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Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

215 Brisbane St, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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Find Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

215 Brisbane St, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

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+61 7 3281 9934
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

Fourthchild anchors central Ipswich with generous, scratch-made dining and genuine old-school hospitality. Mains arrive hot beneath metal cloches—from tender lamb shanks to stacked rib fillet steak sandwiches with crisp chips. Diners spread across four distinct pockets: settle by the fireplace, grab a quiet nook, watch the street from the front path, or unwind on the back deck with weekend live music. High tea spreads arrive on tiered stands stacked with fresh scones and bubbly, right before dessert rounds out with housemade cheesecake.

  • Cloche Dinner Presentation: Hot dinner mains arrive protected under tableware domes to preserve heat straight to the table.
  • Four Distinct Dining Zones: Choose from the front footpath, an indoor fireplace zone, a private room, or the rear open deck.
  • Celebratory High Tea: Tiered stands loaded with fresh scones, savoury bites, and bubbly for milestone gatherings.
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Why Choose Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

Discover why diners across Ipswich choose Fourthchild for hearty meals, bespoke events, and versatile dining spaces.

  • Cloche Dome Dinner Service

    Hot dinner mains like lamb shank and Camembert chicken arrive under tableware cloche domes to maintain heat and freshness straight to the table.

    served under domes to keep them hot — a thoughtful detail you don’t see every day!

    Sarah Cooper

  • Generous Fresh Portions

    Known for generous serving sizes across rib fillet steak sandwiches, club sandwiches, and scratch-made desserts like house cheesecake.

    steak sandwiches were delicious and very generous in size. Dessert was amazing, prepared in house cheesecake - again very generous portion sizes.

    Louise McLelland

  • Hands-On Owner Hospitality

    Guests feel genuinely valued through hands-on greetings and attentive conversations from the venue's active owners.

    the owners of the restaurant working and speaking to the customers dinning. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place

    HIPHOP.

  • Memorable Milestone Atmosphere

    A warm, polished setting makes special milestone events feel elevated and reassuringly memorable.

    we were glad we made the right choice for our Valentine's Day dinner to make it extra special.

    Hansi Rathnayake

  • Versatile Multi-Zone Spaces

    Guests can tailor their experience across street-front footpath dining, fireside seating, an intimate indoor nook, or an open outdoor verandah deck.

    The variety of seating arrangements is awesome. Outside on the footpath, out back on the verandah, inside near the fireplace or in a smaller room.

    Lisa Lisa

  • Tailored Group Gatherings

    Accommodates diverse gathering needs, pairing dedicated off-menu dietary adjustments with evening entertainment on the rear deck.

    Chef always makes a special vegan meal for us. Fresh and delicious, generous portion, Love the music and the great atmosphere

    Lisa Schubert

Hearty cafe staples, signature dinner entrees, and celebratory experiences crafted fresh in Ipswich

  • Steak Sandwich

    our steak sandwiches were delicious and very generous in size.

    Louise McLelland

  • High Tea

    My best friend and I came here for high tea as our Christmas gift to each other. The staff were friendly and attentive ensuring everything was perfect - from the seating to the food - and it was. Our whole experience was just wonderful. The food was amazing and so beautifully presented

    Cathy H

  • Lamb Shank

    I had the lamb shank, which was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth.

    Sarah Cooper

  • Grilled Chicken and Haloumi Salad

    Their grilled chicken and haloumi salad is a standout — so tasty, so satisfying. Everything’s super fresh and beautifully put together.

    Kez Things to do in Ipswich

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and hospitality gestures that elevate your visit

  • Dome Cloche Dinner Presentation

    Hot dinner entrees are brought to the table covered under dining cloches to preserve temperature and add fine-dining flair.

  • Multi-Zone Seating Preferences

    Guests can pick their preferred ambiance across the front streetfront, an interior fireplace setting, a private side room, or the rear open-air verandah.

  • High Tea Keepsake Care & Bubbly

    High tea service includes complimentary takeout boxing for leftover treats, accompanied by a glass of bubbly on arrival.

  • Personalized Chef Dietary Accommodation

    The kitchen prepares dedicated custom vegan meals on request for business and social gatherings.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating areas, custom dietary meals, and takeaway options.

  • Pick Your Preferred Seating Zone

    Choose between front footpath dining, seating near the indoor fireplace, a private smaller room, or the rear open-air deck and verandah depending on your group size and atmosphere preference.

  • Request Custom Dietary Options

    The kitchen readily prepares custom off-menu dishes such as fresh vegan plates for guests who have specific dietary requirements.

  • Plan Ahead for Leftovers

    Portions across breakfast, lunch, and high tea are very large, so don't hesitate to request takeaway boxes for leftover food and desserts to enjoy later.

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