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QAG Cafe

South Brisbane

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

QAG Cafe is a tranquil haven to refresh and recharge after taking in the beauty of the Queensland Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions.

Nestled in the heart of South Bank, this charming cafe serves a delightful selection of food and drinks, all within a beautiful atmosphere.

People in courtyard at QAG Cafe QAGOMA

Retreat to the secluded, leafy courtyard where you can enjoy the playful water feature and beautiful bronze sculptures or take a seat inside with an artist-created mural as an inspiring backdrop to your dining experience.

People seated inside at QAG - Cafe

Brisbane-based acclaimed artist Tamika Grant-Iramu has transformed the QAG Cafe with a vibrant mural inspired by the lush greenery of the neighbouring South Bank Parklands.

People seated under trees at QAG Cafe

The menu offers a thoughtfully curated selection of delicious meals, alongside a selection of desserts and coffee options, as well as a range of refreshing cold drinks to keep you cool and refreshed throughout the day. The Gallery works with Queensland growers and suppliers to showcase the best of our region's produce and minimise environmental impact.

Watermall at QAG Cafe

Meals are available until 3pm daily, with lighter options including QAG quiche of the day with seasonal salad & chardonnay dressing; sweet potato croquettes with tomato jam & parmesan; and ham and cheese toasted sourdough Croque Monsieur.

plate of food at QAG Cafe

Choosing only the freshest ingredients, mains include mango ginger chicken salad, apple, avocado, cranberries & butter lettuce; tempura eggplant, black bean, sesame, wombok salad, cashew crumb &  furikake and the mus-try Sticky soy beef, which comes with cucumber, cherry tomato, mint, coriander, and crispy noodles.

Dessert on plate QAG Cafe

There's also sandwiches or fries with tomato jam and if you're craving something sweet, there’s always a delicious assortment of dessert and pastry offerings. You can find the latest seasonal menu online.

Drink on table at QAG cafe

QAG Cafe is licensed, with a choice of beer, wine and spritz as well as a small selection of Australian wines. Otherwise there's coffee, tea, iced drinks (including iced mocha, latte & chai or house brewed 20hr cold brew). soft drinks and non-alcoholic G & T, beer or spritz).

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Watermall Cafe

Ground Floor

Queensland Art Gallery

Stanley Place

South Brisbane

Daily 10am-4pm

3840 7145

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Queensland Art Gallery, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland

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