TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Madtongsan Ii

81/100 (1863 ratings)

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"Love it so much!!! First time in Brisbane, having a korean dinner here. Staff is very friendly, food is good, nice environment! Love it!! Keep it..."

Siao Pei

"Awesome food and open till like late. Good place to have dinner and drinks with..."

Jamie Carnarvon

"Great food at great prices. One of our favourite places to eat in all of..."

Ian Knabel

"Fabulous, very authentic Korean food! Good price and friendly..."

Felicity Lloyd

"Great service and great food! Great CBD..."

Paul O'Shea

"I loved it. Authentic, well presented food, clean dining, and friendly staff. Every..."

Craig Leyden

"Great food excellent service can't wait to go back..."

Sarah Jane Esegine

"The most fantastic restaurant not also in Brisbane but also in..."

홍성관

"This our go-to Korean in the city, regularly open late and always..."

James Stafford

"Korean spicy pork stir fry is super yummy and awesome..."

Nathan Raymond O'sullivan

"Always good. Thanks! Keep it up guys. Chicken cutlet is..."

Sarah May James

"Love eating here. It's been a favorite for years. We recently order takeaway lunch and everything was delicious!!..."

Jess

"Love the hot stone bowls, japchae, noodles, rice cakes, pork cutlet and the side dishes. Never had a bad meal..."

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"I vote Madtongsan II in Brisbane city for having the best yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) in Brisbane. Generous portion of meat and veggies and also the..."

Rosedumaroc

"Aussie barbie and cold beer meets exquisite ability of Koreans to perfect the experience- indoors and upstairs in an old space in Elizabeth street...."

Geoff

"BBQ took almost 20 minutes to get hot enough to cook anything, and even then it was not very hot, on the hottest setting it took ages for even the..."

Gobhian

"Overall a pretty reliable korean restaurant. I quite liked the pork that I ordered the second time I went here (bo ssam) and also felt that the..."

LaMondo

"Omg the marinated beef bi bab was delicious and really big size. My boyfriend ordered marinated pork bi bim bab and he loved it as well. Even the..."

Blair

"A hidden lil gem. Climb the steps to amazing food. Polite service. We were after the korean army stew aka budae jjigae. The staff member was able to..."

_kreativecakes

"Great menu, good side dishes, and delicious Korean food! My favourite is their Soon Du Bu Jji Gae, with pork, and it’s my go to comfort food any..."

Cherlyn

"Madtongsan is one of the most well known Korean restaurants in Brisbane. I don’t eat Korean too often but when I do, I enjoy it. The tuna..."

Anna Ng

"Quick service and amazing authentic Korean food. Highly recommend their stews. After your meal, you're tempted to buy all the ingredients from the..."

Jay

"Up a flight of stairs to a great little restaurant. The portions were on the large side of things and were packed with flavour. There’s good..."

Andrew Shelton

"We were sat promptly and ordering is always nice and easy with the service buttons on the table. Pricing is very fair considering portions are..."

A Smit

"Food was good, well priced and service was good. Will definitely be going back again. The place was fairly busy but we still got a table quickly..."

Jelena Dordic

"Everything was amazing. Wish I was able to try more. Will defs go back for more. Great service and great food. Went there with my friend and sister..."

Anna Dan Ng

"overall: 3.5/5gluten free options: 1.5/5food taste: 4.5/5ambience: 4/5 customer service: 3.5/5pricing vs quality:..."

Linna (Gluten Free)

"If you want authentic uncomplicated Korean food with good service and very good prices this place is highly recommendedA strong indicator..."

Jtogno

"Upon entering the restaurant, I came in with low expectations because I was not very fond of the location, needless to say, I was very impressed with..."

Jess

"The air conditioning was welcome as we arrived at midday on a hot Sunday for lunch. The three of us stick with water then ordered our meals. Pork,..."

Alison Read

"C16, in it's old form of 12A, has to be the best dish ever created Love it. Great place too, nice and relaxing. Quick service and I don't..."

Danny.ennis

"Been here numerous times. Great food + awesome service! Compares quite well to homemade Korean food I've had at my friend's place - very wholesome...."

Jake Duffy

"Reasonable price. Big serving. Maybe too much rice. I've had good food from here the two times I visited with my partner. The staff are pretty..."

Ken Travels

"I love Madtongsan. I have been having it since I went to university. Always stop by after class to get some dinner before heading home. Spicy pork..."

Elyse Chen

"Came for late lunch. Wasnt that busy. Ordered their seafood tofu soup. I really like it. Flavoursome. Would love to try other dishes. Next time I..."

Debby

"Used to come to Madtongsan regularly with my schoolmates when we were students. When I came to the city (which wasn't often) and felt like a Korean..."

Kee

"Super super flavourful. My favourite place to eat in all of Brisbane. The tastes and spices of Korea are there in full blast and it's amazing...."

Sarah James

"Went here for a late night dinner. We shared the Spicy Bul Go, which was the 'BBQ/cook your own' marinated beef, vegetables and clear..."

Quesarahsarah

"Bibimbap is super big size which can absolutely feed two. Spicy rice cake with fish cake is also good. The waiters and waitresses are most Korean..."

Xiaoyue Yang

"This restaurant has been consistent for years. Overall, their food is authentic and nice. Their Japchae is to die for! Sadly, their pancakes are not..."

Biswadarshan Mohanty

"Loved this place!Had the steamboat with ramen...came 10 mins before the crowd hit! lucky us...good and efficient table..."

