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Vic’s Place Cafe: Middle Eastern Twists on Popular Breakfast Classics

Eager to try brunch classics with a Middle Eastern spin? Vic’s Place Cafe in Clayfield rocks a unique and interesting menu that serves up wraps, Turkish eggs benedict, and delicious coffee.

Founded by Giulia Di-Leo to honour her late father, Vic’s Place Cafe offers Clayfield delicious brunch with a Middle Eastern-inspired twist. One of the cafe’s signature meals is the Turkish Benedict Stack — their very own unique twist on the classic eggs benedict breakfast meal, consisting of two poached eggs served with crispy smoked bacon and grilled halloumi atop their homemade cheese, mushroom and spinach pide and dressed with hollandaise sauce.

The cafe also takes great pride in its coffee, which has been described by numerous customers as “amazing”, “great”, and “very nice”. Small cups are priced at $4 while mediums cost $5. Large cups of coffee cost only $6. Those with dietary restrictions can take solace in the fact that Vic’s Place serves dairy alternatives such as soy milk, oat milk, and more.

Took mother dearest this morning and meet the big bro for brekky. Fantastic place beautiful tasting food and amazing service. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend. Jarvis do some work!!
Vaughtan T.

Had brunch on Saturday at Vic’s Place Cafe and it was simply AMAZING! The combination of flavors, the attention to detail, the board games, the customer service and the last but not least, my new fav dish: “Turkish Benedict Stack”… Very close to perfection! If you want to really treat yourself, you have to try this place! Highly recommended! Thanks for the fantastic food and great atmosphere guys! 👏👏👏
Richard A.

I cannot begin to express how much I love this place. Every single time we come here, the food is without fault and wonderfully tasty, the coffee is always amazing and it really does feel like home with how friendly and personable the staff are. I will recommend Vic’s to anyone who will listen.
Nick S.

Vic’s Place Cafe can be found at 262 Junction Rd, Clayfield, open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals, and other special announcements concerning the cafe.

Editor’s Note: Prices mentioned in this article are as of May 2021.

Clayfield Food Truck MooFree Burgers Moo-ve With Qoin

MooFree Burgers, a familiar food truck in Clayfield, has been moving with a new digital feature following the store’s adoption of Qoin, a contactless payment system that’s becoming increasingly popular in today’s new normal.

Owners Johnny and Michael Tabet, who founded the mobile, plant-based burger joint in 2015, have incorporated Qoin as one of the payment options for its popular Clayfield food truck after seeing the results of the system for its other business, Charlie’s Raw Squeeze.

“It’s a very popular payment option, which is why we’ve introduced it to our mobile MooFree Burgers truck and six of our Raw Squeeze stores,” Johnny said. “The Qoin community is all about supporting small business. As small business owners, we’re competing against the big supermarket chains and Qoin enables us to offer something different to our customers.”

The Tabet brothers have major plans to expand Charlie’s Raw Squeeze and MooFree Burgers across the country and they believe that Qoin will help grow their business.

“New customers are finding us because of Qoin,” Michael said. “They want to support small businesses that accept Qoin and we want to be part of a network that empowers small businesses to work together.”

Qoin, with its main office in the Gold Coast, has been partnering with 34,000 small businesses in Australia in the last 12 months, providing a blockchain infrastructure that helps merchants serve more consumers in a secure and innovative platform.

“Supporting small business is the cornerstone of Qoin. The Qoin model stands apart from other digital currencies in that the value of Qoin increases as the merchant ecosystem grows. The more businesses that join the Qoin community, the more everyone benefits, providing a vital boost to local economies.

“Now more than ever, Australian small businesses are looking for innovative ways to sustain cash flow and make the most of their downtime. Qoin enables them to do both while offering a payment method to their customers that is fast, secure and virtually contactless.”

Aside from the Clayfield food truck, MooFree Burgers has stores in North Lakes, Wynnum and Morningside. Follow the Facebook page for updates on deals, trading hours and the menu.

My Mistress Clayfield: All-Day Breakfast Restaurant Serves Popular Classics

My Mistress, the cafe on Sandgate Road that’s fast becoming a Clayfield favourite, offers a range of delectable breakfast meals with delicious, piping-hot brew made with coffee beans from Allpress Espresso.

Founded by Rhiannon Redmond (the mind behind Albion’s She Bangs Coffee) and Natalie Vostok, My Mistress’ cheeky name isn’t the only thing that grabs a diner’s attention. Their menu is rife with humorous innuendo, featuring items like One Night Stand (toasted bagel with smoked bacon, fried egg, rocket, swiss cheese, tomato relish and aioli), or their signature Strip Tease (buttermilk fried chicken with baked waffles, avocado, chilli mayonnaise and maple syrup).

