Coffee and brunch, anyone?

Try one of Brisbane's best brews served from its vine-covered garage at the ever-so charming Bunker Coffee café. Perfect for the coffee afficionado’s, try exclusive beans from all around the world. Polo espresso is also pouring coffees, matcha’s and special flavour combos in their pink shipping container. Both of these unique Milton coffee stops can pair your morning brew with a delicious pastry to start your morning the best way.

For those looking for a hearty breakfast to pair with your coffee, you can find Caffeine Robber just down the road, serving Brisbane-based Fonzie Abbott beans, classic breakfasts and international brunch dishes. Whisk & Ladle offers a delicious all-day menu with classic breakfast options to devour, you’ll find; savoury mince, clay-pot eggs and buttermilk ricotta pancakes alongside many other flavourful staples.

For those on a search for flaky goodness and speciality drinks, look no further than Beurre Pastries. On Park Road, you’ll find this heavenly bakery that is pushing the boundaries of flavour combinations within the confines of fresh, in-house rolled and baked pastry treats.

Market Mornings

One of the most beloved ways for locals to spend their Sunday morning is at the vibrant Milton Markets, and it’s easy to see why. From 6am to midday every Sunday, more than 130 fresh produce stalls come to life offering everything from farm fresh produce and gourmet treats, artisan goods and unique handmade wares and more. For a mid-week pick-me-up, the Milton Mini Markets vpop up every Thursday from 10am to 2pm, perfect for a lunch time browse or bite to eat.

Local bistros

Indulge in classic pub food at The Coro Hotel or try the famous slow cooked lamb shank pie or find The Fishery on Baroona Road that will fill the seafood-sized hole in your belly with fresh fish, crispy chips and all your favourite sides.

For fine dining you needn’t look any further than the renowned Deer Duck Bistro. Specialising in modern Australian and European dishes that are meticulously plated, the degustation menu is with the perfect option to try five or nine specially tailored courses paired with fine wines. For a Mediterranean-inspired wine-bar restaurant, Camber brings a touch of modern European dining through wine offerings, mouth-watering tapas and aesthetic fit out.

The White Bird on Park Road offers a range of hearty meals with an Italian flare or classic burgers on the menu, there’s something for everyone. The uncomplicated menu ensures a relaxing experience from the flavourful menu options, lively atmosphere and friendly staff.

International style

Find the flavours of the world in this tiny corner of Brisbane. Feast on traditional Thai dishes like tom yum soup and massaman beef curry at Tuk Tuk Bar and Restaurant. For a street style Vietnamese option, Mrs Luu’s Vietnamese Canteen focuses on flavour-packed takeaway style dishes such as the ever-popular banh mi, fresh rice paper rolls and vermicelli salads.

Italian cuisine is always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. La Dolce Vita (under the Eiffel Tower) has been open since 1989 and continues to be a popular spot for all traditional pizza and pasta. If you’re dining with a large group or family, head to Arrivederci Pizzeria where all pizzas have three sizes, 25cm, 50cm and one meter long, perfect for any size group or hunger level.

Fancy a tipple?

Enjoy a walking tour of Milton’s local bars and breweries – big and small. Start at The Scratch to sample local and independent brews, then make your way to the Milton Common where there’s an array of local craft beers by Common Ground Brewing and delicious bites.

Visit Warehouse 25 gin distillery and music venue to try craft spirits such as gin and vodka as well as beer and wines on tap. There’s also a selection of Calm Spirits Co. drops, made with soothing botanicals. Finally, no bar-hopping mission to Milton is complete without a stop at the famed XXXX Brewery. Book in for a 90-minute tour to learn about the Brisbane brewery’s 140-year history and enjoy a guided three-beer tasting. We’ll cheers to that!