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À la Bonne Franquette

Shop 6/710 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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Shop 6/710 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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+61 420 280 624
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About À la Bonne Franquette

Run by a French family along Brunswick Street, À la Bonne Franquette delivers unpretentious bistronomie without fine-dining markups. The dining room is compact—doubling as a pantry shelf of imported groceries—where regulars claim the two-hour evening seatings for garlic-butter escargots mopped up with crusty baguette. The kitchen plates tender beef bourguignon, citrus-cut duck, and bubbling, cheese-heavy tartiflette before finishing with torch-crackled crème brûlée.

  • Bistro Classics: Garlic-butter escargots, tender beef bourguignon, bubbling tartiflette, and duck à l’orange executed with traditional bistro simplicity.
  • Family Hospitality & Deli: Run by a welcoming French family, pairing dinner seatings with retail shelves stocked with imported specialty goods.
  • Accessible Neighborhood Value: Hearty portions, unpretentious cooking, and multi-course dining priced well below typical inner-city French menus.
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Why Diners Choose À la Bonne Franquette

Experience New Farm's cozy, family-run corner of France—reserve your table early to secure an intimate dinner seating.

  • Authentic French Bistro Staples at Accessible Prices

    Diners enjoy generous, uncompromised staples like garlic-parsley escargots and hearty bourguignon at everyday neighborhood price points.

    $17 per half a dozen is the cheapest i’ve seen escargot priced at, and each one being drowned in garlic and parsley butter was actually heavenlyyy!

    Ying Ang

  • Meticulous, High-Tier Savoury Execution

    Classic French culinary techniques shine across savoury courses, from crispy baguettes and rich gratins to steaks matching premier dining rooms.

    The eye fillet was the best that I ever had even in three chef hats or three Michelin star restaurant.

    Ronnie Lui

  • Living French Language and Hospitality

    Native French-speaking hosts greet guests in their mother tongue, offering genuine guidance and regional European hospitality.

    So good to hear and be able to speak french with french staff.

    Alyzée Dumerliat

  • Transportive Cultural Ambience

    The dining room recreates the sights, scents, and intimacy of a genuine Parisian neighborhood brasserie tucked away in New Farm.

    The staff were so hospitable and the restaurant really felt like a mini France

    Jing Min Ong

  • Familial Warmth That Feels Like Home

    The family team welcomes diners into a setting where hospitality feels personal, caring, and distinctly uncommercial.

    This place feels like home. It's incredibly delicious, welcoming, friendly, warm.

    Michael

  • Soulful Relief from Trend-Chasing Menus

    Patrons find authentic comfort in soulful, lovingly prepared food that bypasses dining trends in favor of real heritage and pride.

    it's like stepping into your family home, smelling something great from the kitchen and being greeted with a hug at the door.

    Nick Paskhin

Classic French comfort food prepared with traditional finesse—reserve your table early to enjoy an intimate dinner service.

  • Escargots

    escargot was the best I've had

    Luke Taylor

  • Beef Bourguignon

    both the beef bourguignon and orange duck were so tender and seasoned so well

    Ying Ang

  • French Onion Soup

    the French onion soup came with a very high standard with subtle taste of onions and appropriate cheese and bread.

    Ronnie Lui

  • Canard à l'Orange

    i highly recommend trying the orange duck with its unique zesty flavour

    Ying Ang

Other favorites

Round out your bistro experience with classic French sides, balanced sweets, cellar pairings, and deli staples—reserve your table in advance to secure a spot.

  • Grâtin Dauphinois

    The gratin was epic too, with a crunchy cheese crust that didn't overpower the other tastes.

    Gilles D

  • House Desserts

    The desserts were especially great — not overly sweet, just the perfect finish.

    R D

  • French Wine & Drinks List

    Amazing food, stunning value, fabulous wine list and drinks menu.

    Natalie Jackson

  • Imported French Pantry Goods

    The restaurant has lots of French products for sale if you are interested.

    aie aie

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, curated French pantry items, and tailored dining touches that make every visit personal.

  • Personal Family Hospitality

    Guests are welcomed directly by the founding family—who converse fluently in French and treat diners like invited household guests rather than transactional clients.

  • In-House French Pantry & Deli

    Shelves within the dining room are stocked with authentic French grocery staples, imported treats, and local delicacies available for purchase to take home.

  • Attentive Sharing Service

    Service thoughtfully accommodates plate sharing across multiple courses, making it seamless for couples and small tables to sample widely.

  • Exclusive Monthly Dining Events

    The venue hosts dedicated monthly dining evenings spotlighting curated three-course menus and seasonal off-menu dishes like classic beef tartare.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seatings, table placement, and ordering at New Farm's intimate French bistro—book your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Reserve for Structured Dinner Shifts

    Dinner services run in structured two-hour seatings (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM) that regularly fill to capacity. Securing an advance reservation is essential to guarantee a table.

  • Request Indoor Seating in Advance

    Pavement seating along Brunswick Street can be tight, cold, and noisy. If you prefer the warmth and transportive atmosphere of the cozy indoor dining room, request an indoor seat well in advance.

  • Order Extra Baguette for the Sauces

    Rich dishes like garlic-butter escargots and hearty braised mains warrant extra crusty baguettes for clearing the plates. Arrive hungry, as portions are generous and ideal for pacing across multiple courses.

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