Ipswich’s yummiest takeaway (and dine in) options

Ipswich's top restaurants are offering takeaway as well as dine-in!
26 Jan 2022
Discover Ipswich, Staff Writer

Our eyes are glued to the TV this week as local tennis champion Ash Barty plays for a chance to make history in the Australian Open.  Will she make the finals?  Either way we’re ready to cheer her on and celebrate with a Barty Party!

There are a few venues ready to blow up the balloons and get out the decorations if she makes the finals on Saturday – see where here.

We also encourage you to celebrate with a Barty Party at home – simply order your favourite takeaway, invite a few mates around and watch her make tennis history!

Your favourite restaurants are ready to welcome you, whether you’re after a great dining experience or would prefer a night in with takeaway at home.

Take a look to see who’s upping the takeaway game in the Heritage City and where you can grab a table.

*While we try to ensure this content is as accurate as possible, the rapidly changing nature of the pandemic means some opening and closing times and menu items might be different to what appears here, we ask that you ring ahead or follow businesses on their social media to double check before jumping in the car.

La Parrilla

Trading Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday: 11am-8pm

South American BBQ is available for dine in and takeaway Wednesdays to Sundays at La Parrilla.

They’re known for delicious burgers, loaded fries and brisket empanadas.

The family loco box is the one of the most popular menu items and includes a great selection of items including pork shoulder, grilled chicken, chorizo, wings, ribs, fries, salad and a drink for $79.95.

Orders can be placed by phone 3498 0480 or via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Menu Log.

 

Coffee Guru Brookwater

Trading Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 6am-2pm
Sunday: 7am-2pm

Coffee Guru Brookwater is open for dine in and takeaway.

On the menu is all day dining options including breakfast favourites like eggs Benedict, omelette, French toast, chicken schnitzel, and an amazing burger selection.

They also offer $10.50 sweet and savoury cabinet specials with a medium coffee. There’s also coffee, artisan frappes, milkshakes and smoothies.

They even take orders via phone or text to 0480295733 and can offer contactless delivery to your car.

 

St Shoebill

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 6am-2pm
Savoury mince at St Shoebill

Brisbane Street cafe St Shoebill is open for dine in and takeaways during their normal opening hours.

The menu includes delicious pastries and cakes, breakfast and lunch items like BAO buns!

Montezumas

Trading Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm
Thursday and Friday: 11am-2pm, 5pm-8.30pm
Saturday: 11am-8.30pm
Sunday: 11am-8pm
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Montezumas Ipswich offer their full dine in menu for takeaway so you can indulge in delicious Mexican at home.

On the menu is enchiladas, nachos, chilli verde, burritos, meatballs and much more!  See the full menu here.

Head in for a delicious lunch or dinner or call 3143 2099 to place a takeaway order.  You can also order delivery through UberEats or Door Dash.

Essence of Indya

Trading Hours:
Monday - Friday: 11.30am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm 
Saturday - Sunday: 5pm-9.30pm
Essence of Indya

Essence of Indya has a smashing menu and great lunch specials that start from $10.  Their entire offing is also available as takeaway. 

You can order starters like homemade potato and mint cutlets and Indi-Chinese pepper fried chicken, rosemary lamb cutlets, Mooloolaba crispy fried fish or golden prawns.

And the mains include curries like butter, korma, saag, madras , masala and more!

There’s also vegetarian and vegan curries and biryani with a range of meats including goat, lamb and beef.

The kids meals are clever with I Don’t Know –  a small bowl of butter chicken and rice, I’m not hungry – a naan stuffed with nuts and sultana served with mango chutney, I Don’t Want That – chicken nuggets and chips or I want my burger – a chicken or vegetable slider with chips.

And don’t forget dessert – there’s charcoal kulfi on the menu –  a traditional Indian ice cream.

Meal deals are also available.  The delux deal includes samosa, butter chicken, lamb or beef curry, plain rice, plain naan, raita and soft drink!

 

Indian Tadka

Trading Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 4.30pm-9.30pm
Friday - Sunday: 4pm-9.30pm
Indian Tadka Feast

Modern Indian restaurant Indian Tadka are opening for dine in and takeaway seven nights a week.

On the menu is classic dishes like vindaloo, madras, korma and tandoori but also some special ones like their bourbon chicken (not recommended for kids) and charcoal Kulfi, a traditional Indian ice cream infused with a charcoal flavour – a must try.

