient if you are driving.

The Smug Fig, located at Stones corner is a beautiful cafe with lots of open space, friendly staff and an ample menu. We had breakfast. The food was amazing, but we wanted larger portions. Price was typical of what you would pay. Parking was easy and if you do a morning walk in the area the breakfast is well worth it. Drinks were delicious. I would visit again.

Perfection. Every single visit is a treat. The Smug Fig is quite special. The service is fantastic. That's saying something because these guys get busy!! Stones Corner is extremely fortunate to have so many great coffee spots to choose from. The Smug Fig can definitely take a bow to being the best. The coffee is perfect every time, no hit and miss or burnt coffee ever. The photo below is from a previous visit. I had dinner there on Sunday and it was so darn good, that I forgot to take a photo. Brothers Troy and Aaron, you guys are great and your staff are a credit to you. Thank you, lucky I'm a local. 😊

The Smug Fig - in my opinion - is the greatest brunch location in Brisbane! The halloumi stack tastes phenomenal and is perfectly presented. The coffee is amazing and the overall aesthetic and mood of the Cafe is serene. Will always continue to come back! The staff are polite, courteous and beyond hospitable. Have certainly earned my loyalty. (Loyalty card is also the greatest I've seen)

Unfortunately, not worth the money. We came from the a southside just to try the place and have a nice brunch experience but it did not make up to the expectation. We ordered ‘bae’ (bacon and eggs), which was super small portion and basic. Only one thin toast piece and the Sour kraut straight out of some jar you buy at the supermarket. Zero efforts made. I could have done better at home. The pancake was good, but nothing special either. The coffee was too strong and too hot (I didn’t order extra hot). The flies flying around us and in our food all the time were really annoying. 👎🏻 There was one fly inside the cabinet walking on the Danish pastry for as long as we were there. Disgusting 🤢 They really should protect it better. Don’t wanna destroy the place with this review, but it was just really disappointing.

I stopped by for dinner finally on Friday night, and was blown away by the food and service. I ordered the market fish as I was wanting something light, and this dish didn’t disappoint! The fish was flavourful and moist, with a nice, crispy skin, and the caramelised fennel cream + pickled fennel was a lovely accompaniment, adding a whole other layer to the dish. I also got myself a margarita, and it was one of the best I’ve ever had! It was quieter than it is during the day, and was the perfect spot for a relaxing dinner. Can’t recommend this place enough

Absolutely loved it fantastic food and service definitely well worth it , service was quick no complaints. Highly recommended to friends and family. Do yourself a favour and go there.. 😁😀

Lovely selection of twists on traditional brunch options. Best French toast I have ever had. Staff very accommodating to our large birthday group.

Always a great time coming here. Food is always inventive and tasty. Never a huge wait time considering how busy the place gets. Would highly recommend!

I have been here about 4 times now and everytime I have been there it has been enjoyable and a great vibe. This time was a little different unfortunately, and it was holey and soley to do with the food. I had the "back by demand" Gaytime French Toast as I had seen a post here on fb and had to have it, and whilst it was nice, the thing that let it down was the presentation as it didnt look like what was posted on fb, it didnt look like a gaytime ice cream inbetween the "french toast" It was merely a slab of vanilla ice cream with the rest hidden by the "french toast" Seems small I know, but its the little things that can make a big difference. My wifes meal was the big breakfast, and for the most part it was great to, bt the tomatoe tasted like it was old and off. Again these things arent massive deals, and I know the quality every other time has been fantastic, but this time just wasnt the same.

Friendly staff, a special setting within lush greenery, and a vast menu make me come back to this place. Good coffee too, and Troy even remembered how I have it (after only one visit). All reasonably priced. I look forward to the new menu. I'll be back.

On holiday from the UK and staying round the corner from the restaurant. Walked in, family friendly with kids play area, love the plants for sale and the relaxed vibe. The food is something else, ate here for breakfast x3 times this week ��� keep it up! �

Went for the first time today and loved it! Awesome food, staff are super friendly and fast. And it’s absolutely beautiful!

It is relaxed and even in the heat of day, the fans and open area made it very comfortable. The service was excellent, particularly the twins looking after us. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Had been a couple of times for lunch with friends so decided to book for a Christmas get together. Very happy �

Hosted our baby shower at the smug fig and were super impressed - amazing service and food! Thank you so much for a beautiful afternoon with our friends and family!

Situated within a unique environment The Smug Fig makes the most of the ambience. The food is innovative, generous, unpretentious and well seasoned. A good vibe exists between the kitchen and wait staff and this is reflected in prompt service that is both professional and friendly.

Amazing food and service!! Always great to start the day with quality coffee, top breakfast and positive attitude from the other side of the counter! Will be back for more!!

Delicious food and lovely and friendly staff. Great chai latte!!

Very disappointed in the service this morning. Called up to ask for a table near the play area and a high chair. Was told ‘not a problem’. Turn up with our daughter - no table and no high chair. Were told that a high chair will be available soon. Fast forward and still no high chair, we’re informed it’s an hour wait! Disappointing considering we called in advance as we don’t live close. Poor service and not family friendly!

