Strauss

What is it? A sweet, laneway hidey-hole that’s doing comforting, old-school eats. Why we love it: Hiding down a little laneway off Elizabeth Street, this cosy CBD café serves some of Brisbane’s best coffee. The coffee crowd pours in early, lining up for a hot flatty or latte made with Strauss ’ very own house blend. They rotate the single-origin beans for their long blacks and espressos, and also offer a bottled cold brew for those on the run. Have time for a feed? You’ll find a tight and rather old-school menu of brunch classics, ranging from house-made walnut banana bread and honey granola to smoked trout bagels, ham and bacon croissants, and an almighty Reuben sandwich with pickles and the ever-so necessary sauerkraut. It also happens that Strauss concoct their very own range of jarred gourmet goods that you can buy alongside your morning cup of Joe – from tomato chutney and chilli jam to blueberry jam and marmalade. Time Out tip: A dd a shot of espresso to your smoothie for an a...