In February 2015, Monkey Business Catering was launched. We started with a garage to commercial kitchen conversion, a handful of second hand equipment and $10,000 cash. My stash of domestic equipment was even sacrificed to the cause! For the first two years, I worked full time as the manager at Monkey Business Catering and part time as a business trainer for Aurora Training Institute. It was a crazy, intense period. The 2020 COVID shutdown from March to September was another testing time. We saw a complete cancellation on bookings within the first two weeks of the shutdown being announced. So we grieved for a month and then made a plan for business development – converting our lean start-up systems into ones that would work well for us for the next 10 year (of those my favourite was going from paper recipe cards to digitised recipes viewed on iPads). Knowing that our business needed diversification and change to survive the strange post-COVID economic times, we purchased iCooked (a frozen ready to eat meal business) in May 2021, employed a Head Chef (the wonderful Terri), had Kristina come to work in the business full-time and moved from our converted garage kitchen into a 260 square metre warehouse in Harlaxton. The journey has been varied and challenging with many joys but also unavoidable and often heart-breaking moments. God has been a constant through them all.

Originally a roasting house, Zarraffa’s Coffee first began operating from the backstreets of Southport on the Gold Coast, QLD. Back then, customers would come in for their daily coffee and enjoy a fresh brew while perched on a hessian bag full of green coffee beans that were yet to be roasted. From that first store in Southport on the Gold Coast, the Zarraffa’s Coffee business has evolved into an award-winning enterprise, now serving customers in over 70 locations across Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. Leading the way in retail coffee innovation, Zarraffa’s Coffee developed its popular drive thru store concept in 2009, providing customers with quality coffee and added convenience. The company’s expansion to the West Coast in 2012 enabled Zarraffa’s to introduce its unique blend of coffee to a whole new region of coffee lovers. The company now operates its network of stores and drive thru locations on both sides of the country, with expansion planned in these key geographical areas in the coming years. Zarraffa’s Coffee has fostered a culture where everyday customers can access great coffee and be a part of this Australian success story. A commitment to product, service, freshness, convenience and a genuine love of coffee, is what makes the Zarraffa’s Coffee experience ‘more than just a cup of coffee.’

Nothing beats fresh food made daily. At Another Life Coffee & Wares that’s our promise to you because every day is worthy of a fresh start. Our chefs and barista’s work together to produce meals and beverages that give you home cooked comfort without the effort of creating it yourself.

Welcome to Duo Bakery Cafe, where delightful flavors and warm hospitality come together to create a memorable dining experience. At Duo, we believe that every meal is an opportunity to create cherished moments, and that's why we pour our passion into crafting exceptional baked goods and serving delectable dishes that delight the senses and nourish the soul. Our Vision: Duo Bakery & Cafe was born out of a vision to create a space where people can savor the simple pleasures of life. We aspire to be more than just a place to eat; we strive to be a community gathering spot where friends, families, and colleagues can come together, share stories, and create lasting memories.

Providing a range of meals.

Wendland fine foods is a European style café deli, offering fresh savoury and sweet dishes for any occasion. We cater for specific dietary needs, always trying to create authentic wholesome dishes with character. Our extensive cheese selection offers options from Australia and overseas, trying always to offer the best examples of some of the world's finest cheeses. Our large range of sourdough breads complements these cheeses perfectly. Please feel free to ask for a taste of our cheeses or meats and pates

Nestled amongst the leafy trees of one of Toowoomba’s most iconic streets, you’ll find destination cafe, 95 Mary Street. Loved by locals, 95 Mary Street prides itself on quality seasonal food and great coffee to eat in or take away. We showcase local producers and boutique food, excellent coffee and fine art. Stop for breakfast and choose from a range of delicious, chef-prepared meals to take home for dinner. 95 Mary Street is the perfect place to host your private dining event, catering for an intimate gathering of up to 30 people. With a wealth of catering experience from high-end fine dine to intimate family gatherings, our chef will tailor a custom menu that suits your palate, and dietary requirements. We’re also happy to provide catering for you in your own space.

Welcome to Banter Coffee Kitchen, where every cup tells a story and every dish is crafted with passion. We are more than just a café; we are a gathering place, a hub for community, creativity, and connection. At Banter Coffee Kitchen, we believe that the best conversations happen over a steaming cup of coffee and a delicious meal, and we've created a space where these moments can flourish. Banter Coffee Kitchen was born out of a shared love for exceptional coffee and delectable food. It all began when a group of friends with diverse backgrounds – from culinary arts to coffee connoisseurship – came together to create a haven for fellow enthusiasts. Our founders, each bringing a unique skill set, aimed to curate an experience that would combine the comforts of a cozy café with the vibrancy of a creative kitchen.

Cafe Valetta is one of Toowoomba’s well known heritage icons. The restaurant provides seating inside the beautiful heritage surroundings or outside in the manicured gardens, on the veranda or pergola overlooking Queens Park. You will be stimulated by a presence of the past and will enjoy the splendour of this magnificent building's origin. The relaxed dining ambience is popular with tourists, business clients and local customers. Cafe Valetta is proudly owned and operated by Sarah Hinrichsen.