Absolute perfection! Loved the Buttermilk fried chicken waffle. If you haven't been here before then do yourself a favour and try it out! Always amazing food in a great setting, also run by two of the nicest blokes you'll ever meet!

Such delicious breakfasts ! The staff are always friendly and your food arrives in a timely manner. We will definitely be back!

Food and service were second to none. Delicious and so much choice. Highly recommend The Smug Fig.

Love the menu as well as the setting. Would definitely recommend.

Cool outdoor seating.

A good idea, but feel you pay more for atmosphere than the actual food which is pretty average.

Came in on queens birthday. Place was packed, so they had a waiting list. The wait was short though. I ordered the French toast, which was a mars bar edition. Plus an iced chai. The French toast itself was delicious! I didn’t care much for the big scoop of chocolate ice cream though. The chai was good too. Would love to come back and try the hash Benny, pesto scram, goodness bowl, fried chicken burger/waffle, pancakes... basically the whole menu

Greenily aesthetic place for nature lovers! Plants everywhere for a pretty lush background for ig pics. <br/>Rustic feel.<br/><br/>Friendly staff.<br/>Fast service on a late weekday lunch day.<br/><br/>Large space, good for small and large groups. <br/><br/>Connected to what looks like a plant nursery - I’m not a big plant person so did not venture out there 🌱<br/><br/>THEY SERVE TWO SEASONS COFFEE BEANS 💕<br/><br/>P.s. their big breakfast is big- not a lie like a lot of other cafes.

We recently headed to the Smug Fig just after 9am on a Sunday morning. There was a line out the door which we assumed were people waiting for a table so we joined the line, yet as the waitress was coming out to call people they didn’t once ask us if we were waiting for a table. 15 minutes went by and we finally managed to wrangle one of the manic waitresses and ask for a table for two. It was another 45 minutes before we were seated (at a communal table). We were then told to order at the front of the restaurant, which took another 20 minutes waiting in line. By this time it’s 10:30am and we’ve finally ordered. A waitress came out to offer us complimentary coffees an hour later at 11:30am for the “long wait” (during this time the couple beside us left as they could not wait any longer). Our meals came out 10 minutes later and we were finished by 12pm…but those complimentary coffees were nowhere to be seen. If our meals were amazing, I wouldn’t have bothered asking for those complimentary drinks to take away – but the meals were far from amazing.<br/><br/>The Chilli + Chorizo Scrambled Eggs was tiny and lacked any sort of flavour punch, and the haloumi stack – it has to be the most bizarre tasting haloumi I’ve ever had. It wasn’t squeaky nor salty, leading us to believe it had hardly any brine time. The tomato relish around the haloumi stack tasted more like pickle relish – it was very odd. We did however see a few of the Pumpkin + Corn Fritters and the Breakfast Tots dishes go out which looked large and appealing.<br/><br/>OUR TIP: The one redeeming aspect is the price range – we paid $46 for brekky for two which is very cheap compared to some of our fave brekky spots. In saying that, there’s no way the cheap prices and average quality of the dishes equalise the incredibly long wait time of a Sunday morning. We're giving it 2 STARS primarily for their fun sounding specials board and cute gift shop/nursery attached. Unfortunately we will not be back to the Smug Fig to dine.

16 March 2019<br/><br/>Visited this cafe again after almost 2 years.<br/>It’s located in a nursery. You get to enjoy lots of green plants around you. Ambience is 4/5. It’s very noisy though....<br/>We had stacked veggie and stacked haloumi. They both cane with a generous piece of haloumi, one poached egg on a thick slice of sourdough. The veggie one cane with pumpkin purée and mushrooms and the other one with smashed avo and bacon which we didn’t realise at the time of ordering. The price was reasonable. <br/>Coffee was also great. Not sure what kind of bean they use but I liked the taste, texture of coffee was nice.<br/>I have to mention that staff are very nice but not as attentive as I’d like them to be.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>—————————-<br/>8 July 2017<br/>Visited this cafe for brunch on a Saturday morning. <br/>Environment: ok for casual dining. nothing special. <br/>Service: staff were very nice and polite. It was a bit slow though. Because it was busy.<br/>Food: tasted great, beautiful presentation but a bit expensive for the size. I had corn fritter stack (vegetarian of course). It was on the specials menu for $17. It was delicious though.

The food was splendid, Not complain at all ! The atmosphere is so relaxing and you can have a good talk to your friends! also the staff is always willing to help you with a smile on their face!

