Dragon Lake Chinese Restaurant

McDonald's

➤ 235 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Carindale, Australia

Delivery services • Coffee • Breakfast • Chicken • Burgers • Fast Food • Vegetarian • Ice cream

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Had the bad experience of unsuccessful on finding any café opening on Christmas Day in Coorparoo area and re-attempted on the Boxing Day. What I found that the only place opening for service was McDonald. Well, I have not been to this McDonald over 20 years and remembered I always came for the Happy Hours with my mates for coffee break and social. Happy to give it a go. Felt the missing feeling due to this place had been turned upside down without the overlooking upstairs' view. Browsing around the whole McDonald, I start to understand why the whole banner goes downhill. Although the McCafe try to share the coffee lovers' market, the robotic pouring and preparation of coffee by the well trained staff could not earn my appreciation not to mention about the raisin toast that I ordered..... Disappointed.

Rapide Restaurant

➤ Carindale, 4 Martha Street Camp Hill QLD 4152

Modern Australian • Gluten Free Options • australian • coffee • restaurants

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Modern, seasonal intwresting menu. Very friendly welcome from the owner/hostess. Wait staff well-informed. BYO, but also a good varied cellar.

Cav Rd Canteen

➤ 47 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Carindale, Australia

Fast Food • italian

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Popped my head into Cav Rd Canteen after spying a sign for fresh cold-press juices and iced coffees.<br> <br> Decided to pass on both as they were quite expensive at $6.50 - I rarely pay that much for an Iced Latte at a coffee house, let alone a canteen.<br> <br> Still wanted to give them a try, hoping to find a hidden gem in Coorparoo, so went with the Fried Chicken and Chips lunch deal that included a Coke for $10. Paid an extra $2 ($12 in total) to upgrade from Chicken Wings to Chicken Breast.<br> <br> Neither the chicken nor the chips were remarkable...actually, they were both short of average - 2.5.<br> <br> It was also quite hot inside (no air conditioning and they didn't turn the fans on until after I ordered) with limited counter seating and two small tables on the footpath.<br> <br> After I ordered and was waiting for my takeaway, I noticed some additional specials taped to a side wall - all Vietnamese dishes, including Rice Paper Rolls, Bahn Mi, Noodle Soups, etc. I got talking to the owner and he told me those were the dishes he was proud of, being from Vietnam. It sounded like he may have inherited the main menu (burgers, fried fish/chicken, chips, etc) when he bought the shop 5 years ago, but that he has added Vietnamese dishes more recently. <br> <br> I'll admit that the longer I waited in the heat, looking at the pre-prepared sausage rolls and pies under the heat lamps, the more I started to worry about food safety. I felt much better after I saw the 4 star rating from Brisbane's Eat Safe program as I was leaving.<br> <br> Their prices are a bit steep, especially the fresh juices and iced coffees, and the menu is all over the place, but if you are in search of some Vietnamese comfort food you might want to give them a try for yourself. Personally, I don't think I'll be back.

Crema Espresso

➤ Westfield Garden City, Shop 2317, Level 2, Corner Logan and Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane, Carindale, Australia

Cafes

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A great cafe with affordable foods bursting with flavours. I've visited Crema Espresso on numerous occasions and always order their sandwiches. The chicken sandwiches I order usually come with a delicious honey mustard sauce which I cannot pass up - it's mouthwatering. I also ordered nachos which was I think was quite pricey (I added on extra sliced chicken which was quite generous). There was a generous amount of corn chips, salsa and sour cream but I think it's still a bit pricey for nachos. I think I'll stick to the sandwiches/burgers which are very fresh and tasty!

The Haze Cafe

➤ 105 Wynnum Rd | Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland 4170, Australia, Carindale

Restaurants • Coffee

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Sustainably sourced food is always a good thing and I have found that at one of my new favourites spot. I popped in here for a coffee and a quick breakfast