Jesse Mok

"My fav Korean food place so far. Have been in Perth for 4 years and tried a few Korean places in Melb but nothing beats MadTongSan!!!! Absolutely..."

Linh Do

"We love Korean food and we were not disappointed here. We shared a Dol Sot Yook Hwe (raw beef) Bi Bim Bap and a Kim Chee Soon Doo Bu Jji Gae - spicy..."

Suzie Lee

"Nice authentic korean place. I've dined here with my friend, who was visiting Brisbane for a few weeks. She was a novice to korean cuisine, however..."

Luna Bento

"No nonsense good food. Friendly staff. Casual, verging on cafeteria style vibe. Wide range of traditional main course s and entrees. Limited side..."

JS

"So good! I ordered the bim bim bap with raw egg and raw beef. The serve was generous, with a great amount of vegetables and meat. The bowl was a..."

Jess

"it's quite hard to find this place cause the restaurant's name was not seen easily from the street. the place was not too big, but the service was..."

Marsha Alexandra

"Good quality Korean good especially if you like "hot pot". Reasonably priced $40 for two including drunks. Very busy which just shows how popular it..."

Matt

"The portion was big but the taste was average. Good for occasional dine-outs. Out of the 3 dishes we ordered, I'd say the bibimbap was the best. ..."

Joy

"One of my go to lunch places. Ate out every work day whilst working in the city over several years. Ventured everywhere. Kept coming back to this..."

Conza

"Great food and customer service here, actually it become the premium choice when we decide have a quick lunch. The only downside is the menus doesn't..."

646602100sjw

"Was with my German friend and I introduced her to Korean food. Have to say that the bibimbaps are a good worth of your money with generous portions..."

34adventurers

"Madtongsan II was the first place I ever had Korean food, & I've had a soft spot for it ever since. Cheap, tasty, outstanding value - what's not to..."

CGradeCyclist

"I got dragged here by some friends as they were craving Korean food and I'm glad they did ! We ordered the kimchi and pork pancakes and dumplings...."

Peruvian Palate

"Not as good as the original Madtongsan (I) which is unfortunately not open any longer. I've tried the jeyuk bokeum here which was okay and the kimchi..."

Kan Do

"I think it's a good but not surprising korean restaurant. Stone rice is absolutely tasting better than other korean restaurant, with the right sauce,..."

Cloris

"This place is a dream come true. I have just come back from living in Korea for a year (and eating Korean food for every meal) and the food here is..."

Hungrygirl

"The dolsot bibimbap is fantastic. Sometimes you have to wait for a table in busier periods but it usually does not take too long. Prices are..."

Mohammed Altaaf Sharif

"Great authentic Korean food. Quick, prompt and friendly service. Ordered the fried squid legs as an entree and the non-spicy bibimpbap in a stone..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Friendly staff! One of the dish came out too spicy for my liking they were happy to remake it even though i didn't see the description mentioned it..."

Msshellbe

"We came here with friends for lunch on a Saturday and the food was great and restaurant was busy. We each had bipimbap, the sashimi one was great,..."

Barnie

"My partner had raved about this place for ages before I agreed to come along. Very basic setup in Elizabeth Arcade- foods pretty good but the stone..."

More Spice

"The bibimbap was amazingly delicious!!!! I had the spicy tofu stew with seafood and it was terrific as well! I love how we could get free flow of the..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Having blogged for quite a while now, one of the downsides I realised is not remembering where you have written about and what you still haven't...."

Espresso&Matcha

"This restaurant is one of my favourites. You can't go past the bibimbap. The service is really fast. There are a lot of options to choose from and..."

Lauren

"Oh, just wow! Seriously delicious. The kind of meal that you power through despite being full because wasting it would be criminal. In fact, screw..."

Mat

"Quick and efficient service. The dumpling noodle soup I ordered was huge and came with side dishes. A decent feed for $12.90. There don't seem to..."

Typical Food Blog

"Couldn't fault any of their food! They give you sides and their spicy noodles are the best! Also try their ramen, dumplings and bim bim..."

Fungus

"Madtongsan is a great place to kick back and eat some great food. The interior is simple yet has a nice feel to it and the food is very decent. For..."

No Name Required

"If you want to bring your friends to a fun restaurant that will keep everyone happy then this is the place to go. I've been coming here for a few..."

Poached Egg

"Great Korean food. Generous servings at affordable prices. Typical efficient service. Definitely try the kimchi and pork pancake! Bit sad I didn't..."

Chloe Casswell

"I've been going here for years and truthfully sometimes it can be hit or miss, but it's been far more hits for as long as I can remember. The best,..."

Jake Martinez

"Great Korean food. I regularly visit this restaurant and the one at Sunnybank. Such value for money. I think it's great how when you order a meal it..."

Theitalianfoodie

"Love coming here for dinner on a Friday night, but I would advise getting in before 6 to beat the rush. Favourite Korean place in the city. Always an..."

Nick

"Never had Korean food before, but glad i came here for my first try. Fresh, fast and very nice food. Good size servings too. Although its located up..."

Matt

"Came here for a quick Korean snack fix, and boy were we surprised by the big portion sizes! We ordered the small (yes, that's a small...) seafood..."

N&M

"Always my go to korean shop!!!! well only with 3 or more people, cause i always want to order that stew beef pot which i can't finish alone and i..."