We ordered the ‘Haloumi Stack’ and the ‘Cajun Chicken Waffles’. The haloumi and eggs were cooked perfectly and the serving size was a great portion for a late brunch. The savoury chicken & sweet waffle flavour combination worked very well together aswell. The size of this dish was quite large so make sure you are quite hungry when ordering this. The atmosphere was very relaxing and the cafe also has a nursery in the back which added to the aesthetic. Prices were also pretty reasonable. Overall highly recommend checking out their all day brunch menu. 👍🏼

Beautiful, cosу set up! Never been to such a well presented cafe. Food was great and decently sized! Was a bit disappointed that the juices were not freshly squeezed but other than that was very enjoyable

Rainy weekend a week or so ago, we decided to check out the Smug Fig, a long established neighbourhood favourite of Woolloongabba, after having seen quite a few blogs online, and having recently tried their sister store ED cafe, I decided it was finally time to go and see for myself. Driving along the busy street that is Stanley Street, parking was hard to come by, but crossing the road was even more perilous, but for the promise of good food, we took the necessary risks.

It has been too long since I returned to this quiet garden cafe on the outside of the city.Beautiful array of flowers, soft sunlight peaking through, and a relaxing late afternoon breeze. I may have worked past my usual breakfast time… but I wasn’t missing out on breakfast (even at 1pm 😋)

I ordered the beetroot & potato hotcakes and I struggled to finish the meal. The hotcakes were slightly burnt and had no flavour at all. There was barely any sauce that came with it. Reading the other reviews, it appears that this is not the only underseasoned dish on the menu.

Had the most amazing brunch here!!! The smug fig has great food and drinks. The coffee was strong and the dishes were out of this world. That macho nachos is such an innovative take on nachos and Mac n cheese. The Doritos crusted mac n cheese fritters cake with a generous serving of Doritos, salsa, sour cream and guac. It was cheesy and tasty. The haloumi stack is another classic you can't go wrong with. Egg, haloumi, bacon and avo on toast, it's just delicious. I would love to come back to try their other dishes. They have 3 pages worth of brunch dishes that it's so hard to narrow down your choices.

What a place! My gosh, having breakfast here is the highlight of my weekend. The portions are so filling, it’s a cool chilled atmosphere and the lattes are to die for.

This is a gorgeous place ! Staff is pretty friendly and food is merely delicious! I strongly recommend you to come and enjoying a great atmosphere!

Went in on the weekend lunch time for brunch. 90% full restaurant with live music which was very entertaining. The service of the wait staff were friendly and welcoming. The portion size of the dishes are a little on the smaller side so was a little disappointed on my ‘Big Breakfast’ which wasn’t very big considering it came in at $22. The coffee was nicely made with a nice blend of coffee. The venue is very unique having a nursery next door and out in the open so if you don’t mind waving down flys this place is worth checking out.

Really fast turn around for delicious and colorful fare. Meal prices are reasonable and the cafe menu has a great variety which will suit most.<br/>Cafe is located on a busy road into the city but has ample side street parking. Cute nursery and gift stores neighbors this devine cafe.<br/>We selected the bennie which has a delectable spin, substituting usual bread with a hash 👌

Average food, average coffee, to be honest won’t be rushing back. Forgettable experience. Was constantly waving off the swarms of flies. Had higher hopes.

The Smug Fig caught our attention not only because of its interesting and unusual name, but also because it had popped up on a number of brunch recommendation lists. It has stuck around for a couple of years now, and we thought it was about time we checked it out. A matching car coincidentally parked next to the sign.

Nice Sunday breakfast spot, but very busy and noisy. Had to wait for a table, and then we waited a while for meals (arrived 5 minutes apart). Food was very nice, but not very well seasoned. Special dietary needs were happily accommodated. Overall, very nice, but nothing amazing.

Very pleasant cafe with kids corner!<br/>Love the nursery / garden setting. The look of everything is really nice. <br/>Ordered the kids apple juice, mango and mint soda and the white chocolate and pretzel cheesecake. Everything was as expected. <br/>The staff was helpful when we wanted to change tables to be closer to the kids corner (that I discovered half way). Had a good bunch of books and some toys good for toddlers or lower primary.<br/><br/>Only thing is I missed the front counter, initially thinking it was only for take away. The toilets are generally clean (no change tables) but the second cubicle was a bit hidden on the other side of the screen / barrier.<br/><br/>Highly recommended<br/>

