The Corner Store Cafe aspires to deliver a quality cafe to the inner west of Brisbane. Proprietor Kim Malouf has assembled a young and talented team of individuals to make this happen. Executive Chef Dylan Brace leads the kitchen alongside Head-chef, Jordan Mckenzie. Thomas Boorman is head barista working hard on the new La Marzocco Linea espresso machine.
Salvaging a derelict turn-of-the-century cottage The Corner Store Cafe celebrates the historical use of the original building and delivers a unique stand-alone setting for the cafe. The newly constructed patio seating overlooks the organic herb and vegetable garden that provides freshest possible ingredients for the kitchen's use.
Salvaging a derelict turn-of-the-century cottage The Corner Store Cafe celebrates the historical use of the original building and delivers a unique stand-alone setting for the cafe. The newly constructed patio seating overlooks the organic herb and vegetable garden that provides freshest possible ingredients for the kitchen's use.
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Debra Williamson
Dec 20, 2021
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Magdalene
Oct 16, 2021
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A charming little cafe tucked within the suburb of Toowong. The open planned section had a lovely breeze which was delightful on a warm day. The staff were friendly, attentive and inviting. The local prawn sandwich was homely, unpretentious, fresh and delicious. Love that it comes with a serving of crisps! There was a menu board special for an "Israelic Salad" that had lots of wonderful textures and full of flavour. I was worried about parking but nope, there's quite a lot of free street parking to be found. Thank you Corner Store Cafe, I'll certainly be back again!
Hayley
Oct 15, 2021
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This morning I ordered a takeaway milkshake.
Very underfilled! This is this picture of it when i got back to my car after pickup.
For $7 this makes you feel "ripped off".
Lately milkshakes/juices for takeaway orders have been hit and miss with the level of "fullness". For the $ that you pay this service needs to improve.
Very underfilled! This is this picture of it when i got back to my car after pickup.
For $7 this makes you feel "ripped off".
Lately milkshakes/juices for takeaway orders have been hit and miss with the level of "fullness". For the $ that you pay this service needs to improve.
Amy Wong
Oct 10, 2021
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Yu
Aug 27, 2021
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Yasmin Sethi
Apr 29, 2021
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Zachary Tan
Mar 20, 2021
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Kezia W.
Mar 08, 2021
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Recommended by one of my friend. The food is awesome and unique. We tried the Israelic salad (hope I got the name correct) and the Fish of the day - Baked Salmon. One of my friends also tried the pulled-pork but he felt it is a bit hard to chew. We also tried their smoothies, and ice chocolate is delicious. Definitely will go there again.
Rob Rador
Feb 23, 2021
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Gareth Littlehales
Nov 21, 2020
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Siddhartha Saggar
Oct 29, 2019
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We witnessed a below-average cappuccino and a stinky smell at this place!
from the outside the place seems welcoming and clean. they advertised their 10$ lunch of sandwich and coffee. so that was the obvious order placed, since many visitors too might have placed the same.
there was a subtle odd smell throughout this place and only in the cafe but not outside. this was in contrast to the seemingly neat layout. anyhow, the odd odour can be a one time thing, so it was initially ignored.
but then the subsequent coffee was no good in taste - coffee beans seemingly of low quality and the overall
from the outside the place seems welcoming and clean. they advertised their 10$ lunch of sandwich and coffee. so that was the obvious order placed, since many visitors too might have placed the same.
there was a subtle odd smell throughout this place and only in the cafe but not outside. this was in contrast to the seemingly neat layout. anyhow, the odd odour can be a one time thing, so it was initially ignored.
but then the subsequent coffee was no good in taste - coffee beans seemingly of low quality and the overall
Kim Kimington
Jan 28, 2019
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L. M.
Dec 22, 2018
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Sarah J.
Jan 12, 2018
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Brisbane needs more cafes like this one, lovely staff, Greta atmosphere although it can get busy because it's super popular. They need to change their brand of almond milk from almond breeze though as it has a disgusting after taste! I recommend Milk lab brand as they make a great macadamia coconut and almond milk for non dairy folk. Some of their salad lunch options need some improvement but on a whole the menu is great and the food!
Tess T.
Oct 20, 2017
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Janny S.
