The Junction Cafe - Tannum Sands

After asking for a recommendation for a good breakfast cafe from the caravan park we ventured out to Junction Cafe this morning.

They have an all-day breakfast menu I was pleasantly surprised to find a Keto-friendly option as well as cream for my long black.

We chose the Keto Breakfast Bowl with an extra poached egg added and the Junction Big Breakfast. Both were very generous and although they were delicious we couldn't finish everything - great value

The staff are lovely and there is shaded seating out front so you can bring along your best friend.

Junction Big Breakfast

Keto Breakfast Bowl

Very generous serves

Dog friendly 🐶

Read Kristen M.'s review of The Junction cafe on Yelp

Gather and Feast - Caboolture

We are always on the lookout for new cafes to try and found Gather & Feast in Caboolture by chance.

We both had the Feast and were not disappointed. The eggs were perfectly poached and sat atop super crunchy sourdough. 

The serves were very generous with 2 eggs, bacon, 3 chipolatas, mushroom, avo, relish, baby spinach, halloumi and a lovely green sauce.

Read Kristen M.'s review of Gather and Feast on Yelp

Mojo's on North - Bribie Island

While on the hunt for a big breakfast on Bribie Island we stumbled upon Mojo's on North. 

The prices were great and the serves looked very generous, but the clincher was the large undercover seating area on a hot Saturday morning.

We both got the Mojo's Mega Breakfast and while my OH polished his off, I was defeated!

Mojo Mega Breakfast

Mojo's Mega Breakfast - 1 large pork sausage, 2 rashers bacon, 2 eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, hash brown, and 2 slices of toast - $19

Read Kristen M.'s review of Mojo's on North on Yelp

Mill Creek Cafe - Dayboro

We headed to the lovely village of Dayboro for a birthday breakfast and found the Mill Creek Cafe which has an outdoor seating area nestled in among the trees.  

We went for the Salmon Eggs Benny & a Breakfast Burger and they didn't disappoint. 

Next time I have to remember to ask for the hollandaise sauce on the side as it was a very generous serve and I prefer a bit less.

Salmon Eggs Benny

Breakfast Burger

Coffee with a view of the market stalls setting up

Lovely outdoor seating area

Perfect poachies

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Shingle Inn - Strathpine

We've been to this Shingle Inn location a couple of times now and the breakfast is always good.

The Big Breakfast is generous with poached eggs, bacon, chipolatas, tomatoes, mushrooms, sourdough and hash browns.

I opted for the Goodness Bowl and the only issue was the discoloured avo which still tasted fine but didn't look appetising.

Cappuccino

Nice runny poachies

Goodness Bowl

Big Breakfast

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Kitchen 8 - Northgate

Kitchen 8 are back open for dine-in and still have all of our favourite breakfast dishes.

The Brisket Benedict now comes on a muffin instead of a croissant, 😭 but the brisket is the star and that is so delicious that it could just be plated up on its own and I would still order it!

They don't have cream for my long black so I get a doppio instead and it always comes with a shot of Soda water to cleanse the palate.

Brisket Benedict

Doppio with soda water

Takeaway window

Ramekins Cafe - Carseldine

Update: 7 June 2016

Smashed avo with poached eggs and bacon added

Look at that ooze

Update: 14 August 2015

Sweet Potato & Kale Fritters with an extra egg & avo added

Update: December 2014

In Dec 2014 we called into Ramekins again and I had the Smashed Avo & dukkah with poached eggs, mushrooms, hash brown & ham off the bone. It was served in a small paella pan and was delicious. The poached eggs were nice and runny this time and the dukkah was a nice addition to the standard smashed avo.

We headed back to Ramekins for a lazy Sat breakfast in Aug 2015 and decided on the Eggs Benny with Ham, and the Sweet Potato and Kale Fritters. The fritters were on the smallish side but I had added an extra poached egg and avocado so it was the perfect sized breakfast.

23 June 2013

We were craving hash browns so headed out to Ramekins for a leisurely Saturday breakfast and were quite surprised at how busy they were. We managed to snag a table and ordered coffee and two Big Breakfasts and added some avocado and Hollandaise sauce.

