THE PUMPKIN BENE
Poppies' Standout Vegetarian Brunch
Roasted pumpkin, pan-fried halloumi, wilted greens and poached eggs — finished with hollandaise and toasted coconut. A vegetarian dish that meat-eaters order by choice.
The Dish
BRISBANE'S BEST VEGETARIAN EGGS BENEDICT
The Pumpkin Bene has quietly become one of the most photographed dishes on the Poppies menu — and once you see it arrive at the table, it's easy to understand why. Two caramelised pumpkin wedges stand upright in a wide bowl, framing a golden-yolked poached egg and a generous pour of hollandaise, scattered with toasted coconut flakes and finished with fresh microherbs.
It's a dish that works on every level. The pumpkin is roasted until the edges catch and caramelise — sweet and slightly smoky. The pan-fried halloumi adds a salty, chewy contrast. The wilted greens underneath keep it grounded. And the hollandaise, poured tableside in the kitchen, ties everything together with a richness that makes this feel like a proper brunch, not a vegetarian afterthought.
Ingredients
WHAT'S IN THE PUMPKIN BENE
Roasted pumpkin
Caramelised wedges, skin on
Pan-fried halloumi
Golden, salty, squeaky
Wilted greens
Kale and spinach blend
Toasted coconut flakes
Adds crunch and sweetness
Poached eggs
Two, perfectly runny
Hollandaise sauce
Rich, poured tableside
Why It Works
A VEGETARIAN BRUNCH WORTH ORDERING ON ITS OWN
Finding a vegetarian brunch in Southbank Brisbane that doesn't feel like a consolation prize is harder than it should be. The Pumpkin Bene was built differently — it's a dish that meat-eaters order by choice, not just vegetarians by default.
Not a consolation prize
Meat-eaters order this by choice. It's a dish designed to satisfy, not just accommodate.
Naturally vegetarian
Every component is vegetarian. No substitutions, no special requests needed.
Gluten friendly
Made without flour or starch fillers. Ask our team about any specific dietary requirements.
The most photographed dish
Two caramelised pumpkin wedges, hollandaise, toasted coconut — it arrives looking like a dish worth photographing.
"The Pumpkin Bene is on the All-Day Brekky menu, available from opening. It's one of the dishes people photograph most — and one of the ones they come back for."
Location
WHERE TO FIND IT
Poppies is at Shop B11, Little Stanley Street, South Bank — a short walk from QPAC, GOMA, and the South Bank Parklands. 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 Pumpkin Bene vegetarian?
Yes. Every component of the Pumpkin Bene is vegetarian — roasted pumpkin, pan-fried halloumi, wilted greens, poached eggs, and hollandaise. No substitutions needed.
Is the Pumpkin Bene gluten friendly?
Yes. The Pumpkin Bene is made without flour or starch fillers and is gluten friendly. Please advise your server of any specific dietary requirements when ordering.
When is the Pumpkin Bene available?
The Pumpkin Bene is on the All-Day Brekky menu, available every day from opening — 6:15am Monday to Friday and 7am on weekends.
Where is Poppies Southbank?
Poppies is at 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
Open 7 days. Breakfast from 6:15am weekdays, 7am weekends. Walk-ins welcome when tables are available.