Misscharlot

"Affordable, delicious Korean food in the city! Always an option for a place to eat while in the CBD. They also offer complimentary side..."

Asiazhang

"Defs a good place for some cheap korean foods. They serve pretty generous portion too. Their foods are just ok, definitely not something would..."

Besleo28

"Fantastic value. Great quality food. Amazing environment. Quick food service and delicious. My favourite place to go and never disappoints :) ..."

Ana Rita Fraga

"Good value. We live in city and once we want to eat korean food, Madtongsan ii is our first choice. good quality and quanity food, most of time, we..."

Yvonne827

"Good rice. good lunch. will..."

T

"Lovely korean food. I was taken there by my korean friends. really..."

Breakwater7

"Good value, great food. I have a different dish every time I go there and have never been disappointed. Not a flashy place, and if you ask for a..."

Opalchalky

"Review. My bibimbap was very satisfying - slightly sweet rice topped with sectors of carrot, zucchini, mushroom, cucumber alfalfa, spicy sauce and..."

Rosie

"Excellent. Friendly, attentive staff, huge portion sizes, good prices. my favourite is the spicy seafood noodle..."

Jane Paul

"Insane, just..."

Thomas Smith

"Good Food. Ate here last night and it was quite delicious. although this is the 1st time ive eaten at a korean restaurant i dont have anything to..."

Im_havin_my_pet_rock_neutered

"The best kimchi stew I've had in Brisbane and at the right price. You also get nice side dishes along with your order. I always come here for a..."

Ckhuang

"It has been my favorite Korean food restaurant! Love it! Their soup with rice are always on my top..."

Bruce Cheung

"Great food. Try the soy cake and fish cake entree. Has a boiled egg in it as well. Bonus. Very tasty. Clear noodles had a wonderful smoky flavour...."

Chandrew

"Love it!. Very enjoyable and affordable meal in the CBD. The waiter buzzer and bottomless sides were awesome..."

CheaterEater

"Yes!. Dolsot bibimbap is great every time and you get unlimited refills of sides - kimchi, pasta salad and either onion things or honey sweet potato...."

Babycino Porter

"Beautiful, reasonably priced..."

Jason Lim

"Delicious. Whenever I need a Korean-fix, this is the place to go. I regularly get bibimbap cravings and Madtongsan assists greatly. hotpots are great..."

Braydos87

"Happy customer. Visited Madtongsan II a couple of times before and never fail to disappoint. Good and prompt service from the waiters. Portion of..."

Yiwen.hor

"Fantastic Value. Partner ordered the bi bim bap which she has tried numerous times and continues to re order. I ordered the spicy bulgogi and rice..."

Ranga With An Appetite

"Love every madtongsan. Great value and delicious. No wonder they're always..."

JTS

"Most popular Korean in Brisbane. This place has reached cult status among many CBD dwellers, and for good reasons.The menu is delicious,..."

Tom M

"Yummo. We went to Madtongsan II on Saturday night. The food were delicious. They not the bbq style restaurant like the other Korean restaurant that..."

TC

"Kim Chi Attack!. Quick. Cheap. Korean. Nothing fancy, but a popular quick eat for travellers, students and all other humans. Nice enough staff, but..."

David Ryan

"Good bibimbap. I absolutely LOVE their bibimbap :) I usually get the one with cooked beef with an egg on top.Really good value for the..."

Lilija

"Madtongsan II - Brisbane CBD. *200th review*You have to go up some stairs to get to this place, but it is absolutley worth it. The prices..."

Atreyu

"Nice, cheap option for a CBD lunch. I had the beef bibimbap and my partner the crumbed chicken and rice - both were great. Will definitely visit..."

FlyEatRepeat

"Side dishes. Best side dishes ever! can never get enough of that creamy..."

Coolbeans

"I've been here a few times now and I just love having the bi bim bap! I never really order anything else because its just so good! But I definitely..."

Sweet_cupcake

"Still a winner. Love love :#68 steamed egg#43 spicy udon noodle (my fav - get it almost every time). #4 raw beef salad#5 seafood..."

Kazzakai

"In a nutshell.... This restaurant is worth going upstairs for. One of the best Korean restaurants in Brisbane CBD. A great place to go in and..."

Danny Nguyen

"Had the yukhoe dolsot bibimbap, which came piping hot so you get the crunchy rice bottom. :) Good price compared to Melbourne Korean restaurants...."

Nomnomyums

"Great Korean Taste. I simply love all the spicy dishes, and with unlimited kimchi side-dish, how can you go..."

I Love Food

"So so..."

Liz

"Satisfying. This is one of my favourite eateries within the Brisbane city! I can come here over and over without being disappointed. There is genuine..."

Frenchfrygirl

"LOVED IT!. I must have gone at a good time because when we walked up, we were seated straight away and our orders came very quickly. The staff were..."

Cheady10

"Consistently good service and food at an affordable..."

Jason

"Great, cheap food!. I've been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. I love the chilli chicken and the free side dishes you get...."

Ladyinareddress

"Fast service - tasty food. We've always enjoyed our lunches at Madtongsan II. Their Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap is my favorite in..."

Blueberry D

"Great little eatery in the Elizabeth street arcade which is full of other Asian joints. The upstairs of the restaurant is great as it has the feel as..."

Kessler

"So cheap and so tasty!. We spent $22 on food for the both of us and left feeling really full.I highly recommend the vegetarian pancake.they..."

