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Brisbane's Quirkiest Cafes

Updated: Jun 25, 2025

From clock tower and LEGO cafes and Star Wars-inspired and Harry Potter-themes, Brisbane cafe owners are quite the creative bunch Here are some of the quirkiest cafes across town:

Coffee n Bricks

Coffee n Bricks is a unique cafe in Wynnum where kids and their grown-ups can bond over Lego and coffee

Death Star Canteen

Death Star Canteen, Brisbane’s first Star Wars themed café has come from a galaxy far, far away to land on the far reaches of Queen Street

Capalaba Outpost

Redlands' best kept secret is this boutique gourmet grocer and cafe found in a rustic setting in the heart of Capalaba

The Owlery Cafe

The Owlery Cafe has flown into Samford Village, located next door to the Harry Potter-inspired shop The Store of Requirement

Marhaba Cafe

A warm inviting social enterprise cafe tucked away in the basement of City Hall in the old Red Cross Tea Rooms

Friends & Flowers Cafe

Friends & Flowers Cafe is a funky Friends-themed cafe occupying a corner block in Deagon

Under The Clock

Under the Clock is a secret café steeped in historic charm, found tucked away under the landmark heritage-listed South Brisbane Municipal Hall

The Eclectic Mix

The Eclectic Mix is a treasure trove of retro and vintage wares, where you can unwind with coffee, cake and a swing

Mr Badgers

Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba

Clancestry - Wata

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Jul 31

Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

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Aug 1-3

Clancestry - Illume

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Aug 1-9

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.

Aug 2

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry

Aug 2

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August

Aug 3

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.

Aug 5

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.

Aug 7

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances

Aug 9

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

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