TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Pawpaw Cafe

85/100 (3623 ratings)

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"Their Signature Hash Cake is a must! Its so..."

Samantha Kummerfeld

"Can't actually remember the amount of times we've been here... It's our go to on our days off. Food is always delicious, coffee always made..."

Carissa Cornelius

"Finally got a chance to visit this amazing and oh so beautiful cafe. We were so lucky to get one of the best tables in the cafe. The staff were so..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"I loved this place. We had booked a table as we were a group of 8 but after seeing all the people waiting outside l had not faith but they had our..."

_kreativecakes

"Great food and wonderful service for a super busy cafe! All plates for food were perfection down to the very last element. Definitely a..."

Austin

"We ordered the big hash ($21.9) with salmon ($7) to share and it was scrumptious and extremely filling! The atmosphere was lovely and the luna latte..."

Mion

"Wonderful different thai food. Great customer service. Can be very busy, so noisy as a result. So unless you're requiring quiet and intimate, don't..."

Gobhian

"Different kind of cafe feel. Really nice food and coffee. There was a 15 percent surcharge on anzac day but being one of the only few places open its..."

Dr Lin

"This place is great brunch place with homy and comfortable vibe. Tried the french toast here. It was a beautiful dish with great presentation. Not a..."

Marsha Alexandra

"Paw Paw Cafe in East Brisbane always proves a crowd favourite with their fresh and healthy Asian fusion lunches. We ducked in for a quick lunch and..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Pawpaw is a breakfast institution, and the dishes never fail to impress.I recently went here for dinner for the first time and am happy to..."

Claire

"I head here regularly with friends. It’s super busy on weekends, but the food is worth it. It’s a gorgeous little cafe for a catch up. I..."

Kate Fuller

"PawPaw is a great cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menus has a vast selection of food which is all delicious. The Thai/Asian inspired meals..."

Holly

"Beautiful little cafe which caters for most dietary requirements. Staff are friendly and attentive and the food looked amazing on the plate! So..."

PineapplePizza

"This place was brilliant! The standouts were the fried chicken bao (such moist tender chicken and light, fluffy bao) and the sweet pumpkin stir fry..."

Sarah McColl

"Had the pad see ew which tasted nice and was a huge portion with a lot of wagyu beef in it. The atmosphere is buzzing and the staff are attentive and..."

Foodie

"Pawpaw served the best vegan curry I have ever had. Bursting with flavour yet balanced so well between sweet, spicy and tangy. Yum! Will be dreaming..."

Emily

"A wonderful bustling cafe with a bright and friendly atmosphere. The food here is delicious and highly recommend the Canai curry served beautifully..."

Karen Joseph

"I came to pawpaw for a quick late lunch and it exceeded my expectations. They've got lots of cushions lying around which made the place cosy and..."

Always Hungry

"I had such a great time here! The ambience was great, service was warm and the food was great! We got the blueberry pancake, which was a tad on the..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Went here for brunch and got the signature potato hash! Oh my it was amazing! And it’s really great when there’s a menu that has so many..."

Jaclyn

"A great place to have lunch, nice cozy ambience. Quite busy on the weekends recommend to book before you come for more than 4 people. The food taste..."

Fancy Feast

"Food was absolutely amazing! Could not fault a thing! The brownie shake was hands down the best shake I have EVER had. Did I finish it? Hell yes I..."

Hanner Stein

"Visited pawpaw on Thursday night for dinner menu, the variety of food was amazing and the food tasted amazing. The service was quick but there is..."

Christina Mollenhauer

"Really popular place - we had to wait about 20 minutes to get in which is unusual for Brisbane but just goes to show how great it is. Delicious food..."

Cai Prochon

"Wow I don't even know where to begin. I have been waiting over a year to come to Pawpaw Cafe and finally got to try it. It was simply amazing. The..."

Jasmin Lyons

"The staff was friendly and patient with a big group of us :) The food was really awesome. Enjoyed the Potato Hash and Mushroom Fields. The flavours..."

Kristal

"Awesome food and great atmosphere, been here for brunch. I’ve had the roti canai and potato hash both was delicious. Also have the best fries..."

Sumudu Rajapakse

"The quality of their food is outstanding. The breakfast I ordered had so many delicious components, textures and flavours. Their coffee is also a..."

FrenchToast

"Amazing restaurant. We are from Melbourne & were in Brisbane for a long weekend away and ate here 4 times because it was so incredible! Potato Rosti..."

Michelle Callanan

"Tasty food and friendly staff - what more can you ask for really? We ordered the nutrient bowl and avo toast for some much needed healthy goodness...."

Anna

"Excellent food and coffee. Busy on weekends but friendly staff. Would recommend the potato hash and the Massaman Bao. Coffee was smooth and..."

Coffee Snob

"We were a party of six - ordered the banquet. Flavour was great, service was good - however portions were tiny. NO RICE ! Would try this cafe..."

AGP Mineral Resources Connect

"Happy to drive 25 minutes to pick up take away Pad Thai from here. Always fresh tasting food with a super efficient ordering system..."

Parisa Jankovic

"Overall great service and friendly atmosphere. The food was tasty and yummy in particular the Roti vegetable sweat potato curry which was awesome...."

Ross

"Amazing food - place is always super busy at the weekends so expect to wait or book ahead, definitely worth the wait though.These guys..."

Scoopo16

"Excellent little asian-inspired cafe to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From burritos to burgers and bold Indonesian style food, this place has..."

Grady Hopkins

"We made a booking for dinner for 28 people and we had a fantastic experience there. We were seated in the Garden Room which was a beautiful setting...."

