The Winning Appliances Brisbane store is located in the heart of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. ‘The Valley’ as it is affectionately known, is a shopping, dining and entertaining hub located northeast of the CBD. In the chic James Street Precinct modern eateries sit next to high-end fashion stores, designer home ware boutiques and fresh food markets.
We’ve put together our Winning Guide To Fortitude Valley to help you discover the best of this suburb next time you visit our Fortitude Valley showroom.
Eat
Just a few short metres from the Winning Appliances showroom you will stumble upon a rather tempting sign telling you it’s “Doughnut Time.” From this retro-looking hole-in-the-wall the Doughnut Time bakers cook and serve an incredible range of glazed and stuffed doughnuts including: Bacon and Maple Syrup, Nutella and Mint and Choc Aero Top.
There are a couple of great options for coffee in Fortitude Valley. Merlo Coffee have won the title of Australia’s Favourite Coffee twice in a row and their drive in roasting house on McLachlan Street has been known to stop traffic. For a good cup of coffee with some interesting scenery head to Jamie’s Espresso Bar, on the corner of James and Robertson. Jamie’s outdoor seating spills into a street art decorated alleyway that will keep you amused as you enjoy your brew.
Serving fresh seasonal food all day long is the elegant Harvey’s Bar and Bistro. Those with a sweet tooth should not pass up the chance to try Harvey’s ricotta-buttermilk pancakes with caramelized banana and honeycomb butter. The savoury brunch dishes aren’t to be overlooked either, especially the wild mushrooms and lentils on toast with grilled haloumi.
But back to desserts! Fortitude Valley is also home to the flagship bakery of Jocelyn’s Provisions. The open kitchen means you can watch the bakers hard at work baking all the delicious cakes and pastries you’ll find in the shop’s display cabinet, as well as producing the biscuits, chocolates, nougat, panforte and preserves that line the shelves.
Shop
The James Street precinct is a fantastic place to shop, whether you’re looking for items for the home or your wardrobe. On Wickham Street you’ll find Coco Republic’s extensive range of chic, discreetly-elegant furniture and stylish homewares. You can also shop for a new look for the home at the likes of Australian owned and made Porter’s Paints, and find treats for yourself at designer fashions stores including Camilla, an Australian designer famous for her vibrant kaftans, as well as Zimmerman and Witchery.
At the James Street Market you’ll find a range of fresh produce, from baked goods to sushi, as well as the James Street Cooking School, which hosts a range of practical and demonstration cooking classes.
See
Get to know Fortitude Valley through the eyes of a local via the free Brisbane Greeters service. The Brisbane Greeter’s are a team of local volunteers who show residents and tourists around Brisbane whilst offering insights into the city’s history and sights. Fortitude Valley has changed greatly in the last few years so it’s an interesting place to explore with someone who remembers what it was like before the cool eateries and designer stores arrived.
For a taste of the Winning Appliances history don’t forget to drop by our showroom. You’ll be greeted in the lobby with a replica of the J-Vans used in the mid-20th Century!
Find out more about Winning Appliances Fortitude Valley here.
