The best Breakfast in Brisbane | Sluurpy updated in April

Naim

91/100 (4284 ratings)

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Middle Eastern

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Brunch

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Waffles & Crepes

Halloumi

Salad

Cakes

Salmon

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Hummus

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Falafel

Waffles

Pancakes

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Middle Eastern

Contemporary

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Takeout

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Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Street Parking

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

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"Loved it a lot!! The food was so delicious and the colours were beautiful! The restaurant is also beautiful and the staff are the best❤️. It was..."

Olivia

"The food was scrumptious and the colours really popped on the plate, layout was beautiful. The sink in the bathroom was really cool too, and so were..."

Elise Barron

"We visited Naim as our first dining experience since lockdown restrictions were eased. While there was a mix up with our reservation, staff were..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Had the most amazing meal at Naïm last night! We are normally meat and dairy eaters but we felt like a big injection of veggies so decided Naïm..."

SB

"Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be even more than what you are.That is the main lesson I learnt while..."

Ines Fernandes

"I discover that my last and first review on this renowned cafe has been erased??!While I was walking along the Latrobe Tce this morning, I saw..."

Ronnielui2003

"Naim is an eatery in Paddington that has been around for a few years now. It was formerly Shouk, but we had not visited since the change. From what..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: pleasant middle eastern brunch option *✅ recommended: shakshuka, brekky..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I dined here last Saturday and thought I'd order a little out of the box for this one (considering it was for breakfast) and I was blown away. I..."

Brisbane Hunger Games

"Updated review. March 2020.Went here for lunch with friends.We ordered mimosas, as well as Lamb Ribs (beautifully tender and moreish),..."

Quesarahsarah

"Never disappointed when i go to Naim. Their menu is always interesting and executed well. The meal i chose featured lamb bacon! very..."

JourneywithMim

"My friend & I came here for my birthday brunch last week. It was beautiful! Such a lovely different menu done well. The space is so light & airy, you..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Naim has been on my list for ages now and l was not disappointed. Dined here with some lovely friends and we all enjoyed our meals. The restaurant is..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"Wow, so good!Had the amazing Bastilla and Majedra and was impressed by just about everything. Beautiful setting and great service. Will..."

Zissisbrisbane

"We had a lovely meal here with family, however the flavours could have been balanced a little better. Overall very enjoyable and would eat here..."

Hannah Louise

" Visited this beautiful restaurant with a friend for lunch today. Service and staff were great. The ambience was very nice and the staff were very..."

Marich

"Last week, I had the pleasure to come Naim (previous Shoulk) to try out their new menu.We were in for an incredible feast ❤Amazing food,..."

Adam Pinzone

"One good meal always leads to another, and last Tuesday I had the good fortune (yet again, YAY!), of tagging along as FoodieAdam's plus one to try..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Located in a very quiet area, but always bustling with business. A nice place to take a girl out to brunch and enjoy the amazing food. You will get a..."

Long Giang

"Visited Naim today for breakfast today with a friend and it was so lovely!We were greeted with smiles from every staff member and a wonderful..."

J9

"Have not been over to Paddington in many years, seems like so many interesting places have popped up. My friend stumbled onto this cafe and raved..."

Manz

"Latke stack was definitely the star of the show! The smoked salmon, the stacks, poached eggs!! I also love the desert dish with the crumbs, ice..."

Febrina Sugianto

"Naim has by far the most unique blend of flavours of any cafe i've been to, its never disappointed and every thing i've tried is full of flavour and..."

Nutrition Is Medicine

"This is a quirky, enjoyable little Paddington eatery that hits the mark every time! The staff here work very hard and are eager to please with their..."

Berreto

"Staff are friendly. But Shashuka is way to watery. It would be better if add black beans in. Overall it’s not bad. Banana smoothie is..."

Annabella Yao

"Favourite spot in Paddington!! Great vibes, lovely staff and interesting middle-eastern influenced menu. The pumpkin and haloumi dish is..."

Eliza

"Naim in Paddington is one of my local favs.. it never disappoints with amazing and innovative flavour combinations. The mix of Middle East and..."

The Jet Centric Foodie

"welcoming atmosphere with beautiful Mountain View! Friendly and Nice staffs. Beautiful look of food and Great taste. WELL-DONE boiled EGGs! That’s..."

Michelle Xu

"A cute cafe perched on a hill. Staff were attentive and offered us seats out the back, where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane from..."

TheJellyWhale

"Had breakfast here.. a great little place with a nice atmosphere. The service was average due to the crowds gathering for their morning feast. You..."

Nick

"Wow what a stand out cafe! I've been here twice now and have been impressed by the food and service. The potato latke with poached eggs, halloumi and..."

Claire

"From the cafe, view is awesome !! Very vibrate atmosphere, nice staffs, unique menu. This place is one of my favourite breakfast place, ordered..."

Adore_

"Tucked away slightly from the busy street of Latrobe Terrace next to the iconic antique shop. A small but vibrant places. Sunny morning and it's..."

Masahito Takemura

"I recently had brunch at Naïm for the first time since its name changed from Shouk. The food continues to be delicious and the service is..."

Cara Puglia

"These guys are legends, their service is second to none and they put so much consideration into their impeccably consistent and amazing..."

Dane Huitfeldt

"I have been to Naim numerous times now and can not fault it. The food is always delicious and I find the menu interesting and exciting. The service..."

Sarah_Eats

"Had a fantastic brunch here! :) Bonus points: A bubbly waitress saw to us almost immediately even though they were busy, there was a surprisingly..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I ordered the shakshuka and it was delicious. The service here is absolutely great, location is beautiful and the design of the cafe is gorgeous...."

