
The Gunshop Cafe
A much-loved Chermside cafe — 4.2 stars from 430-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Gunshop Cafe in Chermside, Brisbane, is presented as a tucked-away place for coffee, drinks and relaxed gatherings. Its appeal centres on warm service, craft coffee and rustic flavours, with a hidden backyard oasis adding a quieter feel away from the pace of the city.
The cafe’s published offering includes an all-day menu, a specials menu, hot and iced drinks, barista-made coffee, wine, beer and cocktails. The website does not provide specific dish names, so there is no detailed food list to point to, but it does describe the venue’s dishes and drinks as part of its function offering. Menu availability and pricing may vary, so checking directly with the venue is sensible.
For occasions beyond a standard cafe visit, The Gunshop Cafe promotes its space for birthdays, corporate events and other celebrations. It can cater for smaller brunches as well as livelier evening functions, with the team offering to work with guests on a tailored menu. That makes it a potential fit for groups seeking a distinctive setting, while the coffee, drinks and garden-like retreat may also suit a more casual visit. The website text references West End, but the supplied venue listing places this venue in Chermside.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 15:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 67
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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