Michelle Y

"Food was fast and service was great, little gem at the gabba. Had the hash benny, servicing size was big, coffees a little smaller than we are used..."

Tu P

"We waited about 20 minutes to get in on a Sunday morning but it was worth it. There's a reason why this place is so busy - the food is delicious! We..."

The Food Addict Brisbane

"Great spot for breakfast or dinner. The fish tacos are a personal favorite. Have been ordering via uber eats lately, always quick and fresh. Highly..."

HanR

"Finally got to try Pawpaw! Love the decor and it's much bigger inside than I was expecting! Given there are usually lines outside the door we were..."

Courtney Taylor

"First time here and knowing the company was related to Piggy Back in Jindalee had pretty high standards for this place, walking in, was a great..."

Harrison Provan

"Returned from Hong Kong early yesterday morning and droved to this café for brekkie. Fortunately, we managed to get the last visitor parking space..."

Ronnielui2003

"Eggs benny totally on pint with nice running yolks, it was pleasant to get a choice between salmon, bacon and vegetarian haloumi!the pancakes..."

Yana Wu

"I came here today and tried the fish tacos, which I have been eyeing for a really long time now. I loved how the crumbed barramundi was still really..."

Elle

"Paw Paw was our back-up spot for lunch after we found out that our first choice was closed. The inside of the café is very cute and had such a nice..."

Rochelle

"Amazing vegan options! Their menue accomodate to a variety of different dietary needs. Food is presented very aesthetically pleasing, Instagram..."

Ciara Henley

"We had a lovely brunch at Paw Paw. The service, food and coffee were all hitting the right spot. The fusion between south East Asian cuisine with..."

Captainshaft

"There are some restaurants which do one thing well and whenever you go back, you always end up having the same thing again and again.Then..."

Steven Morgan

"LOVE PAWPAW! We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning, waited about 15 minutes for a table and were served straight away. We ordered the Pink..."

Ange

"What a wonderful place to go for lunch (or breakfast or dinner judging by the menu). I started with coconut water which is actually a while young..."

Satiety Society

"Out for breakfast once again! This time I visited PawPaw cafe. My parents are big fans of this restaurant and I wanted to see what the fuss was..."

Claire Webby

"Great menu selection. Pancakes delicious and fluffy. Papaya juice was also very tasty and fresh. Decor is lovely and chilled. Service was good..."

Natasha Argue

"Great coffee good food the perfect mixFriendly staff and nice atmosphere do would recommend to anyone to try out, can't wait to try the lunch..."

Glenn Morton

"Amazing! Came here with my whole family of 8 people and we all loved our meals. I had the vegetable curry which was so incredible I spilt it down the..."

Caitlin Hughes

"Lovely decor and beautiful cafe. Tasty chai lattes and good selection for breakfast and lunch! Not too expensive and friendly and fast service -..."

Two Foodies

"Came here for dinner with my partner. The menu was organised by smaller and larger plates with the intention of sharing. Yummy, fresh food which was..."

Quesarahsarah

"After weeks of drooling over Pawpaw's Instagram feed, I finally got the chance to visit for brunch yesterday with a friend - totally worth the wait!..."

Rosie Claire

"been here heaps of times and again today. never had a bad meal or coffeenever had bad servicethe staff are calm fast and delightful..."

Hunky Stardust

"Really awesome food! So many great gluten free options. Went for lunch and had the Thai chicken salad - it was great! Would recommend to any..."

Georgia Smith

"The food was amazing and the drinks were so refreshing!!! Had the pancakes and was defs spoilt with the portion, it was worth every penny!! The..."

Milly

"The Nutella shake was ridiculously good; that has to be said first! We came on Saturday arpund 2pm, there was a lineup but we were seated pretty..."

Ashleigh

"As my partner and I have been trying to stay healthy on our little getaway in brisbane, Pawpaw seemed like a good spot. The venue has a great summer..."

Linda Nguyen

"Great place to meet up for breakfast, brunch and lunch. I love the cosy and relaxing atmosphere and the simple interior. I've been here twice and..."

Stacey Tran

"2016 Review: Was here last Monday. I really like Pawpaw's interior; a super cozy place dominated by white and navy colour. Ordered Milanese Mushroom..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"Tucked away in the backstreets of Woolloongabba is the little gem that is Pawpaw Cafe. Noticed purely by accident in a hunt for lunch, it can be a..."

Aussie Meets World

"Food is delicious - we had the pork belly bao and shared the chilli caramel pork, both were amazing. Reasonably priced. Service is okay. I've been..."

Jane

"Enjoyed my meal, everything tasted great & had a nice balance of flavours. I would have liked one or two more healthier options on the menu...."

Nicole

"Enjoyed a lovely mid week dinner here last week - was pleasantly surprised by the flavour punch in the Roti curry (although the thick Indian style..."

The Other Jenners

"Don't doubt it. Just go for this restaurant if you want to find a place for brunch with Thai style. I have amazed by the NASI GORENG and the chips...."

Anonymous

"Have been following them on Instagram for quite a while and drooling over the cocowhip and finally got to try it today! Would recommend this sundae..."

Facebook User

"Excellent foods and service, I had gluten free pizza for breakfast oh yum, love the spiced from Harissa tomato sauce and best chorizoreturn..."

Dfinlee

"Fantastic! We came here for a mid-week lunch and the food was absolutely fantastic. My friends enjoyed the earth bowl and the roti canai curry. The..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"This place pleasantly surprised me. I heard from a friend that the food here was average but I wanted to go and decide for myself. I had the..."

