Open Daily till 4:00pm • Kitchen till 2:00pm Daily till 4pm • Kitchen till 2pm

Bowen Hills’ worst-kept secret for proper coffee and real food.

Merlo's flagship Bowen Hills café. Café classics with an Italian-inspired twist, Merlo's signature coffee, and a fully licensed bar with wines and beers. One of the city's best spots for breakfast or lunch, no wonder locals keep coming back.
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★★★★★ 4.4 • 489 Google reviews • 10 Thompson St, Bowen Hills

All-day breakfast, Italian-inspired lunch.

Our chefs built a Mediterranean leaning menu around what is good in the morning and what holds up over a long lunch.

Weekday Menu (PDF) → Weekend Menu (PDF) →
House Breakfast Bowl with Edible Flowers

House Porridge Bowl

Topped with sweet crumble, crushed pistachios, and fresh edible flowers.

House Espresso Coffee

Premium Flat White

Our signature espresso blend extracted smoothly with crisp heart latte art.

Table Toast with Coffees and Juice

Morning Drinks

Hot lattes and cold pressed green juices made to pair with savoury breakfast specials.

Freshly Made Omelette

Signature Omelette

Folded free range eggs filled with fresh herbs and served with house relish.

Full Cafe Menu Spread

The Full Menu Spread

From house made gnocchi and frittatas to breakfast burgers and soups.

Latte Art and Cold Pressed Juice

Artisanal Beverages

Perfectly poured espresso alongside icy green matchas for an afternoon pick me up.

Savory Meat Pie with Greens

Gourmet Meat Pie

Flaky golden pastry filled with rich savoury meat and served with seasoned greens.

Italian House Lasagne

House Baked Lasagne

Layers of slow cooked ragu and pasta sheets baked with a rich golden cheese crust.

Rustic Slab Focaccia Pizza

Artichoke Slab Pizza

Rustic baked focaccia base loaded with artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and red onions.

Find Us

10 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills

Ph: 07 3620 4202

Opening Hours

Mon–Fri: 5:30am–4pm | Sat–Sun: 6am–4pm

Kitchen open until 2:00pm daily

Why Visit Today

All-day dining, licensed espresso bar.

★ 4.4 rating by 489 local regulars
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Our Bowen Hills flagship.

Dine in and relax with the full menu, or skip the queue with grab-and-go from our walk-up window when you're short on time.

The Main Dining Floor
The Main Dining Floor
The Espresso Coffee Bar
The Espresso Coffee Bar
Bakery Glass Window View
Bakery Glass Window View
Gourmet Food Cabinet Spread
Gourmet Food Cabinet Spread
Booth & Table Seating Setup
Booth & Table Seating Setup
Custom Wall Murals & Art Detail
Custom Wall Murals & Art Detail
Main Thompson Street Frontage
Main Thompson Street Frontage
Early Morning Service Window
Early Morning Service Window
Laneway Seating Options
Grab-and-Go Seating Options
Evening Storefront Ambiance
Evening Storefront Ambience

Planning something bigger?

Catering

Let us cater your next event

Fresh wraps, sandwiches, salads and sweets, made in-house with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Pickup from Bowen Hills with 7 day's notice.

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Meeting Room

Book the Bowen Hills boardroom

Seats 20, with fast Wi-Fi, video conferencing and onsite Merlo catering. Half-day from $250, full-day $350.

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