Sharifa A K

"Naïm is off the chain!!!! This food is SO good and the service and setting matches it. Cannot fault a thing. Set in suburbia, it has a homely feel,..."

Lana Adams

"Brought fam here for a sunday brunch and was really happy. The service was 5/5 stars absolutely brilliant. Our server was really kind,..."

Foodtester99

"food is super yum and definitely will come backSo we never really tried Middle Eastern food for brunch before as we don't know what we..."

Choconut

"This place was so delicious! I had the schnitzel pita with Israeli crumb- yum!! So much flavour- it was hard to eat with a knife and fork..."

More Spice

"Went here for dinner. Their bar menu has expanded, there's a lot of great options now. I just went with the falafel pita. Best felafel pita I think..."

MostlyVego

"One of my favourite cafes yet. Middle Eastern style food in a cafe setting blew my expectations away, and their large vegan selection is something..."

Supreme Eater

"What a great restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious, the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and inviting. Definitely worth a..."

Nicole Grinberg

"Aweosme place. Great service. Delicious coffee and food. Very inspired menu. I had the waffles and it was simply amazing. Will be back again for..."

Sammy Al

"What a phenomenal experience. The staff was very friendly and they gave us great service. The food was just phenomenal and full of flavour and..."

Food King

"Exotic menu and nicely executed. My long black was strong and savoury with a coco aftertaste. I ordered sardines on toasts which came with..."

Meowth

"One of the first cafe I visited when I moved into the area and I've been back many times since then. I remembered ordering the panna cotta on my..."

Stacey Tran

"Back in April when we first met, my partner took me to Shouk for our first ever breakfast date. Let me tell you, I WAS IMPRESSED. Super lovely staff,..."

Nina Vos

"Shouk cafe is located on top of a hill which affords a nice view when you sit at the back. They serve some excellent breakfast items and some nice..."

Kan Do

"Arrived there with my friend when they were closing. But they still let us got a table. Very friendly staff. We just ordered two home made ice tea..."

Lauren

"According to their website, owners Guy Frawley and Adi Shabtay opened Shouk Cafe in March, 2014. We tried the following dishes. Citrus and Saffron..."

Food Avenue

"I've eaten here twice now and really enjoyed the food both times. The latke stack as great and I quite enjoyed the shakshuka (it will never be as..."

Hungrygirl

"Amazing service! We went for breakfast and had the Shakshuka, Citrus and Saffron Waffles and Latke Stack - all so good! Not only was the food..."

Candice Austin

"Great food - deliciously and consistently prepared to the highest standards. A real winner in an excellent neighbourhood. A favourite to frequent..."

Foodie McFoodface

"super busy cafe on the corner of Collingwood St, Paddington. the wait on food was long but worth it. Ate the 'pumpkin & haloumi & 2 poached eggs on..."

El

"There is a reason why Shouk has such a fantastic reputation, their breakfast is definitely one of the best in Brisbane. The cafe is quite large..."

SpicyRamekin

"Always a breakfast favourite! I've eaten my way through half the menu and it doesn't disappoint. Staff are friendly and attentive. My best tip would..."

Anika Ahmed

"Had breakfast here on Saturday morning. The service was great, everyone that worked there was very attentive and helpful. Food was lovely and..."

Claire Pullen

"I had the citrus waffles which were very nice, however they were quite sweet. The savoury options are very nice though. The inside of the cafe is..."

Simran Desai

"Amazing food! We had the latke stack, the Jackson, cumin toasted cauliflower and the pumpkin and Haloumi. The coffee was good and the food was..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This small corner restaurant has had many changes over the years but this place has stuck, and it's no wonder. Great food, great views and great..."

Sassenach

"Shouk is a middle eastern style cafe, I came here after 12, and had the lunch menu. Ordered a latke stack, it is made up of potato..."

Jevon

"Really delicious food with great portions. The coffee is quite nice! They have options for vegans too which I always love to see, as it's difficult..."

Jessica Walton

"Absolutely beautiful !! This is an absolute gem with really innovative, fresh and delicious food. The service is also really welcoming and great...."

Annie

"Shouk has an interesting and varied breakfast menu, the atmosphere is relaxed as every good breakfast joint should be, if a bit forced with a rigid..."

Skip Hansen

"Amazing experience at Shouk. All the staff were extraordinarily friendly and polite - they were literally smiling ALL the time. The wait..."

N&M

"Had the latke stack which is a potato pancake with cream cheese, dill, pickled red onions and etc. I opted for the halloumi. Food & service were very..."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"I had a lovely breakfast at Shouk cafe- Avocado on toast accompanied by a good cappuccino. Waiters were friendly, food was tasty and the decor was..."

Natalie

"Walking into Shouk is like walking into someone's house; nice and comfortable. At first it seems like a quiet, empty cafe but do not be fooled. When..."

Kate Stewart

"Brilliant atmosphere inside this venue! The staff are friendly and know their menu well. Eggs benedict are amazing and everything I needed right now...."

Sophia Volzke

"It's so refreshing to see a cafe like Shouk appear on the scene, with its Middle Eastern inspired dishes and friendly service this cafe has become a..."

Lumr

"Quality food with great service and a beautiful view of Paddington. It gets pretty busy at brunch so if you don't mind the wait it's a great..."

Anh L.

"Consistent quality and friendly service. Well presented food with a good varity - something for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed but can be noisy...."

Matt

"Have come here plenty of times the last year and the jackson is always a winner with me. Service may sometimes be slow but can't blame them for the..."

