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Milkbar cafe

Shop 9/16 Ashgrove Ave, Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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Shop 9/16 Ashgrove Ave, Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

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+61 7 3366 2007
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Milkbar cafe

Big metal cups filled to the brim with thickshakes, towering burgers that demand cutlery, and genuinely warm greetings from the owners define this Ashgrove fixture. Regulars drop in for a quick morning flat white or settle onto the sunny patio with dogs in tow. Between hearty plates like the bacon-heavy brekkie burger and treats like warm apple pie, the kitchen serves hefty comfort without pretension. Drinks come loaded with fresh fruit and rich chocolate, rounding out a relaxed suburban break.

  • Oversized shakes and treats: Retro metal cups come filled to the brim with chocolate, cookies and cream, or fresh fruit shakes.
  • Substantial breakfast and lunch plates: Plates are built big, from towering lunchtime burgers requiring a knife and fork to stacked brekkie buns.
  • Neighbourhood hospitality: Locals value familiar faces and an easygoing patio setup that welcomes dogs and morning catch-ups.
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Why Choose Milkbar Cafe

Substantial breakfast staples, iconic metal-cup thickshakes, and an easygoing suburban haven at Ashgrove.

  • Freshly Cooked Breakfast & Lunch Classics

    Breakfast and lunch classics like brekkie burgers are freshly made to order with quality ingredients like crisp bacon and golden hash browns.

    seriously one of the best cooked breakfasts I've had!

    Cassie Hack

  • Generous, Satisfying Plate Portions

    Plates are prepared with substantial serving sizes that keep diners full throughout their busy mornings.

    Our meals were a really good serving size.

    Jason Prins

  • Classic Shakes in Chilled Metal Cups

    Traditional thickshakes come blended rich and tall in retro metal cups for an authentic cafe indulgence.

    A thick, rich chocolate shake! It’s one of those little joys that can put a smile on anyone’s face. Just picture it served in a big, shiny metal cup – it instantly feels like a special treat that can brighten up your day!

    Natasha Anderson

  • Signature Indulgent Thickshakes

    Dessert-grade thickshakes and sweet treats provide an indulgent reward for afternoons and family outings.

    Hands down one of the best thick shakes I have EVER had

    Ruby Lamb

  • Effortless Shopping Village Convenience

    Positioned right inside the Ashgrove village hub near easy parking and lift access, making errand-day dining effortless.

    Great little cafe within coles complex at ashgrove on the corner near lift from carpark.

    Bob Hotton

  • Peaceful Local Neighbourhood Haven

    Offers a welcoming, low-stress environment where regulars and visitors can pause, dine comfortably, and unwind.

    This is my favourite cafe and such a peaceful place to get food

    tabitha rose

Hearty breakfast and lunch favourites alongside signature retro shakes

  • Thickshakes & Milkshakes

    You know what’s really comforting? A thick, rich chocolate shake! It’s one of those little joys that can put a smile on anyone’s face. Just picture it served in a big, shiny metal cup – it instantly feels like a special treat that can brighten up your day!

    Natasha Anderson

  • Brekkie Burger

    ordered a brekkie burger and it was seriously one of the best cooked breakfasts I've had! The bacon was cooked to perfection, fresh bun and the hash brown was perfect not too oily.

    Cassie Hack

  • Cheeseburger

    I had a the cheeseburger 🍔 and a coffee (made perfect!)

    Lauren Cels

  • Açai Bowl

    10/10 açai bowl. Fresh ingredients, very flavourful. Lots of coconut chips, fresh blueberries, strawberries bananas and apple. Worth the $15!

    Untold Stories

Other favorites

Nostalgic treats, baked sweets, and refreshing cold drinks

  • Apple Pie

    We got some apple pie and oh my. Best I’ve had.

    Jade Chandler

  • Spiders

    Amazing food, fabulous daily friendly service and awesome Spiders.

    Shaun Mulholland

  • Decorated Cookies

    *my kids love the gorgeous decorated cookies

    Frame Warehouse

  • Mango / Banana Smoothie

    Mango/ Banana smoothie

    Jason Prins

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality gestures and nostalgic serving touches that elevate an everyday cafe stop.

  • Served in Classic Metal Cups

    Thickshakes and chocolate shakes are served chilled in large, shiny metal cups rather than deceptive standard glassware.

  • Topped with Fresh Fruit

    Drink orders are filled to the brim and crowned with fresh fruit toppings rather than standard pre-mix syrups alone.

  • Attentive Owner Check-ins

    Owners regularly visit tables to ensure everything is right, personally ask how meals turned out, and say farewell as you leave.

  • Order and Name Recognition

    The front counter team regularly recognizes regulars by name and remembers exact drink orders before they are placed.

Before you head over

Practical advice on portions, shakes, and seating for your visit

  • Expect Substantial Servings

    Dishes like the tall burgers and loaded breakfast plates come in generous portions that may require a knife and fork, so come with an appetite or plan to share.

  • Pace Your Sweet Treats

    Signature thickshakes and fruit shakes arrive filled to the brim in classic metal cups and can be a meal in themselves alongside rich cabinet slices.

  • Choose Your Seating Setup

    Outdoor patio seating welcomes dogs, though roadside traffic can occasionally pass by; head inside if you prefer a quieter break.

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