When it comes to choosing where to go for breakfast in Brisbane, the café that is the shortest shuffle from bed generally wins. And why not, when so many suburbs now have their own local crowd-pleaser for breakfast.

Yet venture a bit further afield and there’s a world of great breakfast places in Brisbane just waiting to be tried out. Grand dining rooms in posh hotels and heritage landmarks, boutique guesthouses, cafes with their own beach and funky neighbourhoods you never set foot in are all there for the trying. With this in mind, the amazing team from Must Do Brisbane rounded up 10 great Brisbane breakfast spots that everyone should try just once.

Lab Bar + Restaurant

Get immersed in the grand old world surrounds of the Treasury Heritage Hotel’s restaurant, pretend to be a guest and indulge in one of the city’s best buffet or gourmet a la carte breakfasts...more

Northshore Harbour Café

On a secluded riverfront outreach complete with sandy beach and lawn is this splendid copper-backed café that dishes up delectable chef-prepared breakfasts like The Stack or Hotcakes...more

Samson and Sophie

Head off the beaten track to this rustic café in Teneriffe for an all-day breakfast that comes close to perfection such as the popular Romesco Eggs with bacon and roast capsicum on rye...more

The Balfour Kitchen

Brisbane’s exclusive guesthouse in an old Queenslander is also a secret breakfast hotspot - on weekends the wraparound verandah is the place to indulge in a delicious Big Breakfast...more 

Customs House

One of Brisbane’s grandest heritage buildings, Customs House serves breakfast on a Sunday - try the indulgent Customs House breakfast in the elegant dining room or on the waterfront terrace...more

Chapter IV

Paddo’s new café with stunning views is the go-to for exquisite breakfast dishes like Truffle Roasted Field Mushrooms or Maple Waffles, with bonus hanging egg chairs on the back verandah...more

Gauge

An absolute standout for its innovation and creativity, Gauge raises the bar on the Brisbane breakfast scene with must try dishes like black garlic bread with brown butter and burnt vanilla...more 

Ponycat

The funky longtime New Farm resident dished up all day every day breakfast including faves that never go out of fashion like Field Mushroom with feta on rye and Eggs Benny on sourdough...more

Anouk

Anouk keeps them queuing for its inventive all day every day breakfast menu, featuring dishes like potato omelettes and Kejriwal (fried eggs on chill toast with house-made chilli jam)…more

Flute

Coorparoo’s breakfast institution is packed every weekend with locals who can’t get enough of the Signature Breakfast – a mega dish with bacon, egg and the works all cooked to perfection...more

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