SinxD

"Great cafe. Coffee was perfect. I ordered the smashed avocado which was delicious. It came with feta and grapefruit gel which gave it something a..."

Dm91

"Really nice food with a good service! They care about presentation and taste great as well. Highly recommended for a breakfast or even a..."

WeAreHungry

"AMAZING FOOD!!! I have had the latke stack countless times and it is always GREAT! The flavours work extremely well together and you can have it with..."

I Love Gum Boots

"Today was my first visit Shouk cafè. I didn't expect to come here at all, but I was long looking forward to it after hearing many glowing reviews..."

Mr X

"Really lovely little cafe with excellent service and excellent food. Have been a number of times and have brought friends to try it out too...."

Rachel Sheppard

"Excellent service experienced in this cafe, we will definitely be coming back! Food was fabulous and filling and well presented, perfect for photos..."

Shanna Loos

"Impeccable service and the food is always delicious. So much flavour in the avocado toast. Coffee was great although the beans are a bit stock...."

Crstov

"Yummo! Love the breakfasts here in this little Paddington gem. Staff are always helpful and food is great. A great place for catchups too with a nice..."

Hungrylikeawolf

"Last night we were there for a birthday party for my dad, was a nice dinner with my family. Perfect atmosphere and yummy food. Thanks guys good..."

Alex

"Going usually for breakfast and once for dinner with friends, have tried different dishes, Best beeakfast and service ever, great staff, highly..."

Mehrnaz Hatami

"Such a wonderful experience at Shouk this morning! We sat down at the lovely table by the window, we took a while to decide what we wanted to order..."

Courtney

"Great food, tasty and unique menu, a refreshing change from the usual simple breakfast and avocado and toast scenario happening a lot at the moment ...."

Kathinbox

"Shouk is a great cafe in the cafe-capital of Brisbane. Always busy and always a wait to grab a table, the middle eastern inspired eatery has a..."

FoodsterChamp

"Breakfast club has assembled here on a few occasions and definitely one of the best breakky spots in Bris (BSB). The food is insanely good, fresh..."

Dave Janson

"We've been here many times for breakfast and recently took a group of friends for dinner. Amazing food, service and value for money. Our friends were..."

Jodi Carpenter

"Amazing breakfast on a sunny Friday morning. I had the potato latke stack with bacon and haloumi. Hubby had the Shouk equivalent of a big breakfast...."

Tammy D

"Love this cafe good coffee and even better food! We come here as often as we can! It's a family favourite love the Avocado on toast with pomegranate..."

EmilinaMay

"Service was good, food was spectacular and coffee's were perfect. Had the avocado on toast, the grapefruit gel really made the dish with a subtle..."

Miss Emma

"Went here for breakfast today. Great place, great food and the staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed everything and will be back. Had the pancakes for..."

Bill N Carol Donovan

"Amazing food, location and service. I dined here for brunch with a friend after hearing good things and was certainly not disappointed. Will..."

Leah Burnett

"Been here a couple times for breakfast with friends. Beautiful food and great service. Love the atmosphere the most such a pretty place to have..."

Klikestoeat

"Popped in recently for a late weekday brunch and already planning a return visit. Amazing flavours - friend's avocado latke stack with pickled onions..."

HotPotato

"Been here the third time, keep coming back because it never fails us. but this time we just got to wait for 30 mins...but we still want to have it so..."

Misscharlot

"The guys at shouk work hard. Really hard. The owners Adi and Guy are lovely people who deserve a successful business. The wait staff are always..."

Brunchbros

"Breakfast like a king is what the experts say and it's no chore at Shouk Cafe, just off Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. Established in March 2014,..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Best cafe in Brisbane I would say. The bread was wonderful the sausage was full of flavour. I really enjoy it. Flat was was great. Egg benefit was..."

Bosco Lee

"Hmmm….I don’t really know too much about mediterran food, but I would die for it if it is like the food that Shouk Cafe gave..."

Owen

"Food was amazing and service was even better!!! :) My friends and i enjoyed the atmosphere and loved the view from our table. We loved every dish..."

Milly

"Came here for the first time for a midweek brunch and had one of my favourite breakfasts this year. The cafe was relaxing, quant, simple and not..."

Rosemary Beard Cafe

"Incredible food with an incredible view, was very busy when I went on a Sunday morning so make sure you book a table in advance, we had to wait half..."

Leah Gilvarry

"Delicious. The potato latke is divine. Probably tag best breakfast I have had in Brisbane. Will definitely be back. One of the servers was kind of..."

Oliver Kennedy

"one of the better coffees in Brisbane; cant remember the last time I had a second one! my lamb salad was excellent :) friends had pear waffles,..."

Abhi

"Avo toast with salmon and poached eggs. Sounds simple, but when it's served with pomegranate molasses, watercress and fetta on sourdough, it's enough..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My friend had the pumpkin + halloumi (?) whilst I had the Latke stack. Although the latke stack was nothing special, it was still delicious and the..."

Rebekah Kim

"Found this little gem a couple of months ago and been coming back every week. Absolutely love the food and the service is always great. Definitely..."

Irina Monnier

"I seriously love this cafe. I've been twice with friends and I cannot fault the roast pumpkin and haloumi dish. One friend ordered the super bowl and..."

Adele Finch

"We popped in for lunch yesterday and had to come right back for breakfast this morning! Simple, inspired, delicious! Lovely, happy, warm team!! A..."

DL

"I'd walked past this place on a Saturday a few months ago and the line up was crazy. Decided I would check it out on a weekday morning when there..."

AJ M

"Definitely earns its high rating. Was a great atmosphere and friendly service. Really busy so get a booking in. Food and coffee were both quality...."