Aug 10, 2016
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Great little spot in the middle of what is basically a residential area.
We went here on a public holiday and had a 15 min wait, which was fine, sitting in their garden.
Food was excellent, great flavours, generous portions and an interesting selection. We had the porridge, the breakfast spinach & cheese enchiladas and the breakfast dahl.
The drinks took a while (simple order of coffee and tea), we were offered drinks while we waited for our table... We got the table before the drinks arrived. Hence a four rather than a five star.
I would definitely go back though!
We went here on a public holiday and had a 15 min wait, which was fine, sitting in their garden.
Food was excellent, great flavours, generous portions and an interesting selection. We had the porridge, the breakfast spinach & cheese enchiladas and the breakfast dahl.
The drinks took a while (simple order of coffee and tea), we were offered drinks while we waited for our table... We got the table before the drinks arrived. Hence a four rather than a five star.
I would definitely go back though!
Melissa L.
Apr 28, 2016
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I went to Corner Store for lunch; and the name for me makes it sound like its a very casual/run of the mill restaurant but it IS NOT!
I had a salmon poke plate- fresh/raw salmon, ginger soy dressing, brown rice, avocado- delicious and super healthy for you!
I also tried the coffee (cappuccino) and it was the best I've had in Brisbane so far! I also spied a cute little counter with fresh baked goods!
I can't wait to go back!
I had a salmon poke plate- fresh/raw salmon, ginger soy dressing, brown rice, avocado- delicious and super healthy for you!
I also tried the coffee (cappuccino) and it was the best I've had in Brisbane so far! I also spied a cute little counter with fresh baked goods!
I can't wait to go back!
Helen H.
Jan 26, 2016
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Dani H.
Dec 13, 2015
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James S.
Dec 10, 2014
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Tuesday morning around 9:30. It's looking busy. Walk up. Get a table straight away and order a milkshake. Small chat with my friend for a minute or two. Boom, the best vanilla milkshake you could ask for on a hot morning arrives right on cue. Order Belgian waffles with strawberries and ice cream, great decision I'm thinking. Probably 8 minutes later, they arrive, and they're glorious.
Not joking, the ice cream tasted like melted butter on pancakes with a vanilla aftertaste. Not sure if that's a real flavour, but that's what I tasted and I'm sticking to it
Not joking, the ice cream tasted like melted butter on pancakes with a vanilla aftertaste. Not sure if that's a real flavour, but that's what I tasted and I'm sticking to it
Catherine A.
Oct 23, 2014
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SO GOOD
Hands down one of the best brekkys of my life. Zucchini and full fritter the size of a large phone/small tablet covered in perfectly poached eggs, crazy good tzatziki and a pile of salmon that probably cost the $18 I paid for the meal. Could hardly finish it there was so much food, but it was so damn tasty I couldn't not! Cam had waffles with bacon icecream. He is floating on clouds.
2 meals, a shake and a frappe for $50 flat. Insane. So much value. I love you, corner store!
Hands down one of the best brekkys of my life. Zucchini and full fritter the size of a large phone/small tablet covered in perfectly poached eggs, crazy good tzatziki and a pile of salmon that probably cost the $18 I paid for the meal. Could hardly finish it there was so much food, but it was so damn tasty I couldn't not! Cam had waffles with bacon icecream. He is floating on clouds.
2 meals, a shake and a frappe for $50 flat. Insane. So much value. I love you, corner store!
Darren L.
Oct 09, 2014
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Firstly I am reviewing on the food at this place not the coffee, cause I don't drink it.
The store itself is vibrant and just a great place to sit down and eat your breakky. Theres a garden out back and a lot of seating. The staff are really friendly.
I had the enchiladas my friend had the steak, egg and potato hash both really good. Under $20 for a decent breakfast meal of quality isnt too bad.
I have heard that they do serve really good coffees though, when one of the male tall baristas is there.
The store itself is vibrant and just a great place to sit down and eat your breakky. Theres a garden out back and a lot of seating. The staff are really friendly.
I had the enchiladas my friend had the steak, egg and potato hash both really good. Under $20 for a decent breakfast meal of quality isnt too bad.
I have heard that they do serve really good coffees though, when one of the male tall baristas is there.
