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Lakeside Cafe

Advanced Engineering Building, Jocks Rd, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

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Advanced Engineering Building, Jocks Rd, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lakeside Cafe

Crisp banh mi and sweet iced Vietnamese coffee meet breezy open-air dining beside the UQ lakes. Regulars beat the lecture rush for quick breakfast toasties or linger over bowls of pho and combination vermicelli noodle salads at sheltered al fresco tables. Takeaway cups arrive lidless by default, and there is never a surcharge on card payments.

  • Vietnamese Staples on Campus: Crisp pork rolls, noodle salads, and iced Vietnamese coffee turn campus breaks into full meals without steep university markups.
  • Lakeside Al Fresco Seating: Exclusively open-air, sheltered tables overlook the water and catch the campus breeze, serving as an informal meeting hub for faculty and students alike.
  • Lidless Takeaway Service: Takeaway orders come without disposable plastic lids by default to curb waste, though covers remain available on request.
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Why Choose Lakeside Cafe

Discover why university students, staff, and visitors choose Lakeside Cafe for meals, meetings, and relaxing breaks.

  • Speedy, Fresh Campus Meals

    Fresh Vietnamese dishes like banh mi and noodles provide quick, reliable meals that fit smoothly within brief university class breaks.

    Banh mi makes a delicious and quick lunch on the go.

    Tamyka Bell

  • Accessible, Budget-Friendly Dining

    Customers receive substantial, quality Vietnamese dishes and breakfast toasties at approachable prices without card surcharges.

    That is an excellent price for a very tasty and filling lunch.

    Sean Mitchell

  • Ideal for Academic Catch-Ups

    The open al fresco layout offers ample table arrangements ideal for academic catch-ups and meetings between faculty and colleagues.

    I see lots of academic staff holding meetings here, too.

    Tamyka Bell

  • Relaxed Group Connections

    A shared outdoor setting creates an easy atmosphere for gathering over breakfast and coffee with coworkers or friends.

    having a chat with friends or co-workers while listening to birds twitter will have a good vibe

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  • Breezy Outdoor Respite

    Expansive views and gentle breezes create an outdoor environment where patrons can decompress and study unhurriedly.

    Great place if you need a relaxing view and a nice breeze going by.

    Benny Mendoza

  • Unhurried Lakeside Coffee

    Default lidless cup service paired with peaceful surroundings lets visitors savor their coffee rather than rushing across campus.

    Great for hangouts if you really wanna enjoy your coffee instead of chugging an espresso as you power walk to the other side of the campus

    Mish K

Reliable, freshly prepared Vietnamese favorites and campus staples

  • Banh Mi

    Banh mi makes a delicious and quick lunch on the go.

    Tamyka Bell

  • Pho

    excellent Pho

    Jake Carroll

  • Bacon and Egg Toastie

    the bacon and egg toastie deal is affordable and cooked just right

    Tamyka Bell

  • Combination Rice Vermicelli Noodle Salad

    enjoyed the combination rice vermicelli noodle salad ($15), which came with some spring rolls, beef, Vietnamese meatball, and sugarcane prawn

    brisvegustation

Before you head over

Practical advice on outdoor seating, timing campus rushes, and takeaway drinks

  • Prepare for Open-Air Lakeside Seating

    Seating is entirely outdoors with partial cover and no air-conditioned indoor area, so plan around the weather and keep an eye on open food around local birds.

  • Beat the Lunch and Morning Rush

    Morning and lunchtime crowds build up quickly with campus staff and students; arrive slightly early if you are on a tight schedule between classes.

  • Ask for a Lid if On the Move

    Takeaway drinks come lidless by default to cut single-use waste, though disposable lids remain available if you are walking across campus.

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