Looking for fantastic foodie moments? Toowoomba Region eats (#trEATS) is serving up the goods all September!
Participating cafes, restaurants and pubs across the region are offering exclusive springtime specials available only 1-30 September 2023. The best part – they’re all only $10-$20.
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These hidden gems are waiting to be discovered and trust us, they're worth the drive!
Bull & Barley Inn
Roasted pork cutlet served with sweet potato puree, steamed vegetables and apple sauce.
Cost $20
Location 61 Eton Street, Cambooya
Open Daily, 10.30am - late
Highfields Tavern
The Texan - Cajun dusted smokey bacon, low and slow beef brisket, mixed leaves, Spanish onion and Swiss cheese finished with jalapeno aioli and BBQ sauce, served with chips.
Cost $18
Location Cnr O'Brien and Highfields Road, Highfields
Open Mon - Fri 11.30am - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sat - Sun 11.30am - 8.30pm
Relish
Scrambled eggs and avocado encased in a flaky croissant topped with spicy kimchi, fresh and fried shallots.
Vegetarian
Cost $18
Location 1/10498 New England Highway, Highfields
Open Wed - Sun 6am - 2pm
Fri 6am - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm
Meals 11.30am - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8pm
Rusty's Bar and Grill
Moroccan chicken burger - tender chicken breast marinated in Moroccan spices with tomato, beetroot, fresh coleslaw, pineapple, cheese and aioli, served on a toasted bun with a side of sweet potato fries.
Cost $20
Location 51 Helens Street, Pittsworth
Open Mon - Sat 5.30pm - 8pm
Savour This Eatery
House-made chargrilled kangaroo patty with house-made beetroot jam and Persian style fetta, red onion and lettuce on your choice of brioche, Turkish or gluten free roll.
Gluten free option
Cost $18
Location 5/10522 New England Highway, Highfields
Open Tue - Fri 8am - 3pm
Sat 7am - 2pm
Sun 8am - 2pm
The Mill Inn Tavern
Becky's Mexican chicken salad - tender chicken breast coated in special Mexican seasoning, accompanied with freshly made coleslaw.
Cost $20
Location 33 McKenzie Street, Millmerran
Open Daily 11am - 12am
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Another Life Coffee & Wares
Hawaiian twist - chicken teriyaki Hawaiian burger with grilled teriyaki chicken breast, crispy bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato and red onion, finished with mango chutney on a lightly toasted brioche bun. Served with a mango berry twist freak shake.
Cost $15
Location 114 Bellevue Street
Open Daily 7am - 2pm
Blue Mountain Hotel
Crispy fried barra bites served with a garnish salad, confit garlic aioli, pickle radish and miso caramel.
Cost $18
Location 264 New England Highway
Open Daily 11.30am - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Bru Vibe
Broccoli, chicken and cranberry salad - fresh chicken, broccoli and cranberries tossed in a honey mustard dressing.
Gluten free
Cost $20
Location 168 Hume Street
Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 2.30pm
Burrow
Bang bang chicken rice paper crêpe with fresh herbs, pickled red onions, fried eggo, dragon mayo and spicy oil.
Dairy free, gluten free
Cost $20
Location 117a Bridge Street
Open Tues - Fri 7am - 2pm
Sat - Sun 7am - 1pm
Cafe de Velo
Orange and coconut posset tart - orange and coconut posset set inside an almond and cranberry biscotti tart shell, with honey and dandelion marshmallow, blueberry compote and creme diplomat.
Vegetarian
Cost $18
Location 11 Railway Street
Open Mon - Fri 7am - 4.30pm
Sat - Sun 7am - 2pm
Chimac Toowoomba
Yakgwa - a traditional Korean sweet cookie, deliciously deep-fried and dipped in honey-ginger syrup, served with vanilla ice cream and edible flowers.
Vegetarian
Cost $11
Location 6/203 Margaret Street
Open Tue - Sat 11.30am - 2pm & 5.30pm - 9pm
Sun 11.30am - 2pm
Club Glenvale
Chicken stir-fry noodles with chicken breast, Chinese vegetables and Asian sauce finished with egg noodles.
