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The Gravy Train Cafe

187 Florence St, Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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187 Florence St, Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

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+61 7 3893 0290
HoursMonday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Gravy Train Cafe

Right by Wynnum Central station, this unpretentious milk bar throwback serves thick roast pork and gravy rolls stacked onto bread baked fresh on-site. Commuters stop in early for flaky steak and pepper pies, potato scallops, and chicken burgers topped with house mayo. Wan, the owner-baker, knows regular orders by heart and packs family-sized pies ready for the freezer.

  • In-house bakery: Bread, sandwich rolls, burger buns, sweets, and savory pies are baked on-site daily by the owner.
  • Roast pork and gravy rolls: Warm pork sliced thick, smothered in rich gravy, and piled onto soft, scratch-baked bread.
  • Transit-adjacent stop: Located right next to Wynnum Central station with early morning hours suited for commuters.
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Why Diners Choose The Gravy Train Cafe

From in-house scratch baking and iconic roast pork rolls to trainside convenience, discover why locals choose The Gravy Train Cafe.

  • Legendary Pork and Gravy Rolls

    The cafe is renowned for its generous roast pork and gravy rolls, packed with fillings on thick, fluffy bread made fresh in-house daily.

    Best pork and gravy sandwiches ever! Thick bakery bread, heaps of filling and only $7!

    Angie Hadwen

  • Fresh In-House Scratch Bakery

    Rather than using commercial suppliers, the owner bakes all loaves, sandwich rolls, burger buns, cakes, and family-sized savoury pies right on the premises.

    the owners bake all of the bread, rolls, sweets and pies on site. You won’t find fresher anywhere

    Jaimes Pool

  • Convenient Transit-Adjacent Access

    Situated directly opposite Wynnum Central train station and opening early, it offers commuters a quick and effortless meal stop.

    What a delightful homely place to sit and eat, conviently right next to Wynnum central station.

    Freda Ruka

  • Take-Home Comfort for Busy Weeknights

    Locals rely on the cafe to grab hearty family-sized steak pies and fresh baked goods to stock their home freezers for easy dinners.

    We quite often order the chunky steak family size pies to take home and freeze for that easy midweek dinner, when we are too tired to cook.

    Kathryn Shannon

  • Warm and Personal Owner Hospitality

    The owners provide attentive, warm hospitality, remembering returning guests and making everyone feel genuinely looked after.

    The owner is just so lovely, knows everybody and remembers what you like.

    Sarah Humm

  • Nostalgic Old-School Atmosphere

    Diners appreciate an unpretentious, retro time-capsule setting where they can unwind, slow down, and enjoy classic home-style food.

    The decor feels like a time capsul and adds to the cozy vibe and uniqueness of the store.

    Signore Grumpy

Hearty cafe classics and signature house-baked specialties

  • Roast Pork and Gravy Sandwich

    best gravy rolls in the area hands down!

    Signore Grumpy

  • Chunky Steak Pie

    We quite often order the chunky steak family size pies to take home and freeze for that easy midweek dinner

    Kathryn Shannon

  • Chicken Burger

    The best value for money chicken burger in Brisbane. Proper chicken breast. Buns and mayo also made fresh in house!

    alex jumisic

  • Eggs Benedict with Salmon

    Eggs Benedict with salmon DELICIOUS 😋

    Freda Ruka

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal touches that set The Gravy Train Cafe apart

  • Spontaneous Birthday Celebration

    When dining for a birthday, the owner surprised a guest with a complimentary cupcake and a small boom box playing 'Happy Birthday'.

  • Personalized Order Recall

    The owner-operator takes the time to recognize regular patrons and remembers individual orders without needing to ask.

  • Anticipatory Table Care

    Staff proactively anticipate customer requests at the table, bringing out extras and dining needs before patrons even have to ask.

  • Take-Home Freezer Family Pies

    The cafe offers chunky steak family-sized pies prepared specifically for customers to take home and freeze for quick midweek dinners.

Before you head over

Practical advice on operating hours, station parking, and signature takeaway baked goods.

  • Plan Around the Early 2pm Finish

    Arrive earlier in the day or before their 2pm closing time, as the cafe opens early to serve commuters and shuts in the early afternoon.

  • Park Across at the Station Lot

    Take advantage of the station car park directly across Ronald Street or on-street spaces right by the Wynnum Central train line.

  • Pick Up House-Baked Pies to Freeze

    Order the signature roast pork and gravy rolls, or grab family-sized chunky steak pies and scratch-baked goods to take home and freeze.

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