The Gardens Club — Restaurant in Brisbane City

Wonderful location surrounded in greenery. Staff are friendly enough and service was timely based on the number of patrons today. That’s the upside.

The down, down side: The vegetarian options are a severe let down. The price point was on the higher side for what is offered, but I guess location pricing and that you’d have to walk approx 1 to 2 km walk away to another venue. As I was part of a group booking, that wasn’t possible today.

To say an item is vegan/gluten free, it has to be categorically that. You can’t label and offer a food item on your menu and then not have it correct. With so many dietary issues and concerns that people have, it’s basically false advertising.

Specifically your zucchini and corn fritters. I asked and was advised that it’s fried on the same hot plate as bacon and then deep fried for crispness in the same oil used for chicken. Unacceptable.

Either don’t call it’s vegan/gluten free or just do the right thing.

The avo smash was ok, nothing to write home about.

I returned here after several years, and the next visit will not...

My favourite brunch cafe in Brisbane.

Amazing location set in lush green almost rainforest on the edge of the City Botanic gardens. Near QUT and the upper part of Riverstage.

No parking but a great place to walk or cycle to. It’s also possible to drop off frailer passengers or wheelchairs at the turnaround at the top of QUT only about 20m from the cafe.

The food is breakfast fare and I find it very good. I particularly enjoy their eggs Benedict with bacon, halloumi and or avocado. My vegetarian partner finds good veggie options and often enjoys a nice pot of tea or chai.

The service is good. I think some of the staff are learning their trade but always seem attentive and helpful.

Sitting outside in the wonderful lush shaded gardens ambiance and enjoying brunch or a cuppa after a bike ride is one of my...

I didn't come here for a culinary experience. My visit was more to be surrounded by lush tropical greenery as I sit and enjoy a hot drink. The ambience is one of the best that I have been to in Brisbane because of the magnificent botanical garden environment. It is easy to strike up a conversation, if you are so inclined, as I am, in this natural setting. There's something about being in nature that feels vastly removed from the clinical and sterile vibe that permeates city venues. I recommend The Gardens Club to anyone seeking refuge from the imposing, industrialised ambience of the busy city. I intend to return again and again for a morning coffee (and to try a breakfast here) now that I have discovered the relative tranquillity of this...