To order head in store or phone 3814 3483, delivery is also available through Menulog.

Oikos Cafe

Trading Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7am-2pm
Saturday: 7am-1pm
Oikos

Oikos Cafe are offering takeaway and groceries from their “not so general store”!

On the menu is their delicious Oikos grills, coffee, smoothies and bowls!

You can also pick up milk, bacon, brownies, avocado packs, cookies and coffee.

Order in store or through the Regulr App.

Ruby Chews Burgers and Shakes

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm
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Ruby Chews Burgers & Shakes at Riverlink is open and offering delicious options for dine in and takeaway.

With a brand new update to their menu including loaded tater tots and decadent desserts, they’ve got your munchies sorted. The classics that you know and love are still available – of course – including burgers, hot dogs, and creamy thick shakes.

Call 3281 0102 to place an order, or order via UberEats and Menulog for contactless delivery to your door.

Bakehouse Steakhouse

Trading Hours:
Sunday-Monday: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11.30am-11pm
Bakehouse Wagyu cheeseburger

While still offering their full menu as takeaway, popular steak restaurant Bakehouse Steakhouse has also launched Bakehouse Buns, a takeaway and delivery burger restaurant.  And they’re still open for those wanting to dine in and experience the award winning restaurant.

Now not only is the perfect steak available at home, you can now enjoy their Wagyu cheeseburger, BBQ onion ring Burger, Fried chicken Burger and their crowd favourite, Bakehouse Burger.

Call them on 3281 8132 to place an order, or order in-store.  Uber Eats delivery available for both Bakehouse Steakhouse and Bakehouse Buns.

Menus available at bakehousesteakhouse.com and bakehousebuns.com.au

Prince Alfred Hotel

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 10am-11pm
Takeaway available: 10am-9pm
Delivery available: 10am-8pm
PA Hotel pizzas

As well as their award winning dining options including Char’d and Tap’d, you can order delicious takeaway from the PA Hotel menu from 10am-9pm seven days a week.

The extensive offering includes starters like cheesy garlic bread, pumpkin soup and salt ‘n’ pepper calamari.  There’s also meals from the wok, including pork and prawn noodles, pad Thai noodles, mirin glazed salmon, Japanese-style crispy prawns, Korean-style wings, Nasi Goreng, Peking chicken and Korean-style beef.

Mains include, teaks with all the sides, smoked brisket, slow-cooked lamb, wings and ribs, fettuccini, a Wagyu steak roll, Angus beef burger, Vietnamese pork belly salad, Thai beef salad, chicken schnitzel, creamy garlic prawns, pizzas including a pork belly option and house-made pies.

To place an order phone 3282 1577, they are also doing delivery for $10.

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery

Trading Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Pumpyard chicken burger

Popular local craft brewery and restaurant Pumpyard Bar and Brewery are offering all your favourite menu items for dine in and takeaway!

The Pumpyard are famous for their amazing burgers, pizzas and wings, but they also offer mains like Atlantic salmon, seafood chowder and smokey BBQ pork ribs.  

Take home food, beer and wine orders are available from 12pm to 6pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Check their Facebook page for updates.

Ballistic Springfield Brewery, Bar and Kitchen

Trading Hours:
Wednesday: 11.30pm-9pm
Thursday: 11.30am-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 11.30am-11pm Sunday: 11.30am-5pm
Ballistic Petite Steak

Head in to try beers and a delicious menu at craft brewery Ballistic Springfield Brewery Bar and Kitchen.

Or order takeaway and enjoy at home!  On the menu is pizza including pork belly, mushroom and Hawaiian BBQ chicken.  There’s also burgers including fried chicken, mushroom, brisket, lamb and brie.  And main meals like chicken parmy, fish and chips, pork belly, gnocchi and salmon. 

In January Ballistic are offing 10% off takeaway beer and food sales.  To be eligible you need to purchase any food menu item and your favourie Ballistic Beer to get 10% off the total order from 4pm onwards.

Phone them to order on 2890 1200, or order in-store.

Fourthchild Restaurant

Trading Hours:
Sunday - Tuesday: 8am-2pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8am-11pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Fourthchild

Fourthchild Cafe, Restaurant and Lounge Bar in the Top of Town are offering dine in and takeaways.