* Update - 28 April 2018 *<br/>We were in the area so decided to give The Smug Fig another shot. I was disappointed to see the vintage store has disappeared. The nursery still exists but it is not the same. Unfortunately, my experience was not a good one and I am unlikely to give it a 3rd shot. The food is average at best. It annoys me to waste money and precious stomach space on my Saturday on ordinary food. $18.50 for my Haloumi Stack. It's not a stack (photo's angle doesn't show this well). It was a thick (too thick) slice of sourdough, with 2 slices of haloumi side by side about the length of my index finger and barely a centimetre thick. With 2 slices of middle cut bacon, a smear (and no more than a smear) of avocado, a poached egg and a decorative ring of tomato relish. No stack of anything in sight. It was a tower of bread with haloumi and bacon on it. I paid almost $20 to fill up on bread. My partner's Mac and Cheese square things with salsa and Doritos was $18 - the Mac was desperately in need of seasoning and just not that good. Positives - coffees and food were quick and my egg was poached well. Unfortunately, not enough to stop me adjusting my previous rating down from 3 to 2.<br/><br/>* Original review - Feb 2018 *<br/>Today we returned to the Smug Fig, primarily for the garden store but also for brunch and coffee. The last time we came here, it was more of an extension of the garden store - a bit mismatched and rustic which I kinda liked. It has now changed to cater for a younger crowd - light, bright and almost beachy. Anyway, it was busy this Saturday morning but we were seated quickly with water brought around soon after. You place your order at the shipping container and take a number to your table. We had iced coffees which were reasonable. The boyfriend had the "Bae" breakfast which was just bacon and eggs the way you like with the most enormous thick piece of sourdough that was not toasted. No negatives (apart from the preference for toasted bread), it was what it was, a simple breakfast. I had the beetroot and potato fritters. It comes with dill hollandaise, asparagus, smashed avo and a poached egg. It arrived at the table as a huge tower which I struggled to deconstruct and some of it ended up on the table. Whoops! The egg was poached perfectly (runny yolk!) which is a massive tick for me!! The hollandaise was definitely not a 'dill' hollandaise, though a small sprig was sitting on top. It was more like smoked paprika hollandaise and wasn't seasoned very well. I can only describe it as creamy and smoky nothingness. With a bit of added salt though it was not too bad. The fritters were nice but thick and huge. The avo nicely seasoned and asparagus was a nice addition. I only got through 1/3 of the plate though, it was big. All in all, not bad and would return to eat when next vintage or plant shopping but I won't go out of my way for it.

Couldn't recommend this place enough! The offerings here are different but still delicious. I had the Breadless Benny and my partner had the Big Brekkie. One of the best breakfasts I've had in Brisbane. The inclusions of elements such as the potato and zucchini fritter and kransky sausage (items not usually found on breakfast dishes) really elevated the meals. Service was also friendly and attentive without being over bearing. We will definitely be returning.

An underrated cafe that after having tried so many brunch places in the brunch capital of Australia (Melbourne), I must have to admit this little gem in Brisbane is one of the best cafes I’ve been to! With great staff, an amazing ambience from the timber furniture to the greenery of the nursery next door, and unique, aesthetic food with delicious flavours that left me craving for more, this cafe is definitely one I’ll be recommending to all my friends.

“How can a Fig be smug?” I thought as I wondered into the cafe, set inside a beautiful antique store and garden centre. As I left, with my tummy full and a smile on my face, I knew that anyone or anything who can serve up such a great meal deserves to be smug. We ordered the Breadless Benny and the Wagyu Cheeseburger and these turned out to be two killer choices!

Great venue. Big open space and they've got a plant nursery right next door. Friendly and attentive staff. The coffee was great but the food could've done with a bit more flavour. The Breadless Benny had surprisingly little flavour given the potentially strong tasting components like smoked paprika hollandaise. The potato and zucchini fritter and poached eggs were cooked beautifully, but again under seasoned. The crushed avo had an interesting twist, it was served with charcoal sourdough which was visually stunning but the whole dish lacked flavour too.

Beautiful place for brunch. Loved the food and coffee especially the Mac Paddy (crispy pork belly with mac and cheese hash). It's a great place for catching up with family and friends. I also love the fact that it's connected to a homewares store and nursery.

Breakfast staples can be found throughout the all day brunch menu, along with a number of unique, interesting options such as the Mac Daddy ($19) - perfectly crumbed mac and cheese hash and maple glazed pork belly placed on a green pea puree with cheese & chive sauce. As soon as the other travel bunnie saw this on the menu, he knew that he wanted it in his tummy. And oh man, was it satisfying watching the other travel bunnie devour the whole thing. The pork belly was succulent and that massive slab of mac and cheese hash made the perfect other-half (or so I was told).

One of the worst brunches I've had in quite a while.... I really want to like this place. The ambience is lovely with natural lighting and the beautiful plants, but the food was simply bad. I ordered the fritters which were very bland and strange texture. The burger and chips were below average; again, they had no enjoyable flavour. The saving graces were friendly service and nice coffee, but that won't be enough for us to return in the future.

I have been always wanting to come to this cafe, and on Tuesday I met up with a group of ladies for brunch and finally got my chance.<br/>I had high expectations based on other reviews and was really excited. Upon arrival this place is like a green oasis in Woolloongabba/East Brisbane. Sitting down and perusing the menu I was struggling to decide which item to choose as they all sounded so enticing.<br/>I finally decided on a Haloumi stack which is on Toasted Sourdough, Smashed Avocado, shortcut bacon and Haloumi topped with a "soft" poached egg and tomato relish. I also ordered a homemade raspberry & lavender soda water.<br/>First to arrive was the Soda water in a large glass with ice for $4 and quite frankly it could of been plain soda water. I couldnt taste anything. No hint of lavender or anything. What a disappointment! I suddenly wished I had ordered a flat white instead.<br/>Then the Halloumi stack! Bread was super hard. As you can see from the photos it was burnt on the edges. I had trouble cutting through it. The poached egg yolk was solid, not soft and gooey at all. The meal on a whole was ok, but it didnt have any wow factor, 2.5/5.<br/>I thought maybe it was just me, and my dish, but soon others at our table were saying the same as me. Others had the Breadless Benni and the Calamari salad. We all left so disappointed and it was such a shame as the wait staff were organised and friendly. Well another cafe ticked off my bookmark list, but sadly I wouldn't return in a hurry.<br/>

