Cafes Newstead

Locale Newstead

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A much-loved Newstead Italian café and patisserie — 4.9 stars from 130-plus reviews.

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Exceptional

4.9(133)· GoogleClosed

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Why it's worth checking out

Locale Newstead brings Sicilian and broader Italian influences to breakfast and lunch in Newstead, Brisbane. Its breakfast offering combines Italian traditions with Australian favourites, including Sicilian granita, filled croissants, breakfast panini, avocado toast and pastries made daily. The menu also includes seasonal French toast and the venue’s signature scrambled eggs with meatballs.

For lunch, guests can choose from cabinet salads, panini and pasta for a quick meal, or stay for a Sicilian-style à la carte experience. The website highlights house-made arancini, pasta Brontese with pistachio pesto, chicken marsala and eggplant parmigiana. Desserts include freshly filled cannoli and homemade cake.

Locale also offers catering, cakes and desserts, functions, events and an online store. Wine is part of the experience too, with bottles from the family vineyard recommended alongside the food. It suits diners looking for an Italian-inspired breakfast or lunch, a sweet pastry or dessert stop, or food and wine for a gathering. The venue is rated 4.9 from 133 Google reviews.

Reviewed by Iyan B.