Dairy free, halal
Cost $20
Location 564 - 582 Boundary Street
Open Daily from 10am
Cobb's Coffee Shop
Cobb's deconstructed iced vovo - coconut panna cotta and home-made berry jelly with fresh cream and shortbread crumble, topped with toasted coconut and finished with macerated berries.
Cost $12
Location 27 Lindsay Street
Open Daily 9.30am - 3.30pm
De Dutch Cafe
Traditional homemade Oma recipe ginger pancake with apple compote, cookie crumble, caramel drizzle and ice cream.
Dairy free, gluten free or vegan by request.
Cost $20
Location 63 Anzac Avenue
Open Mon, Wed - Fri 8am - 2pm
Sat - Sun 8am - 1pm
Closed Tue
Bookings encouraged
George Banks Rooftop Bar & Bistro
Cinnamon rolled doughnut with cream and salted caramel, topped with fresh baked cookie and crumble.
Vegetarian
Cost $15
Location Level 2, 206 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Thur 5pm - 9pm
Fri 4pm - 12am
Sat 12pm - 12am
Sun 12pm - 9pm
Gip's Restaurant
Spicy pulled pork burger with coleslaw and thick chips. Enjoy with a soft drink or coffee.
Cost $20
Location 120 Russell Street
Open Tue - Fri from 10am
Sat from 11.30am
#trEATS available only Tue – Sat 11.30am - 2pm
GPO Bar & Cafe
Grilled salmon with roast winter vegetables on a bed of creamy, minty green goddess dressing.
Dairy free, gluten free
Cost $20
Location 140 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Sat 6.30am - 2.30pm
Sun 7am - 2.30pm
Hogs Breath Cafe
Creamy garlic prawns and rice - eight prawns sautéed in a creamy garlic sauce made in house, served on a bed of rice.
Gluten free
Cost $20
Location 36 Neil Street
Open Daily 11.30am - 8.30pm
In A Dash Coffee
Your choice of waffles or pancakes with ice cream and syrup, decorated with dried edible flowers and signature coverture chocolate flowers.
Vegetarian
Cost $14
Location Shop 3, 6 Duggan Street
Open Mon - Sat 7.30am - 2.30pm
Jillys Cafe
Edible garden - thick cut cape seed loaf topped with creamy ricotta, rocket, roasted baby carrots and pumpkin, radish, edamame and poached eggs on a bed of edible soil. Finished with beetroot tzatziki and a light dusting of beetroot powder.
Vegetarian. Gluten free option.
Cost $20
Location 181 Margaret Street
Open Daily 8am-3pm
Kajoku - Korean & Japanese Cuisine
Carnival cocktail salad - salad greens, cherry tomato and cream cheese dressed with crisp sweet potato, coconut and edible flowers with a sweet fruit cocktail dressing. Add Korean fried chicken or bulgogi beef (extra cost).
Gluten free, halal, vegetarian
Cost $15
Location Level 1/430 Ruthven Street
Open Tues 5pm - 9pm
Wed - Thur 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm
Fri 12pm - 2pm & 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Sat 12pm - 3pm & 4.30pm - 9.30pm
Karan-An Asian Boutique Restaurant
A popular Filipino slow roasted pork belly with amazing crispy crackling skin served with vegetables and savoury peanut sauce.
Dairy free, halal
Cost $20
Location 209 Margaret Street
Open Tue - Sun 11.30am - 2.30pm & 5pm - 8.30pm
Koala Carte Toowoomba City
Teriyaki chicken poke bowl with carrot, avocado, cucumber, onion, egg and garlic soy sauce.
Cost $16
Location 1/126Margaret Street
Open Mon - Fri 11am - 2.30pm
Kuro Beko
Soboro Don' set - sweet-savory ground meat, scrambled eggs, and vegetables on top of fluffy steamed rice, Soboro Don is a Japanese comfort meal for kids and adults! Served with miso soup and soft drink.