Hungrygirl

"Always fantastic. Def the best place in Wooloongabbba. Not sure why other places are rated higher. Always great food. Always..."

Michael Henrickson

"The best Brissie brekkie bonanza I've ever experienced, The Hiding Foodster has promoted Paw Paw in real life that much that you'd suspect I had..."

The Hiding Foodster

"Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and great customer service ! Heading back their again to try more of their menu including breakfast , as it..."

Felicity J

"My sister introduced me to this location. The food was fantastic! I never would have thought to come here. I'll need to come back. I hope more people..."

Natalie Zeimer

"My experience at Pawpaw was analogous to my life: it has all the makings for triumph and tries earnestly to reach it, but too much praise as a..."

Ryan Ess

"If you feel like healthy fresh food including tasty vegan options, Paw Paw definitely delivers. Breakfast and brunch options are well priced and..."

Foodie Lover

"Seasonal menu with a chef that knows that breakfast can and should be the traditional favorites mixed with a modern twist.The vegan breakfast..."

Luke McGrath

"Paw Paw is opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is now licenced so can cater for all your alcoholic needs as well. The breakfast menu is great..."

The Brunch Plight

"This is a modern cafe with an interesting and seasonal menu making for a popular brekkie venue. In peak times it's hard to get a seat and it can take..."

Luke Danaher

"PawPaw have an all day vegan breakfast burrito. It is sensational, and huge. I've had it three times now and still am uninterested in trying anything..."

Emma Hales

"We went for dinner last night after reading about Pawpaw cafe and loved it! We had a really tough time choosing what to order because everything..."

Amy Guy

"I'd followed Pawpaw on Instagram for some time before visiting the restaurant, and my excitement was not misplaced! It was lunchtime on a weekday so..."

Shannon

"Great coffee, had the superfood greens with poached eggs and it was scrumptious. So many delicious menu options to choose from, lots of gluten free..."

RJ

"The food and the setting is great, but they really need to work on their service and their organization. The menu is extensive and I'd like to come..."

Rebecca

"Went here for an event, so the store had shut down for the day for us, which was awesome. Service was good, I loved the little burgers, they were..."

Dephialis

"I could have cocowhip everyday! Breakfast and service is always good but the takeaway window for cocowhip should be open more often. Want to come..."

Brittany Elliott

"My partner and I stopped here for some brunch today (13/12/15). The place was swarming with people so had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but it..."

Steve Gray

"This is my second time to come here. I think maybe it is Monday so is not that busy. That s why the food is so lovely. We order the French toast and..."

Pamela

"Really enjoy coming here; great brunch spot for a Sunday morning! Close proximity to city but surprisingly not too hard to get a parking spot. I am..."

Frenchfrygirl

"The standard. Fonzie Abbott coffee, awesome staff and an ever-changing specials board. Worth the wait but to avoid the queues get there nice and..."

Jade Kingi

"Very nice food, fresh and very tasty. Great service and ambience. Recommend the salmon salad and half roast chicken! Cherry ripe cake for dessert was..."

Matt

"Pawpaw does delicious breakfasts, I'd highly recommend the breakfast burrito with bacon. Overall, the portions were generous and the combination of..."

InsatiableAppetiteForLife

"I've been to Pawpaw cafe a few times now and although the coffee isn't anything special the food is always tasty and generously portioned. The..."

Jo

"Consistently good breakfasts, previous menus have had me thinking some dishes were a little over cluttered. This current menu seems wonderfully fine..."

Amanda Harris

"Mostly Yay with a little nay. Roast vegetable and falafel salad with side of sweet potato fries was delicious and fresh! Fresh Tropical juice was..."

The Pretend Foodie

"Yummy milkshakes, giant breakfast burrito that was filling and delicious. Price was slightly high but well worth it! Location and parking is a bit..."

Betty & Jason

"This place was great it felt like a hipster local hangout place. I did know that most of the things on the menu were healthy selection which is a..."

Foods Of Brisbane

"Not meaning to sound at all annoyingly hipster, but I have been going to this gorgeous cafe for years - and there is a damn good reason why. Back in..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"I often drag my girlfriend along to all the craft beer places I go and although a lot of the time it's to eat delicious food as well, my motives are..."

RPM

"This morning before work we thought we would try out the 'new' Paw Paw Cafe in Wooloongabba. Newly renovated, Paw Paw has a Hampton's feel about it -..."

Tara Hudson

"Went here for breakfast during the week. Service was quick and the food delicious. Would recommend the corn fritters and French toast. The restaurant..."

Sophie

"I've had Paw Paw on my wishlist for awhile. Glad to finally get to visit! The Avocado Plate was hands down, the best 'Avo On Toast' I've had in..."

HungryBella

"I had the best surprise when ten of my friends decided to surprise me and take me to Paw Paw Cafe for dinner. I have been there before when it was..."

Thebasicbalance

"Waited to be seated for twenty minutes, waited to get our food for like an hour ... Food was great service was great... But I just don't see is worth..."

Misscharlot

"Nice cafe but food over promised a little. I had high expectations of pawpaw, which is always dangerous. In the event the corn fritters were tasty..."

Kai Luv

"Giorgina the lovely owner, greeted us last night as we ordered vegan sundaes. Always smiling and always providing vegan options for us forgotten..."

Lovindafood

"Delish!. A failsafe all day brekky option - the food never disappoints (although I do miss the quinoa/potato hash cakes). Great coffee,..."

