Chapter IV
180 Latrobe Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia
ClosedToday 08:00 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A much-loved Paddington cafe — 4.1 stars from 870-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- FridayToday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Chapter IV is a café in an iconic Queenslander at 180 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, with a deck and back balcony overlooking the Brisbane suburbs. The setting gives it a distinct sense of place: visitors can settle in for coffee while taking in the view, with the house’s character adding to the experience. Customer reviews on the venue’s site also point to friendly service, a welcoming space and carefully presented food.
Breakfast is available throughout the day, making Chapter IV suitable for an unhurried morning meal as well as a later catch-up. The menu also includes lunch and snack options, with the venue saying it caters to a range of dietary needs. One named favourite in the customer feedback is the soft shell crab Benny, while other reviews mention consistently good coffee, flavourful food and thoughtful presentation. The venue invites guests to view the full menu online before visiting.
Families are particularly well catered for, thanks to an on-site kids’ playroom designed to keep children occupied while parents enjoy their coffee and something to eat. That makes the café a practical option for a family outing, while the balcony, views and relaxed Queenslander setting also suit a casual coffee with friends, a daytime date or a solo breakfast.
Chapter IV was established in 2015 around the idea that food can bring people together and contribute a small moment of happiness. Alongside regular bookings, the venue offers cake painting, which can be requested through the reservation process. It is open seven days, from 8am to 3pm, with all-day breakfast available every day. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.1 from 874 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 64
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 89
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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