Ipswich's Best Restaurants and Cafés - Discover Ipswich

Eat & Drink

Ipswich's food scene has taken off in recent years. Discover a bevy of laneway cafes, including the city's own coffee roaster in a converted warehouse. Notably, the 88 Limestone precinct has a broad food and entertainment offering. While, the nearby historic Top of Town stretch boasts an enticing array of cafés and restaurants. In brief, a perfect spot to indulge for breakfast, lunch, or to soak up the night scene over dinner.

Inside Stories

Beating the heat in Ipswich

It's no secret that Ipswich can get pretty hot, here's how to make the most of a day out in warm weather with kids!

Holly Connors
Travel blogger

Winternationals

It’s loud, it’s fast, and it will provide an adrenaline rush to boot. The Willowbank Raceway Winternationals is the largest championship drag racing event outside of the USA and the biggest drag racing event in Australia.

The Great Day Out
Lifestyle and Travel Program

A special double gig at Studio 188

Ipswich's cool converted church performance venue, Studio 188, to host a special double gig.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Ipswich's laneway cafe Rafter & Rose doubles in size

A popular Ipswich cafe expands to keep up with ever-growing lunch, breakfast and coffee crowds.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

All aboard for new steam train experiences

All board for some new Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway experiences this year.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

What's on around Ipswich this Christmas

There's plenty on around the heritage city making spirits bright this festive season. Here are just a few of them...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Need a weekend away? Escape to the Ipswich countryside

Need a place to escape for the weekend? Here are 10 reasons to make it the Ipswich region.

Hannah Statham
Blogger

Best summertime drinks around Ipswich

Looking for a fresh sipping spot in Ipswich? Here's a summertime round-up of some of the best places to go for a cocktail.

Ashley Dobson
Photographer

Tommy Smith cafe opens at Woodlands of Marburg

Tommy Smith cafe ushers in a new era for the stately hillside landmark, Woodlands of Marburg.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Give an unforgettable experience - cool gift ideas

Looking for a gift with wow factor? Here are a few different ideas to consider from around the Ipswich region this Christmas.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Treat yourself in Ipswich

Rafter and Rose

Rafter and Rose, in the character-filled Top of Town precinct of Ipswich, is a delightful indoor café plus open shady [...]

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery has won an enviable reputation as the place to go for top quality, locally brewed beer and plenty of atmosphere.

Dancing Bean Specialty Roasters and Espresso Bar

Dancing Bean – Ipswich’s own coffee roaster. Dancing Bean Espresso Bar is actually a whole lot more than the name [...]

Homage

Situated in a historic barn on 12,000 acres of Australian Bushland, Homage is the epitome of fine dining combined with [...]

Brothers Leagues Club

If you’re looking for a great day or night out with dining, gaming and live entertainment, Brothers Leagues Club in [...]

Ipswich Jets Leagues Club

Jets Leagues Club is a complete friendly entertainment and gaming venue, housing a restaurant which offers high quality dining in [...]

Two Sisters Pizza

Now is the perfect time to meet the newest member of the family “Two Sisters Pizza”. You won’t be disappointed, [...]

Dovetails Restaurant

A contemporary makeover at Ipswich’s heritage Technical College gave the city a beautiful restaurant in Dovetails and a fab neighbour [...]

Club Services Ipswich (formerly Ipswich RSL)

What an incredible destination in Ipswich. They are a proud member of the Ipswich community and are open seven days [...]

Tap'd

If you’re in Ipswich and love your craft beer and mouthwatering food, then Tap’d at the PA Hotel will be [...]

The Cottage Restaurant

Set inside a charming heritage Queenslander on Limestone Street sits The Cottage Restaurant built in 1861, an Ipswich establishment for [...]

Hikari Ramen

Here’s a Springfield eatery that has won a devoted following and done it all with steaming bowls of ramen and [...]

Harvest Restaurant and Bar

Harvest Restaurant and Bar is located in Metro Hotel Ipswich International. Harvest Restaurant and Bar is open daily for breakfast. [...]

MediumRare Chargrill and Bar

Located within Ipswich Country Motel, MediumRare Char Grill and Bar restaurant is established for serving quality steak and modern Australian [...]

The Girls' Coffee Bar

A 20 minute drive from Ipswich on the Warrego Highway at Marburg, The Girls’ Coffee Bar has a loyal clientele [...]

Breakfast at Stephanies

Sit back and relax at Robelle and enjoy your breakfast or lunch with Stephanie. Located in Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield [...]

Raw Energy Springfield

Fresh vibrant food! They are breakfast – brunch – lunch all day. All meals are made fresh in-house including dressings [...]

Indian Tadka

Indian Tadka restaurant at Augustine Heights weaves modern fusion into its traditional Indian cuisine. Owner-chef Sid Tripathi and head chef [...]

Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant and Lounge Bar

One of the first hip cafes to open in Ipswich’s heritage Top of Town precinct, Fourthchild has long established itself [...]

Ungermann Brothers

Ben Ungermann won fans across Australia as one of the stars of the 2017 Masterchef series. But it wasn’t only [...]

Nu Orleans Burlesque Lounge

For the tastes and sounds of New Orleans Burlesque Lounge in the heart of Ipswich, Nu Orleans Burlesque Lounge has [...]

Indian Mehfil Ipswich

Indian Mehfil Restaurant situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will experience [...]

Banshees Bar and Art Space

Banshees is a friendly bar and art space where you can enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and live performances from local [...]

Dinmore Cottage

High tea lovers are in for a treat at Dinmore Cottage, a quaint heritage house that has been lovingly converted [...]

Dark Horse Coffee

This Springfield cafe is ticking boxes for those with allergies and special dietary needs, as well as their canine friends. [...]

Places to stay

Spicers Hidden Vale

Spicers Hidden Vale, the luxurious country retreat at Grandchester, just 30 minutes’ drive from Ipswich, has so much to offer [...]

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is as central as it gets in the Ipswich Central Business District. Situated next door to [...]

Flinders Peak Winery

Flinders Peak Winery Luxury Villas are located within an hours drive of Brisbane, an excellent jumping off point for your [...]

What's on

15 Mar 19

CMC Rocks Queensland

15 Mar 19 - 17 Mar 19
CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

19 Dec

Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties

15 Sep - 24 Feb 19
Meet the bosses. The plotters. The bruisers. The petty crims. Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in the new photographic exhibition [...]

04 Jan 19

Springfield Markets

03 Aug - 05 Jul 19
Celebrate Friday with Springfield Markets. Come for an afternoon treat, splash in the new lagoon, browse their local talented artists [...]

06 Jun 19

Gulf Western Oil 52nd Winternationals

06 Jun 19 - 09 Jun 19
The Gulf Western Oils Winternationals is the largest championship Drag Racing event outside of the USA. The Winternationals is the [...]

26 Jul 19

Supercars Ipswich SuperSprint

26 Jul 19 - 28 Jul 19
There’s non-stop thrills for all ages at the Ipswich SuperSprint, 26 to 28 July 2019. Round up your mates or [...]

15 Mar 19

CMC Rocks Queensland

15 Mar 19 - 17 Mar 19
CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

© 2018 All Rights Reserved
Ratings provided by

Advertise with Us | Terms and Conditions | Disclaimer