White Orchid

"Korean food!. Not only do I love Korean food, I adore Madtongsan II. This is one of my favorite Korean dining locations, the other being Hancook...."

Daniel Mercer

"Always a crowd pleaser. We often go here with a large group of friends, ability to split the bill and the "ding dong" buzzer on the table make..."

Kikine

"One of our favorite places for lunch or dinner- the restaurant is always busy but we never have to wait more than 5 minutes for a table. Friendly and..."

Carly Bishop

"Mad not to try Madtongsan II. We climbed the stairs to Madtongsan II on a Wednesday @ 6.30ish and were seated immediately. If we had arrived a little..."

Tay

"Great, filling!. All the dishes I have tried have been tasty, filling, and very reasonably priced. I love their side dishes as well. Good service for..."

Avery

"Super yummy Korean food. It is very reasonably priced and does my favourite version of the yook hye dol dot bi bim bap in Brisbane. They never let me..."

The Food Oracle

"Another winner dish!. Had the modeom tteok bokki (fish cakes, rice cakes, ramen, whole boiled egg and crispy meat dumplings in a spicy korean hot..."

Lookabookworm

"Cheap eat. Madtongsan II is cheap, quick and filling. You will definitely be full for $15 or less (not including drinks). It's consistently good,..."

Kewlaurel

"Passably good. Definitely one of the better Asian places I've tried in the 'cheap eatery' bracket. Yet to try Madtongsan 2 down the road, mostly..."

Anonymoose

"Cheap and tasty. This has been my go to for Korean food in the city for a while now.Food is always fresh and tasty and service is great..."

BrisFoodie

"Great Korean with fantastic service the place was packed but within seconds of hitting the table buzzer service arrived. The portions were large and..."

Michael84

"Great food. The soup I ordered was fabulous (I can't remember the name, but it was no.33 on the menu), the staff were friendly and effective, you..."

QQ

"Plum wine and kim chi pancake..."

Marcus Foth

"Good value for..."

Ali Nobar

"Great cheap night out. I eat here very frequently. The interior is nothing to get excited about, and there is often a queue for a table. On certain..."

B

"Best Korean in brisbane? I think so. Love..."

Manup

"Worth the walk from MTS 1. This place is probably better than Madtongsan 1 in the Elizabeth Arcade in every way, shape and form. Although MTS 1 is..."

Serrin

"Good value meal and good atmosphere. Be prepared to wait over 30min for a table though on a busy night. And the water tastes like it's straight out..."

Charles

"A must order for us is a serving of piping hot Soon Dubu Chigae (Spicy Beancurd Stew). Chockful of mussels, prawns and beancurd, this savoury stew is..."

Klutzyberry

"Michael and I love the Bi Bim Bap here so that’s what we ordered – I got tuna and Mike got beef. Mario chose to have a pork belly stir fry with..."

Sandra Nguy

"...this time, I did go for the hot stone bimbimbap and when it was served, OMG! It was as good as I imagined it to be!..."

Blythe

"I decided to order Dolsot Bibimbap ($11.50) with marinated raw beef, which is the traditional Korean dish of Bibimbap (rice, vegetables, chilli sauce..."

Brisbane Devoured

"Can you keep a secret? It's not a giant slice of pepperoni, it's a delicious kim-chi pancake! I'm not sure why it took me so long to discover Korean..."

Miss Mo

"I have not always enjoyed Korean food - or even knew what it entailed. As a child, my only dalliance with the cuisine was my Mum's Korean Beef Stir..."

Brisbane Food Adventures

"I don't frequently get cravings for Korean food but there's been a few bouts in recent weeks. Usually, an itching for Korean cuisine is represented..."

Cora Chen

"The SO's mum proclaimed that she would take me out to lunch during the week to celebrate my birthday. Belated, but apparently a week is a tonne..."

Melissa Loh

"Delicious food for an affordable price! We went on a Monday night when it wasn't too crowded and service was prompt, our food came out very quickly,..."

Cherry's Stuff

"Came the day after the big storm in Brisbane. Extra star for putting in the effort while a lot of the other restaurant are closed. Had the soy fried..."

LeoR 118

"Been coming here for years, the food has been consistently great. Even though this restaurant is fairly hidden away upstairs, it is always so packed..."

Allison Dempsey

"I was impressed with how fast the food comes for groups, even with the staff shortages. Yummy food. A bit hard to find a car park nearby especially..."

Jairaldine Cruz

"Went here last week with my wife on a date night. Beautiful food. Beautiful customer service. It wasn't overpriced. It wasn't dry. It wasn't..."

Billy Montant

"We had a delicious lunch yesterday. We used to go to their Sunnybank location but since it’s closed we ventured into the city as we were missing..."

Jo Lucas

The Gunshop Cafe

81/100 (3054 ratings)

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"I wish I could rate this restaurant higher! From the second we walked in, the customer service exceeded expectations! While the waiter was busy..."

Byron Bourne

"Great cafe. Food did not disappoint! We got married in the courtyard 5 years ago. The food was memorable for all the right reasons. We decided to go..."

Odette Wells

"The lamb rump is wonderful, they shake the best martinis in West End, and chatting with the staff is always a joy. This is the first place we felt at..."

Brian Price

"Absolutely with out a doubt the best food I have ever eaten. The truffle fries were ridiculously good...."

Jorja Chellingsworth

"Had lunch there today in a group for my grand daughters christening..the food and service were exceptional.Could not rate them high..."