They offer their full menu for takeaway, think gourmet meals like rib fillet steak sandwich with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, tubs of gelato and sorbet, coffee, breakky wraps, bacon and egg muffins, eggs Benedict, salmon cakes, Reuben sandwiches, vegetable burgers, lasagne, chicken filos, salads, steaks and more!

Order online through the Bopple App for pick up, phone 3281 9934 or head to meal delivery apps Uber Eats and Door Dash.

Indian Mehfil

Trading Hours:
Sunday - Friday: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-9.30pm
Saturday: 5pm-9.30pm
 
Indian Mehfil are doing takeaway

The popular Indian restaurant Indian Mehfil is open for dine in or takeaway, and offers home delivery.

The menu includes more than 40 gluten-free options and also plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Choose from long lists of classic Indian dishes such as Butter Chicken, Methi Malai, Palak Paneer, Bhindi (okra) Masala and a Goat Curry, and don’t forget to add fresh naan and delicious samosa to your order!

Call 3281 8683 to place an order.

Ipswich Jets Leagues Club

Trading Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10am-4am
Jets roast chicken

Ipswich Jets Leagues Club have launched a takeaway menu to complement their dine in offerings.   

The dine in menu includes salt and pepper squid, pork ribs, chicken karaage, prawn fettuccine, pan fried salmon, wagyu rump. lamb rack and crispy pork belly.

On the takeaway menu is battered fish, fisherman’s basket, chicken or meat lovers parmigiana, smoked BBQ pork ribs and wings, slow cooked brisket, prawn alfredo fettuccine and their juicy Lucy burger.

There’s also kids meals, kale caesar salad, roast of the day, chicken stir fry, pork steak and marinated Moroccan chicken breast for take away!

To order takeaway call 3202 1887 and pick up from reception.  If you’re dining in check their facebook page for monthly specials.

The Retro Diner

Trading Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 7am-2.30pm
Wednesday: 8am-2.30pm
Friday: 7am-7.30pm
Saturday: 7am-8.30pm
Sunday: 7.30am-2.15pm
Waffles at The Retro Diner

The Retro Diner are offering dine-in and takeaway and they’ll walk your order to your car from the loading zone across the road, or outside the shop.

On the menu is delicious burgers including their double bacon cheeseburger and fries, BLT and toasted sandwiches.  You can order kids meals through delivery as well as pancakes, loaded croissants, burgers, jalapeno poppers, onion rings, quiche and a range of salads.

They are also selling fresh seafood including Moreton Bay prawns and squid from the store and can deliver for a fee – a great alternative when there’s no meat left on the shelves.

Check out their Facebook page for specials and family packs on Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

Phone to order 3143 9623 or SMS 0422 171 058 – or jump onto Uber Eats or Menulog for home delivery.

Memories of India

Trading Hours:
Saturday - Monday: 5pm-9.30pm
Tuesday - Friday: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-9.30pm

You’ll find delicious Indian dine in and takeaway at Memories of India.  They are set up to take online orders through their website and are on meal delivery apps.

On the menu is platters and starters including basil chicken tikka, vodka chicken and lamb cutlets – they also have an extensive range of takeaway mains from special house curries including saag goat curry, lamb hyderabadi and chicken lababdar to favourites like butter chicken and vegetable korma.

There’s a range of naan bread and rice as well as lamb, beef, chicken and seafood options.

Tuesday’s to Fridays there’s a special $10 lunch takeaway deal that includes a portion sized butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, vegetable korma, mix vegetable curry that come with rice and plain naan.

Ask about their new takeaway deals that include meals for one through to a feast.

You can also order takeaway over the phone by ringing 3418 3369 or head in-store.

Brothers Leagues Club

Trading Hours:
Club is open 7 days: 10am-2am.
Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich

Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich have a delish dine in and takeaway menu including cheesy garlic bread, wings, prawns and noodles.

There’s also burgers, (Angus beef, crispy chicken and smoked brisket) and pizza (meatlovers, porky pineapple and vegetarian supreme).

To order phone 3817 2999, seven days a week.

See the menu here.

Rafter and Rose

Trading Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 6.30am-2pm
Saturday: 7am-12pm
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The full Rafter and Rose cafe menu is available for takeaway!  If you’re not comfortable coming into the cafe, you can phone through the order and they will run it out to your car with the EFTPOS for payment.

On the menu is eggs, granola, acai bowls, toasties, BLT, bacon and egg rolls, burgers and much more.

There’s also freshly baked pies, doughnuts, scones, croissants and other goodies changing on a daily basis.