Ben Tarrant

"Decided to try this place out after hearing rave reviews from friends & it sure did not disappoint! The latke stack was a big hit at our table but..."

Puffball

"Checked out this highly praised cafe a month ago. I can see why it is the talk of the town. Went there for brunch and I'm happy to say that I left..."

Vernon

"I have heard many great thing about Shouk Cafe so I was pretty excited to eat here. I arrived around 1.30pm and the place was quite busy but I manage..."

Honggy

"Great cafe. The food looks so good and their dish is pretty healthy. It ll better if there's more taste to avocado toast. It's quite a popular cafe..."

Besleo28

"Everything was perfect from the service to the food. Had the beef cheeks and boy, it was so tender and flavorful. Thank you for the wonderful service..."

Vivian Lam

"I had heard a lot about this cafe and decided to give it a go! Definitely did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered the waffles and eggs benny and..."

Nicki

"Everything was almost perfect.... Except for the coffee, that would be the only negative if any - wasn't hot enough for me, also wasn't very..."

Master Critic

"Always great for breakfast, this weekend we thought we would try a lunch - good idea! The highlight was the shwarma with hummus and artichokes. Boom!..."

ChrisEats

"Beautifully plated and prepared food. I had the pumpkin and halloumi on toast. The poached eggs were perfect and the water cress added a nice..."

Dr Food

"Good quality food in a nice atmosphere and with good service. I had the beetroot salad. It wasn't a large meal by any means but it was delicious and..."

Satiety Society

"Outstanding!Superb Contemporary Middle Eastern food.Great service.Nice..."

Oliver Barker

"One word to describe this experience AMAZING. Its becoming hard for us to be impressed by a menu, this one blows us out of the water. Thoughtful..."

C

"Ive been to shouk a couple of times now for breakfast and lunch and not once have i been disappointed. Now hurry up and reopen for..."

David Jackson

"Yummmm!! Had the panna cotta and juice special, both were delicious! Attentive staff and lovely vibe from the back room! Interesting and different..."

Amy

"Absolutely delicious! We have wanted to try out Shouk for so long and it was better than expected. We got the salmon with quinoa and lamb flatbread..."

Nicola

"The dishes at this Paddington cafe all have a touch of Middle Eastern flair about them, which makes for both interesting and delicious eating. I love..."

Australian Foodie

"Mother's Day. Delish! All staff super..."

Sarah1480

"Great food & service. Waiters here are very friendly and attentive. Food is great and coffee is good! I had ordered an eggs benedict and a latte. The..."

TzeLing

"Great breakfast. One of the best breakfasts in Brisbane. Beautiful and unique menu and excellent food. Get there early to avoid the crowd and wait..."

Deidre Rowe

"Trendy little cafe, very accommodating as I had a pram & my son with me. Staff were friendly and the food was delish! I had the smashed avo on toast..."

StarQ

"Beautiful food! Shame the staff tried to hurry us out to get more people..."

Hannah

"Did not disappoint!. My first ever review and I am pleased to say it is a positive one! My partner had taken me to this beautiful cafe this morning..."

E.E

"Yes. Good food, great service, killer atmosphere. The coffee was quick and delicious! But get there early or you'll be stuck waiting in the..."

Jimspoon

"Delicious and great service. Great food and excellent service. Had to wait and we learnt that you could call ahead to reserve a table (even on Sunday..."

AB

"Sunday breakfast of Shakshuka is really good. Great flavours and worth a revisit. Worth waiting in the..."

PGS

"Good potential with a few let-downs. I had been wanting to try Shouk for months so I was very eager when I turned up to their cafe on a Sunday..."

Pomegranate

"Inconsistent. I have dined here twice now. Both times the service and atmosphere have been wonderful- air conditioned, nice decor, friendly staff,..."

Melina

"First time and impressed!. Amazed at service and food! Unique and wow! Coming from a middle eastern background this restaurant passed my test. Would..."

Laurensalman

"Perfect. Been here 4 times now, and not once has there been anything to complain about! Food, coffee, and customer service have all been 100% perfect..."

Liz2020

"My friend and I visited Shouk Cafe on a quiet weekday morning. We sat at a table out the back with a great view and air conditioning! The food was..."

Fg13272

"Beautifully presented. I had the latke stack with haloumi on the weekend. It was delicious! And beautifully presented. Great atmosphere too. I..."

EC

"Just average. The ambience was great! They were constantly busy and have a nice concept of being able to call ahead and book a table which is great!..."

Becandfood

"More than just the standard bacon and eggs. Go here if you want something more than the standard bacon and eggs; however don't go if you're limited..."

Dora_explorer

"Not bad. Had breakfast here.Menu had a decent range of food. Staff were friendly. Food was presented very nicely but was a bit bland...."

Baby Beets

"Great breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. This is now one of my favourite places for breakfast in Brisbane. The food is delicious with plenty to..."

Established1969

"Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. Went to Shouk Café for a late breakfast/lunch today. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menu..."

Lambo Blair

"Outstanding. First place we have been to that has been really busy but offered to take our mobile number and call us as soon as a table became..."

Emily.the.scientist

"Homely set up in the hills of Paddington. We waited 25mins for a table, but went and looked in the shops across the road. The price is a little on..."

Lisa Rich

"Amazing breakfast. The food was just amazing, flavour combinations I have never tried before but with the chefs encouragement and the promise of a..."

Ajfrizelle

"Delicious!!. Been here a couple of times for breakfast (pre-rush hour) and I love it! High points: The staff are friendly and easy-going, something..."

Josie

"Sensational. Hidden away slightly in Paddington, this gem is a fabulous place for a relaxing and luxurious breakfast. We've been here..."

