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Lighthouse Cafe Bar
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Out on a rocky isthmus surrounded by the white-capped waters of Moreton Bay, the rustic Cleveland Lighthouse Cafe Bar (circa 1936) is a Must Do!

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Out on a rocky isthmus surrounded by the white-capped waters of Moreton Bay, the rustic Cleveland Lighthouse Cafe Bar (circa 1936) is a Must Do!

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The independent guide to the best cafes on Brisbane’s bayside. Cleveland, Victoria Point, Redcliffe and more.

Frankie's on 4th Sandgate
Sandgate
Frankie's on 4th
A charming little gourmet sandwich bar in Sandgate, from the folks behind longtime neighbouring bar Mr Henderson
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Myrtle & Blossom, Sandgate
Sandgate
Myrtle & Blossom
This charming café in Brisbane's seaside suburb Sandgate, offers familiar favourites with a fresh new twist
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Little Flamingo Lounge, Ormiston
Ormiston
Little Flamingo Lounge
This little gem of a cafe is found tucked away on Brisbane's bayside, serving delicious all-day brunch & loaded bagels
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Citron Bayside, Wellington Point
Wellington Point
Citron Bayside
Citron brings a Mediterranean vibe to Brisbane's bayside with all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks
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The Mailman Alexandra Hills
Alexandra Hills
The Mailman
This new bayside cafe delivers the goods with expertly brewed espresso and delicious, inspired brunch fare
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Farmhouse Restaurant & Coffee Shop, Wellington Point
Wellington Point
Farmhouse Restaurant & Coffee Shop
The Redlands best kept secret is this charming farmhouse cafe & restaurant with a Michelin-trained chef at the helm
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Brisbane's Best Bayside Cafes

Brisbane's beautiful bayside is home to some charming foodie cafes, many of them with water views
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The Bloom Room Cafe Birkdale
Birkdale
The Bloom Room
The Bloom Room in Birkdale would have to be Brisbane’s prettiest café, festooned with flowers, draped across walls
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Ginger and Lime Café, Birkdale
Birkdale
Ginger & Lime Café
Ginger & Lime is a cute café tucked away on Birkdale Road in the bayside suburb serving top-notch food and coffee
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Best Bayside Cafes

Brisbane's bayside suburbs are blessed with cool ocean breezes and enviable views across Moreton Bay.
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Baaia Sandgate
Sandgate
Baaia
Baaia cafe is a little gem of a waterfront cafe in an old Sandgate store, with stunning views across Moreton Bay
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Craft Bar & Kitchen Birkdale
Birkdale
Craft Brew House
Craft Brew House is a small, craft beer bar that is a first for the Brisbane bayside suburb of Birkdale
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Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar Cleveland
Cleveland
Little Bloomfield Cafe & Wine Bar
Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar, found at the quiet end of Bloomfield Street beside the library, is café by day and cosy wine bar on Saturday nights
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Banter Coffee House Manly West
Manly West
Banter Coffee House
Banter Coffee House is an absolute gem of a café tucked away in Manly West - the go-to for what is arguably the best food and coffee on the bayside.
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Manly
Tide on the Jetty
Tide on the Jetty is a cafe wine bar in prime position overlooking the Manly Marina on the William Gunn Jetty
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Wynnum
Cedar & Pine
Cedar & Pine is a cool bayside bar with an awesome garden out back, serving delicious tapas and share plates along with craft beer, cocktails and wine
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cleveland
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