Wavell Heights food lovers have plenty happening this summer, from a winter festival announcement to a northside coffee roaster doubling down on its espresso game and a popular wine bar heading back to where it all began.
The Wavell Heights food landscape keeps evolving, with changes happening right across the city from warehouse coffee bars to intimate wine rooms.
Winter Warmers at Brisbane Powerhouse
Night Feast is coming back, but you’ll want to pack a jacket this time. The food festival that turned Brisbane Powerhouse into a month-long culinary playground has switched things up for 2026, moving from spring to the middle of winter.
Mark your calendars for July 29 through August 23. The team behind the festival reckons cooler weather won’t dampen appetites for adventurous menus and one-off dishes you can’t get anywhere else. Think of it as an excuse to warm up with good food while enjoying art installations and live music along the river.
If you’ve been before, you know the drill. Entry doesn’t cost anything, but you’ll spend plenty on food and drinks from the restaurants taking part.
Last year drew thousands of people to New Farm over four weeks. The festival hasn’t revealed which restaurants are joining the 2026 lineup yet, but expect that announcement soon.
More details at nightfeast.com.au.
Geebung Roaster Levels up Its Coffee Game
Fox Coffee has been roasting beans in Geebung for ten years now, and the team is marking the milestone by ripping out their espresso bar and starting fresh.
If you’ve visited the warehouse on Ellison Road lately, you’ve probably noticed it gets busy. The espresso bar now moves 150 kilos of coffee weekly, which explains why they’re installing six grinders and two coffee machines in the new setup.
The rollerdoor comes down on January 27. Don’t panic though – they’re running a pop-up for the four weeks it takes to complete the renovation. You can still grab your focaccia toastie, bomboloni or Vegemite scroll while construction happens.
The redesigned space should be ready by February. Fox Coffee works with design firm Collectivus to create something that looks sharp but still feels like a working warehouse. New shelving means more retail space for bags of beans to take home.
Find them at 3 Ellison Road, Geebung. Check foxcoffee.com.au for updates on the reopening.
Ashgrove Wine Bar Comes Full Circle
Arcade Wine started on Waterworks Road in Ashgrove before relocating to Redcliffe last year. Now owners Danilo Duseli and Matthieu Rabiet are bringing it back to the original neighbourhood.
The wine bar and bottle shop reopens sometime in late February, though an exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet. When it does open, expect a different vibe from before. The team is introducing a tapas menu to go alongside the wine, shifting from the previous bottle shop-focused model.
The Italian wine list is getting refreshed too. Duseli and Rabiet source from established producers and smaller independent growers across Italy’s wine regions. They typically pour 40 to 50 wines by the glass from a cellar of around 160 bottles.
Ashgrove locals who’ve been driving to Redcliffe for the past 18 months can finally walk to their neighbourhood wine bar again. The move back happens because Comino’s Arcade is being redeveloped, bringing Arcade Wine back to where loyal customers first discovered it.
Check out arcadewinebrisbane.com for menu and booking details closer to opening day.
Melbourne Burger Brand Expands to Carindale
YOMG is opening its fourth Queensland location inside Westfield Carindale’s food court this month. The Melbourne brand mixes two things under one roof – proper burgers made with Angus beef, and self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings.
If you haven’t tried YOMG yet, the setup is straightforward. Order a burger, loaded fries or shake at the counter. Fill your own frozen yogurt cup at the toppings bar. The brand has built a following in Melbourne for doing both things well rather than being purely a burger joint or dessert spot.
Carindale shoppers will find YOMG on Level 1 when it opens later this month. The brand isn’t stopping there either – more Queensland locations are planned for later this year, adding to the expanding Wavell Heights food options across the metro area.
Full menu available at yomg.com.au.
Published 23-January-2026.