I have driven past this cafe for months and always wanted to visit and finally did! Loved it - walking in you realise it is so much bigger than it seems and you order food/coffee from an old container which is cute! Decor is lovely and casual and after eating it was lovely to wander through the antique/gift store (so tempted to buy lots!) and garden centre. Ordered my standard poached eggs on toast and the sourdough was dense and crunchy (and came with bacon so the husband was happy as he got double!) and coffee was on point - Highly recommend and will be back for sure :) Good idea to book if you have more than two people as it was very busy!

Mother and I enjoyed a wonderful brunch at The Smug Fig, an elegant garden cafe conveniently located on cafe-central Stanely St, Wollongabba. <br/><br/>We were seated on this almost mock-indoor-veranda situation onlooking the nursery. The high-back wooden chairs are cleverly painted to look sun-faded and on each little garden table there is a sweet bunch of fresh flowers. You really do feel like you’re in your grandma's garden. <br/><br/>I ordered ‘Bae’ (bacon and eggs) which looked delicious but the whites inside the eggs were actually under cooked, so that dropped it slightly to rate a solid 3. My Mama ordered the ‘Fish and Chips’- oh my, those chips, mate- nothing compares! Crispy, thick-cut and fresh oil. The fish? Hmm, well no. 3 smaller, dry pellets that could have been pulled from your freezer 3 months back (and therefore rates a 3 as well). Coffee and iced-coffee was made extremely well, but was slightly bitter (2.5). Rounding our bill for 2 to $37.90.<br/><br/>I would come here for the ambience, the service and more importantly the prices are reasonable- but with so much competition, The Smug Fig should really focus on nailing all elements when it comes to such simple, mainstream dishes like fish and chips and bacon and eggs. <br/><br/>[Handy hint: it’s in the entertainment book!]

Great hidden gem with good quality food. No need to tackle the hustle and bustle of Paddington or New Farm, this place is at the same level. Always a table available given the size of the place which I like (never had to line up) open plan with tables far apart as well. Food is great - I can recommend the big breakfast or their take on what it was (can't remember or seem to find on the menu) but it was great. Good service as well. Staff are always keeping an eye out for arrivals and prompt to greet and seat. I like how you go up to pay as well so you can boost straight after Breakfast. All in all a must try if your one to check out brunch spots.

Local coffee shop with consistent decent Soy lattes. Chilled atmosphere joined with a plant nursery which adds to the natural feel. Had Avocado on Rye this morning (minus chilli yoghurt to make it vegan) - generous amount of avo, although toast was quite hard, too crunchy. The menu needs more options.. could really do with vegan options and some healthy cakes/muffins/slices as the muffins they have sitting on the counter are always dripping with cream/chocolate/sauces = extremely unhealthy.

I went for a Saturday breakfast , cute place , a lot larger inside than expected , the staff were so friendly and the service was very prompt .<br/>I ordered the breadless eggs benny , I was pretty disappointed in the potato and beetroot fritter , I found it to be tasteless and felt pasty , I tried to save it with salt but my attempt was unsuccessful.<br/>I had ordered it with the smoked salmon , now.... I have had my fair share or smoked salmon so when I tasted it I was confused , the texture was not soft and buttery like a nice smoked salmon would have , it looked like it was smoked but also cured in a beetroot juice ? Either way I didn't like the texture and the taste was not to my liking either , on the plus side my eggs were cooked to perfection 👌 <br/>Would I come back ? Yes... because I don't want to write off this place off so quickly but I would try something else on the menu instead , I hear their French toast is ment to be amazing !

One of south brisbanes best hidden gems. The service is good (and the waiters are friendly and cute 😉). Lovely aesthetic. Food is creative and well priced. My friends are always impressed when I take them here. Highly recommended

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. An extensive and tempting list of savory and sweet options for everyone. Unfortunately when the plates arrived, there was just a little "something missing", whether it be a little more citrus or a little more sauce needed. The balance was just a bit off to make the meal spectacular. Nonetheless, a good safe option for Saturday brunch with friends or the family.