Dairy free
Cost $20
Location Shop 1088B Duggan Lane, Grand Central Shopping Centre
Open Daily 11.30am - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm
Laundry Espresso
Japanese chicken and vegetable yaki-gyozas with sweet soy and nahm jim dipping sauces.
Dairy free
Cost $20
Location 6 Ann Street
Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 2pm
Sat - Sun 7am - 2pm
Mouse Proof Brewing
Spring soft shell tacos with raspberry and hibiscus gose. Marinated chicken served on corn tortillas with fresh salsa, topped with rose water yoghurt, pomegranate and pistachio, accompanied with a seasonal raspberry and hibiscus beer.
Gluten free, vegetarian and non-alcoholic options
Cost $20
Location 20B/57 Brook Street
Open Tue - Thur 4pm - 10pm
Fri - Sun 12pm - 10pm
Check for extended hours during Carnival
Muller Bros
Springtime Strawberry Shortcake - house-made strawberry ice cream, with rich buttery shortbread base. Served with strawberry jelly cubes, mixed berry coulis, hot pink meringue and topped with candied edible rose petals.
Vegetarian
Cost $15
Location 25-27 Bell Street
Open Daily 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 9pm
Ortem
Mushroom and goats cheese tart - grilled field mushroom and goats cheese in a crispy puff pastry parcel topped with fried enoki and drizzled with an eschalot glaze.
Vegetarian
Cost $19
Location 15 Railway Street
Open Daily 7am - 2pm
Piccolo Papa
Salame di cioccolato - dark chocolate salami with pistachio, dried cherry, candied walnut and savioardi biscuits served with orange mascarpone and chocolate sauce.
Vegetarian
Cost $16
Location Shop 1089, Level 1 Grand Central Shopping Centre (entry via Duggan St)
Open Mon - Thur 11am - 2.30pm & 5pm - 9pm
Fri - Sun 11am - 9pm
Potter's Hotel & Restaurant
Sticky pork belly pancake with fresh lime.
Dairy free
Cost $19
Location 258 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Fri 5pm - 8pm
Tue - Sat 6.30am - 9am
Check for extended hours during Carnival
Rak Thai Kitchen
Deep fried ice cream coated with shredded coconut, served with chocolate and toppings of your choice.
Halal, vegetarian
Cost $12
Location Shop 4 Westridge Shopping Centre, 300 West Street
Open Mon 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Tue - Sun 11.30am - 2pm & 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Sage & Butler
Decadent white chocolate and lemon thyme tartlets with candied orange zest and Brenique Farm blueberries.
Gluten free, vegetarian
Cost $10
Location 2/62 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 2pm
Sat 6.30am - 12pm
Check for extended hours during Carnival
Sofra Turkish Cuisine
Turkish beef kofta served on pita bread with zesty sumac, herb, cucumber and onion, topped with creamy garlic yoghurt.
Halal
Cost $20
Location 164 Margaret Street
Open Sun - Thur 11.30am - 9pm
Fri - Sat 11.30am - 9.30pm
Stellarossa
Gordonia flower carnival pizza - baby bocconcini, grape tomatoes and pesto on a hand stretched pizza base.
Vegetarian
Cost $18
Location 5/677 Ruthven Street
Open Daily 7am - 2pm
Stoney the Fishmonger
Asian inspired herb salad with Thai style coconut Tin Can Bay prawns and homemade nuoc cham dressing.
Dairy free, gluten free, halal
Cost $20
Location 127 Herries Street
Open Tues - Wed 8am - 6pm
Thur 8am - 6.30pm
Fri - Sat 8am - 7.15pm
Sushi Asakusa
Floral Kaisen Sashimi Donburi - sushi rice topped with salmon, tuna, tamago, seaweed salad, avocado and cucumber, served with Japanese pickled gingers and wasabi.
Gluten free
Cost $20
Location Shop 5/223 Margaret Street
Open Daily 11am - 2.30pm & 5pm - 8.30pm
Sweet Talk Coffee
Mee goreng noodles, topped with pecorino, sesame, nori dust & a fried egg.