Marilyn Bish

"Had an amazing meal here for my bday last night. Food was so delicious & fantastic service! Yummy Havana mojito & great selection of wines...."

Margeaux Bettinson

"Just had a meal here tonight, the food and the service was amazing would definitely..."

Bruce Shorthouse

"This is where Brisbane is missing the point in general. These guys should start teaching the rest of the cafes out there on how it's done. Service..."

Daniel Milos

"The food was amazing! We ordered the beef cheek ragout and the Parmesan and thyme gnocchi - they were "melt in the mouth". We also loved the..."

Amanda Patrick

"Great breakfast the granola looked like me are and the avo on toast was delish! The excellent service was also a highlight we will be back next time..."

Veronica Westacott

"Beautiful, friendly welcoming staff. Amazing breakfast and coffee. Really efficient service. Will be..."

Chrissy Conyers

"Just amazing!! Can't wait to dine in again. Thank you for top notch service and stellar food..."

Shano N Veronica Matautia

"Went for late afternoon coffee and loved it so much, we went back for dinner the next night. The food was delicious, the wine was lovely, and best of..."

Sandra Chaplain

"Yummy food, attentive service and the best dry..."

Gregoria Makras

"A high vibrational place... I loved the decor.My experience was really good. Very tasty coffee, and the breakfast menu is epic...."

NovEmber_ Samar

"Still the best place to go! The food is just delish and the service is excellent. We keep coming back and it is consistently enjoyable...."

Mika Graham

"Now this is breakfast! Fine dining quality in an unassuming, yet very cool setting. Very reasonable prices given the quality & quantity. Friendly &..."

Loaf2go

"The waiters are very friendly. Nice place to chill and hangout with friends. Great service and great food...."

Samantha Lee

"These guys always have great service and waste no time making your coffee -- perfect for a coffee addict that can't function without my coffee, like..."

Rose

"Super delicious food, the green eggs and ham were great. I enjoyed my experience here. The staff were super busy but still friendly though I could..."

Ang Riann

"“I have used many different types of inflatable toast an I can say without question that this is the best inflatable toast out there. The toast..."

God

"We LOVE this place - and regularly have breakfast here. The main drawcard for us is the excellent service - you are always greeted with a smile..."

Mika-and Patrick

"Visited this renowned cafe end of last year on Sunday for breakfast. When I perused the menu, the most inviting dish on the menu was the salmon dish..."

Ronnielui2003

"So good! One of my favourite spots for breakfast in Brisbane and has been for years. Dinner here is always top notch as well. Only criticism is that..."

Sami G

"I went here for breakfast recently and had a really good meal. I usually hate going out for breakfast as you end up paying $20+ for something you..."

Hungrygirl

"Extensive menu that makes you want to return to try it all. Everytime I've dined has made me want to order more but have been too full to stomach..."

Jay

"Gunshop is definitely underrated for dinner. Delicious food, always amazing service, great range of wines and beers and dim lights make for a..."

Kate Stonehill

"I ordered the skirt steak for my lunch because of a sudden crave for meat. IT WAS STUNNING! Love it so much! The different flavors of sauce are..."

Kkkkdadi

"Best cafe and dinner place in West End! I visited this Cafe for 3 times and I totally in love with it!Nice food and perfect service! I really..."

B Wong

"I wanted to come to here for a long time but they always seems so packed with people and you need to wait in line in the weekend.Food is..."

Jenny

"Delicious breakfast, friendly and helpful staff and nice ambience out the back! Would definitely come here again and looking forward to trying out..."

N

"Breakfast - Good food - the lambs fry (rare to find on Brisbane menus) was delightful and cooked perfectly - brilliant flavours with bacon just right..."

Jamin65

"Lots of memory in The GunShop, which in heart of Westend. Been brekky here while study in Uni!> Love the venue and relaxing environment. With a group..."

Tuba Media Productions

"Been here a few times and have made some fond memories, food is at times inconsistent however the coffee is always on point. Very relaxed decor with..."

Samuel Hawkins

"I decided on a whim to come here for a long brunch with my friends after viewing the menu online. Upon entering the cafe we were greeted warmly and..."

Elle

"Coffee was really good and the sweet potato hash! Yummmmmmms! Lovely food, nice ambience but a bit of a wait. Can't blame the staff though, the place..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Had a birthday dinner here tonight and couldn't fault a thing. The staff were great, accommodating, friendly and went out of their way to get..."

CADW

"We had a very pleasant Friday night dinner at the Gunshop. Our mains of risotto and the chicken and quinoa salad were tasty and arrived pretty..."

Dougal

"Delicious food and good service. I went with three friends and we all ordered different plates and each of them looked and tasted beautiful. Coffee..."

Beetle09

"Maybe a tad on the overpriced side for the bacon/egg/hollandaise combo but the waffles were AMAZING. Perfectly crunchy, perfectly grilled figs,..."

Zannastardust

"Today is a public holiday (Easter Monday?) and so the streets are quiet but all the open popular spots in west end are busy! Despite the line up for..."

M & M

"The Gunshop Cafe was my favorite breakfast restaurant in Brisbane for the better part of five years. I've dined here quite literally hundreds of..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Excellent service. Coffee was great and the food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Chose the smashed avo with some bacon and haloumi on the..."

Bradleyw1990

"An old favourite.. The Gun Shop always feels intimate and the service genuine, yet professional. This place doesn't feel like its trying to hard..."

