In a suburb known for its coffee and creative energy, Morning After is widely regarded by locals as a beloved café. The West End favourite is celebrating ten years, a milestone that reflects both its loyal community and its focus on quality coffee.
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What began as a family venture between Yianni and Soula Passaris has become a long-running fixture in the neighbourhood. When they opened Morning After on the corner of Vulture and Cambridge Streets, the café scene in Brisbane was still evolving.
The owners drew on fine-dining experience to bring restaurant-standard service to a casual brunch setting, at a time when specialty coffee culture was still growing locally. With a sleek interior by designer Alexander Lotersztain of Derlot and a focus on balanced, all-day fare, Morning After quickly drew attention. Its menu offered a thoughtful mix of wholesome, fun and indulgent dishes, while coffee by Five Senses became a defining feature.
A decade on, the café continues to be noted for its attention to food and coffee. To mark the anniversary, the team has launched a limited-edition range of merchandise and coffee collaborations that highlight its partnerships and playful spirit. The line-up includes a T-shirt designed with Breakfast Shirts, a classic cap crafted by Worktones, the team behind Morning After’s aprons, and a reusable Fressko cup.
Coffee fans can also enjoy the special 10-Year Celebration Coffee, created with Five Senses Coffee. The espresso blend, available both in-store and for home brewing, features tasting notes of blueberry cobbler and semi-sweet chocolate. The filter roast lists jasmine tea, blueberry and citrus notes, and both blends feature blueberry highlights.
On Wednesday 15 October, the café will offer 150 free coffees from 7:00 am as a thank-you to the community. In a Facebook post, the team shared their gratitude, writing: “Thank you to everyone who has supported our cafe for 10 years and we cannot wait to celebrate another 10 years with you all.”
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A decade in, the café continues to combine new offerings with community-focused service, a fitting reflection of how far West End’s coffee culture has come.
Published 9-October-2025