JdFortune

"Love it,. Green smoothie and Corn fritters with extra haloumi is a must try!!! Nothing bad to say about this place! Will definitely be coming..."

Jamakinmehungry

"Mostly Good. Some days Pawpaw just clicks, others it doesn't. It's partly the first come best dressed service in a fairly poky location that means..."

GoodTimeGal93

"My partner and I randomly dropped in here for breakfast one saturday and we were glad we did! We both were craving mexican for breakfast and were..."

Mootron

"GREAT MENU. Love the new menu. its ticks all the boxes, mexican baked eggs and breakfast burrito. great coffee..."

Morgan.zeeno

"Went to pawpaw this weekend soo impressed. Waitress was welcoming when we got a table (was a little wait but worth it!!!) I ordered the breakfast..."

Marina Collier

"8/10. The staff here are super warm and make sure you're taken care of. Good chai latte and great breakfast! Unfortunately the service is a little..."

DiningDiva

"Love this cafe great food and coffee and service is always friendly love the ever changing menu and specials..."

Aimee

"A lovely ambient cafe with a great choice of menu items and perfect Campos coffee. I had the breakfast burrito and it was hearty and very filling,..."

Michelle V

"Long wait, fresh food. Seated quickly but the wait for the food was a long one! Good coffee and fresh food when we finally got it (a plain crossaint..."

Simone Tonkin

"First time I waited in a line for breakfast. Very busy cafe. Well worth the wait. Great breakfast burrito and coffee. I am looking forward to trying..."

Raymund

"Do not go here unless you want to wait in excess of ONE HOUR for your meal! Very poor service. Can't comment on food as I am STILL..."

Carrie Vaughey

"Yummy Breakfast. I highly recommend the Granola - absolutely..."

Mademoisellesk8

"Not dissappointed. I wasn't disappointed at all, but don't have a burning urge to return. My breakfast was great; avo on toast with hummus and feta..."

LeeEllen

"Went to paw paw for a late brunch recommended by a friend and wow!! The Israeli breakfast was amazing! And the avo plate looked as equally awesome...."

Rose T

"So, so good. Paw Paw exceeds expectations. Delicious food, well priced and laid back. Really great service and atmosphere too which is refreshing to..."

Foodie

"Fantastic breakfast and great service. Potato hash cakes are..."

Chloe Russell

"The baked eggs changed my life... Amazing!!!!! And the gronola bowl is outstanding- fresh fruit and nice big serving! Cannot fault this place at..."

Brittneyhaines95

"Perfect breakfast. Breakfast GREAT. Interesting menu. Food light fresh and full of aroma. Nice chilli notes. Quiet and roomy. I dislike having to..."

George

"Delicious breakfast. Visited Paw Paw for the first time on Sunday at about 10am. Very popular and busy, did have to wait a short period for a table..."

Jodie-lah

"Another place for brunch. Went to paw paw on a sunday morning and it was super busy, however because they opened up the restaurant area, we got a..."

Wn

"Great place!. Fantastic coffee, good price for the food & decent quantity which seems very hard to come by these days..overall a great place..."

Film-lover

"This is a great little cafe. The menu is diverse and interesting (but due for an update). Have dined in and taken away breakky and lunch here several..."

Denis Dunn

"Mmm corn cakes... Great Breakfast menu options and portion size is just right (not too big or small). Coffee was ok...expected better for Campos but..."

Yumami

"Pawpaw. Good coffee. Creative breakfast (not your usual bacon and eggs fares) and efficient service. Good..."

Homerofbrisbane

"Pawpaw - Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Before even getting seated inside, it is easy to tell how popular this place is. Venture down a side street that is..."

Atreyu

"Awesome brekky! One of the best cafes in Brisbane. Really different food, good portions and value for money. A must try for all vegetarians and..."

Amee

"I love that constantly changing special board. Campos coffee is great too..."

Mz

"Yuuum. A friend and I dined at Paw Paw on a late Sunday morning. After a short wait in line, we were seated at the couches (super comfy, by the way)...."

Emily

"The best. Best breakfast in Brisbane. Enough..."

Altero Egotistical

"My New Fave. I love Pawpaw. We've been a few times now and every time the food has been quick to come out and delicious. The staff are great as well...."

Jlski

"Yum! Early morning Sunday breakfast catch up with the girls. Most of us ordered off their specials board and we were all happy with what we got. I..."

ARB

"Beutiful food and coffee. I have been here a few times now. The coffee is always made perfectly and they change their specials board all the time and..."

Lisalittle888

"Loved Pawpaw Cafe! Great menu, fast and friendly service, Campos coffee and delicious food. Will definitely be returning as there was so much on the..."

Leah

"Fantastic food, friendly service. Lots of vegetarian options. Have been recommending it to friends since my initial..."

Edsy82

"Had a really enjoyable breakfast at Pawpaw. Took about 5 mins to be seated, but expected to wait on a Saturday morning. Quick service, and quick..."

Mmmadeline

"Vegetarian yum. Cute decor, well priced breakfast menu. We spent ages with the menu because everything sounded great. Lots of vegetarian..."

Endless_voyager

"They took the breakfast burrito off the menu, can't believe..."

Kryble

"Had a very fulfilling breakfast here this morning! Well priced and totally delicious. Some great breakfast options for the savoury palate..."

Fromagehomage

"Quick, friendly service (on a quiet Monday morning), tasty food and good..."

Nay_oh_my

"I've been here twice so far and absolutely loved it. The first time, I got the quinoa hash and the second, I got the bubble and squeak special..."