Tim

"The absolute best. BEST DAMN CAFE IN BRISBANE! Maybe even Australia! Maybe even the woooorld! I have been to this cafe about 8 times now and every..."

Nicole Del Greco

"This is top 10 brisbane cafe for a reason. This was a great place. Because of our wrong timing. we came here when it was Father's Day. So we had..."

Foodsofbrisbane

"Excellent. The whole experience was very pleasant. Service was warm and attentive without being over-the-top.The food was excellent. We ordered..."

KVG

"Great food. I went here on the weekend with my family, the food was amazing although the time to get it was not! I get a bit grumpy after 30min of..."

MichaelA

"Had breakfast here yesterday, the place was busy and we had a small wait (30 min) due to this reason, our food was AMAZING and coffee also good. Will..."

Timothy

"Shouk Cafe - Paddington, Brisbane. In one of Brisbane's most prolific suburbs to get breakfast, Shouk opts to be more elusive than many of the other..."

Atreyu

"Wonderful breakfast.. A faultless dining experience. If your palate is somewhat jaded, then I recommend this place for a different take on the..."

Steve Brimblecombe

"Mixed Feelings. Shouk Cafe was yet another of the restaurants on my wish list (which is looong) and on Saturday we decided to venture a little..."

Melisa Lewins

"Its a Winner!. Only 4 months open and these guys are onto a good thing here. This is the best breakfast I have had all year - its a unique menu..."

Undercover Chef

"Original and delicious. Pear fritters unreal! Staff attentive and friendly. This cafe deserves great..."

Ren

"Unbelievably amazing! Delicious food, fantastic service, beautiful atmosphere! My sister and I want to go back to eat through the entire..."

Koda Clark Family

"Definitely worth a look. Went to Shouk on Sunday morning for breakfast, glad we got there early before the rush as there was a line up when we left...."

Glutenfree.Brisbane

"Had breakfast this morning at the cafe and I must say, they have the best eggs Benedict! Lovely cafe with good food and service. I will definitely be..."

Monicaa

"Fantastic cafe with a very intriguing and extensive breakfast menu. Although we've waited each time we've been, the gentlemen running the queue is..."

EPICurean

"Went here for breakfast on Saturday morning. Fantastic service. Great breakfast. Cant fault it..."

Ml

"Best Cafe in Brisbane. Shouk greets you with a surprisingly large balcony out the back, I recommend the seating near the windows to take in the..."

Mother Of Doggos

"Diana. This place is really buzzing. We stopped by for an early breakfast & were suprised to see it almost full, however we did not have to wait long..."

DianaW

"Recommended. Just had a quiet weekday lunch there and enjoyed it. The staff and the setting were lovely. We were happy with our Lamb Shawarma and..."

Imanamoeba

"Excellent coffee and interesting food. Love the different breakfast menu offered here, if you're looking to sample something other than the standard..."

Coconut

"8/10. This place is great. Cool venue and the food is amazing. My friends and I all tried each others meals and loved them all. The only gripe I have..."

DiningDiva

"Best Breakfast in Paddington. Omg... The most delicate yummy and well executed breakfast i have had latelly.. My GF and I cant wait for the weekend..."

Margaretta

"Amazing place, lovely relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and omg the food, Had the date pannacotta, and it's the best breakfast I have ever had,..."

Super Steve

"Congratulations! I must admit I new this place would be good as one of my baristas has had a hand in the coffee. That said I have now found a new..."

Duck Duck Goose

"It's great! Hearty, tasty breakfast. And there's a kickass map of the Middle East occupying an entire wall out the..."

LKA

"Great breakfast. First thing I noticed about Shouk Cafe was the light refreshing space they have created there. The service was very excellent, we..."

Food000

"Very very impressed!. Visited Shouk this morning and it was a really enjoyable experience with one of the more creative breakfast menus I have seen..."

AT

"Little gem!. Had my birthday breakfast here last week. Very impressed with the coffee, uncomplicated food and good portion sizes (skipped lunch!). I..."

Kevinr2012

"Wow.. Shouk Cafe is the best thing to happen to the Brisbane cafe scene in a long time. This place has it all; an innovative, delicious menu,..."

Purplek

"This place has everything going for it- a beautiful space, warm service, good coffee, a creative menu and great food. We will definitely be back! I..."

Dee

"Delicious food and fantastic service. Is my new favourite..."

Niamh

"The Eggs Benedict was fantastic and the challah bread was..."

Deb Gem

"Food was amazing, will definitely return more than once. Only negatives are 1) ordered the zucchini and halloumi fritters with avocado and mushrooms..."

Iwishiwasaladyofleisure

"What an awesome place! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was exceptional ! We will be..."

Minty

"Great first visit - surprisingly smooth for the first week of operation. Delicious food and the menu has a lot of variety - enough to tempt us back..."

ChloeJoey

"Devine!! Had the crepe souffle and want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Beautifully presented with great service and gorgeous atmosphere. Def..."

Julia M Clarkin

"Delicious food- so fresh! Very friendly staff and great..."

Dso

"Hidden Treasure. Loving this new cafe in Paddington, everything about this cafe is excellent. The food is fresh and innovative and the coffee is..."

Gaye

"With so many great cafes in Brisbane, serial brunchers have never had it so good as we do now. It does mean though, that it has become harder and..."

Australian Foodie

"My friend Yaz and I caught up over breakfast the other day at Shouk Cafe- the latest edition to the Paddington cafe scene. Perched just off Given's..."

Hannah K.

