Most people don't even realise that this coffee shop even exists down in the basement level of the shopping centre. As a result it is usually quiet.

Unfortunately they don't provide WiFi and their basement location is not very good for phone reception.

Go here for a romantic first date, but not for much else.

I am really not a big fan of Beard Papa. Worth giving a try if you have never tried their cream filled puffs. Some people obviously like them as they have places all over the world.

I haven't been here for tea, but I love the vegetarian food here. First of all I am not a vegetarian, but I love real Chinese vegetable dishes. This place definitely delivers.

Given the lack of good quality authentic Asian food in the valley, this is one of my favourite restaurants there. Unfortunately the opening hours at not very good.

While they do have meals here, people go for the chocolate. And it is death by chocolate.

However the main problem is their service. They use that service philosophy that it is better to make the customer queue and then deliver the food quickly, than give them a table right away and make them wait. This is the main reason why you see people queuing here.

Better to head to one of the other chocolate places in the area.

This is an odd cafe/bar combination. It came into being before Queensland created the small bar license, so basically it is bar running under a cafe license.

So it is okay for snacks but you wouldn't want a meal here. They have coffee, but their tea and juice selection is boring. Better to come here for drinks.

My experiences here include coming here on a quiet day and relaxing on one of the sofas, coming here late at night to give my friend who had a few beers time to drink some coffee and be sober enough to legally drive, coming here when there was a band playing, coming here one afternoon, having a snack and realising we were the only people in the place over 30.

Yes, it has become the home of Brisbane's pseudo hipsters (people who dress like hipsters but are not real hipsters). Even so, I think there are many reasons to go here.

This is a Brisbane icon. The Devonshire teas here are the best in the city, especially as they come with raspberry instead of strawberry jam. Have yet to try the high teas, but high tea has become so common everywhere now, I prefer to stick to Devonshire teas.

It has that feel that you should dress up nicely to visit here.

Love this place. Its main drawbacks are that it is so popular that it is getting crowded and the outdoor seating is not very good quality.

On the other hand food is great, drinks are varied and suits everyone's tastes (the coffee in a bowl is a popular option).

If you go early you can often find a little space for a quiet conversation. Even when it gets busier you may be lucky and secure these spots.

It also stays open fairly late.