Vegetarian
Cost $18
Location 3/203 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm
Sat - Sun 7am - 2.30pm
(kitchen shuts 1 hour before close)
Tailgate Sports Bar
Baked potato hot dip - hot cream cheese dip with bacon, onion and , served with potato skins for dippin'.
Gluten friendly
Cost $18
Location Walton Stores, 15/470 Ruthven Street
Open Mon - Thur 4pm - 9.30pm
Fri - Sat 11.30am - 10.30pm
Sun 11.30am - 8pm
The Baker's Duck
Strawberry, macadamia and jasmine braided croissant tart.
Vegetarian
Cost $12
Location 124 Campbell Street
Open Daily 7am - 2pm
The Coffee Club
Fresh croissant toasted and loaded with feta cheese, fresh avocado, egg, dressed rocket and cherry tomatoes, garnished with glaze.
Vegetarian
Cost $16
Location 267A Margaret Street
Open Daily 6.30am - 8pm
The Finch
Salmon tartare - raw and smoked salmon, egg yolk, red onion, dill, lemon juice and zest. Served with toasted sourdough.
Dairy free
Cost $20
Location 469 Ruthven Street
Open Mon - Fri 6.30am - 2pm
Sat - Sun 7am - 2pm
The Irish
Homemade Irish Stew Pie - slow cooked local lamb and veggies, creamy mash, perfect gravy, mushy peas.
Cost $20
Location 80 Russell Street
Open Bistro open Sun - Mon 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 8pm
Fri - Sat 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 9pm
The Other Bird
Heirloom baby roasted carrots, orange blossom honey, ancient grain salad, beetroot hummus and rice crisp.
Dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Cost $20
Location Shop 3, 2 Margaret Street
Open Mon - Thur 6.30am - 2pm
Fri 6.30am - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm
Sat 7am - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm
Sun 7am - 3pm
The Plate
Honey pistachio petit gateaux - honey and pistachio ice cream with a raspberry gel centre atop a joconde sponge. Served with edible flowers, pistachio crumb and raspberry gel.
Cost $16
Location 224 Ruthven Street
Open Wed - Sun 12pm - 8.30pm
The Store Room
A delicious and stunning spring selection of five sweet treat petit fours beautifully packaged and ready for a picnic in the park!
Petit fours may change weekly throughout the month of September.
Cost $12 / $15 with coffee
Location 2/111 Campbell Street
Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 2.45pm
Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm
Urban Grounds Cafe
Harissa scrambled eggs with Spanish chorizo, beetroot labneh and grilled flatbread.
Cost $20
Location 210 Herries Street
Open Sun - Tue 7am - 2pm
Wed - Sat 7am - 9pm
Urth Cafe & Co
Honey I'm home! - A medley of tomatoes and whipped fetta on sourdough with hints of chilli, garlic and thyme. Topped with prosciutto, a poached egg, fresh watercress, lemon and honey drizzle.
Cost $20
Location 195 Hume Street
Open Mon - Fri 6am - 2.30pm
Sat - Sun 7am -12pm
Vapiano
Pizza bruschetta - a simple fresh combination of olive oil and garlic-marinated tomatoes, fresh rocket topped with parmesan.
Vegetarian
Cost $20
Location Dining Quarter, Ground Level, Grand Central Shopping Centre
Open Sun - Wed 11.30am - 9pm
Thur 11.30am - 9.30pm
Fri - Sat 11.30am - 10pm
Wellbean Co
Salad with chicken, orange, mango, beetroot, fetta, mesclun lettuce, salad onion, and cherry tomatoes, with an orange and beetroot dressing.
Gluten free
Cost $15
Location Level 1 Emma Webb Building, Toowoomba Hospital, 154 Pechey Street
Open Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm
Sat - Sun 9am - 4pm
Yodthai Restaurant
Bao bundle - soft charcoal bao with a combination of crispy soft shell crab, mixed salad filling with Thai sriracha mayo sauce, tobiko and sesame seeds.
Cost $15
Location Shop 13 Middle Ridge Village, 156-158 Spring Street
Open Wed - Mon 11am - 2pm & 4.30pm - 8.30pm