Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso
A vibrant cafe in Townsville's City Lane offering a diverse menu of wholesome foods, excellent coffee, and fresh juices in a cozy atmosphere.
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Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A vibrant cafe in Townsville's City Lane offering a diverse menu of wholesome foods, excellent coffee, and fresh juices in a cozy atmosphere.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid potential weekend crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Specialty Dishes
Consider trying their unique specialty dishes like whipped goats cheese with smashed avo or homemade baked beans.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Wholefoods
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 7 4771 4045
Address
383 Flinders St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
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Wholesome Breakfast & Savoury Mince
Enjoy hearty breakfast options like the signature savoury mince, smoked salmon bowls, and smashed avo with goat cheese.
Unique Panini with Frosted Mango Ice Cream
Try the grilled chicken panini paired with a delightful scoop of frosted mango ice cream for a sweet and savory surprise.
Excellent Coffee and Fresh Juices
Savor the quality of their smooth, hot coffee and freshly squeezed juices, perfect for starting your day.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid potential weekend crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Specialty Dishes
Consider trying their unique specialty dishes like whipped goats cheese with smashed avo or homemade baked beans.
Call Ahead for Families
If dining with children or needing space for prams, call ahead to ensure accommodation is possible.
Confirm Online Orders
For online orders via delivery services, double-check directly with the cafe to avoid any mishaps.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid potential weekend crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Specialty Dishes
Consider trying their unique specialty dishes like whipped goats cheese with smashed avo or homemade baked beans.
Call Ahead for Families
If dining with children or needing space for prams, call ahead to ensure accommodation is possible.
Confirm Online Orders
For online orders via delivery services, double-check directly with the cafe to avoid any mishaps.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso is praised for its friendly atmosphere and delicious, fresh food, especially breakfast dishes like savoury mince and smashed avocado. While many enjoy the excellent coffee and juices, a few reviewers find the prices to be on the higher side for the value received, particularly with portion sizes on certain items. The service is consistently noted as warm and efficient, even during busy periods.
"Nice atmosphere in the cafe, chef and staff are very warm and friendly all the time. The food is always served fresh and delicious. 100% recommend."
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"Total rip-off!
Ordered waffles with fruit and maple syrup. Just one waffle served with one small strawberry cut in four! The maple syrup was nice, but that’s it. For just one waffle and one small strawberry I found the price of fifteen dollars a little excessive and expected more…..at the very least be more generous with the fruit!"
Margy
"Friendly staff, reasonably priced, delicious food. I had the smashed ago which came with whipped goats cheese which really made the dish one notch higher than the rest. Freshly squeezed juice was also great. Coffee was smooth, hot and well priced. Would come here again."
Seone Woolf
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include the savoury mince on toast, smashed avocado with whipped goats cheese, and the grilled chicken panini with frosted mango ice cream.
Yes, Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso offers several gluten-free options and bread alternatives.
The coffee is frequently described as excellent, smooth, and well-priced by reviewers.
Visiting during weekdays is recommended to avoid potential weekend crowds.
It's advised to call ahead to ensure accommodation is possible for children or prams.
The menu includes options like falafel burgers and Buddha Bowls, with an emphasis on wholefoods.
Yes, the cafe is dog-friendly outdoors.
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Live on the wild side and head to Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso for brunch in Townsville. The extensive brunch menu has several gluten-free and dairy-free options, with delicious dishes including sweet almond and savoury pancakes, a breakfast burger and a paddock-to-plate savoury mince specialty. Born Wild also has bread alternatives as well, which include paleo, gluten-free and rye toast.
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For a wholesome lunch and good coffee, make a beeline for Townsville’s creative laneway precinct of City Lane, where you’ll find Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso. The menu at this funky and cheerful spot has something to suit all appetites, from burgers – Wagyu beef, falafel or chicken – to Buddha Bowls and daily salad, fish and curry specials. The comprehensive drinks menu includes smoothies and juices of all persuasion and classic coffee options alongside alternative hot drinks such as turmeric lattes and hot chocolate made with raw cacao, honey and coconut milk.
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Born Wild is dedicated to healthy, clean eating meals, with a focus on paleo diets, and eco-friendly, health conscious options. A wonderful place to grab lunch thanks to its City Arcade location right in the centre of Townsville, this is a lovely option if you are feeling the need for something fresh and green. Open from 7am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, and 7am to 3pm on Sunday.
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Once the Paleo Cafe, Born Wild by Kymbo Westcott sits on the corner of City Lane and Flinders street. Wholefoods and Espresso are their thing. I love the house made muffins, coffee and forest cafe wallpaper outback and of course it’s DOG FRIENDLY OUTDOORS.
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