The first thing I always do when my poached eggs arrive is to cut into them and pray that they will be perfectly oozy and delicious. Unfortunately, both eggs were almost completely solid and there was not a runny yolk in sight. My avocado was turning black so I sent it back but luckily the rest of the breakfast was delicious.

Maybe on a quieter day they would be less frantic and the poachies would be nice and runny...perhaps one day I'll return to find out. Until then I'll continue my search for the best breakfast in Brisvegas.

Skinny Cap

Big Breakfast with Avo

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Spring - Brisbane CBD

I've been working my way around the Brisbane CBD sampling the various breakfast options and always find myself ordering a variation on Smashed Avo..I think I may be obsessed!

The Spring Smashed Avo offering is a simple affair on sourdough toast and lemon. The avo was well seasoned and deliciously creamy. As a takeaway option it is perfect if you only have time to duck out for a quick coffee as you can enjoy this when you get back to your desk.

Smashed Avo on homemade sourdough toast with lemon

Chicken, Mushroom, Pepperoni & Spinach Risotto

I kept hearing that risotto is a dream in the Thermomix so I was very keen to test it out as I love risotto but hate all the ladling and stirring. After making this Chicken, Mushroom, Pepperoni & Spinach Risotto I'm definitely a convert, it was delicious and so easy.

60 g parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
1 brown onion quartered
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 sprigs parsley
60 grams Butter
40 grams extra virgin olive oil or rice bran oil
100g sliced pepperoni, roughly chopped (or 3 slices Shortcut Bacon)
2 chicken thighs, cubed
300 grams Arborio Rice
60 grams dry white wine
1-2 tbsp vegetable stock paste
750 grams water
200 grams mushrooms, sliced
100 grams semi dried tomatos
100 grams baby spinach
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Grate parmesan 10 secs/speed 9. Set aside.
Place onion, parsley and garlic in TM bowl and chop at 3 secs/speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
Add butter and oil. Sauté 3 mins/Varoma/speed 1
Add pepperoni and chicken. Sauté 2 mins/reverse/Varoma/speed 1
Add rice. Sauté 1 min/reverse/Varoma/speed 1
Add white wine. Sauté 2 mins/reverse/Varoma/speed 1
Add stock paste, semi dried tomatoes, water & mushrooms. Cook 15 Mins/100C/reverse/speed 1.5, place simmering basket on top of lid instead of measuring cup.
Place spinach in the Thermoserver, pour risotto on top of spinach and let sit for 5 mins. Stir in most of the grated parmesan, season with cracked pepper and serve with extra parmesan on top.

Penne with Rocket and Basil Pesto, Avocado, and Tomatoes

I always seem to have tomatoes and avocado in the fridge and this is my go to dinner when I want something light and fresh. I don't cook the tomatoes or avocado, just throw everything together at the end grate on plenty of parmesan cheese.

I had a huge bag of rocket left over from Christmas and a small basil plant in the garden so that's what I used but you could switch up the herbs to suit your taste. Save yourself some time and blitz up a batch of pesto, use one portion, and freeze the rest for another night.

Rocket and Basil Pesto

140 grams rocket
15 grams basil
90 grams Pinenuts, lightly toasted
60 grams parmesan cheese
30 grams lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
35 grams olive oil
10 grams olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste

Pasta

Penne or dried pasta of your choice, cooked according to packet directions

Tomatoes, roughly chopped

Avocado, halved, deseeded and roughly chopped

Parmesan cheese, grated

Pesto

Put all pesto ingredients into Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds / speed 6.

Scrape down sides of bowl and blend further 15 seconds / speed 6. 

Add more lemon juice, olive oil or pepper to adjust consistency and flavour according to taste. 

Tips

For variations, combine rocket with other herbs, e.g. parsley, coriander or basil.

If you have leftovers pour some oil over the top and freeze it or use within a few days on salmon, chicken or scrambled eggs.

Rocket and Basil Pesto Recipe on Recipe Community website