Guidebook for Woolloongabba
Food Scene
My secret spot!! A local coffee roaster! There’s no shortcuts taken here, just time, effort and passion. After one taste, you won’t roam too far from Black Sheep Coffee. TIP: this place serves coffee only, no food menu. It's also dog friendly so there's always a chance to play with someone's dog :)
Black Sheep Coffee
109 Norman StMy secret spot!! A local coffee roaster! There’s no shortcuts taken here, just time, effort and passion. After one taste, you won’t roam too far from Black Sheep Coffee. TIP: this place serves coffee only, no food menu. It's also dog friendly so there's always a chance to play with someone's dog :)
Vegetarian (only!) Indian Street Food. Amazing weird diner with a huge Indian/Asian grocer downstairs.
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Mirchh Masala
Lotus StreetVegetarian (only!) Indian Street Food. Amazing weird diner with a huge Indian/Asian grocer downstairs.
Great coffee and big range of breads, cakes and biscuits inspired by age-old European traditions.
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Banneton
25 Balaclava StGreat coffee and big range of breads, cakes and biscuits inspired by age-old European traditions.
Do not go here if you're vegetarian (like me). But the bar is OK... it's super popular and somewhat of an iconic pub. Booking a table is recommended.
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Norman Hotel
102 Ipswich RdDo not go here if you're vegetarian (like me). But the bar is OK... it's super popular and somewhat of an iconic pub. Booking a table is recommended.
Good coffee and breakfast items. Always busy but service is quick and friendly.
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Brown dog Cafe
54 Logan RdGood coffee and breakfast items. Always busy but service is quick and friendly.
Speciality bake house, plenty of seating and you can watch the bakers at work. Hop off the bus at Woolloongabba station, then it's a quick walk across the fiveways to Logan Rd!
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The Baker's Arms
29 Logan Rd
Speciality bake house, plenty of seating and you can watch the bakers at work. Hop off the bus at Woolloongabba station, then it's a quick walk across the fiveways to Logan Rd!
Raw, vegan, superfood bar! Delicious acai bowls, organic coffee and take-home produce.
Charlie's Raw Squeeze Greenslopes
51 Old Cleveland RdRaw, vegan, superfood bar! Delicious acai bowls, organic coffee and take-home produce.
A funky Pan-American eatery with 2 bars featuring local brews, a patio and live music nights.
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Shady Palms Cafe & Bar
427 Logan RdA funky Pan-American eatery with 2 bars featuring local brews, a patio and live music nights.
American-style fast food, like sliders and ribs, in a smart, wood-lined eatery with bench seating.
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5 Boroughs
401-405 Logan RdAmerican-style fast food, like sliders and ribs, in a smart, wood-lined eatery with bench seating.
My Street Food
130 Logan RdHealthy and fresh Vietnamese street cuisine.
Great restaurant, plenty of gluten free and plant based options.
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Detour
11 Logan RdGreat restaurant, plenty of gluten free and plant based options.
Fantastic service and frequently awarded modern Australian flavours woven with inspiration from the cuisines of the Maghreb and Middle East. Sharing meals is way to go and while prices are at the higher end... here's a tip - all the vegetarian options are seriously amazing and only $20.
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Gerard’s Bistro
15 James StFantastic service and frequently awarded modern Australian flavours woven with inspiration from the cuisines of the Maghreb and Middle East. Sharing meals is way to go and while prices are at the higher end... here's a tip - all the vegetarian options are seriously amazing and only $20.
Modern decor, friendly staff and a nice breakfast & brunch menu.
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Lokal + Co
6 O'Connell StModern decor, friendly staff and a nice breakfast & brunch menu.
Essentials
Close by and this Coles is never too crowded. There is also a pub in the same complex, a great little bakery and a Japanese restaurant.
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Coles Woolloongabba
795 Stanley StClose by and this Coles is never too crowded. There is also a pub in the same complex, a great little bakery and a Japanese restaurant.
ALDI
335 Montague RdLike all Aldi stores, things are affordable - but random!
Everything Else
Stadium for football, cricket and it also has an on-site gym/physio.
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The Gabba
Vulture StreetStadium for football, cricket and it also has an on-site gym/physio.
Subway
681 Main StreetSubway sandwiches
NightOwl Woolloongabba
80 Ipswich Rd24 convenience store
Massive antique centre - you will spend at least an hour wondering around in here. Great antiques, mid-century furniture and retro clothing. Coffee and small cafe located inside too!
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Wooloongabba Antique Centre
545 Old Cleveland RoadMassive antique centre - you will spend at least an hour wondering around in here. Great antiques, mid-century furniture and retro clothing. Coffee and small cafe located inside too!
Shopping
Deli and wholesaler open to the public providing you a collection of cuisine from Europe and Latin America
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Pennisi Cuisine Distributors
17 Balaclava StDeli and wholesaler open to the public providing you a collection of cuisine from Europe and Latin America
Various high-end stores and a couple of nice restaurants. The Palace cinema is great.
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James Street
James StreetVarious high-end stores and a couple of nice restaurants. The Palace cinema is great.
All the big stores and plenty of food and music happening all the time. Queen Street is the centre of the city and there are hundreds of shops and food outlets to choose from.
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Queen Street Mall
Queen StreetAll the big stores and plenty of food and music happening all the time. Queen Street is the centre of the city and there are hundreds of shops and food outlets to choose from.
Entertainment & Activities
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaParks & Nature
Botanic Gardens Bikeway
Great views of the city; free use of BBQ's; lovely at sunset and a great place to photograph Brisbane. Walk down the cliffs (via stairs) to Riverlife for rock-climbing, kayaking and more outdoor activities.
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Kangaroo Point
Great views of the city; free use of BBQ's; lovely at sunset and a great place to photograph Brisbane. Walk down the cliffs (via stairs) to Riverlife for rock-climbing, kayaking and more outdoor activities.
Day trip (booking essential) to Moreton Island is recommended if in Brisbane for a few days. You can dive, snorkel and feed dolphins. There is a resort on the island which often allows day trippers to use their facilities. Sand tobogganing is a popular activity but probably requires booking via a tour company.
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Moreton Island
Day trip (booking essential) to Moreton Island is recommended if in Brisbane for a few days. You can dive, snorkel and feed dolphins. There is a resort on the island which often allows day trippers to use their facilities. Sand tobogganing is a popular activity but probably requires booking via a tour company.
Nice gardens by the riverside. Markets held on a Sunday, free guided walks and a great peaceful oasis in the city.
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Izityalo zezolimo zaseCite
147 Alice StNice gardens by the riverside. Markets held on a Sunday, free guided walks and a great peaceful oasis in the city.
One of Brisbane’s premier parks, considered to be one of the two best examples of contemporary display gardens in Australia. Well known by garden and plant enthusiasts for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also an important community asset, popular visitor destination and event space for Brisbane.
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Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdOne of Brisbane’s premier parks, considered to be one of the two best examples of contemporary display gardens in Australia. Well known by garden and plant enthusiasts for its exceptional horticultural standards, it is also an important community asset, popular visitor destination and event space for Brisbane.
Getting Around
Buranda Bus Station
Woolloongabba Bus Station
Buranda station