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The Blue Poppy

2/32 Asquith St, Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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2/32 Asquith St, Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

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HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Blue Poppy

Tucked into Morningside, The Blue Poppy turns neighborhood mornings into pure rhythm. Baristas listen in from the espresso machine while orders are taken—regular coffees land in your hands right as you pay, with long blacks jumping the queue in under a minute. Weekends bring an outdoor barbecue marquee grilling hot breakfast rolls and wraps curbside, while the kitchen plates the Dirty Benny: poached eggs perched on a crisp potato waffle, smothered in diced jalapeño hollandaise.

  • Fast-Track Coffee Bar: Baristas start orders on overhearing the register and jump long blacks ahead, keeping lines moving rapidly.
  • Weekend Barbecue Marquee: An outdoor front marquee fires up for breakfast rolls, burgers, and wraps on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
  • The Dirty Benny: Eggs Benedict reimagined on a crisp potato waffle base with a punch of diced jalapeño hollandaise.
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Why Choose The Blue Poppy

Why Morningside locals make The Blue Poppy their daily coffee ritual and weekend brunch spot

  • Rapid Concurrent Barista Service

    A concurrent two-barista workflow listens in as orders are taken, ensuring coffees are ready before payment finishes and long black orders advance rapidly.

    The line can be out the door but often your coffee will be ready by the time you have paid for your order.

    Murray Alford

  • Reliable Peak-Hour Turnaround

    Consistently prompt morning service and swift preparation keep busy neighborhood routines moving without delay even during rush periods.

    Even if it looks incredibly busy, you’ll be surprised how quickly your order is ready.

    Renee Taylor

  • Recognized Regulars and Daily Banter

    Front-of-house staff actively learn customer names and favorite beverages, making daily visits feel like an effortless neighborhood ritual.

    I’m always greeted with a smile, they remember my order and offer the best banter.

    Kylie Buss

  • Dog-Friendly Neighborhood Atmosphere

    Thoughtful accommodations make mornings welcoming for local dog owners, offering water bowls, puppicinos, and curbside order assistance.

    For those of you with dogs, Blue Poppy is a dog friendly Café. They got water bowls and everything for your fur babies.

    Fedra Dunn

  • The Signature Dirty Benny

    The signature Dirty Benny reimagines eggs benedict by pairing a crisp potato waffle base with house-made diced jalapeño hollandaise.

    The jalapeño Hollandaise sauce just had the right amount of heat to it and the potato waffle as the base was an excellent touch

    Thomas Shields

  • Outdoor Weekend Marquee BBQ

    Weekends feature a dedicated front marquee barbecue turning out freshly grilled breakfast burgers and takeaway rolls.

    Cool little BBQ setup out the front on weekends for a quick take away wrap or breakfast roll.

    Laurence Tierney

Signature breakfast and brunch favorites from our kitchen and weekend marquee

  • Dirty Benny

    the Dirty Benny, that was an amazing spin on the traditional version and I can’t wait to go back and have it again. The jalapeño Hollandaise sauce just had the right amount of heat to it and the potato waffle as the base was an excellent touch

    Thomas Shields

  • Breaky Burger Deluxe

    Don't miss out on the Breaky Burger marquee every weekend - the Deluxe is fantastic!

    Alex Houston

  • Long Black

    I love that they jump the long black orders to the front of the line as they can make a long black in under a minute.

    Murray Alford

  • Chicken Cheese and Aioli Toastie

    Have also tried a few of their toasties, on our most recent occasion we grabbed their chicken cheese and aioli one.

    Em

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and small rituals that make everyday visits effortless

  • Concurrent Order-Listening & Fast-Track Service

    Baristas actively listen in as orders are placed at the counter, starting preparation immediately so long blacks are jumped forward and drinks are handed over by payment completion.

  • Curbside Dog Assistance & Pet Hospitality

    Staff step outside to take orders curbside for customers managing anxious pets, complete with complimentary puppicinos and dedicated water bowls.

  • Weekend Outdoor Marquee BBQ

    A dedicated outdoor marquee fires up on weekends to freshly grill breakfast burgers, bacon-and-egg wraps, and rolls out front.

  • Witty Alleyway Signboard Messages

    A playful chalkboard greets patrons at the entrance alleyway with rotating humorous notes designed to brighten the morning commute.

Before you head over

Practical tips for navigating morning lines, weekend specials, and pet visits

  • Don't Be Deterred by Morning Lines

    Even when morning queues stretch out the door, two baristas listen in as orders are placed and start drinks immediately—with quick long black orders fast-tracked ahead of the line.

  • Catch the Weekend BBQ Marquee

    Visit on Saturday or Sunday to grab outdoor marquee barbecue items like bacon and egg burgers or deluxe breakfast rolls cooked live in front of the cafe.

  • Pre-Order on the App When Bringing Dogs

    If visiting with nervous dogs, staff accommodate ordering outside, or you can pre-order through the app to skip waiting in the entryway.

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