"The eggs benne came presented on toasted challah and crispy bacon with sumac peppered hollandaise and the garlic buttered kale. It looked quite..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"SHOUK SHOUK SHOUK! I've been wanting to go here since it opened up and I saw the menu featured on the Urbanlist. I really hate heading north of the..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"I must admit I felt quite uninspired by dining out lately, it seemed like I’m having yet another tapas, same breakfast or not so different from..."

A Matter Of Taste

"On the day we arrived in sunny Brisbane, we were all keen to head for a nice breakfast. We met up with Aga, another blogger, for coffee at John Mills..."

Natalie Tierney

"The lightly sweetened goats milk and date panna cotta was served with pistachio, seasonal fruits and a kataifi pastry nest, and dare I say it was the..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Shouk left a positive impression on me not only with its food quality and variety but also with its friendly staff. Everyone who came to our table..."

Cora Chen

"Shouk Cafe is at the first position of this month’s Talk of the Town in Urbanspoon Brisbane, why it is so special? Food: excellent! Coffee:..."

Delicioux

"Exploring our local, came for brunch with the family and really enjoyed the food. Flavoursome, generous and well presented. Service was excellent...."

Bernard Shen

"Coming here was the most pleasant experience we have had in a ll g while. The coffee was great, food amazing, and service was top notch. Highly..."

Tim Jones

"I’ve sampled many famous food spots all around the world - Naim’s food is THAT kind of world-class. Run, don’t walk to try the food..."

A M

"My wife and I loved this cafe! Came here for my bday and so glad we did. It's fresh and delicious. We loved its vibe too, funky and homely. The staff..."

Giulia

"Oh my goodness 🙌🏼🥰❤️ Book early so that you can enjoy the stunning view in the main dining room. The staff are always lovely, the draft..."

Elle

"The food here is fresh, tasty and authentic. I had the plant based meat balls which tasted just like meat! The flavours are incredible. I'll be back..."

T's Adventures With Tiana Reimann

"The shakshuka was perfection. I had it with the freshly made mint lemonade and they balanced each other so well. The coffee was also excellent. We..."

Kat “BunnyQueen” The Grey Woman

"I was very grateful to have so many delicious vegan options. The servings are generous. We tried a few Vegan "meats". The Shawarma "chicken", the..."

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Cafe O-mai

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"Myself and my youngest niece had breakfast here this morning. Id heard nothing but good things and had visited the sister cafe Red Lotus last May and..."

Peter Saxelby

"This cafe brought our area alive a few years ago. Thank you! It is run so efficiently and the food is great. Good staff and inspiring energetic owner..."

Kerrie McManus

"SO SO happy I found this place! The pho is absolutely delicious and healthy, which is hard to find!! And even harder to find is a vegan or vegetarian..."

Gloria Za

"This place has to be the best Vietnamese I've had outside Vietnam. Great, fresh, tasty food. I know I should try something different on the menu, but..."

Martine Payne

"Our fave family brekky spot. Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing! A takeaway coffee and bacon and egg Bahn mi is also the best way to..."

Cate Hami

"Absolute best place for brunch. All staff were fabulous and the phat breakfast was..."

Madeleine Page

"Amazing Vietnamese cafe. The Bahn mi and pho are very good (and you can get baby sized breakfast pho). The cafe is also eco conscious, only using..."

Emma Kate

"Super yummy and fresh! We had the tamarind chicken bun, a bit of everything noodle salad, green papaya salad, plus Vietnamese coffee and lemon soda...."

Samantha Borchers

"Really fantastic, the owner doing really good things for the Brisbane food scene and deserves the accolades. Bun Bo Hue; really well done, authentic..."

No Name Required

"Craved for a nice hot noodle soup yesterday morning so went to this cafe for a Pho.I had been here couple of months ago but it only serves..."

Ronnielui2003

"Best Vietnamese restaurant in brisvagas..."

Max

"Love their pork roll and ice..."

Susan Lee

"Very tasty food and nice iced coffee. Very different take on breakfast which I loved!..."

JenJen

"Went for brunch with friends on Sunday morning, make sure you book! This place hustles and bustles like any restaurant or cafe you'd find in Vietnam...."

Bani Mehta

"Outstanding Asian and super popular. The soups are killer and so full of flavour. It’s table service but no frills, not that it matters because the..."

K8606

"I would definitely recommend Cafe O-Mai to anyone looking for a delicious place to have lunch but wanting something a little different. I had the..."

AEM

"Jan 2020 update:Came back again and tried their grilled meat a bit of everything vermicelli bowl. Boy was it delicious. You see the guy on the..."

Martin Leung

"Tasty clean fresh Beef pho, delicious Toby’s Estate coffee, a really top notch lunch experience on Brisbane’s side 5* - will return. A lively and..."

Joel Baker

"Just returned home from Sunday breakfast - after Aunty Five's Claypot Veggie Baked Eggs, I am stuffed. It was delicious!! The breakfast menu is quite..."

David B.

"Heard about this place and had it bookmarked for ages. Came here on Sunday and I was def impressed! Had the Viet Omelette and it was just done really..."

Captainshaft

"Came in today for some of their famous pho; however the charcoal chicken caught my eye and I tried that. It was really good, juicy yet crispy on the..."

More Spice

"The cafe staff were lovely and very helpful. Nice food, the vegetarian big breakfast was lovely although it needed more sauce. I would visit..."

Hannah Louise

"Yum love having all Vietnamese options for breakky. There is often a wait here but worth it. We enjoyed Vietnamese iced coffee and the hot pot bowl...."

Chantelle Hiley

"Great service, came in on a very busy day and the speed at which they accommodated our table and sent out our orders was fantastic. Definitely..."