Phone 0401 073 644 for orders.

Chai House

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7am-4pm

You can dine in or order takeaway from Chai House cafe at Silkstone.

While the cafe is open from 7am-4pm for pickups, food orders are only being taken until 3.30pm.

There is a new menu available but you can still get the signature Chai breaky burger, Nepalese wok noodles and chicken momos; there are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan options available.

Don’t miss their $10 lunch specials!

The full menu is able to be ordered to go and is also available for delivery with Uber Eats, Door Dash and Menu Log.

Call 3812 3583 to place an order.

Club Services Ipswich

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 10am-4am.
Club Services Ipswich dining options

Club Services Ipswich are open for dine in and takeaway.

On the menu you’ll find bruschetta and prawn twisters, rump and ribs, Thai beef salad, creamy garlic prawns, wild caught Cod, their famous chicken parmigiana, camembert and spinach stuffed chicken breast, pizzas and burgers!

If you’re dining in and order from the me&u app then you will get a 15% discount on your order.

You can place takeaway orders by phoning 3812 3366 or at reception and pick up in venue.  And soon they will launch takeaway ordering through the me&u app.

Elderflower Cafe

Trading Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 7am-2pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7am-12pm
Elderflower Cafe new menu

A new menu has launched at Elderflower Cafe so you can order great coffee as well as delicious breakfast items like avocado on toast, poached scrambled or fried eggs, a breakfast burger with bacon and egg, Belgian waffles, corn fritters and eggs Benny.

There’s also avocado, haloumi and eggs on toast and savoury mince on toast with a poached eggs and creme fraiche.

For lunch choose from a Harvest Bowl with chicken breast or tofu, avocado, roast sweet potato and cauliflower with spinach, mixed salad and beetroot hummus; or a cheese burger, country style burger, spicy chicken burger, marinated tofu burger, salad sandwich or a bowl of chips.

And look out for freshly baked treats every week, including vegetarian and gluten free options.

Order when you dine in, or grab some takeaway to enjoy at home or on the run.

Check out their Facebook to stay up to date on the goodies they’re creating day to day.

Dancing Bean

Trading Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7am-4pm
Friday: 7am-2.30pm
Saturday: 6am-2pm
Dancing Bean Coffee Ipswich

Everybody needs coffee!  Good thing that the award-winning Dancing Bean Specialty Roasters and Espresso Bar are open for dine in and takeaway coffee and food.

On the menu is French toast, ham and cheese croissants, eggs Benedict, bean nachos, roasted vege wraps; and a delicious chicken, pumpkin and feta salad.

They are also offering delivery for their locally freshly roasted coffee beans including organic, African and Ipswich blend beans!  Order online here.

Breakfast at Stephanies

Trading Hours:
Saturday - Sunday: 7am-4pm
Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm
Breakfast at Stephanies

Head over to Breakfast at Stephanies near the Orion Lagoon for delish ice cream, pancakes, waffles and French Toast.

They’ve also got loaded croissants, big brekkies and epic burgers.

Available for takeaway or dine in, phone 3470 5402 to place an order.

Marburg Hotel

Trading Hours:
Wednesday: 5pm-8pm
Thursday - Saturday: 12pm-2pm, 5pm-8pm Sunday: 12pm-2pm
Marburg Pub is offering takeaway

The Marburg Hotel are offering dine in and takeaway from the historic restaurant located in Marburg.

There are daily specials starting from $15, which are posted each morning on their Facebook page.

The dinner menu includes black Angus rump, filet mignon, stuffed chicken breast, pork medallion, fish of the day and a chef’s pasta of the day.

While for lunch you can order a char-grilled chicken and bacon burger, steak sandwich, chicken schnitzel, salad and more.  There’s also big breakfasts available on Sundays from 11am.

Phone 5464 4230 to place an order see Facebook for the menu.

Summer Land Camel Farm

Trading Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 9am-3pm
Chicken and bacon sandwich available at Summer Land Camels

Just 20 minutes from the Ipswich CBD, Summer Land Camels’ Homestead Café is more than just a great option for a gourmet lunch – It’s an experience! 

When you arrive, you are greeted by friendly Camels and stunning views of Flinders Peak and the surrounding area.  You can feed and pat the Camels right near the cafe – make sure take a Camel Selfie to show your friends!

