
South Bank Guide · Brunch & Breakfast
Best Brunch in Southbank Brisbane
Alfresco tables, Allpress coffee, and a brunch menu worth lingering over — on Little Stanley Street, South Bank.
Book a TableSouth Bank brunch done properly means a table outside, a flat white that's actually good, and a menu that doesn't feel rushed. Poppies has been doing exactly that on Little Stanley Street since 2014 — open from 6:15am on weekdays and 7am on weekends, with a brunch menu that runs all day. No queues, no clipboard, no 45-minute wait on the footpath.
Opens
6:15am weekdays
Coffee
Allpress Espresso
Location
Little Stanley St
Seating
Alfresco terrace
The Brunch Menu
Poppies serves a full breakfast and brunch menu from opening until mid-afternoon. The eggs benedict is the one people come back for — house-made hollandaise, proper poached eggs, and enough variation on the base to keep it interesting. The smashed avo is done without the ceremony. The granola is made in-house. The French toast is the kind that makes you order a second coffee just to have a reason to stay.
The full menu is available at the table, but if you're after something specific — dietary requirements, large groups, or a set brunch for a special occasion — call ahead and we'll sort it.
Eggs Benedict
House hollandaise, poached eggs, your choice of base
Smashed Avocado
Sourdough, feta, chilli, lemon — done properly
French Toast
Brioche, seasonal fruit, crème fraîche
Full Breakfast
Eggs your way, bacon, sausage, toast, mushrooms
Granola Bowl
House-made granola, yoghurt, fresh fruit
Pancakes
Buttermilk stack with seasonal toppings


The Coffee
We serve Allpress Espresso — one of Australia's most respected specialty roasters. The house blend is smooth and consistent, the single origins rotate seasonally. If you want a proper flat white in Southbank Brisbane before 8am, Poppies is one of the few places that can actually deliver it.
Cold brew, matcha, and a full range of non-dairy alternatives are available year-round. The almond flat white has a following.
Alfresco Breakfast in South Bank
The terrace on Little Stanley Street is the best seat for breakfast in South Bank. Morning light comes in from the east, the street is quiet before 9am, and there's enough space between tables that it doesn't feel like you're eating in a crowd. In Brisbane's climate, outdoor breakfast is genuinely viable for most of the year.
On weekends, the terrace fills up by 9am. If you want the pick of the tables, arrive between 7am and 8:30am. Bookings are available for groups of six or more.

Dietary & Dietary-Friendly Options
The brunch menu has strong vegetarian and gluten-aware options throughout. Most dishes can be adapted for dietary requirements — just let us know when you book or when you arrive. We're not a dedicated allergen-free kitchen, but we take dietary needs seriously and will always tell you what we can and can't accommodate.
Weekend Brunch in South Bank
Saturday and Sunday brunch at Poppies is a different pace to the weekday morning rush. The kitchen runs the full menu from 7am, the terrace fills up gradually, and there's a relaxed energy that makes it easy to stay for two coffees instead of one. The full bar is open from midday — Bloody Marys and mimosas included.
Weekend brunch is popular for groups — birthday brunches, hen's parties, post-run catch-ups, and family visits. Bookings for six or more are recommended, especially on Sunday mornings.
Bottomless Brunch
Available on selected weekends — ask about upcoming dates
Group Bookings
Seated groups of 6+ welcome — book ahead for best availability
Full Bar from Noon
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and the full cocktail list
Getting Here for Breakfast
Poppies is at 5 Little Stanley Street, South Bank. The South Bank train station is a 5-minute walk — useful for early weekday mornings when parking in the precinct can be limited. The South Bank ferry terminal is a 3-minute walk along the river. If you're driving, the South Bank car park on Grey Street opens at 6am.
Address
5 Little Stanley St, South Bank QLD 4101
Breakfast from
6:15am Mon–Fri · 7am Sat–Sun
Brunch served
All day until kitchen close
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Book Your Brunch
Reserve a Table at Poppies
Walk-ins welcome for couples and small groups. For groups of six or more, booking ahead is recommended — especially on weekends.
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