Strauss

We stopped in for an early breakfast, and had a great experience. The food was very good, the service was good also. But keep in mind they get pretty busy so expect a little wait. There is limited seating inside but they do have some tables in the alleyway. My wife said this is the best earl gray tea she has had since we have been in Brisbane.

Situated down a little lane way, this place is a gem of a find. We popped in for breakfast and were seated instantly which was lucky as it’s quite small inside. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Coffee was fantastic and the meals were also top notch. 3 of us had Brekky and we all enjoyed our meals. Always great to see a review score reflect how good a place actually is. I personally got the smashed avo and added 2x poached eggs. It was very tasty, eggs were cooked well and toast not too crunchy. Would definitely recommend a visit to this awesome little cafe next time you’re in Brisbane CBD and on the lookout for good food and/or coffee. Well done Strauss!

Really nice hidden spot. The coffee is excellent and the bagel was one of the best I've had. Very chilled and friendly staff.

Stopped in for a coffee and could not have 'bean' happier. Very nice quality and flavour. There are lots of coffee shops around the area, but Strauss stood out as being worth a stop. Located down an alleyway, the atmosphere is good with the option of outdoor seating away from the main road and shaded from the elements.

One of a great place to have brunch. Good recommendation from the staff. Sandwich - Reuben was tasty. Limited seats just come early.

Excellent food, coffee, and atmosphere, but it loses a star because the timing of the coffee and food delivery is way off. You get your coffee and then by the time food arrives your drink is almost done. So, you order a second coffee and by the time it arrives your food is almost done. So, you are basically either eating or drinking, just not at the same time. The place often is very busy, and the staff is very friendly and always working hard, so part of the issue with having table service in this type of busy atmosphere is waiting for your server to find time to stop by your table. The management really needs to find a way to improve operations so that food and drinks are delivered more closely together, ideally at the same time, perhaps by implementing QR codes at tables to place orders so customers don't need to wait for their server, or doing away with table service altogether and instead having a dedicate area of the back counter for placing dine-in orders. Other than that one big issue, everything else here is great and the vibe is very clean, cozy, and welcoming!

Thank you Google for showing us such hidden gems. Walked past this alley multiple times and wouldn't even know there would be such a comfy little cafe at the end with great food and honest service. We sat down at the bar for a lovely meal, had a chat with the owner and/chef Brad and chatted with staff. The moment we were seated, we were attended and we were made very comfortable, welcome, and the picks from the menu explained. There was nothing to hide. Food was prepared in front of us with great picks and ingredients.

Very chill and well hidden away on a random alleyway at Elizabeth St. The vibe was fantastic with that sort of "old charm" full of old furniture and a proper place with stools for those who like to eat solo. The omelette was piping hot and absolutely delicious, with the bacon cooked to perfection, and the coffee (a large flat white) being smooth and served at the perfect temperature. Definitely getting the toast with it next time. The staff was absolutely lovely as well! Appreciated getting water immediately after getting a table. Just about the best you can get.