The 5 Best Brunch Spots in Brisbane Open New Year's Day 2025

Theres no better feeling than waking up from a big night out and venturing out to your local cafe for a much-needed cup of coffee. Enter Industry Beans. Founded in 2010 by two brothers, Industry Beans is a buzzing oasis for all things coffee beans. With their flagship store conveniently located in Newstead, here you’ll be able to roll in on New Year’s Day for a pick-me-up until 2:30pm. Whilst you’re here be sure to try their IB Lobster Roll topped with caviar, mayo and sriracha.

Add some soul to your next sitting with Lady Marmalade Cafe. This Stones Corner institution serves up all your classic brunch offerings to get you through those mid-morning cravings. But the highlight is their famous pancakes – titled as the best in all of Brisbane. If you’re more into savoury solutions, feast through the likes of for their big breakfast the Lady Marmalade Big Carnivore, the House-made Gnocchi or their Sweet Corn and Chilli Fritters. You can also keep the celebrations going with their cocktails served from 7am!

Sitting in South Brisbane just on the outskirts of the Brisbane River is one of our favourite brunch spots, Poppies Southbank. This family-friendly spot is not only a cafe, but it later turns into a riveting restaurant and bustling bar. Fun and casual, Poppies Southbank offers an all-day brunch, with the menu featuring the likes of waffles, smashed avo on toast, eggs benedict, fritters, burgers, salad and fried calamari to name a few. Better yet, there’s still plenty of availabilities for New Year’s Day 2025!

Located inside the Hilton Brisbane is a chic and contemporary restaurant with executive chef Dario Fiorino at its helm. Welcome to Vintaged Bar + Grill! Famed for using some of the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, Vintaged has a heavy Italian, Spanish and French influence. If you’re craving a feast this New Year’s Day, visit for their Full Buffet Breakfast priced at just $39 per person. Order eggs your way, or you can of course take a pick from the baked pastries, fresh fruit and all the breakfast buffet favourites.