What a brilliant start to the day, this cafe offers three of my favourite things - Coffee, Food and plants. On entrance, to the left is a beautiful feature wall and throughout the middle are some plants that then leads to a tiny nursery on the right- but thats not all, dig deeper into this little gem and you find an antique store that then opens up to a bigger nursery and within this nursery is a bee hive (unsure of type of bee's) but very cool.<br/><br/>Back to the cafe, seated almost immediately the gentleman that served us was very nice. When we ordered our food we got a teranium with our order number on it, awesome!! I got the usual coffee and ordered the big brekky, the coffee came quick and tasted beautiful. With the amount of people here the staff worked in sync and did the best they could to get meals out to customers as fast as they could, a little bit of a wait for food but that time seemed to fly past because there is just so much to admire and take in from this cafe. The stand out to the big brekky was the hash brown and the garlic bread that had a tad bit of pesto on it, the hash brown had a thin well cooked crisp coating which ment you get a more potato then crumb, brilliant. The pesto/garlic bread flowed with garlic and cheese with a slight taste of pesto and with the sourdough bread it brought all the flavours together, with the amount of toppings the bread had on it, it wasnt soggy and kept its crisp form.

A great find who anyone who has a green thumb, loves antique finds and a delicious brunch.<br/><br/>Located a couple of minutes drive from the Gabba, you will find this wonderful cafe. It is a cafe found in the middle of a garden nursery. We walked into what seems like someone's outdoor area in their backyard and saw staff working like busy little bees among an almost full dining room with gorgeous plants everywhere.<br/><br/>The Smug Fig use the Two Seasons coffee beans. I ordered my usual mocha with extra chocolate and double strength flat white for the other half. My coffee was lovely, strong coffee taste with the right amount of chocolate. I also ordered their house made soda. They had two options : pineapple and mint or pink grapefruit. The staff member that served me recommended the pink grapefruit so I went with that. It was a great balance of sweet and tart with enough fizz to keep it light and refreshing.<br/><br/>To eat, the other half ordered the Big Brekkie and I had the Homemade Rice Pudding Waffle with pink grapefruit and orange segments and a passionfruit glaze. The waffle was definitely one of the best waffles I have had in a while - crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and slightly sweet. The grapefruit and orange was great - love the contrasting flavours, both sweet and tart. The passionfruit glaze, I would have loved it if it had been reduced slightly but the flavour was lovely. My issue was more with the rice pudding. Love the vanilla in the pudding but the rice was a little undercooked - it was a little crunchy when I bit into it. It was also a little gluggy (for lack of a better word lol sorry!). A softer texture would have been ace. Flavours wise though, it was excellent.<br/><br/>Staff were lovely, incredibly busy but moved through the dining room with precision. The team working today did a great job - like a well oiled machine.<br/><br/>Definitely on my list of recommendations! Thank you for perking me up today The Smug Fig.

