Riser
85 Miskin St, Toowong, Queensland, 4066
“Bread, pastry and coffee.”
Known for
Why Choose Riser?
Riser sits above Toowong's main street and delivers on pastries and sourdough in equal measure, croissants emerge crisp and flaky, and the savoury danish and sausage rolls are standouts. Staff are genuinely warm and the coffee is properly made, making it worth the walk for a quality breakfast or takeaway.
About Riser
Riser is a bakery and café in Toowong, Brisbane, working out of a historic Queenslander and putting its energy into bread, pastry and coffee made in small batches. It's the sort of place someone walks down the hill for, and the word around the neighbourhood is that they leave happy.
Pastries are the main draw. Locals rave about the croissants, which come out crisp and flaky, and the almond croissant has a touch of honey that makes it a little sweeter than usual in a way people like. The savoury side gets plenty of love too: we've heard the pork sausage roll (with walnuts and fennel on top) and the beef one are both good to order, and the savoury danish is on the menu. The fruit danish, with its candied almonds and custard, is another one that comes up. There's even a salmon-filled savoury croissant shaped like a bear paw, which tells you something about how much thought goes into the cabinet.
The sourdough has its own following, and people who know bread say you can tell it's made properly. Loaves are there to take home, and fresh sandwiches are on offer as well. The coffee is consistently excellent, and the coffee scroll is called out as nicely balanced and not overly sweet. One local wasn't won over by their coffee, so tastes vary, but it's the bakes that carry the reputation.
Staff are friendly and helpful, and the setting has a warm, homey feel, with seating indoors, outdoors and upstairs. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, and there's free street parking nearby, though the footpath on the side of the building is patchy, so mind your step on the slope.
They aren't open every day, and the pastries can sell out before lunch, so earlier is better. Some find the outdoor area could use a refresh. Check the opening hours before you head down.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The pastries are next level, crisp on the outside, soft and airy inside. They also sell amazing sourdough, and you can tell it's made properly.”
“The staff were warm, welcoming and genuinely helpful from start to finish. The coffee was spot on, a perfectly balanced 3/4 latte.”
“The croissants here are on the crispier side, with a delightful flaky texture. The almond croissant has a unique touch of honey, making it a bit sweeter than usual, but in a lovely way.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Riser
Riser is known for its sourdough and pastry work, especially croissants that come out crisp and flaky. The almond croissant has a hint of honey, and savoury options like the pork sausage roll with walnuts and fennel, the savoury danish and the "Bear Crawl" pastry get plenty of praise. Coffee and breakfast are also regular orders here.
Yes, Riser offers both dine-in and takeaway. The café sits inside a historic Queenslander in Toowong with indoor and outdoor seating across multiple levels, including an upstairs area. It accepts credit and debit cards plus NFC mobile payments, and free street parking is available nearby, though there's a hill to walk down to reach it.
Yes, sourdough is one of the things Riser is best known for locally, alongside its pastry and pies. Visitors regularly describe the sourdough as properly made and consistently fresh. It's a key part of the bread, pastry and coffee focus the bakery builds its whole menu around.
Some visitors note that Riser's pastries can sell out before lunch without a restock, so getting there earlier in the day gives the best chance of choosing from the full pastry and bread range. It's worth checking the hours before visiting, since the bakery isn't open every day.
Staff at Riser are consistently described as friendly, warm and helpful, adding to the homey atmosphere of the Toowong café. The setting inside the old Queenslander with its indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating areas gets a lot of love for breakfast, though a few visitors mention the outdoor dining area could use some updating.
Contact Details
- hello@riserbread.com
- Address
- 85 Miskin St, Toowong, Queensland, 4066
How Riser Compares
in Toowong
More reviews than 67% of bakeries in Toowong
Known for Sourdough: 1 of 2 in Toowong
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-2pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 7am-2pm
- Friday
- 7am-2pm
- Saturday
- 7am-2pm
- Sunday
- 8am-2pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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