AdmCan

"Specials board always interesting. Great coffee!. Love this place, standard breakfast menu is a hit and coffee good but I always try to order from..."

Kawaii Bubble Tea

"Extremely impressed with pawpaw cafe. Superb coffee and a breakfast menu that took myself and my friend ages to choose from as everything looked soo..."

JD

"Take away coffee that is quick and superb..."

Kara

"Everything we ordered was delicious! The mushrooms were a very tasty addition to the eggs on toast and the corn fritters were really special! The..."

Cass

"Very much enjoyed. Ate here on Saturday morning. Seated fast and ordered quickly.The french toast was so yummy! Also ordered the baked..."

Juliess

"Delish :). Fabulous food and great vibe. The quinoa hash cakes are to die for, and there's option for every palette. Definitely worth checking..."

Miss Penny

"We likey!. Had the crispy chicken burger - delicious. Coffee was good too. We'd definitely return and recommend to..."

Maia Keerie

"I had breakfast here and it was absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic decor and delicious breakfast..."

Natalie

"Delicious!. I had poached eggs, avocado and feta on sourdough and a coffee. It was all very tasty..."

Em

"Great food!. My French toast was delicious. The corn fritters with bacon is a pretty large meal (there was no skimping on the bacon!) Staff appeared..."

Barbara Lndsy

"Brisbane's best breaky. Love it here! The food is fantastic and affordable and the staff are so cheerful and never kick me out for lingering so long..."

D.sanchez

"Never tried this place before, it was really quite a nice quirky place. The portion sizes were quite reasonable. The only downside was the iced..."

Anthony

"Good Sized Meals + Campos Coffee. Love the burgers - big portions so good for hungry guys. Staff is always friendly and..."

Vinh Nguyen

"Wonderful, affordable food. The brunch favourite tends to be the breakfast burrito but I believe that the quinoa and potato hash cakes served with..."

Sapphira Toh

"Diana. Pawpaw has been on my wishlist for ages & we finally got to try it yesterday morning. We were both very happy with our meals (we had brekky) I..."

DianaW

"Very good, but...... I loved Pawpaw, the staff and service was impeccable. My one gripe... no fruit salad or 'healthy' option on the menu. They did..."

Kate

"Fantastic!. We had the best breakfast here in a long time. Varied items on the menu other than the standard eggs and bacon. Great friendly service,..."

KatyM

"Tasty!. East Brisbane has the best cafes for breaky! we are so lucky.Had great fritters and a coffee that warmed my heart and soulsee you..."

Milo

"Nomnomnom. Awesome. I am so happy ive moved to East Brisbane. I work nights so breaky places are my thang. I reckon this part of town has to be the..."

Chops

"Cute little cafe, nice menu too. Gets very busy on the weekends also very hot in the cafe! Coffee was..."

Holly French

"Been here twice in last few weeks and both times were really disappointing , coffee was well ( woefull ) and food(less woefull) . have really tried..."

Miss Potty Coffee

"I discovered this cafe a couple of weeks ago and have already been back several times. The coffee is wonderful, and it was so refreshing to find a..."

AllynAlex

"Not bad. The lunch menu is different but good. How you read it and how it actually comes out is a surprise. There isnt much on the menu so you dont..."

EMDM

"So good!. We wanted to try something new and cute for lunch and decided to go to Pawpaw. It was so good! Friendly service and amazing food. Would..."

Kirby Mellifont

"Will return again!. Went with a friend a week ago and was very happy with their food. The place feels very homy and relaxing, being a weekday it..."

Sandy Lee

"All day breakfast!. I'm so glad to have found this little gem. They atmosphere was so cosy and relaxed. The waitresses were patient (took us about..."

Threechairs

"Campos coffee, great staff and a menu that is always complemented by a few specials, there should always be something for everyone. Then there's the..."

Jade Kingi

"Fantastic little corner cafe. Excellent breakfast menu and such great service that I stayed for 3..."

Laura S

"Great avo on toast and perfect scrambled eggs. lovely cheery service..."

Tastebudtastic

"Second time back and it was even better than the first. Best corn fritters and gnocchi I've had. Only problem now is I don't want to try anything..."

Ceecee

"Oasis in Busy Gabba. As Foxy Bean has been closed for renovation, this new addition to the competitive Gabba cafe scene brought in tasty but..."

Motto_Coffee

"Cosy little cafe which serves Campos. Tried the baked eggs and it had a good, spicy kick to it. Friendly staff and prompt..."

Sapphira T

"All day breakfast - yes please!. Pawpaw has the kind of menu where everything calls to you and you just want to order one of everything. I've not yet..."

Slash

"All day breakfast.. I can't get enough of a café that understands the importance of all day breakfasts. Pawpaw's menu has some of the classics and..."

Memily

"Perfectly made campos coffee. Food also of a high standard. Chilled..."

Luke Fairley

"The other meal we got was the Baked Eggs with chorizo and feta. This is a very unique dish compared to most Brisbane breakfast menus, and I'd highly..."

Ordinary Encounters

"You already know Pawpaw is a Brissy favourite - just sharing more foodporn..."

State Of Steph

"The Canadian breakfast consisted of waffles served with crispy bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup but also had some strawberry slices and..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"I had a bite and I didn't like it, I think it was the similar soft texture. There's wasn't enough contrast to hold me. My Boyfriend enjoyed it though..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"... really busy, bustling cafe. Its almost startlingly noisy when you first enter. I'm not sure I like that the entrance is right next to the tiny..."