In one of the least expected locations thus far, and that is already saying something, what is behind some nursery doors is one cafe that is getting its fair share of popularity over the last little while. The contrast from outside to inside is striking, with the latter being the usual boring and bland inner-city street with the constant hum of traffic and the latter being a spacious, relaxing deck where an odd serenity is possible. All of this was noted from last week's outing, and what my dining buddy/house mate said stuck in my head. <br/><br/>Again, it was a Saturday and that means - for me - the usual routine of finding a place for breakfast before church. My dining buddy was giving me the choice this time around, and it was between two places in which both were pretty close to one another. Due to what I had heard about here, and comments from him from beforehand mentioning that it looks good, the Smug Fig was the go for this breakfast trip. <br/><br/>Shooting the gun from the start, what makes this place stand out is the setting mixed in with the location. When the gates are closed outside business hours, what it looks like inside is far from what I could imagine it to be. As it has already been mentioned, the Smug Fig shares its quarters with a plant nursery (as well as another couple of businesses) and some of the choices for decor and furniture are pretty apt. You have vintage tables and chairs to sit at, plus the real nice touch to it all are the murals which give it another characteristic touch. Completing this all is a shipping container out the front which is the where the business transactions are made (and coffee on the run can be purchased). There is just something fresh with this approach, from hearing running water to all the plants strewed around the shop to the big lot of breeze from the street. This definitely gets good marks in that regard. <br/><br/>Then when we get to the service now, it had some moments but didn't really hold together too memorably. Service would honestly rate around a C-grade if it needs any real indication. It was far from awful, but certainly is not memorable in any way. They seemed more to do things by the book, which makes it lack a necessary engagement in customer service - coming in early, fair enough but the curt attitude with having to wait might off-put some people. Additionally, it was not very busy during the meal and some engagement such as checking on the clients would definitely help. Look, I am not writing that to be nit-picky but the service often becomes part of the experience of dining out and a bit of it was missing - even in acknowledging the job done was competent in itself. <br/><br/>Now on the fairer side of things with the service, for the most part it was actually quite good. The staff were still pretty friendly, and when new clients walked in they were promptly seated. It is laid-back, maybe to a fault, making it feel somewhat welcoming as a whole. Taking the orders and whatnot is done via the usual counter service route, and the food is pretty quick to arrive onto the table. To make it more relaxing, there are newspapers to read while you sip your coffee during the break. <br/><br/>To their menu, a big credit is going to be given. This is one that is bound to change a lot as well, so what was here this time might be totally different upon visiting again - just as a head's up. At the time of writing, it is purely an all-day brunch which they have, and the selection is pretty eclectic. Among a few selections from the norm, sometimes they are turned on their head (e.g. like a bread-less Benedict), there are options more towards lunch than breakfast - and it did say brunch, mind you. Specialties are often the first ones to be seen on the menu, and French toast is often given some twists on it. <br/><br/>For something more sweet, they have a small range of cakes and such which comes with the option of having it with coffee as part of a deal. And speaking of coffee, that means the drinks and the range is the usual - coffee and its cousin drinks, tea plus juices, milkshakes, smoothies and sodas. This is an indication that it won't be too bad for taking kids here. <br/><br/>So the business as usual for breakfast will mean getting the coffee in. The coffee that they use is from Two Seasons, one coffee which I have tried a fair bit though not to the same extent as some others. It is rarely one of the ones that I consider among my favourites, but in saying that it does make a good coffee if a talented barista is at the helm. And the coffee I had was fairly decent. This was the standard doppio, and all that was needed was done right. It was what it was - decent extraction, it was slightly weaker than I usually like, and the crema on it was fairly thick. All in all, it was a coffee that did its job. <br/><br/>When it came to the main meal, I went for the pig and potato - since how could I not with how it sounded? We are talking about some pulled pork on top of potato hash and a fried egg all mixed with some barbecue sauce and watercress. Sure that does not sound gourmet in any way, but that won't detract from the fact that it was quite tasty. The pork meat was tender, had a decent amount of fat on it that was like butter, and soaked in both the marinade and the barbecue sauce readily. The potato hash was akin to home fries, which made it have a homely aesthetic and aroma to it. The egg on top was like a cherry on top, and the gooey yolk really brought it home. Eating this without being messy must be difficult. Overall, there is not a lot to it; that is not to say, I quite enjoyed it and it was pretty filling. <br/><br/>My dining buddy was in the mood for a burger as he always is, and got the pulled pork variety which had some coleslaw and rocket, plus it was basted in a jalapeno marinade. And he did want some fries to go with that. Similarly to my dish, the pulled pork was a big part of it and just as tender, just as tasty, and just as moreish - the meat had such a strong flavour, and it was like butter in my mouth. The bread was solid and crusty, and those were some mighty fine fries that they had on the side. Hot, crispy and fresh from the fryer, these were generously salted and came in the small fryer basket. When something as simple as this is done well, you don't need many words to say so, and that was the case here. <br/><br/>It does take doing something different to stand out nowadays, and with here they have gotten a few things right to do that. That is from the setting, to how different the food they have (at least this time) on offer is, and much of the aesthetics. All of this makes for something homely, and the nursery setting really brings that to the home base. <br/><br/>As for the 4.0 rating, a few vital aspects about it all - mostly due to the customer service - felt a bit off-center, which more or less prevented it from getting much higher. Really, it should be a better place since the food is distinct enough from most competition nearby and has it already been mentioned the setting? Not many places have such a custom-built design for a serene and relaxing brunch especially with being so close to the city center. Being behind such opaque doors, this is like a surprise waiting to happen. Nevertheless, there is enough to recommend visiting it. <br/><br/>TL;DR: To sum it up in only a few words is a bit trickier than normal, not because of how hard it is to grasp, but because it is not easily pigeon-holed. This is a home-style brunch place which has one great atmosphere that is helped by being in the same housing as a plant nursery. The brunch is not stock standard, and is represents something out of the kitchen of someone who simply wants to make a decent meal from what is available. The service holds it back a bit, since all the makings are here for one memorable visit. Look thrice, since that second look will be making sure it is what you see, and the third should confirm its draw.

Came in on a late tuesday morning and it was quiet so we got to choose any table. The setup is definitely interesting, such a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere despite the busy traffic-packed road just outside. <br/>Ordered the pork benny and the special green eggs & ham. First thought when the meals came out was "wow yum!". Both dishes were presented beautifully. However, I quickly noticed the pork belly with crackling had a rather large patch of pig hairs on it which was really off putting. I took it back to the counter and it was replaced quickly. <br/>The green eggs & ham was nice, had lots of flavour and was moist. The pork benny was ok, the crackling was hard rather than crunchy but the hollandaise was great. Overall it was a pretty good experience, I just feel that the first pork belly with pig hair on it was a pretty big thing to be missed by the chef as it stood out a lot.

The Smug Fig was a lovely little find in Woolloongabba.  We went for the garden store and stayed for the coffee.  Specifically, the $9 cake and coffee special - very nice.  They have a great brunch menu as well.  Will definitely return.

This place makes amazing breakfast, best in the whole area! Coffee is great and the team is very welcoming! Nice and relaxing decor will make you stay for hours chilling and reading a good book 😃 kudos to Troy who served me and has the best positive attitude ever! Thanks! Will be back!

I came here for my 21st birthday brunch and I loved it! Really reasonable prices for 3 dishes and a drink for around $60. <br/>The food presentation was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed the food! <br/>I will definitely come back :)

Have been for breakfast twice. More vegetarian options would be appreciated but nice food, not fantastic. Beautiful little spot though amongst the nursery!

