Kelvin Lee Hot Bread
1b/44 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, 4059

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Why Choose Kelvin Lee Hot Bread?
Kelvin Lee Hot Bread is a Kelvin Grove landmark for Vietnamese banh mi, rice bowls and coffee, with banh mi bread that's consistently praised for being flaky and fluffy. The menu extends well beyond rolls to broken rice, rice vermicelli bowls and grilled chicken noodle salads, all delivered with quick service and fair prices that keep customers coming back for years.
About Kelvin Lee Hot Bread
Kelvin Lee Hot Bread is the kind of Vietnamese bakery in Kelvin Grove, Queensland that people tend to stay loyal to. Banh mi is the main event, with a crispy pork version and a chicken one that gets plenty of love, and the homemade pate and sauce are what regulars rave about. The bread has a reputation for being fluffy and flaky, and it comes fresh from the oven.
There's more to the menu than rolls. Locals order the rice vermicelli bowls with a spring roll, broken rice with grilled pork chops, rice paper rolls and a grilled chicken noodle salad that one student calls a reliable favourite. One regular buys the bowls for catering and says everyone asks where they came from. Vietnamese iced coffee is on offer too, and pairing a coffee with a banh mi is a popular combination.
People describe the place as a long-time neighbourhood fixture, and some have been coming since their uni days. It's known for welcoming staff, quick service and good value. We've also heard a mention that a roll or two has come out a touch cold, and one longtime fan would like a bit more pickling, but the overall word is strongly positive.
You can eat in or take away, pay by card or phone, and there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. It's open most days but closed one day of the week, so check the hours before you head in.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The bread was especially good. Cheap prices, quick and tasty food, and friendly service.”
“Best Bahn Mi bread in Brisbane - flakey and fluffy!”
“The rice vermicelli noodles bowls with a spring roll are a must.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Kelvin Lee Hot Bread
It's a Vietnamese bakery best known for its banh mi, with crispy pork and chicken versions getting the most praise thanks to homemade pate and sauce. The bread itself has a strong reputation for being fluffy yet crisp. Vietnamese iced coffee is a popular pairing, and many locals order a coffee and banh mi combo together.
Yes. Alongside the banh mi rolls, the menu covers rice vermicelli bowls with spring roll, broken rice with grilled pork chops, rice paper rolls and a grilled chicken noodle salad. Regulars treat these as reliable favourite orders, and the vermicelli bowls are popular enough that some buy them for catering.
Kelvin Lee Hot Bread in Kelvin Grove offers both dine-in and takeaway, plus coffee and breakfast options. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so it's set up for a quick bite or a sit-down feed.
It's widely regarded as good value, with locals repeatedly calling the banh mi cheap for the quality on offer. Portions are described as filling and the food fresh from the oven. For current pricing it's best to ask the bakery directly, as some regulars have noted gradual increases over the years.
Exact years in business aren't confirmed, but it has built a loyal following over time, with some regulars saying they've been eating there since their teens and continuing for years after. Many describe it as a long-standing landmark of the Kelvin Grove area, known for consistently fresh bread and friendly service.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 466 224 996
- Address
- 1b/44 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, 4059
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am-4pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am-4pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am-4pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am-4pm
- Friday
- 8:30am-4pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am-3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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