Jade

"This character cafe in the West End gets it right. Very tasty menu. We had pork sage sausage with poached egg. And also french toast brioche with..."

Epicurusfoodie

"Very warm and very very loud inside. I'm not sure what happens in summer but there didn't appear to be any AC units. Food was great, although it..."

The Food Oracle

"So impressed with the dinner we had at the Gunshop Cafe. Everything was delicious and it's such a great atmosphere of a night time. Already..."

Kate

"I had breakfast at the Gun Shop for the first time in a while and can report that it has managed to keep it's standards high. Well made coffee, and..."

David Ball

"I had the pasta with trout which was delicious, a very refreshing tasting meal, and the service was great as always. Had to mark them down as my..."

Aoife

"I have been to the gunshop before and had a pretty good experience before. So I went back and, with a serious sweet tooth developing, I was..."

Kelly Walker

"Went there for breakfast food was good but a little pricey. Milk shake was ok. Waiting for my meal almost half and hour. But when the food arrive it..."

Janice

"I'd been wanting to try this cafe for a while and despite the line up to get in, the room was warm and inviting. The breakfast menu read really well..."

Dan The Man

"This place is still a good, despite some chef changes (happens everywhere). I've been a number of times and it's always changing and innovative,..."

Sassenach

"Have been here a few times for breakfast and really enjoyed it however it can be a bit pricey for the small portions you get. If you don't mind..."

Poached Egg

"A great spot for brunch and coffee. The sweet potato cake was perfect, the sausage was a bit disappointing. I plan on coming back at some stage for..."

Rebecca

"Had the lamb for lunch and it was amazing!! I was surprised to how big the plate was but it was all worth the gains :) We all loved their chips as..."

Milly

"I went to the gunshop cafe a couple of weeks ago with a few friends and we all loved it. The food was delicious and the service was just as good. I'd..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"delicious food, served quickly and drinks were just as nice !! cheap and the staff were lovely. good vegetarian options all round and both meals were..."

Lily Collins

"Saturday morning brekkys out are a rarity for me so when I have the opportunity I like to make the most of them! I met a friend in West End which is..."

Thebasicbalance

"Went here for breakfast on a Monday morning. The place was well visited but the waiting staff was friendly and fast. The food was pricy ($20 for a..."

Chielgroeneveld

"Lovely old fashioned decor that is nicely contrasted by the modern Australian food. We were here between sittings so just tried some of their..."

Kai Luv

"Hubby and I had a very impressive dinner here last night. My lamb was perfect and the wines were devine. Whenever we come here the menu is..."

Bronz

"Best brunch in west end. good service. excellent coffee and great food. All wrapped up in a cool location with friendly staff. Not a place for the..."

Tony Dean

"Amazing food, good service. Don't be fooled by negative reviews, 10/10 for food, great coffee, friendly and attentive service, gorgeous decor and..."

Toya.fay

"Great breakfast!. Have been to the Gunshop a couple of times, and both times the food has been really good! On my most recent visit we went there for..."

Lambo Blair

"Great casual Sunday lunch and beer. We stumbled upon the Gunshop Cafe for a late lunch on Sunday. It was quite late for lunch - 2:15 - but we were..."

Montenegro

"Amazing food, excellent service, great atmosphere. They have nailed atmosphere and food, but what blows me away about this place is that the service..."

Ben Brett

"I like Gunshop Cafe but was disappointed in one dish. Went to Gunshop Cafe for a very late brekkie at nearly midday. We had organic sourdough (3..."

Posh

"Excellent food, excellent service and atmosphere. Would..."

Jennie Smith

"Excellent food and service. The waitstaff were doing their utmost best to keep everyone happy and serve food/clear tables under very busy (and likely..."

Bella

"Great service & great food. Very busy on Saturday mornings / lunches. But great service. Plenty of seating out the back, so don't be deterred by the..."

GardenGal

"Still the one. So tired of rocking up to the "latest" funky cafe only to be served a breakfast that is disappointing, especially if your the one in..."

Annerley

"Ok food. Went there for a brunch....when we got there, there is already big line waiting outside....waited for about 10min and got a table and looked..."

Monica C

"Food and service. We went there for brunch. Everything was absolutely good. Recommend this..."

Loverfood886

"Generally busy on a Sunday morning. Table service - I was the only person standing at the door and a few waitstaff ignored me and walked past without..."

Eimmik

"Always delivers. I've never been disappointed so far. Well sourced fresh ingredients and creative menu. Relaxed yet efficient service. One of my..."

Cookie

"Went here for dinner tonight. The best dinner out I can remember and certainly the best in brisbane. The food is definitely worth the price and the..."

Roisin

"Simply remarkable! The boys out the front run a smooth and personable service that makes you feel as tho you are a guest in their home. The real..."

Hyronomas

"Gunshop Cafe - West End, Brisbane. The Gunshop Cafe has been a well-known institution not only in West End, but in the whole of Brisbane for quite..."

Atreyu

"Good breakfast. Got the meatballs, flavorsome, egg cooked well, tidy presentation and good amount of food for breakfast, sourdough was a bit on the..."

K

"Gone down. Having been a recent visitor to the gunshop for many years, I had talked it up to my friend who hadn't been. We went for breakfast and we..."

J

"Probably my favourite place in Brisbane for breakfast so..."

