The Captain’s Parrot Cafe

The Captain’s Parrot Café occupies the harbour-side patio of Wynnum Manly Yacht Club in Manly, Brisbane, giving it a relaxed waterfront setting for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The café describes the location as tranquil and welcomes both people and their dogs, making it a practical choice for a quiet morning, a casual meal by the water or a catch-up with a four-legged companion. Its menu covers all-day breakfast, lunch, cabinet items, drinks and selected dinner and event catering options.

Breakfast includes familiar café fare alongside dishes such as Eggs Your Ways with Turkish toast and house-made tomato relish, Vegetarian Eggs Benedict, avocado on sourdough and a zucchini, carrot and feta slice. At lunch, the offering includes Pinky’s Steamed Chicken Wonton, slow-cooked beef brisket burger, chef’s choice pasta and a fish and chips special. The cabinet adds daily cakes, banana bread, fruit toast and toasted options, while the drinks list includes espresso coffee, tea, smoothies, fresh juices and milkshakes. Blackboard specials are available from Friday to Sunday, with details directed through the café’s Facebook page.

A notable feature is the monthly High Tea, served from 10am to 2pm on the third Sunday. It includes sandwiches, sweets and freshly baked scones, with bookings required. The venue also caters for larger groups and Saturday evening events by advance arrangement. A kids menu makes it suitable for families, while the setting and broad menu can also suit a solo coffee, an informal lunch or a small gathering. The café’s harbour patio and calm atmosphere give it a more unhurried feel than a purely takeaway-focused coffee stop.

The kitchen is led by local chef Pinky Wong, who was brought in when the yacht club sought a new caterer. Pinky is also behind Ms Fire & Wood and brings experience in Asian cuisine, combined with an Asian-Western approach. The café has operated since mid-2022 and places emphasis on fresh, house-made food and accommodating dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and FODMAP requirements. That combination of waterfront dining, flexible café fare and a clearly identified chef makes The Captain’s Parrot a useful Bayside option for relaxed meals in Manly.