ThatSeriousGirl

" BUT thankfully the breakfast is good here, thumbs up from myself and kei. Initially we ventured out to the Brisbane Markets at around 630-7am to..."

Toastty

"I had a hard time deciding, but ended up getting the Quinoa and Potato Hash Cakes (13.5), which I didn't regret! If you haven't already realized my..."

Tammy

"The best thing about this cosy, little gem (tacked onto the back of local culinary stalwart, Green Papaya) is that I can never decide what to order..."

The Gourmet Belle

"I ordered the Baked Eggs slow cooked with spiced sofrito (a Latin American sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs), organic feta,..."

Cookiebex

"....admired the vegetarian Quinoa Potato Hash Cakes w Haloumi as they wandered past. The Californian Breakfast Burrito is often talked and tweeted..."

TIFFIN Bite Sized

"Expectedly, the cafe was pumping. We were seated at a cosy table by the wall, which was covered by shimmering gold and green bamboo themed..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Pawpaw Cafe has been recently opened by the owners of Green Papaya, in a little nook at the back of their restaurant at Woolloongabba. Always keen to..."

Brisbane Devoured

"Aside from the initial wait to order our food, service at Pawpaw was steady. The cafe was surprisingly busy for a weekday lunch, considering its..."

Cora Chen

"Paw paw cafe has really warm and friendly service, it’s a huge cafe so great for long catch ups with friends and the staff are very..."

KinzEats

"My partner and I recently held our engagement party at Pawpaw Cafe in their function space and we could not recommend this venue enough! We..."

Maeghan McPherson

"We had the most amazing day holding a baby shower here. We went with the Thai buffet and it was perfect. So much food and everyone loved it. The..."

Jessica Taylor

"Amazing food, well balanced and tasty. Teas are all loose leaf and the signature hash is expertly cooked. The eggs have runny yolks, and the mix of..."

Karl Chong

"Quality of food, dining and service are high up there with my expectations being met! Such a lovely vibe and all of the art work in the cafe is..."

lydia eicher

"A lovely cafe with friendly helpful staff and great quality food. I got the Fritter Fiesta and swapped the egg out for potato hash. Decent sized..."

Lana H

"Pawpaw has a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. The options are also great for the savoury tongue but also the sweet tongue. Reservation is..."

Liezel

"We started last Saturday right by having breakfast at PawPaw. It’s such a vibrant venue with friendly service and an electric atmosphere. My..."

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Fat Noodle Restaurant

82/100 (2550 ratings)

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"Love it every time. Big portions for great price. Most mains $20 or under. Love the hainan chicken and pad see ew. Prawn dumplings and salt & pepper..."

Lalalabne

"Spot on meals here, terrific fast service, humungo delicious meals and all really great prices.Highly recommend the battered mushrooms for..."

Nikki Rose Baker

"Considering Matt is a frequent visitor to Treasury, we eat at Fat Noodle A LOT. We've probably tried every dish on the menu...seriously. The make..."

The Other Jenners

"Cozy restaurant and you have to wait for few minutes before you’re seated. It would be nicer if there are vegetarian/vegan options in their menu...."

Jane Levine

"There are nothing I extremely like about the dishes but there is consistent good quality food. All of the dishes are worth a try. There is good..."

Chun Zhang

"Great lunch spot in the CBD. Food simple, very tasty and served quickly. The mee goreng was delicious. Tables were very close together...."

Averillpb

"My go-to restaurant for Asian cuisine in Brisbane's CBD. The food here is always delicious, full of flavour and arrives at your table fairly quickly*..."

Ryan E & Morgan J

"Visiting from Melbourne and popped in for dinner. Shared the peking duck pancakes for entree ($25) between three of us. Delicious! Tasty duck with..."

Hanah Penrose

"Gamblin the luck & feelin hunger in the soul. Recharge the sugar to the brain's roulete cells. Try the Fat noodle chinese fast menu. Speed food..."

F4fitfunfoodfly

"Being a fan of Luke's TV shows I dined here two ago expecting a great experience and was not let down. I had the hainan chicken and prawn dumplings...."

Kowhai

"Beautiful restaurant right in the middle of the CBD (and casino). Amazing food at a good price. Wouldn't recommend for a lunch break but definitely a..."

Mandy Bernadette

"Luke Nguyen randomly dropped by our table for a chat at our last weekend lunch here. What a warm and friendly dude! Mad-sad we had no such luck..."

Cino's Mum

"During Good Food Month, celebrity chef and restaurateur Luke Nguyen graced Brisbane with a special one-night-only degustation at his restaurant in..."

Two Hangry Hippos

"Not bad for a casino eatery. Atmosphere is relaxed, service was speedy. The silken tofu tasted good, the chicken salad was even better. Would come..."

MrJan

"We like this place for a fast lunch without battling the mall. Really love the silken tofu and pho. It's pretty expensive for what it is but we still..."

Tasting Plate

"Meals here is fanstatic. Look good with good decorations. The service either. Friendly and warmly. I love this place for some kind of prawn with..."

Nguyễn Chiều

"When I can afford it, I love coming here! I love the creativity of the dishes. The dessert (pandan coconut creme brulee) was REALLY..."

Grace Lung

"good size meals. I've tried 3 dishes there and the only one I liked it was the signature dish fat pho noodles. The service is really good. I tried a..."

Caroline Serna

"Lovely and beautiful place at the casino. I had the laksa and it was amazing, would recommend. Serving size was great, as well as the price. Good..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Was very happily surprised when I was dragged here with a group of colleagues last week. Noodles were unreal the beer cold and service slick. Very..."

