The Gunshop Cafe
53 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Open nowToday 07:00 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





Vibrant spot with brick walls and rooftop beehives, serving creative breakfasts and market specials.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- ThursdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:30
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Gunshop Cafe offers a relaxed West End setting where craft coffee, warm service and rustic flavours are brought together in a tucked-away atmosphere. Its hidden backyard oasis gives the venue a distinctive feel, offering a quieter refuge from the pace of Brisbane while still being part of one of the city’s most characterful suburbs. The menu includes all-day options, specials, hot and iced drinks, barista-made coffee, plus wine, beer and cocktails, making it suitable for a casual daytime visit or a more leisurely catch-up.
The cafe also caters for functions, with a versatile rustic space and backyard area for birthdays, corporate events and other gatherings. The team says it can work with hosts on a tailored menu of food and drinks, with packages suited to occasions ranging from intimate brunches to lively evening events. That combination of a welcoming cafe atmosphere, varied drinks and adaptable function space makes The Gunshop Cafe a practical choice for West End locals, visitors looking for a relaxed Brisbane cafe, and groups planning a celebration. It is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 1,294 reviews.
Good to know
- Rooftop beehives are a working part of the cafe's operation
- Menu features rotating market specials alongside regular offerings
- Brick-lined interior and distinctive design make it a popular spot for photos
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 1,294 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 72
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 94
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
What's the signature of The Gunshop Cafe?+
The cafe is known for its creative breakfasts and rotating market specials, served in a vibrant space featuring exposed brick walls and working rooftop beehives.
What's the rating and how many reviews does it have?+
The Gunshop Cafe has a 4.3-star rating based on 1,294 Google reviews.
Where is The Gunshop Cafe located?+
It's located at 53 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, in the West End area of Brisbane.
What makes the atmosphere unique?+
The cafe features distinctive exposed brick walls and functioning rooftop beehives, creating a visually interesting and characterful space.
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