Paddi

Paddi is a cafe on Given Terrace in Paddington, Brisbane, built around specialty coffee, all-day cafe food and a sense of everyday comfort. The venue presents itself as a place for a properly brewed espresso, a relaxed brunch with friends or a quick lunch, making it suited to different parts of the day rather than one particular style of visit. It is open from early morning through to mid-afternoon, with later starts on weekends.

The all-day menu ranges from familiar cafe staples to more distinctive combinations. Eggs your way comes with local artisan sourdough and smoked tomato relish, while the Avocado Pretzel pairs smashed avocado and edamame with whipped goats fetta and pomegranate molasses. For something richer, the Breakfast Spread brings together eggs, bacon, avocado, truffled mushrooms, roast cherry tomato and a hash brown. Other notable choices include the Crab Omelette with blue swimmer crab, umami butter and fried enoki, and the Potato Benedict Royale, built around a herbed potato cake and hot smoked salmon.

There are also lighter and plant-based options, including the Fricassee Rice Bowl with miso-braised vegetables, avocado and brown rice, and the Green Goddess Salad, which can be served with poached chicken, tofu or halloumi. For lunch, the luxe toasties cover options such as Croque Monsieur, The Reuben and Chicken Avocado & Brie. Families are catered for with a dedicated children’s menu for under-12s, including eggs and bacon, chicken goujons, a cheese toastie, fish and chips, and chips.

Paddi’s own story centres on bringing the spirit of specialty coffee to its community. Its website describes a food and coffee program shaped by care for the ingredients and an artisanal approach to the daily ritual. That makes it a practical choice for solo coffee stops, casual catch-ups and family meals, with enough variety for a group with differing tastes. Paddi is located at 233 Given Terrace, Paddington, and serves Monday to Friday from 6:45am to 2:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 2:30pm.