Tischa Lo

"Typically busy cafe, waited in line for about 15 minuets as we came at the weekends. I’ve ordered the beef pho, the taste was a bit average. I will..."

Fancy Feast

"Went here for lunch and this place was already full of people. It didnt take a long timw to get seated and your food served. I had combination pho..."

Vina

"This is comfortably the best Vietnamese/Australian fusion cafe in Brisbane. The service and vibe is a light in an otherwise decrepit neighbourhood...."

Aidan Tan

"We came here today at 12, and although it was amazing to see so many people dining in, the busyness wasn't really conducive when you have a newborn...."

Samantha Borchers

"Best cafe/lunch in Brisbane that I have had. Really good Pho without an overly salty taste. Did try the banh xeo and although the crepe was crispy,..."

"UPDATE: After recommending the pho here to my parents, they were also keen to catch up to try it.Once again, another bustling weekend brunch...."

Quesarahsarah

"We drove over to Cafe O'Mai today on a sudden banh mi craving. This place popped up in my Zomato search and I recognised it from lists of well-rated..."

Scrambled Ebs

"Really good atmosphere. Great, accomodating service. Good with families with small kids. Seems always busy but we seem to get a table every time...."

BrisbanEats

"The freshest of ingredients, friendly and attentive staff. The meals came in very good time, even though the place was packed. Highly recommend the..."

Andrew Brimson

"Great Pho with lots yummy meats in there! Lovely cafe, enjoyed my lunch there. It was pretty busy but got seated straight away and my food was served..."

Sophia Siyao Zhao

"Absolutely delicious and yummy food. Traditional pho is what you are expected. Our bowl was swapped to the more expensive version of beef and..."

Hazechichi

"I ordered the the fresh vegetarian rice paper rolls, as well as the Buddha’s “a bit of everything” vegan dish. Hands down the most flavoursome..."

Samuel Rhys

"Food gets a rating of PD - pretty delicious - great varied menu with a bit of something for everyone, all able to be washed down with some half..."

Shelby Parsens

"Been here for two times, always on Saturday morning and the cafe was always busy.The cafe has a great range of food options. The first time..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"Cafe O-Mai is very popular- and for good reason. The cafe was buzzing with people for our midweek lunch visit. We were seated quite quickly though..."

Sarah_Eats

"The best pork crackling banh mi in Brisbane! The lychee frappe is a must too!! Have been here many times and can definitely recommend it!! ..."

HungryHippo

"This Vietnamese restaurant is a great place for food. I particularly love the Vietnamese ice coffee and baguette! My partner loves the pho and the..."

Anna

"Great menu. Great food. Have been here multiple times always love it. Very authentic options. Also love the Vietnamese coffee. Bahn mi delicious...."

Morika Hume

"Absolutely amazing. Breakfast is the best in Brisbane. Service is amazing and food is always consistently amazing. They know they loyal customers by..."

Alex Rosenrauch

"Really good food, but when restaurant is not busy, expect to wait a bit - I suspect the downtime is time for most staff to take a break. Order at the..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Busy cafe on the weekends! We ordered pork rolls (I got the crispy belly which was YUM) and also an iced coffee - viet style. The pork rolls were a..."

Chensha

"Went on a Sunday morning and they found us a table after a very short wait.Food was very tasty and staff very friendly. Bit of a mix-up with our..."

Zissisbrisbane

"Cafe o mai never disappoints. The portions are large and a good price. Lots of yummy vegetarian/vegan options. The vegan Buddha bowl and tofu curry..."

Kim

"My partner and I go here every other weekend to enjoy their delicious bahn mi and pho. Beautiful decor, good service, great price, and unbeatable..."

Misaki Hori

"We're such regulars that everyone knows our order. Love the service and love the food especially the Angus beef pho! Everything always taste so fresh..."

Petitepiglet

"Love coming here on a weekend morning for some brunch pho and coffee, or just a nice tropical drink. Relaxing inner city suburb vibe and the food..."

S

"We went to Cafe O'Mai for lunch, and the classic Báhn Mi was probably the best I have ever eaten! And great value at $7, it was filling enough for..."

Matt

"Today I finally get to visit Cafe O-Mai! Since a few of our Zamato friends have recommended this restaurant, I feel compelled to try their Vietnamese..."

Joe K

"Went here on a saturday at around 1.30pm and it was completely packed! (waited maybe 30~mins for a table) I ordered the vegetarian spicy noodle soup..."

T

"Cafe O-Mai Goodness!!! I have had this place bookmarked for forever! Kicking myself that we didn't attend sooner.From the street,..."

Mandy Bernadette

"Finally got to experience cafe O-Mai and what a up and down experience indeed. The major thing that needs improvement is the service, we got seated..."

MB

"The Meatballs Family ventured down to Cafe O-Mai in search of a Vietnamese breakfast and to see if they live up to their 4.5 rating.Toby's..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"I think Omai has the best pho in the town. I love the food & the Vietnamese dripping coffee was awesome. But the thing quite lacking was the service...."

Catherine Tanujaya

"Cafe O Mai is a real delight- the food is thoughtfully prepared, delicious and the prices very reasonable. The coffee here is fantastic as well. My..."

Laura Cox

"Best beef pho in Brisbane, perfect every time. The difference between the pho at Cafe O-Mai and other cafes is that the broth is so rich and deep in..."

RJ

"Busy place even on a weekday arvo. Coffee was great, tried the soda chanh, perfect for a hot sunny day. The banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) was great,..."

