Appease Cravings for Pastries and Sweet Treats at These 6 Venues

You know the feeling…just ordered your go-to brew and can’t decide what to pair with it. Do you go for the banana bread, gooey chocolate brownie or a flaky, buttery croissant?

Whatever your favourite, there are venues all around the country waiting to satisfy sweet or savoury pastry and sweet treat cravings.

Here are six to check out where you’ll always get the treat you desire along with a great cup of Joe:

Run by a team of dedicated women, Christina’s Vibe Café on Ernest Street in South Brisbane not only provides the ultimate caffeine hit but also an array of delicious toasties, pastries and sweets. Central regional winner of Brisbane’s Best Café in 2023, this locally loved eatery resides in a heritage brick building almost a century in age, giving a vintage ambience, charm and radiant feel.

 

Outdoor deck-style seating is ideal for laidback mornings to kick your feet up, while inside a cave-like, dimly lit, cosy respite awaits for those seeking to chill and enjoy a range of tunes; perhaps pair an iced mocha with a flaky croissant filled with ham and cheese, or appease your sweet tooth with a chocolate brownie, or a Ferrero rawcher slice.

One of the best-known waterfront cafes in Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water, 1770 Marina Café on Captain Cook Drive needs little introduction. Soak up the stunning location right next to the 1770 Marina and a short walk to pristine beaches, this café is all about good food, good company and an unforgettable experience.

 

Catch up with friends over a great cup of coffee and savour the smooth award-winning vanilla slice that simply melts in your mouth; or dine on popular all-day breakfasts, a variety of lunch options and a cabinet of cheesecakes, ice creams and decadent slices. Start your day the right way with smashed avocado on toast with feta, lemon and tomato, or chow down on a beef burger with onion jam, lettuce, tomato and carrot.

Enjoy exceptional local food and drinks in a relaxed coastal setting at Marion Storm Maritime Café on Gloucester Avenue in Devonport. Celebrate simple pleasures by the sea at this well-loved café, nestled inside the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, with a sun-drenched outdoor deck overlooking Bass Strait and the Mersey River plus plenty of room for kids and pets to play while you sip a great brew of choice.

 

Grab a cup of coffee and devour sweet treats like peanut butter brownie cookies, lemon meringue pie and raspberry and white chocolate muffins baked fresh daily; don’t go past a slice of signature layered carrot cake which has been on the menu since the beginning, or opt for ultimate luxury and order the tiered High Tea for two with a combination of sweet and savoury treats, along with tea, coffee, bubbles or a cocktail.

Community meets hospitality at I Can Café on Mary Street in Gympie. This well-loved community-minded Sunshine Coast café employs staff with a disability, training them in the industry and providing further learning opportunities; take advantage of alfresco dining under market umbrellas on balmy days, or head indoors where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts in the air.

 

 

From Tim Tam cheesecake to banana cake with caramel frosting, there is something to tempt all tastes, best enjoyed with a coffee of choice; those with a savoury bent opt for a breaky wrap with bacon, egg, hash brown, caramelised onion relish, spinach, cheese, tomato and Hollandaise sauce, or a chicken, cheese and avocado toasted sandwich on sourdough with aioli. 

Experience a taste of France in the heart of Paddington at Banette on Baroona Road. This Brisbane French bakery was born out of a desire to share the French tradition of showcasing exceptional flavours using carefully selected ingredients of the highest quality; all served in charming surrounds of whitewashed walls, white subway tiles and polished concrete floors, while cabinets overflow with all manner of temptations.

Sip a cup of barista-brewed coffee on the patio while indulging in delicious freshly baked treats such as a strawberry Danish, or flaky ham and camembert croissant; perhaps wrap your hands around a crunchy baguette filled with prosciutto, cheese, tomato and rocket, or camembert lettuce and tomato. 

Craving something sweet or need a delicious dessert? Head to C9 Chocolate and Gelato on Polding Street in Wetherill Park for premium quality housemade gelato, desserts and treats for every chocolate lover. Located in Stockland Mall, take a break from retail therapy at this fun and funky venue where a mural adorns the walls and black leather banquette seating awaits those looking to sit awhile.

 

Sweet tooths are in heaven with choices like the Biscoff gelato gem with decadent gelato infused with crunchy, caramelised Biscoff cookies, a delicious waffle cone, topped with mouthwatering caramel syrup. Perhaps a pancake stack entices with gelato, a chocolate shot, banana, strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate; or a sundae with bubblegum and chocolate gelato, brownie cubes, Smarties and cream.