A combination of warm, sunny weather and a laid-back vibe has created the perfect climate for a brunch revolution in Brisbane. For locals, weekend days are made for sipping flat whites in the sun of an alfresco cafe or post-work out session breakfasts with a side of gossip. The commitment to mid-morning meals has spawned some of the most inventive breakfast dishes in the country. Where else can you eat Yarra Valley caviar topped dippy eggs in your activewear? Click through for our picks of the brunch bunch.

28 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba (07) 3392 3300 The term ‘café’ doesn’t really do it justice. Tucked into a beautiful historic building in the antique district, this longstanding brunch favourite has all the charm of an old-world European bistro. Beyond the striped awning and potted lavender lies a cosy, classy interior with antique mirrors adorning the original brick walls, and ornate silver sugar bowls on the tables. There’s the same attention to detail behind the scenes with everything from butter, burrata and cured trout done in-house; the trout is teamed with avocado, pickled egg and radish, but our favourite is the fun, fancy dippy eggs – four-minute eggs with rye soldiers and Yarra Valley caviar. facebook.com/pearl.cafe.brisbane/

14/15 James St, Fortitude Valley (07) 3852 3822 This is Brisbane brunch, grown-up style – and the best place to go when hair-of-the-dog is called for. The smoked harissa Bloody Mary or Sailor Jerry spiced rum espresso martini will sort you out. Settle in to the soothing surrounds of one of the city’s smartest contemporary bistros and prepare for a brunch unlike any other. Here the sausage and egg muffin is spicy merguez with fried egg, cheese and roasted garlic, or graze on the breakfast mezze with air-dried beef, za’atar flatbread, tomato, cucumber, mint and labne. But our all-time favourite is the black pudding with manchego custard, flamed grapes and smoked almonds. gerardsbistro.com.au

258 Adelaide St, Brisbane (07) 3085 5387 The coffee pedigree is a given, as this is the sister outlet for the north-coast NSW roastery of the same name. With no less than five blends from which to choose, Botero sets the standard for CBD cafes in terms of coffee, food and well, just the vibe of the place. Whether it’s quick and simple house-made peanut butter on toast or their crushed green peas and broad beans with poached egg, mint, preserved lemon and za’atar, it is refreshingly different. Spread over two levels of an historic building in Adelaide Street, Botero is a smart mix of the old sand-blasted brick walls and timber floors and contemporary blond wood furniture. botero.com.au

145 James St, New Farm (07) 3254 0671 It’s the lovely little local everyone wants just around the corner from home. Brunch doesn’t get much more chilled than this. Relax in the dog-friendly garden out the back, check out the ever-changing array of local art on the walls while sipping a well-made Toby’s Estate coffee. The food is that rare and wonderful combination of wholesome-yet-delicious fare. Think zingy falafel spread on sourdough with haloumi, baby beets and dukkah-sprinkled egg topped with coriander and mint. And this is one of the few places in town where you can get frog in a hole – fried egg with garlic-buttered toast, smoked ham, tomato relish and greens. facebook.com/thegettinplacebrisbane

2371 Moggill Rd, Brookfield (07) 3378 2805 Nestled among the trees at the rear of a boutique western-suburbs garden centre – the oasis-like setting is the first clue. The second is the colony of wild bees and the vast, lush kitchen garden at the entrance to the bistro. Fresh, local, organically grown ingredients are the cornerstone of the seasonal menu. Whether it’s coconut lime brown rice pudding with fresh fig, dragon fruit, fresh coconut and caramel miso ice cream or the hearty Gardener’s Breakfast, every plate is a work of art, adorned with edible flowers and herbs. wildcanary.com.au

11 Florence St, Teneriffe. (07) 3852 6734 Want to feel all smug and virtuous about going out for brunch? It sounds unlikely, but cabbage pancakes with goat’s cheese and a soft egg are as delicious as they are wholesome. House-rolled organic honey-roasted oats with Barambah yoghurt, fruit, lemon myrtle and local rooftop honey is almost as good. Fear not, there’s eggs as well, and we suggest a side of thick, juicy short loin bacon on the side. Juices are also a highlight. The café is set within a boutique grocer that has built a reputation on sourcing the very best produce from local producers, so you can stock up on all kinds of goodies and take that virtuous feeling home with you. sourcedgrocer.com.au