Restaurant
Half Time Food
Market Square, Kiosk 3 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
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Market Square, Kiosk 3 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
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Tucked into Market Square, this open-air counter serves fast, unpretentious Taiwanese breakfast staples starting at sunrise. Morning regulars point to the hot-bar display for ready-to-eat comfort—steaming bowls of congee, savory century egg porridge, and crisp you tiao made for plunging straight into warm, lightly sweetened soy milk. Sticky rice balls come stuffed with pork floss and pickled greens alongside hot scallion-and-egg pancakes. It is swift, budget-friendly neighborhood sustenance with no fuss.
- Traditional morning staples: Warming congee pairs alongside crisp fried dough sticks, savory beef rolls, and mildly sweet house soy milk.
- Rapid counter service: A brisk hot bar and counter case keep pre-made favorites ready for early-morning takeaways in Market Square.
What's On at Half Time Food
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Half Time Food
Why customers rely on Half Time Food for morning staples, hometown comfort, and fast market visits
Authentic Taiwanese Morning Staples
A wide variety of staple morning items are available immediately from counter displays alongside made-to-order specialties.
Authentic Taiwanese breakfast shop, I have been here more than 20 times each time when I miss Taiwanese breakfast.
Taffy 16 Counter Display Selection
Counter ordering and visible hot-bar selections ensure high-volume morning traffic moves smoothly.
They have all the food displayed in the counter, and you choose what you want to have.
THI NGOC VAN Mai Heartwarming Hometown Comfort
Traditional heritage breakfast dishes offer genuine comfort that reminds patrons of home and childhood routines.
The food makes me feel so heart warming and brings me back to my hometown again
Winty Wang Nostalgic Childhood Flavours
Classic pairings like crispy fried bread sticks and congee recreate cherished childhood food rituals.
Love the beef roll, dumplings and fried bread sticks (childhood food) with congee.
Jeremy Chan Early Morning 6:00 AM Service
Doors open around 6:00 AM, accommodating early morning commuters and morning market visitors with fresh breakfast.
they start serving food around 6am.
Jerry Reys Quick Takeaway on the Go
Pre-made items and fast-paced counter packing make it easy to grab generous portions when pressed for time.
It's always fast-paced, the servings are always generous and you get a nice mix of traditional Taiwanese breakfast cuisine for when you're on the go.
Frank Law
Most popular items
Authentic morning classics and breakfast favorites
Fried Bread Stick
their deep fried bread stick is one of the best in Brisbane.
Jan T Soy Milk
I normally don't have sugar with my milk so I really like that their soymilk is just mildly sweet.
THI NGOC VAN Mai Sticky Rice Ball
We always get their Sticky Rice ball (with pickled vegetables and pork floss), pancake with beef roll and their home made soy milk.
Vivian SC Beef Roll
Love the beef roll, dumplings and fried bread sticks (childhood food) with congee.
Jeremy Chan
Other favorites
Complementary hot soups, bowls, and savory sides
Dumplings
The dumplings were perfectly crispy whilst keeping the boiled texture.
Austin Roanne Century Egg Porridge
The porridge was warming and the rest of the dishes made for a decent brunch for 2+1 at $22.
brisvegustation Mee Sua
Love Mee Sua and Vegetables Wrap here the most!
Linh Ng Wonton Soup
For under $6 you get 5 very decent size wontons in a very tasty soup
Samantha Bryant
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ordering work?
Items are displayed across the counter and hot-bar for quick selection, while select specialties—such as bacon egg pancakes and meat buns—are prepared fresh to order. Staff may note a 10 to 15 minute wait for made-to-order dishes, though queues generally move swiftly.
Do popular breakfast items sell out quickly?
Arriving earlier in the morning is recommended. Popular choices like sticky rice balls and chive pockets frequently sell out as the morning progresses.
What is the seating setup like?
The kiosk is situated in Market Square's open-air pavilion food court. Seating is casual, outdoor, and shared within the semi-covered precinct rather than in an enclosed dining room.
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