Peter R.
Dec 18, 2013
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I have been 3 times in the last week for breakfast and lunch. I can't get enough.
Coffee - try the unsweetened cold drip with no milk, in this weather.
Breakfast - Han Chao is a great spicy rice alternative if you are sick of bready breakfasts. Smashed peas if you are looking to really fill up.
Lunch - both fish tacos and sand crab bruschetta were delish.
The layout of this place is odd, but in a great way. Sit outside on a cushion and look up through the high ceilings to the tall trees.
Barista and kitchen men are hipsters and cute. Lady waiters run around smiling and serving in
Coffee - try the unsweetened cold drip with no milk, in this weather.
Breakfast - Han Chao is a great spicy rice alternative if you are sick of bready breakfasts. Smashed peas if you are looking to really fill up.
Lunch - both fish tacos and sand crab bruschetta were delish.
The layout of this place is odd, but in a great way. Sit outside on a cushion and look up through the high ceilings to the tall trees.
Barista and kitchen men are hipsters and cute. Lady waiters run around smiling and serving in
Mem R.
Aug 14, 2012
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When friends arranged for a group breakfast at Corner Store on the weekend, I was delighted, because it's been on my to-do list for ages.
I can't even begin to tell you what an awesome brunch our group of ten had there (bookings are readily accepted for big groups). The menu isn't enormous but it packs a delicious punch - I had the corned beef hash with fried eggs and jalapeño aioli, and it almost blew my face off, it was that good. Paired with the delicious house blend coffee that was so sublime I had two, and the fact that I was suffering food envy over my brunchmates'
I can't even begin to tell you what an awesome brunch our group of ten had there (bookings are readily accepted for big groups). The menu isn't enormous but it packs a delicious punch - I had the corned beef hash with fried eggs and jalapeño aioli, and it almost blew my face off, it was that good. Paired with the delicious house blend coffee that was so sublime I had two, and the fact that I was suffering food envy over my brunchmates'
Pete F.
Aug 13, 2012
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My husband apologised to me and declared that the breakfast quesadilla was the best thing that has happened to his life thus far. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Kind of reminds me of Tyranny of Distance in Melbourne but even out performed that excellent place.
I cannot recommend Corner Store enough!! YUMMM NOM NOM NOM
I cannot recommend Corner Store enough!! YUMMM NOM NOM NOM
Rhiannon S.
Jan 30, 2012
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Corner Store Cafe is an old corner store, revamped and turned into a funky looking cafe in Toowong. The female staff are all super gorgeous, trendy looking hipsters, and there is ample seating outside in the undercover area. Don't get me wrong, the girls were all very lovely, though some were a little scatter-brained.
We went for lunch on a Monday, and it was full. I can only imagine this place is super busy on weekends too. However, the service was good and food came out pretty quickly for such a busy service.
The menu is not that big, instead they just keep it quite simple with breakfast
We went for lunch on a Monday, and it was full. I can only imagine this place is super busy on weekends too. However, the service was good and food came out pretty quickly for such a busy service.
The menu is not that big, instead they just keep it quite simple with breakfast
Tess B.
Nov 29, 2011
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I'm a massive fan of little cafes that are nestled into side streets and places that are tucked away unassumingly along a busy area. The Corner Store Café is just that: hiding in plain sight along Sylvan Road. You can tell it's been renovated from an old-school cottage and that only exaggerates its charm. My roommate took me to The Corner Store Café and their coffee was superb. I'm not overly hard to please with most things, but I know how I like my coffee. This quirky little place delivers in that department. A really smooth flat white from here brightened my day. Although a little
Rafaela H.
Nov 29, 2011
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Driving down Sylvan Road, my housemate and I spotted the Corner Store Cafe and immediately pulled up the car. "This looks like our sort of place" he exclaimed as we walked up to the renovated little cottage shop, with its freshly painted exterior and fresh lillies and onions on display in the front window. As soon as we sauntered in, the friendly and quite good looking staff smiled at us, making our little hearts flutter. "I like it already" I whispered to my housemate.
For a Tuesday afternoon this little cafe was quite busy with barely a table free. The selection of sweets
For a Tuesday afternoon this little cafe was quite busy with barely a table free. The selection of sweets
