Forget cooking! We have some incredible places to eat out on our doorstep. Here we have hand picked some of the best eateries our region has to offer.
Farmer Brown’s Pizzas
0477 889 939 I Keperra Picnic Grounds, Ferny Grove
From a simple start in 2015, Farmer Brown’s Pizzas has grown in leaps and bounds to become a well known, and much loved name in The Hills District. The fully licensed, mobile wood fired pizza set up, together with Farmer Brown’s trained pizza chefs, produce traditional and authentic pizzas to be enjoyed by all. Only the finest and freshest ingredients along with their own homemade sauce are used, resulting in delicious pizzas packed with texture, flavour and character. The menu features a large range of classic pizza choices, from margherita, ham and pineapple to pepperoni and smashed pumpkin, as well as a couple of dessert pizzas. There are also Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available. Cash and Efpos are accepted. Farmer Brown’s Pizzas cater all over Brisbane from small intimate celebrations to large festival type events. If you have an upcoming function, give them a bell. Alternatively, head on down to the Keperra Picnic Grounds on a Thursday or Friday between 4pm and 8pm and try one for yourself... Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
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Thai on Ferny Way
07 3351 0188 I Shop 5 & 6, 135 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills
Thai on Ferny Way is a highly regarded restaurant within our community. It is well known to locals for creating authentic Thai food, with friendly service and a truly Thai ambiance. Everything that owners Bruce and Penny do is to serve people with their hearts and deliver an excellent experience for every customer, whether they are dining in or having take-away. They are passionate about what they do and take pride in appealing to their customers by bringing an honest, dedicated approach to your dining. Bruce’s passion for seafood freshness and Penny’s amazing cooking (as a much admired Thai chef) makes for a great combination for a flavour fresh experience dancing on your tongue and palate. Originally from Thailand, Penny is the head chef within the restaurant. Penny’s inspiration originates from the streets and markets of Thailand, always cooking with premium quality ingredients sourced locally. Cuisine is an important reflection of the different cultures of regions in Thailand and she uses these local ingredients to adapt and cook masterpiece recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation throughout Thailand. This is Penny’s way of preserving and prolonging the life of Thai food and the food she loves to cook at Thai on Ferny Way. With this background you can guarantee the cuisine offered at the restaurant is bursting with distinguishing flavours and has an abundance of authentic Thai aromatic tones giving diners the ultimate Thai experience. The Restaurant is located on a beautiful elevated park setting with plenty of off street parking and close to public transport (train and bus). The relaxing setting makes for a truly unique Thai backdrop for your meal or celebration and is a great place for diners to meet and socialise. Whether it is take-away, dine-in, functions or catering, Bruce and Penny guarantee only the best as they continue their many years of culinary perfection. They continuously strive to be the benchmark for everyday, authentic Thai cuisine. The restaurant is family-owned and operated so please feast at their table and join the conversation and atmosphere.
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 9.30pm (CLOSED Monday)
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The Flying Nun
07 3289 2288 I 16 Station Street, Samford Village
With so many nooks and crannies, this Samford institution offers a quiet and private dining experience even when the cafe is bustling. Inside dining features colourful stained glass windows and outside dining features a rainforest garden with mosaics and sculptures galore. At its core is an old Uniting church, which is more than 100 years old. In 1922 it was moved down the hill to its present location by horse and cart. The owners aim to consistently provide a high-value product — service, food, coffee and ambience. All cakes are made on site and are able to be ordered in advance for special occasions. The Flying Nun is also available for functions and is fully licensed.
Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs: 7am - 3pm and Fri.& Sat: 7am - 8.30pm
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D-SOL
07 3851 4975 I 16 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills
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Wow, have you noticed that the café scene is growing in the Hills? Look no further than D-SOL in Ferny Hills. This café is serving up delicious breakfasts and award winning Campos coffee, and is a must do for any brunch enthusiast. The friendly staff at D-SOL offer a full coffee menu including pour overs and single origin coffees. For those that aren’t sold on coffee they have a great range of smoothies, teas, milkshakes, juices, sodas and more. Breakfast options range from healthy smashed avocado to indulgent Belgian waffles. Then there are the lunch time burgers. OMG those burgers! The house specialty, however, is their heart-warming potato cakes; soft fluffy and absolutely to die for. If you are in a rush, these guys have you covered. They have a cabinet full of grab-n-go salads, wraps and sandwiches as well as freshly baked muffins and sweets. Plus their whole menu is available for takeaway! There is no way you leave this cute little cafe without feeling completely satisfied. D-SOL is conveniently located at 16 Ferny Way, and has both indoor and outdoor dining, so you can bring your pooch for brekky too. Opening Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 6am - 2.30pm | Sat.& Sun: 7am - 2.30pm
Cafe Lagarto
07 3289 3550 I 225 Mount Glorious Road, Samford Valley
Named after the venue’s cheeky water dragons, Café Lagarto offers the ultimate relaxing outdoor dining in beautiful Samford Valley. Just a few minutes outside Samford Village itself, Café Lagarto is well worth the short trip over the range for breakfast, brunch or lunch, with friends, family – or even enjoy a quiet coffee and cake on your own. Under new ownership since January, Café Lagarto prides itself on offering consistently great Toby’s Estate coffee, friendly service, delicious food, and most of all, a relaxing day out that is both family friendly and dog friendly. Set within The Lifestyle Centre, a visit to Café Lagarto is also a visit to other lifestyle focused businesses, including a boutique gift shop, delightful nursery, day spa, yoga centre, City Chicks, hair salon, horse and rider supplies, nutritionist. Best of all is the farm walk where you can enjoy a stroll past donkeys, sheep, goats and stop in to feed the chickens, ducks and geese. Add in live music every Sunday morning and where else would you rather be?
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8am - 4pm www.hillsecho.com
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