Love Food.

"A good Chinese/viet restaurant in Brisbane CBD. Reasonable pricing (most mains are around $20) and good serving sizes! Never a bad experience...."

AnitaOnChi

"I've been here three times now, and each visit has been just as good as the first. Each time I've been I've ordered something different and never..."

Ben

"We've heard a bit of negative comments from our friends and family about this restaurant when it first opened, how all the staff were so arrogant and..."

Atomic Maton

"This month's special is Miso Chicken - lightly grilled chicken with mango lettuce salad with rice and soup. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the..."

Peter Hsieh

"I had low expectations after seeing previous reviews, but this place was great. We ordered salmon sashimi, pork buns, pad thai and spicy beef, it was..."

Aoife

"Great place to eat if you are in a hurry as the service is generally very good, and the meals fly out of the kitchen nice and freshly cooked...."

Lance Birch

"Visited for lunch on New Years Day. Found the staff to be very charming and helpful with the menu. I ordered the Laksa which I found to be rich and..."

Birdman68

"Not sure about the signature dish (the pho) but the service and the set up is so good I will come back to try another dish. The lychee and lemon soda..."

Rebecca

"Despite a few mixed reviews we decided to try The Fat Noodle at the casino. I'd read that the Pho is expensive but couldn't resist trying it to..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"We love going here for a quick meal and drink after work. The decor is amazing, the service quick and efficient and the food tasty and great..."

Lozzahh

"Great quick and easy dinner option, food is really quick and tastes great. Good atmosphere. Can't go past the stirfrys and lychee soft drink!..."

Lauren

"Fat Noodle Awesome food and service food very authentic and also fresh... been to alot of noodle places and this is my favorite..."

Jay

"Tried this restaurant on a Friday night. It looked impressive when we walked in. We had to wait for a seat for 30 minute. The food was fantastic. I..."

Fiona Van Waveren Wilshire

"I tried Fat Noodle earlier when they first opened to try their Pho, but wasn't too impressed with it. It wasn't your typical Vietnamese Pho in terms..."

AteToooMuch

"Had a great experience from the moment we got there! A super busy Friday night but the service was top notch. Everything we ordered was fantastic -..."

Anita Weiss Leone

"Came here for the laksa, came back again for it !!! Love the coconutty flavour, so thick, so creamy this so full for the whole day. But is way too..."

Misscharlot

"Good overall, but avoid the pho. I've been here twice and was very impressed the first time, but very unimpressed the second time. The..."

Dr Levs

"For a CBD restaurant I think it looks great, is very reasonably priced and the food comes out quick. Surprised by so many negative reviews but if you..."

Louezees

"I've eaten at Fat Noodle a few times and the bad reviews surprise me. Every meal I've had has been nice and reasonably priced. The ginger lemonade is..."

Fg13272

"Lovely lunch. I was a bit worried about going here after reading some reviews - not justified. I had a lovely lunch. The salt and pepper silken tofu..."

Food4fun

"Ignore the negativity. I've been wanting to try Fat Noodle for some time, loving both Vietnamese food and the shared plate style of Asian food. Lots..."

Badhat

"Food was excellent. Service atrocious. Such a shame when one detracts from the..."

Mundigoana

"Will go back to try other meals, but not in a hurry.. Went for lunch with a couple of friends. They both had the seafood congee ($20). Was a pretty..."

The Plain Staples

"Love their main dishes. Love this place, every time we have gone back, have not been disappointed. It's a pity that their entrées like the pork..."

Jenny_navy

"Good quality quick dinner. Service was fast and friendly and although we just had a light dinner, all three dishes were fresh and tasty! Don't agree..."

Yum Yum

"Adoration!. We've absolutely enjoyed all of our experiences at Fat Noodle. The food is of excellent quality, the service is stellar and the decor is..."

Quinton Hallucination

"Wonderful experience. Thankyou for a lovely dinner that was fresh and..."

Fran

"Fast and fabulous. Service was prompt and food arrived quickly. Loved loved loved the salt and pepper tofu. Will happily order again. The noodle..."

Brunette2465

"Laksa Fix - tick. Didn't know that Luke was in town for his book signing but a random Monday night drop in to the Fat Noodle enabled us to have a..."

Vanilla

"Excellent vietnamese!. I am shocked & disappointed to see negative reviews on here with regards to the taste & price of the dishes (nothing over..."

Michelle Romans

"Great entree's. I have been to Fat Noodle a number of times as it is close to work. We love the entree's, the sashimi, salt and pepper..."

Bluefish

"Went to Fat Noodle tonight & had the pleasure if seeing Luke Nguyen in the kitchen. Perhaps we were lucky to get the chef on shift but we couldn't..."

Peachy Keen

"I love this place and am writing this after 3 visits. Firstly people manage your expectations- if you are expecting a cosy, ambient, traditional..."

Food Critics Wife

"Great for late night eats!. This is a regular haunt after working late and have never been disappointed... My partner and I regular order the veggie..."

Vego Foodie

"Went to Fat Noodle for the first time and was delighted with the food. It was beautiful and very reasonably priced and the complimentary green tea..."

Lana May

"Beautiful. We had a late dinner on Saturday night at the Fat Noodle and we could not fault it. Our starter was so tasty we wanted to have that for a..."

Donna

"I was looking forward to this restaurant as my parents are a fan of Luke's tv shows. Being Vietnamese myself I was very excited in comparing how..."

James Luu

"Yum Yum!. The 20 minute cue/wait for a table was totally worth it! Food was fresh & flavoursome! Service was lovely...awesome pad thai, pork & prawn..."