My Mistress offers a selection of some popular breakfast classics, as well as some unique menu items that promise to leave customers wanting more. Their all-day breakfast and lunch menu allows customers to indulge in a variety of meals, complete with sides and starters. One of their most popular dishes is the Eggs Marilyn, which consists of eggs benedict on top of a toasted bagel served with spinach, poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce, and a choice of bacon, mushroom, ham, or smoked salmon.

The cafe’s Eggs Marilyn.
Photo credit: Facebook/My Mistress

My Mistress takes pride in one particular dish, and that’s their signature Strip Tease. This is a meal consisting of southern fried buttermilk chicken, baked waffles and smashed avocado, topped off with chilli mayonnaise and maple syrup.

Strip Tease
Photo credit: Facebook/My Mistress

Breakfast options and snacks aren’t the only thing available on their menu. The cafe also offers coffee made by specialty roasters Allpress Espresso which offer a variety of unique flavours and blends.

The cafe’s coffee comes from Allpress Espresso.
Photo credit: Instagram/mymistresscafe

Customers who have left reviews were pleased with the cafe’s coffee and excellent service in particular, however the cafe’s breakfast options also stood out from the menu. One reviewer even wrote “The breakfast bagel I had was incredible! As was the coffee!” Many reviewers mentioned how delicious the classic options such as scrambled eggs and eggs benedict were.

My Mistress cafe can be found at 515 Sandgate Road, Clayfield, open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals, and other special announcements.

Harris Farm Markets: Imperfect Picks Receives Six New Products

Would you like some Pudgy Imperfect Pears, Lumpy Pink Lady Apples, Warped Eggplant, Twisted Sweet Potatoes, Unruly Imperfect Zucchini and Scruffy Mangoes? These ‘Imperfect Picks’ from Harris Farm Markets Clayfield might not look perfect on the outside, but they’re still the same great quality for an even greater value.

According to co-CEO Tristan Harris, the Imperfect Picks program helps reduce the number of perfectly edible crops going to waste due to their less attractive appearances. A staggering 25 percent of Australian crops never leave the farm gate simply because they do not meet the visual specifications of supermarkets and consumers.

Customers will be able to order an array of fruit and vegetables with a few extra bumps that taste exactly the same as normal produce, with options — or in this case, newer options — such as the Pudgy Imperfect Pears, or the Warped Eggplant, or the Lumpy Pink Lady Apples.

Warped Eggplant, one of Harris Farm Markets’ newest products.
Photo credit: Harris Farm Markets

“We say ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ and it’s never been more accurate when it comes to buying fruits and vegetables,” says Mr Harris.

“What looks perfect might not truly be the best option for the environment, Aussie farmers or for your hip pocket. The choices you make at the supermarket can make a big impact.”

Other all-new products from the Imperfect Picks selection include Twisted Sweet Potatoes, Unruly Imperfect Zucchini, and Scruffy Mangoes.

Scruffy Mangoes, one of Harris Farm Markets’ newest products.
Photo credit: Harris Farm Markets

The program has been used by the Harris Farm Markets for roughly six years now, saving a total of 28 million kilograms of crops from being thrown into landfill — approximately 100,000kg of food a week.

Those interested in purchasing produce online from the Imperfect Picks selection can do so by visiting the Harris Farms Market online store here. For the latest updates and announcements concerning the seasonal crops available, as well as any special deals, follow their Facebook page.

Harris Farm Markets Officially Opens In Clayfield, Back After 30 Years

Harris Farm Markets has come full circle in Clayfield. Some 30 years after opening the fruits and vegetable shop, the family-owned company is back in operation at its original Sandgate Road site and will open doors on Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The shop is still undergoing a rebuild and redesign of the former Clayfield Markets. Carlo and Susan Lorenti, who owned and managed the old site, will stay on and maintain the quality of the goods and services at Harris Farm Markets.

“We’ve proudly served the Clayfield community for over 30 years and whilst one door closes on Monday 7th December a new door opens,” the Lorentis said. “We can’t wait to be welcoming you back to our brand spanking new store. Where we hope to bring a little bit of extra joy into your shopping experience with us.”

“We are incredibly excited to be opening at this site because Harris Farm used to own it 30 years ago before selling it to Carlo and Susan. It’s a full-circle story and we are thrilled that Carlo and Susan are staying on as our managers at Clayfield, along with as many staff as possible,” Harris Farm Markets co-CEO Tristan Harris said.

“The Clayfield store will be home to the best in fruit and vegetables, including an organic produce section and a leaderboard of Queensland strawberries and mangoes, as well as a gourmet grocery section of boutique local products, an extensive deli and offering of more than 200 cheeses, a bakery section with the best bread from sourdough to brioche, and a premium meat selection.”