Jessica W

"Prepare to wait outside as it's always packed. But it's def worth the wait. Had the Banh Xeo (traditional Vietnamese crepe) and it was so good...."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"The best spot for authentic Vietnamese breakfast. When I feel like a hot bowl of beef noodle soup (pho) or crispy pork baguette or meatballs served..."

Stacey Tran

"One of my favourite places in Brisbane 💜 lovely food, the service is always quick even though they are constantly busy. My big favourites are..."

Foodmuncher

"Amazing spot for Vietnamese breakfast. The pho was quite good, and the Vietnamese ice coffee was perfect. Tucked just off Ipswich Road the perfect..."

Rebecca

"If you're a Vietnamese fan, this place is to die for. Probably one of the best place for authentic Vietnamese food in Brisbane. A fairly typical..."

Jasen Anderson

"Pho for breakfast! Their combination Pho is delicious, beef brisket is very tender. Portion is large, even a regular size is big for me. Price is..."

Live

"Last week, a friend and I decided to (finally) take a break off work for one day. Being fully entrenched in the life of a full time employee, we..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Very impressed by the quality of this little neighborhood cafe, pictured are sugar cane prawn noodle salad and beef pho. Great for brekkie or lunch...."

KTY

"Hands down the best Pho in Brisbane! I have tried multiple Vietnamese restaurants as I have always been intrigued by Pho. This is Brisbane's..."

Ben O

"The pho and bahn mi were both great in flavour. The Vietnamese coffee was excellent. The service was friendly and quick and the vibe at the..."

Two_wandering_souls

"Great food, drinks and dessert. Love the pho and the banh mi thit and Vietnamese iced coffee :) would definitely recommend. Good customer service..."

Aprx

"Wow. This is now my favourite cafe in Brisbane, just go, don't hesitate. For the hungover amongst you I suggest the claypot eggs, a mug of tobys..."

Thomas Vale

"Cafe O-Mai is has never failed to serve me a satisfying meal. Me and my boyfriend were there last Saturday for brunch. Most of the time I would crave..."

Jess Chong

"Each time I come here the service is quick and friendly. A nice change from the usual breakfast menu. Usually pretty busy, but the food always is..."

Ben

"Cafe O-Mai is something of an institution in Annerley. It has been serving the denizens of the south Brisbane area Vietnamese food and good coffee..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"This is one of the more unique and enticing Vietnamese restaurants I've been to; the food here was as fresh as one would hope and full of..."

Tim Trotman

"Cafe O-Mai never disappoints. The menu is extensive, not just for meat eaters but vegetarians as well. As a vego, I am happy to share that they don't..."

Cloudypuffs

"When I reached, I instantly spotted slow drip coffees that people have ordered and I was instantly perked up! There is a huge seating area..."

Jevon

"Simply the best Vietnamese in Brisbane. Great Bahn Mi and great Toby's Estate Coffee too. You will get some of the best, personalised service..."

Global Foodie

"I really love this little cafe. The food is so delicious it's clear that a lot of love goes into it. The pho is so good and nourishing. Slurp up a..."

EllaJ

"A busy cafe in the area that does a really nice coffee. Based on the coffee alone I would rate it a 4 out of 5! The latte was creamy all the way..."

King Nibble

"Nothing smells better than special pho in the morning. Kinda like napalm but since we are not in Nam with Charlie buzzing their bees no more ... This..."

The Devourer Of Food

"Picture fresh food full of the flavors of Veitnam, coriander, pineapple chutney and condensed milk drip iced coffee. I believe many of the best..."

Jess Rankine

"I love Cafe O'Mai, loads of delicious vegetarian options. Can be a bit of a wait on weekends for breakfast but it's worth it. My partner loves the..."

Rubyg

"One of my go-to places in Brisbane. Delicious, fresh food. Very unique - traditional Vietnamese food along with Aussie breakfast-inspired items...."

Molly Shishka

"Great Vietnamese food for very reasonable price, recently expanded and still always busy but easy to get a table. The pork meatballs are great, make..."

Wouter

"Popular spot and worth the visit. I had the meatballs with quail eggs but my friends had the Bahn Mi which were amazing. Will definitely return. ..."

Dee

"One of the best Banh Mi rolls I've found within Brisbane. Great variety on both breakfast and lunch menu, with affordable pricing. Service is..."

HungryBella

"Breakfast here was amazing. Have been to Vietnam & this has to be the next best thing to actually traveling there. Simple food here done with..."

Raymond Mcalister

"Well done Café O-Mai Team, pretty much back to wonderful, meant to update my last review for ages - sometime a little café is soo good it gets..."

Ballerina

"Update June 13th 2017As with the expansion of the cafe since opening, the food quality of one of their main fares has changed...."

Atomic Maton

"Been going here for years. Always great food and service (i dunno how they remember my order but they do!). My one criticism since re-opening (loving..."

Brendan Mitchell

"We visited Red Lotus for our daughter's birthday during the SE QLD rain bomb. The weather definitely kept a few people away, but business was still..."

Naz Mitchell

"We went here last night in the middle of some crazy rain. But that’s beside the point. This restaurant was cosy and cute, not too busy. We ordered..."

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"Great ambiance, lovely warm setting , really good food. Fantastic service. Ideal for a evening..."

Paul Smit

"Awesome food, the pho is just as good as cafe omai's one Pros: - amazing food - takes care of the dietary requirements. (The vegan pho might be one..."

_ Wilson _

"Maaaate I’m eating here and loving it awesome authentic healthy yummmmyyyy food amazing what was I thinking going to KFC keep up the good work..."

Bart Kapteyn

"Very friendly staff...quick service.. meals tasty...moderate pricing.. .easy parking on the street...amenities on site... Only one problem..it can..."

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