Woofissimo

3 Reviews on “Woofissimo”

• Spice Dad

  Very interesting doggy friendly cafe in the middle of this big shopping park, serving Hong Kong cafe style food. Pretty decent food, but might actually be better for desert and coffee which Ill try next time. Comfy couches and relaxed atmosphere, my daughter loved the dogs and doggy theme decorations

  November 30, 2020, 6:57 am

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• Misscharlot

  is definitely a pet-friendly place! so many dogs pic on the wall!! we came in with a big group, 11 of us, even we booked in advance, there still seem to be not enough space for all of us.Food wise, it was lovely, every one eyeing on theeel rice which says is 300g eel , and one of us finally ordered and it was huge can’t really finish it. the burger and chips set was awesome too.

  November 30, 2020, 4:52 am

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• Atreyu

  TL;DR: There are some places that in town, if you share being a local, just have to be seen to see what the fuss is. To an out-of-towner, it gets some of Australia’s favourite cafe fare and really infuses it well with the heavy Asian influence permeating the dining scene. But that is not the proper reason for such a high praise – it gets a unique and distinct selling point, puts forth a warm, welcoming demeanour throughout it, and from the contrast of locations it merely gets that much more adorable. Bringing the cat/dog cafe culture from East Asia, and supplanting it for the dog lover over here is a novel move that has played off well. Who would have thought to put such an alternative, out of left-field idea of an eatery, right in the middle of the wholesale, and industrial yard complex? A case is made in thinking about it a bit more, and not being any hipster or alternative-styled man, but the less pedestrian location is a good starting point with the novel idea of a cafe, one for dog lovers. But not just that, with plenty of peckish workers around the working period, something separate from the dodgy greasy-spoon is a welcome addition. It so happens, Woofisimo works brilliantly independent of all those factors. It was coming around to the weekend yet again, and this time I was put in the driver’s seat to find a place to get breakfast. A few remained in the recesses of my memory, with this one popping up from time to time. It had been there for ages, plus with it being within the Sunnybank area it would not be so hard to get to. Showing the menu to my house mate, he was pretty impressed therefore it was off to here around the middle part of the morning. The contrast to outside and inside could not be more stark. Right outside, in the bare pavement, it is boiling hot even on a winter’s day, and inside it is cool, cosy, and relaxed. Part of it has to do with the eclectic selection of furniture, lots of it like being in an antique store. Many would think the eclectic selection is a fault, but to me it offers different ways to dine that accord to different clients’ preference. Those comfortable chairs truly make the place more relaxing and cosy. With it being a dog-friendly location, a whole lot of dog pictures are on the wall (mostly the small ones, I prefer the big dogs), plus water bowls are placed at the front door. From the get-go, this is the kind of service that leaves an impression. Walking between all the tables of clientele, the waitstaff almost never rest. That is a level of attention, and attention-to-detail, that you don’t often see. A lot of the time, the waitstaff usually wait until it is all done, or starts being done in big parts, before unloading the table to take the dishes to the kitchen. Right here, the idea is to do the little bit here when it pops up, the little bit there, and all that. Basically, put a small plate to the side like it is done, and they will collect it next time they in you vicinity. Considering I am one that always comments about things like getting water, and refilling the glasses, it is fully consistent to say this is well appreciated. Payment is done afterwards at the counter. And putting the work ethic to the side for a small bit, all of this is done with some of the nicest demeanours you will ever see. From what I can tell, it is family run so the atmosphere is friendlier, more relaxed, and plenty more welcoming. No qualms per se about going up to the counter for ordering, but when it is table service, a place is able to feel that much more special – surely I’m not the only one who thinks that. Reading the menu is an epic adventure that presents all twists and turns, delving into the mind of a cook that has talent and passion in trying out the concoctions that come to mind every so often. Rumour has it this is the kind of fare many Hong Kong cafes serve up, and if that is correct I think a new destination might be on hand. Whatever time of day you decide to rock up, I can assure that you will be spoiled for choice. The breakfast part of it all, served in the morning section, is a simple selection of cafe favourites. Not much beyond the bacon-and-eggs stipulation, they are decently priced and portioned. Making it more a-steal, a set extra money will net you either a hot coffee or an iced specialty. It was next that sort of enticed me more for breakfast, that was the all-day bites. That was a bunch of bar bites. We are talking the straight-forward deep-fry, which would be guilty pleasures of mine – but the first word would have to be present to make it apparent. Lots of chicken and seafood pop up there. Cafe-style bites start coming up next. That is a range of toasted sandwiches, then the always reliable burger, and some light meals to satiate between times, and salads – if that