August & Always

August & Always is a breakfast and brunch cafe at 32 Railway Terrace in Milton, Brisbane, built around early starts, made-to-order food and coffee. It opens from 6am Tuesday to Saturday, with breakfast and brunch service beginning at 7am, making it a practical option for an early meal, a pre-work coffee or a relaxed catch-up before the day gets busy. The kitchen currently serves until midday, while the cafe’s listed days off are Sunday and Monday.

The menu covers familiar breakfast favourites with both savoury and sweet choices. Smashed avo combines avocado with lime, sea salt, cracked black pepper, chilli, feta and lemon, while the granola bowl pairs Greek yoghurt and toasted granola with strawberries, optional banana and honey. For a richer breakfast, the Eggs Benny Croissant brings bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise together in a croissant. There is also Bacon and Eggs, with poached, scrambled or fried eggs, plus a Bacon and Egg Wrap with melted cheese and a choice of barbecue sauce or tomato relish.

Those with a sweet tooth can choose the Pancake Stack, served with strawberries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, maple syrup and chocolate sauce. Drinks include coffee, iced strawberry matcha and, from 10am, a selection of alcoholic options for a more leisurely brunch. That later drinks service gives the cafe a slightly different feel as the morning progresses, suited to catching up over food rather than simply grabbing breakfast on the run.

The venue describes its space as easy and its atmosphere as relaxed, which fits the broad appeal of the offering. It should suit solo diners looking for an early coffee and meal, couples planning a casual brunch, or small groups wanting a familiar menu with both breakfast classics and sweeter options. Booking ahead is encouraged if you want to secure a spot, particularly for a brunch catch-up during the cafe’s Tuesday-to-Saturday service.