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LIFESTYLE the best breakfast A GUIDE TO IN BRISBANE 1 For years we have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For me, this is more than a good enough reason to treat myself to some of the best breakfasts that Brisbane has to offer – after all, I’m just looking after my health. While some days breakfast becomes lunch, or in the rush to make it to class on time a coffee must suffice, if you’re ever looking for a tasty start to your day, here are my top five breakfast spots. Alcove Café + Deli Wilston Alcove is a quirky little café located in Wilston Village (a five-minute drive from Kelvin Grove). While a hidden gem to most, Alcove is well known by the locals and often has customers spilling out on to the foot path. My go to dish is the avo smash with poached eggs, haloumi and bacon – this favourite is yet to disappoint. Naim 2 formerly known as Shouk Café Shouk Café in Paddington has recently undertaken some rebranding and is now known as Naim. This Middle-Eastern inspired café in Collingwood Street is very popular with Bri ssy hipsters and foodies and rightly so. They may have recently wiped the latke stack from their breakfast menu, but the pumpkin and haloumi has remained and is just as scrumptious as ever, just don’t eat too much of the spicy paste. Chapter IV Paddington 3 Only a short walk from Naim is Chapter IV, a beautiful rustic cottage café with stunning views from the rear balcony over the hilly streets of Paddington. If eggs benedict is your thing, then look no further for the best eggs benny I am yet to find in Brisbane. With your choice of ham, maple-cured bacon, smoked salmon, field mushrooms or haloumi, this dish always lives up to expectations. The Pantry The pantry is situated in Old Government House at Garden’s Point and has been given the title of the number one on campus breakfast hot spot. With great dining options on campus like the Pantry, there really is no excuse to skip breakfast anymore. Whether you’re after a muffin and a great coffee or eggs and avo smash on sourdough, the pantry caters to everyone… and if you find yourself at Kelvin Grove, check out their sister store Brewed Awakening. Charlie’s Raw Squeeze 4 If you’re after arguably the best acai bowl in Brisbane then head to Charlie’s located in Everton Park and Stones Corner. This vegan friendly store is renowned for their fresh produce and delicious squeeze bowls. Charlie’s not only offers acai bowls but also snickers bowls, bounty bowls, mango bowls and a whole range of healthy and delectable options. Not to mention you can also pick up your fruit and veggies while you’re there. 5 21