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West End cafes and coffee

West End sits in a bend of the Brisbane River across from the CBD, and most of its cafes line three streets. Boundary Street is the busy spine. Vulture Street crosses it near the top of the suburb, and Montague Road runs closer to the river. This page lists the West End cafes, coffee shops and takeaway counters that have public pages on Cafe Collection, each with a street address, so you can choose a strip before you choose a table.

What West End is known for

West End's cafe, restaurant and shopping life centres on Boundary Street, along with a mix of ethnic and organic grocers, and the suburb is known for a strong weekend brunch habit. It is also traditionally home to Brisbane's largest Greek Australian community. The local Aboriginal name for the area is Kurilpa, which you will still see on street and place names.

On Saturday mornings the West End Markets (formerly the Davies Park Market) run in Davies Park beside the river, near Montague Road and Jane Street. On Cafe Collection, Espresso Garage lists its address at Davies Park on Montague Road, and Minas Coffee and The Kombi Shack both list Jane Street.

Boundary Street listings include Alphabet Cafe, Artista inside West Village, Posto, Hope Street Cafe and Bean Box Espresso Bar. On Vulture Street there is Morning After., Kafenio and Vulture Street Espresso. Blackstar Coffee Roasters is on Thomas Street, and Meeple and Mug runs as a board game cafe on Hardgrave Road. For a burger instead, DA'Burger West End is a takeaway counter on Boundary Street.

How to pick a West End cafe

  • Pick the strip first. Boundary Street has the most choice. Vulture Street and Montague Road are good if you are already on that side of the suburb.
  • Saturday plan. Going to the West End Markets? A Montague Road or Jane Street listing keeps you near Davies Park.
  • Cafe, coffee shop or takeaway. The card tells you which. Choose a cafe for a sit down brunch and a coffee shop for a cup on the go.
  • Something different. West End even has a board game cafe on Collection, so scan the names before you settle.
  • Confirm hours. Open the venue page and check with the venue on the day. Hours change.

Venues

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List or claim a cafe so the public page carries a clear address and suburb.

FAQ

Where are the most cafes in West End?

Boundary Street holds the largest group of West End listings on Cafe Collection, followed by Montague Road and Vulture Street. Every card shows a street address, so you can map a short walk between two or three places before you head out.

Is there a market in West End on weekends?

Yes. The West End Markets, formerly called the Davies Park Market, run every Saturday morning in Davies Park beside the river, near Montague Road and Jane Street. Check the market's website for current hours.

How do I get to West End without driving?

West End has a CityCat stop at the West End ferry wharf, and it borders South Brisbane, so many people walk over from South Bank. Use the addresses on the cards to pick a cafe near where you arrive.

Are takeaway counters listed for West End?

Yes, when they trade in West End and have a Cafe Collection page. DA'Burger West End is one. For more burgers, pizza and fish and chips, open the takeaway hub.

How do I add or update a West End cafe?

Claim the listing and add your hours, what you serve and how people find the door. No website yet? Start with Cafe without a website.