Awesome food and coffee with some of the best customer service I've ever received. Food was really tasty and come out quickly with a smile. Loved the kids corner! Best of luck to you.

This cafe was great decor and a fun setup however it's food and coffee do not match this standard. The el chapo looks great on the plate and I visited based on pictures I had seen. However the quality of each item on the plate is very low. The coffee was forgotten and then when they brought it over it was undrinkable. I would not recommend trying this cafe.

Nice little brekky spot/coffee spot with good food, great coffee, friendly staff....and lots of active wear....(seriously, you'd think there was a gym next door). Been a few times now and all meals and drinks have been tasty.

The Smug Fig is a cute little cafe that serves a very tasty breakfast. Good coffee, friendly staff and breakfast was served efficiently despite being a busy Sunday morning!

This a fantastic breakfast spot. I loved the service we received and how clear everything was. From being seated and offered water straight away, friendly staff explaining to order at the front kiosk to the attention to detail. The extra shot coffees had a great flavour - one of the best coffees in Brisbane. I love that it is also a nursery, antiques and homewares store too.

A very humble neighbourhood gem in Woollongabba way. The cafe itself looks small from the outside but is actually quite spacey inside! In fact the owner was telling us how sometimes the cafe is turned into a wedding reception! It has a fantastic rustic feel to it and very family friendly. Meals were very generous and priced accordingly.

It is not the first time that I had coffee in a café which is combined to a nursery. Located along the Stanley Street, this café opens with low profile entrance. Dining area is so spacious and I like the set-up and deco. There are so many young wait-staff and I can feel the young blood running in their bodies shaping the energetic vibe for the venue. However, the menu is nothing exciting to me. I ordered the flat white and the brie and double smoked ham omelette, where the food and drink are average but I really could not stand for the lipstick left on the rim of the empty glasses for the iced water. I am not a nit-picker but they should pay attention to this minor but critical problem which will definitely kill the image.

The Smug Fig is a delightful combination of cafe, nursery and gift shop/antiques. The menu is small but the food is good and the location in the courtyard of the nursery is bright and airy. Unfortunately not all our meals arrived at once which leaves that awkward feeling of not wanting to appear bad mannered but wanting to eat while your food is hot. The Eggs Benny, served with leg ham and asparagus was delicious and that perfect size where you have just enough to eat that you are neither full nor hungry. We'll be back.

We'd walked past many times and finally stopped in for breakfast. We had our little grandson (3yo) in a stroller, so straight up- access is great.<br/>Next, its spacious and bright so it's easy to find a spot, settle in a get comfortable.<br/>Half cafe/ half nursery the plants add a relaxing vibe even on a busy morning.<br/>It's furnished in a mix mash of everything, there's a kids corner, a bric-à-brac store attached and quasi plant nursery.<br/>It's not clearly one or the other but somehow that works.<br/>Menu offering the usual breakfast fare, including GF options and kid friendly food.<br/>Out coffees were exceptionally good and little guy enjoyed his bubbacino (had to hide the marshmallow til he'd eaten.<br/>Good value, great vibe, lovely staff.<br/>Winner!

The smug fig has a great feel about it! I loved the decor and settings. I found that the menu was dismal and not very exciting. There also wasn't a special on offer. We ended up deciding on the avocado toast with extra poached eggs. I was pleasantly surprised by our meals they have to be up there with one of the best Avo toasts I've had in a long time.

Love this place! Great spaces for chilling with a coffee or fresh juice. Food is of a high quality and is a little on the pricey side but what you get is very good. Ideal for brekky or brunch, a catch up with friends or just a quick stop for a coffee.

I have been here a few times for breakfast and have been happy with each experience. The menu is simply and the restaurant is surprisingly big. The service, food and coffee is good.

Great atmosphere, fresh ingredients, delicious noms and beautifully presented. Spacious location that can fit a decent crowd while still creating easy intimacy for a catch-up with friends. The crushed avocado and garlic and thyme mushrooms are highly recommended.

Surprisingly good is this hidden gem tucked in the courtyard of a local nursery. The breakfasts we ordered were delicate and delicious and presented beautifully. Most importantly the coffee is gooood! We'll be back!

tasty food, lovely ambience, friendly and accommodating staff and the kids corner is a real plus for little ones. great shops next door to browse in afterwards.

Standard breakfast menu but good quality ingredients and well executed dishes. Lovely setting in the nursery and tables not jammed in, adds to the relaxed feel. Friendly, efficient service cap off a pleasant experience.

The Smug Fig takes the place of the old Secret Garden Cafe in the Cottage Garden Nursery. There is also a brick a brack shop. The refurbishment is certainly bright and airy. The menu was a little limited and there was no all day breakfast on the Sunday we visited. There is no table service and you order at the counter. However, the food was very good and well presented. Serves were on the small size except for the ample burger. The chips were particularly good. The nursery and shop makes for a leisurely break from the world.