The TOP 10 BEST Food in Ballard QLD

The Chocolate Cottage Café began in April 1997 from lifelong dreams of Kaye wanting to start a chocolate shop and teahouse and husband Colin owning his own restaurant. Our idea was to create a haven from the stresses of the outside world, somewhere to immerse yourself in. The restored 1877 original Highfields school house was the perfect place for our plans. From humble beginnings, we have literally grown with passion and hard work, producing all the chocolates in-house. The cafe now seats 230 and serves meals 6 days per week from 8.00am to 4pm. Over the years six other cottage businesses have been set up to add to the many things to explore. A destination with an amazing experience awaits you. Situated on a grassy acreage overlooking unsurpassed views of the Toowoomba Range, the cafe has plenty of room for the family with shaded outdoor seating and warm indoor dining around a fireplace throughout winter. The handpainted chairs, colourful décor and quirky giftware provides a perfect environment to indulge in our handmade chocolates, award winning cuisine and Lavazza coffee.

Everyone is welcome to come in and see our brewery running and sample some of our beers and ciders. Our brewery is always on show and our head brewer is always willing to chat. We just don't make beer, we love making beer!!! We carefully select only the best, freshest ingredients from all over the world. To brew our amazing beers and ciders.

Your local Highfields cafe where everyday is a special occasion. We want everything from your daily coffee to your biggest celebration to be exceptional. Every moment counts at Relish. With an inclusive everyday menu, amazing coffee, high tea, spectacular brunch, we are here for you. Our catering and grazing boxes uplift any event, big or small. Easily accessed from the expansive carpark we offer seating indoors, on our enclosed verandah and outside under umbrellas and shade trees. Our Head Chef with 26 years of experience has created menus that encompass all dietary requirements and preferences. Come join us and experience welcoming service and a team that really cares. We honestly believe hospitality should be hospitable.

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.’

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.

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

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.

For more than 8 years, Catering People has been the Toowoomba and Darling Downs preferred caterer. Enjoy fresh, healthy, and delicious catering for all events and functions – regardless of location – and no matter how large or small. Brides Choice #1 Wedding Caterer for the Southern Country 2020. Ranked in the region’s 3 Best Rated Caterers for events and functions. Catering People have more than 40 years’ hospitality and events experience. In particular, the passionate founder and team at Catering People excel in offering a range of catering packages. Excellent service and delicious food are at the core of the Catering People mission. In truth, our valued clients can choose from a range of catering packages. So each package is tailored to suit all styles and budgets. Savour hearty breakfast buffets to stunning platters & grazing plates, for instance. Likewise, elegant formal canapes and tasty, fresh sandwiches & salads. Catering People is one of Top 3 Toowoomba Catering Companies. And recently named the #1 Wedding Caterer for the Southern Country by the Brides Choice Awards. Above all providing the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region with great service and delicious food for more than 5 years. We serve fresh, healthy and delicious catering for all events and functions.

Providing a range of meals.

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.

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.

Rumours International Convention Centre, and Toowoomba itself, is the perfect place for your special event. Based centrally in the Toowoomba CBD, Rumours has all the facilities to host Functions, Conventions and Events of any size. With ample parking and flexible layout, there is only one Toowoomba Convention Centre to consider when booking for your next big event.

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!

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.

Pump@123 is a café in Toowoomba that offers coffee and gourmet meals throughout the day. With the influx of happy customers, we were able to expand our humble store into a shop that offers the following in Toowoomba: -Takeaway -Breakfast -Lunch -Coffee We are also proud that our offers are unlike no other. It is made from the highest quality of ingredients in the market. Thus, this drive thru coffee Toowoomba/ cafe Toowoomba is loved by many residents of the region.

Introducing X-Golf Toowoomba, the newest addition to Toowoomba City's vibrant business landscape. This versatile venue boasts an enticing fusion of Conference & Function Venues, Golf Courses, and Sports Bars. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world-class golfing experience while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're planning a corporate event or seeking a lively sports bar for a night out, X-Golf Toowoomba is poised to offer a unique and dynamic space for all occasions. Stay tuned for its grand opening!

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.

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

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.