Restaurant
Summit Quay Café
95 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Find Summit Quay Café
95 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Tucked along North Quay, this quiet spot swaps routine cafe fare for Colombian breakfast staples and smooth espresso. Regulars make time for the brekky arepa—a warm, cheese-stuffed corn cake stacked with poached eggs, avocado, and grilled halloumi. In the dining room, low background music leaves plenty of room for conversation or reading, while the kitchen plates scrambled eggs with savory hogao and slices of mild Spanish chorizo.
- Colombian Breakfast Menu: Corn arepas arrive stuffed with cheese or alongside scrambled eggs, mild chorizo, and savory hogao.
- Calm Dining Atmosphere: Low background music and ample seating provide an unhurried escape from the inner-city pace.
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Why Choose Summit Quay Café
Why Brisbane diners visit Summit Quay Café for Colombian breakfast, smooth coffee, and quiet breaks
Homemade Colombian arepas and Latin breakfast specialties
Homemade corn arepas stuffed with cheese, accompanied by dishes like rancheros eggs with hogao sauce, offer a unique Colombian breakfast.
The brekky arepa consisted of a home-made corn arepa (cheese in the middle), poached eggs with a home-made hollandaise sauce, avocado, and a generous serve of grilled halloumi
Gerard White Exceptional specialty coffee and traditional Latin baked goods
Guests enjoy Latin cafe staples like warm cheese bread paired with high-grade specialty coffee that sets the venue apart in the CBD.
this is a hidden gem and definitely a place that stands out from the rest of the coffees around, they have several options in the menu and cafe was exceptional, not to mention the lovely staff working there and their cheese bread? Best one I’ve tried.
Laura David Betancourth Peaceful ambiance suited for easy conversation
Gentle background music and a tranquil space provide an ideal environment for conversation where companions can easily hear each other.
the ambiance very gentle with only background music so we could hear each other
Sophie Mills Calm retreat for reading and relaxed breaks
Tucked along North Quay away from bustling streets, the cafe offers a peaceful spot for a quiet coffee and reading pause.
This place is perfect for a “coffe and reading” moment, it’s calm and chill
Laura Alejandra Bedoya Moreno Fast, prompt coffee routine for busy mornings
Morning commuters can rely on quick ordering, efficient service, and consistently smooth takeaway coffees before work.
I was greeted with a friendly smile and she got my order out fast. Good quality, no fuss.
Denise Hicks Speedy service and freshly prepared food
Food and beverage orders arrive swiftly without compromising on fresh quality or flavor during busy hours.
Everything was cooked and delivered very fast and good quality. Highly reccomend for fast and yummy coffee!
Charli Ridgwell
Most popular items
Customer favorites featuring authentic Colombian breakfast fare and specialty drinks
Brekky Arepa
I tried the Brekky Arepa, and was amazing, very cheesy arepa
Mariana Clavijo Rancheros Eggs
The rancheros eggs are also worth a mention: Free-range scrambled eggs with hogao sauce, mild Spanish chorizo, and, again, a home-made corn arepa. Terrific!
Gerard White Cheese Bread
their cheese bread? Best one I’ve tried.
Laura David Betancourth Dirty Chai
I reccomend the dirty chai!!
Charli Ridgwell
Before you head over
Helpful pointers on finding, ordering, and enjoying this tucked-away Latin cafe.
Locating the Cafe
Summit Quay Café sits slightly off the main thoroughfare on North Quay between Ann and Turbot Streets, just a short walk from Queen Street Mall. Look out for it along North Quay to spot this tucked-away Latin cafe.
Ordering House Specialties
For a Latin breakfast experience, order the signature homemade corn arepas—such as the brekky arepa filled with cheese or rancheros eggs served with hogao sauce and chorizo.
Choosing Seating for Conversation
If you want to catch up with a companion or read, take advantage of the gentle background music and ample indoor and outdoor seating designed for conversation without inner-city rush.
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