is your thing (though most of them are more elaborate than usual). When the clock strikes around lunch time, if you thought that the starting part of the day was something to be intrigued at, then you have not seen anything yet. Where the fusion ideas of Hong Kong come into play is right at the start of this section. We are talking about the spaghetti and egg stir-fries, which sound like big substantial meals, as do the baked varieties. Then they have their unique items on the menu, showcasing aforementioned influences. Keeping up with the dog-friendly vibe, the four-legged friends are are catered for with a few snacks of their own. It is never complete without acknowledging the cake cabinet. All sorts of treats are present, many of them what would be expected, some of them the actual cafes own creations. Sweet stuff is on the menu, and they managed to keep it all simple. Plus, tying it altogether – and what gives Hong Kong-style cafes their character – is the extensive, and comprehensive drinks selection. It isn’t in offering all the usual favourites with coffee, but fearnot since they are all there. Neither is it the range of loose-leaf teas, but those will do well either here or way over there. It comes in the form of the frappes they whip up, which can have lots of fruity flavours, or fusion-style combinations, and all the ilk. You could settle for a Coke, bottled iced teas (they do their own iced tea, by the way), or juice on a hot day – or these suckers could do a more effective job of their own. It is breakfast, hence more so than usual my eyes gear towards the coffee. They use beans from the Establishment, and that is generally fine to my tastes. The Establishment does not pop up any where near as much as some others, thus not as much analysis can be given. It has been developing well enough, and a boost is given right here. The doppio I ordered was very strong, had a rich texture, and getting a common vibe out of the way here – the alternative vessels for serving the fare gave off a distinct aesthetic each time. Deliberate or otherwise, it is a good move that should be kept up. The chance to go way different with breakfast presented itself, and that is what I did. Those were a couple of tempura pancakes, a small order of garlic chicken balls, and a serving of steak fries. With the latter, on the menu it was already mentioned the seasoning was chicken salt, and that is all fine by me. The tempura pancakes were mostly onion, and cabbage, cooked freshly and came out piping hot. A drizzle of mayonnaise on top of them went well, as did the garnishes of tomato and cucumber on the side. These were simply tasty little numbers. The garlic chicken balls also proved well, having a smooth garlic butter in the middle. Around that butter was tender chicken, and a crispy coating that remained solid. Also really good. But the star of the show had to be the fries. They got served in a cone, and they were a mere drizzle of mayonnaise and another sauce away to transporting the taste buds back into Belgium. A plentiful serving that would satiate any kind of stomach, the sheer crispness of the batter indicated they were well done, the soft potato in the middle showcased the perfect cooking temperature, plus chicken salt is a personal favourite seasoning if it weren’t already known. What should be known about by now by those nearest to me, is that if somewhere is proving itself just to be so damn good, at the end a trial is given. We are talking about its shot at getting the perfect score, in which I attempt to sweeten the deal. To put it in simpler terms, if the dessert proves to pull the momentum over the line then the place gets that much sought after 5.0-score. Going through the small lot in the cabinet, it was hard to go past the chocolate cheesecake they had, and it was with another coffee that it got ordered. This was delicious cheesecake, that had a texture which was somewhat between the softness of cheesecake (still can cut with a fork), and a bit of mud cake texture. It combined the notes of dark and white chocolate, and was really lithe. They might have said it was a individual serving size; I can attest this is one generous individual portion if I have ever seen one in my life. That was the perfect end to one left-field breakfast, and I wholeheartedly recommend hitting up this joint. When given places such high ratings, and using the hyperbole in a liberal manner, what gets acknowledged is usually something that is left-field from the current norm likely shakes things up to that level. That is admittedly one reason for rating Woofisino so highly, and the food that I had from there is far from the most sophisticated; it was just how tasty, and pipping hot it was from the cooker, plus such an experience is definitely enhanced with all the aspects that make a pleasant atmosphere for dining – from the set up, to the relaxed mood, to a good choice of music playing on the speakers. What possibly made Woofisimo so great, was not just the way they utilised Asian-fusion elements, nor was it the novelty of the restaurant in attracting dog people. It was the sheer unexpectedness of it all, the desire to create something unique and worth talking about in the neighbourhood, and the well-meaning, organic way that it was all made possible. Whether it is that you are a dog person, or are a local in the area, or maybe any number of other callings, this is definitely one hideout that is worth seeking out sooner rather than later. Characteristic of this part of Brisbane, yet with an entire personality all of its own this Hong-Kong style cafe is truly a blessing to behold.

  March 21, 2019, 6:09 pm

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