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Cafe 053

Shop1/53 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia

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Shop1/53 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe 053

Cafe 053 brings bold Korean comfort to East Brisbane with plates of bulgogi risotto and saucy fusion pastas. This cozy neighborhood nook swaps standard brunch fare for hearty signatures—think creamy prawn pasta, spicy jjambbong noodles, and stacked street-style toast alongside house-baked pretzels. Regulars drop in for the warm counter hospitality, washing down generous savory portions with a cold glass of house berry ade.

  • Korean Fusion Pastas & Risotto: Rich bulgogi risotto, creamy prawn pasta, and spicy seafood jjambbong noodles anchor the lunch menu.
  • House Bakes & Street Toast: Freshly baked pretzels alongside street-style 053 toast and egg blanket rolls for morning comfort.
  • Warm Hospitality & Fruit Ades: Counter service comes with genuine warmth and refreshing fruit sips like house berry and blue lemon ades.
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Why Choose Cafe 053

Discover the comforting fusion flavours, house-baked treats, and warm hospitality that define East Brisbane's Cafe 053.

  • Korean Fusion Pasta and Risotto Specialties

    Patrons enjoy distinctive Italian-Korean fusion creations like creamy prawn pasta cooked to perfection and flavorful bulgogi risotto.

    so creamy and the taste is amazing!!! pasta cooked to perfection too!!

    Ying Ang

  • Signature Korean-Inspired Breakfast Plates

    Morning favorites feature comforting dishes like the 053 street toast and satisfying egg blanket rolls packed with flavor.

    I love O53 toast which is just like Korean street food.

    Allie Fang

  • Heartfelt and Genuinely Welcoming Hospitality

    Guests consistently experience heartfelt hospitality and attentive care from welcoming hosts, creating an uplifting cafe atmosphere.

    girl at the counter was so so friendly and welcoming, could not have been better honestly!!!

    Ying Ang

  • Rewarding and Flavorful Comfort Food

    Generous portions and deeply satisfying flavor profiles make dining visits feel worthwhile and memorable.

    the food was well worth it and the staff were very friendly.

    Alex Lee

  • Handcrafted Korean Fruit Refreshers and Ades

    Dishes are paired with house-made Korean-style fruit refreshers like vibrant blue lemon ade and house berry ade.

    their Ade drinks were nice and refreshing.

    Alex Lee

  • Fresh House-Baked Pretzels

    The menu features daily freshly made house-baked pretzels that serve as a distinctive pairing to coffee and savoury plates.

    The coffee is great & the pretzels are homemade!

    Greg Lamb

Signature Korean fusion pasta, risotto, and street food favorites

  • Bulgogi risotto

    Bulgogi risotto is a surprise. Really tasty and unique

    Ebi Tempura

  • Jjambbong pasta

    We had jjambbong pasta which is spicy soupy pasta w seafood(most of them was prawn which i love).

    Ellen Kim

  • Cream prawn pasta

    we ordered the cream prawn pasta, egg blanket and a blue lemonade. Each one was exceptionallllll!!!! pasta omg... better than so called pasta places out there!!! best pasta i’ve had truly!! highly highly recommend!! so creamy and the taste is amazing!!!

    Ying Ang

  • 053 street toast

    I love O53 toast which is just like Korean street food.

    Allie Fang

Other favorites

Signature house ades, homemade pretzels, and sweet treats

  • Blue lemonade

    blue lemonade. Each one was exceptionallllll!!!!

    Ying Ang

  • Berry ade

    berry ade) and the egg blanket and kimchi pork belly pasta. Everything was super delicious and filling.

    Adrienne Tran

  • Homemade pretzels

    The coffee is great & the pretzels are homemade!

    Greg Lamb

  • Honey butter toast

    We then go the dessert , the honey butter toast, and ugh it was too good!

    Sandy

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality touches and thoughtful accommodations that set Cafe 053 apart.

  • Complimentary Table Kimchi

    Diners are treated to thoughtful complimentary additions, such as a complimentary serving of kimchi brought to the table alongside cafe meals.

  • Flexible Breakfast Substitutions

    The team accommodates meat-free preferences on substantial morning plates, willingly providing breakfast substitutions for patrons.

  • Custom Vegetarian Street Toasties

    The kitchen readily customizes Korean street toasties into vegetarian preparations upon request.

  • Thoughtful Portion Care & Takeaway Packaging

    Staff take time to provide honest portion guidance and readily offer takeaway packaging for generous portions patrons cannot finish.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, parking, and ordering to make the most of your visit

  • Budget Extra Time on Weekends

    Allow extra time during peak weekend lunch hours, as made-to-order dishes can experience ticket waits of 30 to 40 minutes when busy.

  • Plan Ahead for Street Parking

    Plan ahead for street parking along Lytton Road and surrounding blocks, as the cafe does not have an on-site customer parking lot.

  • Request Customizations & Takeaway

    Ask the attentive staff if you have dietary preferences or want to split hearty dishes; they accommodate ingredient swaps and provide takeaway packaging.

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