The meals and snacks on offer showcase their award-winning camel dairy products.  Chef Colin Dagnall has designed the Breakfast and Lunch menus with foodies in mind. Including some fantastic vegetarian options, you have a choice of hot meals, gourmet sandwiches, salads, handmade sweets, as well as options for the kids. 

The café is fully licensed with a wide range of alcoholic beverages on offer including a world-first Camel Milk & Honey Vodka, which recently won a silver medal in the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

Enjoy a Camelcino and try the delicious camel milk gelato (also award-winning). Make a stop in the farm shop to check out the merchandise and sample the Camel Milk Skincare – perfect for general skin health as well as conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.

The cafe is open for dine in takeaway orders daily from 9am-10.30am for breakfast and 10.30am-2pm for lunch.  While the kitchen closes at 2pm, you can still order homemade sweets from the cabinet until 3pm when the cafe closes.

To order phone 5467 1707.

The Cafe Kalina

Trading Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7am-3.30pm

The Cafe Kalina is open for dine in and takeaway and have been making up for not having a drive through by running orders out when you park out the front of the cafe.

Head in for their amazing Nutella latte or the famous Philly cheese steak sandwich!

On the menu is brekky items like bacon, egg and cheese toasties, coffee, eggs benny, brekky burritos and burgers with Angus beef, satay chicken, fish and haloumi options.

To order takeaway text your name, order, rego and time for collection to 0408 300 026 and tap your card when you’re there.

They also offer heat and eat meals when available like pesto chicken pasta, grilled fish, curried sausages, roast pork, tortilla stacks and more.  Prices start at $8.50.

The cafe is also opening Friday and Saturday nights for special events, but usual hours are Monday to Sunday 7am-3pm.  Check their social media for specials and updates.

Brookwater Barista

Trading Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 6am-11am
Wednesday - Sunday: 6am-2pm
Public holidays: 7am-11am
La Biancha (next door) Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm-10pm.

Brookwater Barista is open for dine in and offering takeaway.

On the menu is a Cuban burger with slow cooked pulled pork, chipotle slaw, lettuce, cheese and an onion ring.  There’s also crispy pork belly Vietnamese salad, Spanish linguini, lamb shank, roast pork with apple sauce and their hot cured salmon.

You can order online or on the phone – 3466 4865 – and pick up in-store.

Orion Springfield Central

San Churro

There’s a multitude of restaurants and cafes at Orion Springfield Central available for dine in and takeaway.

These are offering home delivery thanks to meal delivery apps:

Baskin Robbins available with UberEats

Beach House Bar & Grill available with UberEats

Bombay Bliss available with UberEats and MenuLog

Boost Juice available with UberEats

Burgers with Bite available with UberEats

Burgs & Shakes (TCC) available with UberEats

Crema Espresso Dine in or available with takeaway

Dominos available with UberEats or takeaway

Eat Sushi Dine in or available with UberEats or takeaway

Gelatissimo Dine in or available with Uber Eats, or takeaway

Grill’d Dine in or available with Doordash, UberEats or takeaway

Hikari Ramen Dine in or available with UberEats and MenuLog or takeaway

Hogs Breath Steakhouse Dine in or available with UberEats and MenuLog or takeaway

Kitchen 66 Dine in or available with UberEats and MenuLog or takeaway

KFC available with MenuLog or takeaway

McDonald’s available with Doordash or takeaway

Nandos Dine in or available with Doordash, UberEats or takeaway

Origin Kebabs available with DoorDash or takeaway

San Churro Dine in or with Doordash, UberEats or takeaway

Schnitz Dine in or available with UberEats and Deliveroo or takeaway

Sir Benedict (TCC) available with UberEats

The Coffee Club (TCC) Dine in or available with UberEats or takeaway

Two Butchers now offer online ordering and local delivery.

Restaurants and cafes at Riverlink are also doing dine in and takeaway.

And you can get delivery through delivery apps from these ones:

Montezumas

Nandos

Jamaica Blue

Rashays

Baskin Robbins

The Coffee Club

ISushi

Cafe 63

Discover Ipswich Staff Writer
Rocky the Rock Wallaby is a Sagittarius who lives at the Ipswich Nature Centre and often contributes to Discover Ipswich in his spare time. When he's not busy showing tourists around, blogging or hanging out with his cute and fluffy mates at the Nature Centre, he likes to hit the gym for a leg session, graze on quinoa salad and ponder the possibilities of the universe.

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