B.reviews

"Great bfast experience. We came here on sunday for breakfast as we had never been here before and wanted to try it out. We ordered cappacino which..."

Michelle M

"Good Breakfast, Not so Good Lunch. Breakfast (Weekend) - One of the best places i have been for breakfast, it was so busy and the line to get in was..."

BrisReviewer

"Top service. We had a fabulous experience . Great food excellent service. Great team. Very..."

Jen Mooney

"Fabulous sea food meal! Yum. Fresh clean flavours. Friendly service. Only down side was dirty cutlery and..."

Feeder

"Yum. Lovely service whenever i'm here with friends! although i think the portion sizes have gone down, the food is still beautiful nonetheless and..."

Poppy

"Very scrumptious, def will return as there was too much to choose from, wanted to come here for awhile but always too busy, now I know what all the..."

Jeff Locke

"Had a lovely meal here tonight - they actually forgot my main in the group order but it was handled really well and I wasn't disappointed when the..."

Beezy

"This is a quaint little cafe. It is quite busy but not noisy. The food is good. The service is good but slow. The staff also need to be a..."

Food Lover 101

"Breakfast. Food was awesome, however, i thought the black pudding was too sweet and bland, but then i dont know if its possible to get good black..."

Ivan_bosnjak

"Nice!. Very much reminded me of a place in Melbourne; awesome atmosphere, nice courtyard in the back, cool lighting, chilled staff. We went there for..."

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

"Went here with some girlfriends on weekend, avo on toast w/ Labna was tasty as was the side of bacon but for &23? Adding bacon was $6.50... Bit of a..."

Alison M

"Dinner last night before the play 'Red' (brilliant btw). Staff were great, food & wine perfect. Prices are now more $30-$36 main..."

Bruce Carnwell

"Had dinner and the food was very good. The share plate had interesting things like yummy baked figs, stuffed zucinni flowers and fat green olives..."

Glomeshgirl

"This is my favourite place to have breakfast in Brizzy! I have never been disappointed with this place, staff, location and food are all amazing! I..."

MissMichaelaKate

"Great breakfast w lots of variety, particularly if looking for something apart from standard eggs. We had tropical fruit w fresh honeycomb and fig..."

Michael Dunn

"Great breakfast. Was very impressed when I recently I had breakfast at the gunshop cafe, well worth the wait and will be back..."

Mingy

"Catch Up. I was here to catch up with an old friend and the food was nice! Iv'e enjoyed nicer food at other cafe's but all menu items are still quite..."

Alisa Southworth

"Highly recommend the dinner service. I have been to the Gunshop three times - once for breakfast, another for lunch and the last time for dinner...."

Natalie Harris

"Great breakfast, pretentious service at times but the food makes it worth it. Stay clear on weekends as the cue detracts from the mall. Try and get a..."

Paul Lange

"Good. Nice atmosphere ! Nice duck breast as main..."

Terenceheng

"Loved it, will come back!. It was raining hard and there was a line but the waitress managing the seating was spectacular . Really friendly, massive..."

Jenna Tan

"Vey much enjoyable dinner. Only waited 2minutes for a table with no booking on a busy night. Within 30 seconds of ordering our food was bought to us..."

Sophia Ward

"West End favourite. Having moved to Melbourne in Feb this year, I have to say the Gunshop cafe is somewhere I usually make time to visit when in West..."

Ashleigh

"Great breakfast but get there early. My husband and I arrived around 7.30am for breakfast, a good move as it was getting busy by around 8am. The..."

Scotgirl

"Still the best for Breakfast. I've been going to the Gunshop on and off for about 5 years now - and I keep going back. Why? Easy question to answer..."

Jem

"The breakfast here really is worth lining up for. Wow.. Black pudding. It's alllllll good! Staff work their arses off..."

Bon Appetit

"Awesome! Superb food and service. The rear courtyard is a perfect place for breakfast or lunch on a sunny Winter's..."

Andrew W

"Worth the wait. Great place to have breakfast at! this is one of the places i frequent when i'm back in brizzy! awesome food and great..."

Regina Gunawan Lee

"Ive never been dissapointed here! The breakfasts are wonderful but i always have a hard time going past the canadian french toast. Yum! I cant order..."

Ellora Feanare

"Artwork on the walls and plates. I love the layout of this place with the lighting and sculptures making it feel like you are sitting in an exhibit...."

Elizabeth

"Very Nice!!!. I ordered a takeaway coffee and it was lovely!!! the boy making the coffee was easy on the eyes :) and the coffee was fast and strong..."

Charlotte Brown

"Nice to see some things are as I remember them.. I revisited the Gunshop Cafe after not eating there for a couple of years and it was just as good as..."

Beersy

"Upper-crust dinning at it's best!. I wont lie. the Gun shop is far from cheap. and the portions are small. though I never eat less then 3 courses..."

Drew Bendyna

"Dining at Gunshop Cafe this evening was a truly wonderful experience, from the entree of bread with dukkas through to orange blossom pannacotta...."

Steve H

"If you're in a rush, you'd be better off at the coffee club...but that's why gunshop is so much better!!! The food is always sensational, I've been..."

V

"Have been going here for years and can still say it is the best place in Brisbane for breakfast.. Consistently good food, coffee and..."

Shikha S

"Set Apart. GET IN EARLY! Those who don't want to wait.. sleeping in till 8.30 is not an option.Breaky with friends from taz.Got there..."

