THE KETO BENNY
Poppies' Most Talked-About Brunch Dish
Crispy pork belly, pan-fried kale, caramel chilli paste and poached eggs — finished with hollandaise. No bread, no compromise.
The Dish
BRISBANE'S BEST KETO EGGS BENEDICT
The Keto Benny at Poppies Southbank has become one of the most requested dishes on the South Bank brunch scene — and for good reason. It takes everything people love about eggs benedict and rebuilds it without the bread, without the compromise, and without sacrificing any of the flavour.
In place of the traditional English muffin, you get a thick slab of slow-cooked crispy pork belly — caramelised on the outside, yielding in the middle — sitting on a bed of pan-fried kale and finished with a caramel chilli paste that cuts through the richness of the hollandaise. Two perfectly poached eggs sit on top, and when you cut into them, the yolk runs into the sauce in a way that makes the whole dish come together.
Ingredients
WHAT'S IN THE KETO BENNY
Crispy pork belly
Slow-cooked, caramelised crust
Pan-fried kale
Wilted, slightly charred
Caramel chilli paste
Sweet heat, house-made
Poached eggs
Two, perfectly runny
Hollandaise sauce
Rich, classic
Lemon wedge
Served on the side
Dietary
WHY IT WORKS FOR KETO AND GLUTEN-FREE DINERS
Finding a genuinely satisfying keto brunch in Brisbane — one that doesn't feel like a compromise — is harder than it should be. The Keto Benny is different because it was designed as a dish first, not as a dietary accommodation.
No bread, no compromise
Crispy pork belly replaces the English muffin — more flavour, more protein, zero starch.
Naturally gluten free
Every component is made without flour or starch fillers. No substitutions needed.
Designed as a dish first
This isn't a dietary accommodation — it's a signature dish that happens to be keto.
High protein, high satiety
Pork belly, two eggs, and hollandaise. You won't need to eat again for hours.
"The Keto Benny is available on the All-Day Brekky menu, served from 6:15am Monday to Friday and from 7am on weekends. It's one of the most re-ordered dishes at Poppies — regulars come back for it specifically."
Location
WHERE TO FIND IT
Poppies is located at Shop B11, Little Stanley Street, South Bank — a short walk from QPAC, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the South Bank Parklands. Street parking is available on Grey Street and Melbourne Street, and South Bank train station is a 5-minute walk. Bookings are recommended on weekends but walk-ins are welcome when tables are available.
Find Us
Address
Shop B11, Little Stanley Street, South Bank
Hours
Mon–Fri from 6:15am · Sat–Sun from 7am
Menu
All-Day Brekky — available every day
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is the Keto Benny actually keto?
Yes. The Keto Benny replaces the English muffin with crispy pork belly and is made without flour, bread, or starch fillers. Every component is naturally gluten free.
How much does the Keto Benny cost?
The Keto Benny is $27 on the All-Day Brekky menu.
Is the Keto Benny available all day?
Yes. The Keto Benny is on the All-Day Brekky menu and is available from opening — 6:15am Monday to Friday and 7am on weekends — until the kitchen closes.
Where can I get the Keto Benny in Brisbane?
The Keto Benny is available at Poppies Southbank, Shop B11, Little Stanley Street, South Bank — a 5-minute walk from QPAC and a 4-minute walk from the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Ready to try it?
BOOK A TABLE AT POPPIES SOUTHBANK
The Keto Benny is on the All-Day Brekky menu, available every day. Walk-ins welcome when tables are available.