The Gunshop Cafe in West End is a crack shot at producing a cracking feed
When we think of iconic Brisbane institutions, The Gunshop Cafe sits firmly on our list. With its cosy exposed-brick-walled interior and secluded back-garden oasis, the West End locale is a home away from home to many – a safe haven where delicious fare and boutique-bean brews are guaranteed. Not content to sit on its laurels, The Gunshop Cafe team is constantly innovating, with seasonally changing dishes and weekly specials complementing its much-loved menu of favourites.
For The Gunshop Cafe it all starts with fresh, local ingredients. The kitchen sources seasonal locally sourced produce that is transformed with culinary creativity into dishes with unexpected flavour combinations. A popular brunch spot for almost two decades, The Gunshop Cafe’s all-day offering includes original favourites such as green eggs and ham (made with a zesty pesto scramble), pork, apple and sage sausage served with bubble and squeak, and potato and fetta hash cakes drizzled with herb sour cream.
Those seeking something special might opt for the ever-rotating French toast or omelette of the week. Past standouts include the Taiwanese fried pork chop omelette served with garlic mayo, chilli, pickled red cabbage, crispy shallot and sesame, or the French toast topped with caramel egg pudding and passionfruit whipped cream, garnished with tropical fruits and berries compote. You may be leaving your breakfast in the hands of fate, but every player’s a winner when it comes to The Gunshop’s innovative specials.
If you’re hankering for a hearty, less-breakfast-style meal, from 10:30 am you can select from a variety of lunch options including the slow-cooked beef brisket sandwich, piri piri grilled-chicken salad, prawn and blue swimmer crab spaghetti and Korean fried chicken burger, perhaps with a side of truffle and parmesan fries.
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On the beverage side, The Gunshop’s adept baristas regularly cycle through boutique beans from across the world, serving up hot and cold barista’s specials each day alongside a selection of unique brews – think black sesame coffee lattes and house-brew passionfruit green tea. The cafe also offers milkshakes, thickshakes, frozen-yoghurt smoothies and freshly squeezed juice, as well as a tight list of wines, beers and cocktails to quench your thirst.
Treat yourself to a boozy brunch with a classic mimosa or espresso martini, or try one of the cafe’s signature cocktails like the Trigger Happy (a yuzu whiskey sour) or the Mexican Standoff (a spicy margarita made with silver tequila, ginger beer and jalapeno). The Gunshop Cafe also offers its inviting space as a venue for special events, with a bespoke menu of canapes and house-made pizzas to ensure your soiree is as tasty as it is tasteful.
The Gunshop Cafe is open 7:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays and 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on weekends. Head to The Directory for more details.