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Half Time Food

Market Square, Kiosk 3 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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Market Square, Kiosk 3 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

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+61 452 468 697
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Half Time Food

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.
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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

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

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, ordering speed, and open-air seating

  • Arrive Early for Popular Items

    Popular morning items sell out quickly and the outdoor food court fills up fast, so arrive early in the morning to secure popular dishes like sticky rice balls.

  • Choose Display Items for Speed

    Items from the counter hot bar provide immediate takeaway, whereas freshly cooked-to-order items may take 10 to 15 minutes during busy peak periods.

  • Prepare for Open-Air Seating

    Seating is located in an open-air, semi-covered pavilion food court rather than an enclosed dining room, making takeaway ideal if you prefer eating at home.

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