Eate’s Top 3 For Best Cafes In Fortitude Valley

Here are 3 of the best cafes and restaurants that spring to mind for those after a morning caffeine fix or Friday drinks in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Whether it’s a Monday morning or Friday afternoon, we know just the place, watch our video or read on to find the vibe you’re after.

1. XCargo

The open-air social hub XCargo offers a diverse range of entertainment and beverages from morning until night. In the morning you’ll enjoy speciality coffee, small pastries and breakfast bites. Later in the day, the kitchen serves up American/Cuban-inspired meals from lunch until dinner. Featuring mouthwatering burgers, tacos, loaded fries and other vegan options, you can enjoy a singular meal or a grazing/ share platter with friends. This Outdoor playground offers a vibe of multi-level beer gardens with towering walls and some eye-catching street art. Featuring a collection of distinct spaces, Xcargo uses stacked shipping containers and purpose build infrastructure.

Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this space offers a wide selection of food, drinks and a diverse range of entertainment, mostly from Thursday to Sunday. With a backdrop of shipping containers against green astroturf, this outdoor venue offers the ultimate daytime hangs. The cafe and kitchen offer grab and go option from Monday and Tuesday, or a full menu from Wednesday to Sunday. Check out their menu options here for more information!

2. Miss Jones Cafe

Known for its cracking breakfast spots, there is absolutely no exception for Miss Jones Cafe. From the same owners as Little Loco, miss jones is virtually striking with pops of pastels and sleek and simplistic designs.

Not only does Miss Jones have a beautiful fit-out, but their menu is jam-packed full of tasty and ambrosial breakfast and lunch options. From classic eggs benedict or chipotle hollandaise with poached eggs to nourishing green dishes and delectable chorizo taco. Miss Jones not only does flavoursome food, but also makes amazing single-origin coffee, ruby chair lattes, super shakes and so much more.

3. Smoked Garage

This cafe located on Wickham Street is where motorheads and coffee connoisseur’s alike are sure to get supercharged. Brewing up world-class coffee while offering some eye candy in the form of masterfully crafted bikes on their Schmick showroom floor. The house kitchen is now up and running for Breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The Smoked Garage serves up speciality lamb, gourmet sandwiches, bacon and egg burgers, smoked wings. All provided by some of Brisbane’s most sought after suppliers. From March 2020, the restaurant will be offering takeaway options for all their customers.

As their menu changed daily, it’s important to check out their Instagram for daily specials and promotions available.

So there you have it, Eate’s Top 3 picks for best cafes in the Fortitude Valley. If you’re looking for something a little more central, then be sure to check out our Top 3 Picks in the Brisbane CBD. Offering the best 3 picks for coffee in the Brisbane city.