Kate

"The menu is simple and a bit limited if you're not familiar with or a fan of the flavours.We shared starters which were tasty and fresh. Bit..."

Willstar

"Excellent ambience and decor. Love the woks and chopsticks hanging from the ceiling! Polished service and beautifully presented..."

Lozzah

"Very tasty food, not bad at around $20 a meal but you would expect that in the casino, all in all very good..."

Rob Ferrie

"Ordered the chicken pad see ew, salt n pepper tofu and caramelized pork rib with egg...YUM!!! So fresh, clean and bursting with flavour. Great value..."

Gordon Ramsay

"We had a great expreience!. After reading these reviews, I was a bit wary of this place. However, a friend and I dined here last night, and had a..."

Emily

"The speciality isn't special, but lots of the rest is. I'm quite fond of Fat Noodle, as any place that claims to want to take me on a stroll through..."

Anthony N

"Great night out!. From reading the reviews I was not expecting much however I was happily surprised! We booked for a table of 9 and got our little..."

Foodie11

"Great staff, cool fit out, and the Roasted Duck noodle soup was delicious.I will be back for..."

Tri

"Absolutely delicious!! The pad see ew is amazing (interesting noodles), the mee goreng was equally good and the Pho was..."

Lu

"To Johnny, the Pho broth is cooked in a 400liter commercial kettle, full of beef shin, beef bones, and Ox tail with aromats such as grilled garlic,..."

QC

"Delicious food and kind service - not too many places in the city can deliver Asian as..."

Anchick

"Excellent. The laksa was an inspiration. Almost chowderesque. Loved..."

Geoff

"Suprisingly good food. a satisfied table of 5 last night. service was fast and friendly. no complaints..."

CJ

"Pretty good, not amazing. Went here for lunch mid-Jan. The food was pretty good overall. Serving sizes are quite big for the mains, so it's good..."

SF

"Can't say that I don't like it but I didn't enjoy it much either. What was with the pho?? Has Luke Nguyen & his chef tasted pho before??? It had no..."

Mariechan

"Good experience. Went along after reading the reviews here with some reservation. Turns out it was good. Chicken salad delicious with a lovely..."

Narelle Horn

"Different restaurant?. My partner and I thought we would try Fat Noodle Friday evening. The location in the casino is fine and one has to expect the..."

Winston

"Ordered the pho (thinking that you can't go wrong with a classic dish). No good. Strange tasting soup the result of trying to make it modern....."

YJ

"Fast, fresh and fabulous. Very courteous staff and line for tables moves fast. Will go..."

Tom L

"Uncertain...atmosphere was nice, chopsticks and woks on ceiling looked gr8. The food was tasty but not great. The laksa was nice had good quality..."

Feed Me

"Some great asian food. Had a couple of great dishes at Luke's new restaurant - Fantastic fried rice with chinese sausage, awsome bbq pork neck..."

Casper

"Fabulous Fat Noodle. I dined at Fat Noodle with a friend this evening and we were both blown away with the warm and friendly staff, the incredible..."

Zane

"Really good Asian restaurant in Brisbane. Fantastic pho. Service was a bit slow though but the food was..."

Sam

"I feel that this restaurant has been overlooked and is very much worthy of a visit and has easily gained a spot in one of top Asian restaurants I..."

Mesha Chow

"I first heard of Luke Nguyen when I came back to Australia back in 2011 and I had a friend who taped every episode of his Luke Nguyen's Vietnam -..."

May Oo

" Overall, this wouldn't become my regular haunt if I lived in Brisbane as I would normally pay far less for these styles of food and get a higher..."

Happyeverafterbride

"Fat Noodle is a very large restaurant that takes over the old Cafe 21 space on the ground floor corner of the Treasury Casino. There has been an..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Complaints about the pricing and being ‘able to get better meals at cheaper prices in Chinatown’. That’s just not true. Not only is $20 not..."

TIFFIN Bite Sized

"We were pretty happy with our meals. Fat Noodle is cheap, relaxing and tasty. Now the bunnies don't have to travel to Sunnybank for some authentic..."

Dolce Bunnie

"The broth did taste incredibly sweet though, and even after I had added the usual basil, chilli and huge squeeze of lemon, I was not able to get any..."

Brisbane Devoured

"For our anniversary we decided to have lunch at Fat Noodle. It is located at the Treasury Casino, so we were not allowed to take our camera in, which..."

Brisbanista

"Vietnamese is one of my favourite cuisines and Fat Noodle has served consistently tasty food since I started going there years ago. The decor is..."

Karen Tan

"Damn that’s good stuff! I ordered the Singapore Laksa and it was amazing!! I washed it down with an espresso martini which was in itself delicious!..."

Yodaman Solo

"We were hungry, so ordered the Nem nuong, Chicken pad thai, Pepper beef & Hainan chicken. The Nem nuong was a refreshing vermicelli noodle salad -..."

vince king

"It is recommended that members who apply for the casino can enjoy high-value member meals here. There are certain drinks and certain wines in it,..."

YC Liu (Ivy)

"Update 2022: Had the January special of wagyu beef and prawn stir fry with rice noodle for $9.90, really good! 2021: Delicious food. We had the lamb..."

Tiffanie Ng

"This is our 2nd time here for the two different Lobster noodles. We loved the food, and their food was well flavoured. Check out or..."

Boon Hoe Chew

"This is my 2nd time visiting this restaurant. Why? There's something in the soup, that Fat Pho soup. It's been calling me back just to fill a void it..."

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