Pig

"Simply the best. I have been to the gunshop many times for breakfast, and once for lunch. The food is great quality, and atmosphere is always..."

Blonde Salad

"Went to gunshop cafe with a friend and everything was absolutely fantastic. What impressed me the most was the fruit plate (on the breakfast menu)...."

Ulla Cooper

"Busy busy busy......... The breakfast line up on weekends speak for themselves. The food is great, always busy. I have been there on many occassions..."

Storminateacup

"One of the Best breakfasts of my life! Beautiful coffee and fantastic service, not to mention a great atmosphere and sensational food!! Go the potato..."

Singing.susie

"Really liked it, yes be prepared to wait for a table, but the staff and food are worth..."

Kjwillow

"Creative menu. Finally something other than just eggs for breakfast - no where in the world have I seen a brunch menu like this. Great variety and..."

FoodieWannabe

"Good but a little overrated. After standing in a line for 20 minutes waiting for a table, I was expecting something outstanding... A Sunday morning..."

Anne Dangerfield

"Busy Gunners. I refuse to beat up Gunshop purely because they are now ridiculously well known and far too busy - probably too much for their own..."

Deano's Digest

"Great for lunch too. Hate the queues, but once inside absolutely worth it. The food is fabulous and the service always..."

Tom

"Gunshop - a breakfast institution. I've been eating at the Gunshop for many many years now - this place has been around forever and it keeps getting..."

Michael Allen

"Really is a great venue with quality food; but really a restaurant like this should know how to make a long..."

Russell Shooter

"Love love love. Best breakfasts in Brisbane. Potato and fetta hash cakes are a must try. Can sometimes get pretty noisy inside..."

LJ

"Love the area out the back at this spot. Lots of..."

Fallen Fence-Sitter

"Fabulous breakfast, the flavours are exceptional. Well worth a visit to this well themed..."

Steven Dudley

"Worth The Visit.. Was taken here by friends without the realisation that it had won Delicious Cafe Award. I can understand why. The atmosphere was..."

Cheeseman

"Gunslop. They use to be good, breakfast was consistent, now it has gone. A claim to fame by some award means that they dont have to love the food..."

Strayed From The Table

"Great food, great atmosphere. This is a really nice looking place, really warm, and modern. The good is always lovely here and we've never not had a..."

Simone_bennett

"Great breakfast! Great Service!. Four of us went to Breakfast at Gunshop cafe and all four of us loved our breakfast choice and we all enjoyed great..."

Marg Murray

"Late night spot. Gunshop is best for just dessert and coffee/after dinner drinks or a cheese plate. The mains are..."

MerBear

"We all had a absolutely great time here. It was very friendly and a good place to chat and have a really nice meal. Definitely going back to try out..."

TWARH

" As usual, Gunshop Cafe did not disappoint with their perfectly executed lunches that are easy on the stomach and on the wallet. All dishes ordered..."

Hannah K.

"Gunshop Cafe is definitely one of my favourites in Brisbane! This is where I went for my 30th birthday, it's the place I make sure to take anyone..."

Norway82

"Generous servings, well varied seasonal menu, friendly service and cozy atmosphere – what are you waiting for? ..."

Yanna Lai

"The service and ambiance were great, so we will definitely give it another chance – breakfast next time..."

Sandra Nguy

" Does it deserve the awards and the notoriety as one of the best? It sure does, the breakfasts here are superb and it's clear to me that for many..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"The Gunshop's lunch and dinner menus are equally exciting, and offer a great range of Australian produce and culinary..."

Cee Dee

"Overall, I think the quality of Gunshop Café’s food is topnotch and when they are not busy, the food quality turns out better as..."

TheCafeCrawler

"The bitter: Long lines of pigs waiting to be fed and sometimes the food comes out before the drinks. The sweet: The menu changes regularly so there..."

Hannah Lewis

"Once inside it's hard not to like the place. There is a cool, urban and funky vibe going on with bare brick walls and lots of Brisbane trendy young..."

Richard Elliot

"They change their menu regularly, so you'll never get bored of the same thing over and over again. Gunshop Cafe offers generous portions and every..."

Dolce Bunnie

"We had been to The Gunshop Cafe for coffee at night, but had never actually tried their breakfast or dinner menus. Having spoken to fellow foodie..."

Omggimmenow

"...I can't seem to take my mind off my old favourite breakfast hang out. That is of course, The Gun Shop Cafe in West End. For two reasons really...."

Mmm For The Love Of Food

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that I've been dying to go to Gunshop for AGES. At least months, if not over a year. Maybe even 2 years now. It's..."

Cora Chen

"A firm favourite from my days as a city dweller, there’s typically a queue for its famed brunch menu and this balmy thirty degree morning was no..."

Christoper Hogarty

"I have to re-review this lovely café. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ I'm now a regular customer here because it is just too amazing. If I could give this..."

Malakaie Pamposa

"Love this place so much that I continue to return again and again. The menu is delicious and creative and makes you want to try something new. It’s..."

Anastasia Murphy

"The food is a little more on the expensive side but it's definitely worth going back to. Their menu is tasty and creative. Part of the reason I keep..."

Amanda Perk

"The cafe’s location was easy to spot. Staff were very attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed the sauteed seasonal greens that I ordered and I..."

chyssa

"Definitely one of my go-tos for food whenever I'm down West End. Great service, coffee (they use Merlo beans, so it's nice and creamy), as well as..."

Frank Law

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