Ed on Edward Cafe
A much-loved CBD cafe — 4.6 stars from 170-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ed on Edward Cafe is a Brisbane CBD spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and food to take away. Guests can sit in for a meal or pick something up through the venue’s coffee window, which is designed for people heading through the city and wanting a quick coffee break.
Inside, hanging plants and a vibrant mural by All City Walls create a retreat from Edward Street. The flexible seating is set up for different kinds of visits, from a simple solo break to client meetings and office lunches. That makes it a practical option for city workers as well as anyone looking for a place to pause during the day.
The food offering centres on breakfast, lunch and toasties, with a separate catering menu for office occasions. Catering is available for delivery, subject to a minimum order of $100, making Ed a useful choice when a team needs breakfast or lunch brought in. The website does not provide further detail about individual dishes or the people behind the venue, but its focus is clear: straightforward cafe dining, takeaway coffee and workplace catering in Brisbane City.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:15 – 14:00
- Tuesday
- 06:15 – 14:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:15 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:15 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:15 – 14:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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