St. Shoebill

☕ St. Shoebill – Industrial Chic Meets Café Craft

Located at 126 Brisbane Street, St. Shoebill opened in late 2020 in the heritage-listed Ellenborough House, marrying rustic historical charm—like exposed brick walls and high ceilings—with modern industrial flair in its polished concrete floors and brightly tiled bar area. The café has quickly earned a reputation as a coffee lovers’ emporium, offering brewed selections from Ona Coffee such as Smooth Operator, Raspberry Candy, The Hitman, and The Founder on any given day.

Inside, the spacious layout features a high skylight, hanging greenery, copper pipe details, and bicycle remnants—creating a stylish yet unpretentious gathering spot where both food and coffee are crafted with care.

🍽️ All-Day Menu – Fusion Fare & Bold Flavours

The menu at St. Shoebill reflects modern Australian cuisine fused with Southeast Asian influences, delivered in generous portions and artful presentation:

• Breakfast options include Eggs Benedict, Shoebill Baked Eggs with spicy chorizo, savoury mince on toast, potato rosti, and even Japanese okonomiyaki and bibimbap-style bowls
• The Dusty Farmhouse Avo comes with Yarra Valley Persian feta, mint, and dukkah on sourdough, while lunch features bao buns (chicken, pork, beef, or tofu), wraps, and a Shoebill Bulgogi bowl topped with fried egg over rice and fresh veggies
• Desserts and cabinet treats include Nutella pancakes with brûléed banana and house-made brittle, smoothie bowls like the Purple Finch, fresh juices, frappes, and matcha-thickshakes

☕ Beverage & Pantry Experience

St. Shoebill serves expertly brewed Ona Coffee, known for roasted blends featuring caramel, nut, and malt notes, alongside Byron Bay teas, Prana chai, Mork hot chocolate, and TwoBoys kombucha. The display shelves also feature specialty products—coffee beans, teas, muesli, and more—for take-home purchase.

🌿 Community & Reputation

Open daily from 6 AM to 1:30 PM, St. Shoebill is popular with locals and visitors alike. With a 4.4–4.5★ average rating across ~280 reviews, it is praised for its welcoming ambiance, quality coffee, and creative menu—even if some customers note occasional crowding during busy times wanderlog.com+2Yen Linh Restaurant+2Chamber of Commerce Australia+2.

However, recent Reddit threads note mixed experiences with food consistency and service, while broadly acknowledging that the coffee remains excellent.

✅ Quick Facts at a Glance