“It will be a flavour-filled showcase of Queensland and Australian produce under one roof, and we can’t wait to open here in a city that values their fresh fruit, vegetables and food stories so highly. Queensland is famed for the richness and range of produce grown across the state, and to be able to work with so many wonderful producers is one of our dreams.”

Harris Farm Markets Clayfield will be one of two flagship stores for Queensland. The other shop is going to open in West End in May 2021.

With over 300 growers, producers and creators in Queensland alone, the Harris Farm Markets has championed the value and freshness of truly seasonal products. This company has delivered goodness for over 40 years, with the firm belief that Australian families should have access to the freshest and best available fruit and vegetables.

Harris Farm Markets will also feature an IMPERFECT PICKS corner.

“This is the seasonal produce that might not look perfect on the outside but are as perfect as ever on the inside. IMPERFECT PICKS helps reduce the astonishing statistic that *25 percent of farmers’ crops currently never leave the farm gate simply because they may not look ‘normal’, and do not meet the visual specifications of some consumers and supermarkets. This means every time someone buys an IMPERFECT PICK, they are helping us take more of our farmer’s crops, helping to reduce food wastage and most importantly, saving 50 percent at the checkout,” Mr Harris said.

NATORG Cafe Promotes Healthy Living, Healthy Planet With New Menu

Did you know that a cafe exists next to the NATORG Salon at the corner of Junction and Alma Road, Clayfield? If you’re looking for a quiet place to take a break from your routine, NATORG Cafe is right there, tucked in a brilliant spot.

NATORG Cafe first welcomed diners before the Christmas holiday in 2019. However, like many businesses, the restaurant had to temporarily close in March due to the pandemic. The setback allowed the chef to come up with a new menu.

On July 27, NATORG Cafe launched its flakey pastries: Chicken & Mushroom Filo, Pumpkin & Spinach Filo, Caramelized Onion & Camembert Tart and Spinach & Feta Tart. These delights are best eaten with a warm mug of coffee or tea. ⠀

Food served at the cafe use locally-sourced organic ingredients. Aside from the flakey pastries, their bestsellers include a good selection of toasties — Falafel (vegan), Reuben (vegan) and Chicken and Cheese. Their drinks are from Leaf & Berry Organic, a product of Seven Miles. See their complete menu on the official site.

Just like its next-door eco-friendly salon, this cafe also promotes a healthy planet.

“We’re on a mission to leave a smaller footprint on the planet, but leave a big impression on your senses,” the owners said on its official site.

The cafe employs eco-friendly practices in managing the business. They take part in recycling programs, encourage customers to bring their own cup to lessen landfill wastes and spearhead a donation drive for nonperishable items.

Follow NATORG Cafe on Facebook for updates about store hours. Download their app for Android phones for orders and deliveries.

Pablo’s Mexican Cantina in Clayfield Resumes Trading After Long Holiday Break

After three weeks on holiday break, Pablo’s Mexican Cantina in Clayfield is back to serve Mexican street food delights that “bring people together and make their bellies smile.” The outlandishly decorated restaurant on Sandgate Road isn’t hard to miss with its bright and colourful interiors, bringing the lively vibe of Mexico.

Elements of Latin American culture are all over Pablo’s Mexican Cantina with its cacti sculptures, figurines and wall decorations. Long, cushioned seats in vibrant colours and quirky prints provide a spacious seating area, where you can find several throw pillows with Frida Kahlo’s image.

*Photo Credit: Pablo’s Mexican Cantina/Google Maps*

If you’re looking for authenticity, the food at this restaurant is all about traditional goodness. The menu lineup consists of a variety of cheesy, limey and satisfying choices, such as nachos, burritos, chili con carne, soft tacos, enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, quesadillas and chimichangas made from locally-sourced ingredients.

This restaurant has a licensed bar as well, serving sangrias, mezcal, frozen margaritas, tequila and cerveza.

By the counter are several gift items, if you’re feeling generous and eager to spoil your friend with tokens like hand-painted ceramics, indigenous earrings or quirky pinatas. If you’re really into Mexican flavours, you can also buy bottles of hot chilli sauce and spice rubs for your meals at home.

Pablo’s Mexican Cantina trades daily, except Mondays, beginning at 5:00 p.m. On some days, they serve a Mexi Banquet menu during happy hour. For reservations and other inquiries about their food, phone 0738623531.