Copper is a metal, spiritually known to revitalise and heal. So, we want Copper Bench to be that place where everyone can rejuvenate, relax, recharge and have a good time. Copper Bench is a modern contemporary Cafe. Copper is a Metal, spiritually known to revitalise and heal. We want Copper Bench to be that place where everyone can rejuvenate, relax, recharge and have a good time. Our aim is to provide fresh and healthy products, amazing coffee and beverages, quality food and above all excellence in customer service. Our menu is fresh, modern and appealing yet carefully catered. Our cakes fresh and made on premises by our own Oui Adore. Our Coffee is Clandestino Roasters, Noosas first specialty Coffee Roasters. Clandestino Roaster and Copper Bench, we share the same vision and goal that is support locals, give back to community, protect our environment and deliver excellent products.

Toowoomba restaurants don't come any better than Encores at the Empire. For fine food and historic surroundings, visit us next to the Empire Theatre. Mark Rawlings opened Encores when the Empire Theatre redeveloped and re-opened in the late 90s and have witnessed some significant changes in the Toowoomba dining scene in the two decades since. The restaurant floats out an approachable menu with steak and seafood dishes still the perennial favourites. “We’re still a beef town, there’s no doubt about it,” Mark says. “And luckily we have great seafood suppliers so we do sell a lot of seafood.” Open for A La Carte Lunch & Dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Picturesque Dining Gift Vouchers Available Enquire today about Catering

At GPO Bar & Cafe we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious food. The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that taste great every single time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes like: Coffee, Breakfast, Asian Eat delicious food. Grab a drink. But most of all, relax! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.

At Ground Up Espresso Bar, we are more than just a coffee shop; we are a haven for coffee enthusiasts, a hub for community connections, and a source of inspiration brewed from the ground up. Our story began with a passion for crafting exceptional coffee experiences, and since our inception, we have been dedicated to elevating the coffee culture in a way that resonates with our patrons' senses and souls.

Hog's Breath Cafe Toowoomba, a casual steakhouse chain situated in Toowoomba City, offers an array of mouthwatering dishes. Indulge in their delectable burgers, flavoursome pasta, and the signature prime rib. With its inviting saloon bar, this eatery provides a relaxed dining experience. Surrender to the tantalising flavours that await, as this restaurant showcases its culinary prowess. So, head on over to Hog's Breath Cafe Toowoomba for a memorable dining adventure in a laid-back ambience.

HOST. The hard part is over. You've decided on where to eat. Host is a casual 28 seat dining & wine bar located in the CBD of Toowoomba, the heart of dining in the Darling Downs. Our menu explores nostalgic flavours & complex dishes driven by local produce that excite us to develop and cook new dishes weekly. We offer an ever changing a-la-carte style menu, + a 'Just Feed Me' option for when you can't decide. Our full menu is available Thursday to Sunday.

Hungry Jack’s is a proudly Aussie-owned company with over 50 years of history. With more than 440 restaurants serving every major population centre in the country, we employ over 19,000 Aussies, serve more than 1.7M Aussies each week, and serve up more than 125M Australian beef patties every year. We’ve been making our burgers fresh to order for over 50 years, and our customers have been able to customise them just the way they like them for just as long. Hungry Jack’s success is not rocket science. It comes down to serving good food, employing great people, and serving strong communities. And doing it all with real integrity.

At Junktion Coffee House, we believe that food and beverages have the power to connect people, cultures, and stories. Our journey began with a passion for creating a space where the aromas of freshly brewed coffee and the savory delights of Vietnamese dishes come together to captivate your senses. Inspired by the bustling street markets of Vietnam, our founders envisioned a place where guests could enjoy the comfort of a coffee house atmosphere while savoring the authentic tastes of Vietnam. With a deep respect for tradition and an appreciation for innovation, we embarked on a culinary adventure that celebrates both the past and the present.

The popular Extraordinary Joe Cafe was put up for sale in May 2018. It had been operating in Newtown Toowoomba for several years and was a favourite with many local coffee drinkers. It was only a matter of days later that a regular customer, Brett, heard the news over his order of poached eggs on sourdough, and immediately said “I’ll buy it. A hundred times I’ve said that I like it so much that I want to buy it”. Before Brett could talk to the owners of Extraordinary Joe’s Cafe one of the workers, Danielle, said “Would you like to be co-owners?”. The rest, as they say, is history. The same staff, the same great coffee, the same goddess of food in the kitchen (Lou), we kept all of the wonderful ingredients of cafe success the same, but needed a new name. Danielle had one; New Brew Cafe. The New has a double meaning; New as in Newtown, and New because we hoped to develop a fresh new soulful attitude in the cafe and to connect with the community. Danielle manages the production of the food and coffee, while Brett takes care of the back office and still turns up every day for his breakfast. Finally, THANK YOU to all of our customers. The teachers, mums, dads, ambos, chippies, sparkies, firies, Careflight, coppers, uncles and aunties and more. We feel priveleged that you have chosen to come to our little cafe, and trust us to make your day a little better. Have a really great day New Brew Cafe

In what was once a ball bearing factory, Ortem is the next installation of cafe goodness at 15 Railway Street, Toowoomba. Continuing its long history of hospitality, Ortem's concept is simple: great food, great coffee, great service. In addition to being one of a Toowoomba's top spots, licensed and open 7 days of the week, Ortem also features an amazing function venue upstairs. Catering to all sorts of parties and private events, the Ortem family can just about do anything. Whether you are hoping to party hard on your next birthday, sit back with a latte by our lovely little herb garden or help yourself to the Ortem store and take some homemade goodies away with you, our door is always open!