“YUM! Tasty and filling, without the greasy after-taste you sometimes get with Mexican dinner. The place has Really friendly staff and enjoyable decor, which is combined with a varied but not overdone menu that has something for everyone. Reasonable drinks menu options too, including unlimited sparkling water for a small fee. Great value. Absolutely worth a visit!”
~ Simone Lane, Google Reviews

“This place Pablo’s Mexican Cantina has soul and the best tasty freshly daily made food to tantalize your taste buds. Great value for food and great service such an amazing atmosphere! To top it up the restaurant is run and owned by a great and amazing talented chef Debbie. Love the food and everything about Cantina.”
~ Ada Daher, Facebook

“Finally, there is a decent Mexican restaurant in Brisbane! Amazing authentic food. Great customer service. I will certainly be back. Highly recommend.”
~ Loren Cunliffe, Zomato

Ray White Co-Chairman Puts 1930s Clayfield Family Home Up for Auction

A premier residence, built sometime in the 1930s, is up for auction as Ray White Group Co-Chairman Paul White lists his own family home in Clayfield.

The property at 129 Adelaide Street East, Clayfield is expected to draw lots of interest as it boasts an excellent location at an elevated position in Clayfield’s premium precinct. The street where the 926-square-metre lot sits has also been voted as one of Brisbane’s top 10 streets.

Named ‘Arlington,’ after a Darling Downs sheep station, the prime residence is a single-level house with four huge bedrooms, four bathrooms and a 3-car garage with a security system. The master suite has elevated north-facing view, a walk-in closet and a private retreat which can be turned into a study, a nursery or a lounge.

The living area includes a formal lounge as well as a gas marble fireplace and extends onto the formal dining space and designer kitchen with Gaggenau oven, steam oven and induction stove.

The Arlington has been extensively renovated without compromising the 1930s character of the residence. Along with the modern amenities of the home are the classy and ornate interior elements, timber floors, leadlight windows and original chandeliers.

The amenities extend well onto the landscaped front garden, a deck at the back for entertainment and a glass-framed saltwater pool.

Mr White, who bought the prime property back in 2014 at $3.025 million, is selling the house as he and his partner Lynee Porcsin get ready to downsize.

The Adelaide will be auctioned on Saturday, 23 November 2019, at 4:00 p.m.

Find out more about the listing.

Award-Winning Clayfield Seafood Markets Serves Fresh Seafood Meals Daily

Three years since Clayfield Seafood Markets rebranded, the fishmonger at 823 Sandgate Road has become the goto place for fresh seafood every day. The regular long lines out the front is a testament to their popularity and quality, which has grown enough to earn them a spot in the Top 10 Australian Fish & Chip Awards.

Clayfield Seafood Markets receives its supply of fresh deliveries six days a week direct from Australian fishermen. The food is cleaned, gutted and filleted from scratch and upon the customer’s orders.

The owners take pride in letting the customers enjoy a satisfying seafood meal than have them take much time to clean, prepare and cook the dishes at home. The restaurant’s chefs deliver high-quality seafood burgers and fish and chips, including gluten-free selections.

Clayfield Seafood Markets also offer beer-battered prawns, mussels or crab sticks, Panko crumbled sea scallops and homemade salmon with sweet potato pie.

*Photo Credit: Clayfield Seafood Markets/Facebook*

Breakfast or brunch selections at this dining place are a seafood feast with slices of smoked salmon served with fresh soft eggs.

However, the store also has a good selection of bacon, smashed avocado and banana bread for breakfast, or beef and chicken burgers for lunch, alongside salads and additional sides.

Clayfield Seafood Markets open from Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on the weekends at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“Our local for fantastic produce. They have a solid variety of Australian seafood. Must try the QLD snapper when in stock. Oysters always on pointe. Lovely staff. Great menu for take away too.”
~ Stephanie Oates, Google Review

“I buy fresh seafood here often, generally it’s awesome and as good as the place in James St New Farm. Wish they had Coffin Bay oysters still, way better than the Pacific ones.”
~ Sarah Anderson Nee Yip, Zomato

“Extra fresh and very good quality fish and chips. An enjoyable experience. Not the cheapest place but a good range of fish, prawns, oysters, etc…As it’s popular, it can get busy and have a bit of a wait.”
~ liketravelling11, Trip Advisor

Guardian Childcare & Education in Clayfield Observes National Open Day

Interested in sending your little one to a Guardian Childcare & Education centre? You and your child may freely explore and get a feel of the site at 791 Sandgate Road in Clayfield this October.

It’s the National Open Day across all Guardian Childcare establishments in Australia on Saturday, the 26th of Oct 2019. The early learning centre in Clayfield has prepared a packed three-hour schedule of activities for both children and parents.

This will be a great time for the parents to meet the educators at the Clayfield site whilst the children play, learn and have fun. They can observe first-hand how the educators approach and interact with the children.

*Photo Credit: Guardian Childcare & Education/Facebook*

Besides getting to know the staff and exploring the Guardian Childcare centre, visitors during the open day may also sample the menus.

The National Open Day will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parents may also take advantage of the option to join the Twilight Tours of the Guardian Childcare centre in the CBD area on Thursday, the 24th of Oct 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Established since 2004, Guardian Childcare & Education has over 100 sites around the country.