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Rosalie Gets a New Pizza Destination as Johnny Gio’s Opens on Nash Street

Rosalie locals with a passion for good pizza now have a new neighbourhood destination to add to their regular rotation. Johnny Gio’s has opened its doors at Unit 3, 11 Nash Street — bringing its Sydney-born brick oven pizza tradition to the heart of Rosalie for the first time.

The brand is no newcomer to Brisbane. It made its Queensland debut in New Farm earlier this year, and the Rosalie store marks its second Brisbane location — a sign the concept has found a warm welcome north of the border. Founded by Jonathan Faro, Johnny Gio’s has grown to more than 20 locations along the east coast, with outposts in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and now two in Brisbane.

The food is the main event. Every pizza starts with hand-stretched dough made fresh in-store, then goes into the brand’s signature brick oven for a thin, crispy result. The Rosalie menu carries the same lineup that has built the chain’s following elsewhere, including crowd favourites like the Johnny Vodka — topped with vodka sauce, loaded mozzarella and pepperoni — and the Burrata Queen, featuring pomodoro, cherry tomatoes, garlic confit, basil and a generous serve of burrata. Beyond pizza, there’s cheesy garlic bread with a hot honey drizzle, a fresh Caprese salad, vodka mac and cheese, and tiramisu to finish.

Johnny Gio’s is primarily a takeaway destination, making it well suited to families picking up dinner after a trip through Rosalie Village, or anyone after a reliable order-in option on the western side of the city.

The store operates Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and opens earlier on Sundays from noon. Orders can be placed in store, via the Johnny Gio’s app, or through major delivery platforms.

Johnny Gio’s Rosalie is located at Unit 3, 11 Nash Street, Paddington. Phone: 07 2103 0444. More information at johnnygiospizza.com.au.

Published 4-July-2026

Israeli Restaurant Yababa Offers Rosalie Village Delicious Vegan Meals

Did you know that Yababa, one of the latest restaurant additions to the Rosalie community, serves delicious, plant-based, Israeli cuisine?

After relocating to its new spot along Baroona Rd, the vegan Israeli restaurant Yababa opened its doors to the Brisbane public once again in early April 2021, offering people a slew of 100% plant-based dishes made entirely on-site.

One of the restaurant’s specialties is their delicious pocket pita bread as there are many different fillings to choose from, ranging from the classic falafel, to shawarma, all the way to hummus and salads. Prices range from $10 to $20 depending on the filling inside each sandwich, with the most expensive being the falafel meal deal which comes complete with small chips and a can of soda.

Other meals in their menu include Middle-Eastern classics such as hummus bowls which also come with many options. Customers will be able to indulge themselves with classic hummus, however they will also be able to order mesabecha — a hummus bowl served with a mix of warm chickpeas, tahini and garlic-lemon sauce. There is also Yababa’s Shakshuka, a spicy tomato and capsicum-based meal topped with two vegan eggs on a frying pan with pita bread, pickles, and tahini.

Savoury meals aren’t the only thing available at Yababa, for the restaurant also has much to offer in the way of vegan desserts and sweets to top off main courses. They even offer vegan tarts, donuts and cakes made with substitute ingredients for those with dietary restrictions. One of their most eye-catching desserts is the Iced Donuts Rocky Road.

Reviews have generally been positive, with many happy customers lauding the restaurant’s friendly staff and delicious food.

Absolutely delicious food. I had the gluten free veggie pattie plate and every single component of it was amazing. The staff were also really friendly and the chef came out to say hi and check on how the meals were going. Can’t wait to come back.
Niki K.

Thank you my Pita was amazing. So tasty 🙂. I appreciate how much you cared that it was fresh for me!! Your service was lovely.
Katie C.

Absolutely delicious! Great hospitality and service, fresh ingredients- winner!
Maya C.

Yababa can be found at 1/151 Baroona Rd, Paddington, open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Thursdays, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Fridays to Sundays. For more information, and for the latest updates on meals, deals, dates, and other special announcements concerning the restaurant, follow their Facebook page.

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee: Popular Bardon Café Offers All-Day Menu

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee, based in Bardon, offers its customers classic brunch meals complemented by piping hot cups of their caramelly house blend.

Offering a delectable modern brunch menu, this café serves up delicious all-day options such as their Brisket Benny, which consists of spice-rubbed brisket, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, jalapeno cornbread, confit garlic and rosemary.

Brisket Benny.
Photo credit: Instagram/Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

Their more savoury meals are contrasted by their sweeter, more dessert-like Sweetshop Waffles served with PBJ ice cream, macerated strawberry and choc hazelnut crumb. Other sugary options include their smoothies. The Cuban, for instance, is made up of banana, pineapple, papaya, apple and coconut water all blended together.

Sweetshop Waffles.
Photo credit: Instagram/Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

As their name suggests, the café also serves specialty coffee. Their house blend, Seven Seeds Espresso Blend, possesses a sweet and balanced flavour with hints of caramel. It consists of a fifty-fifty split between beans from Gallito De La Roca, Peru, and Palermo, Colombia. Seven Seeds’ coffee in particular highlights good acidity, clarity, and sweetness.

Photo credit: Instagram/Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

Reviews from customers have been generally positive, with comments speaking favourably of the restaurant’s coffee and atmosphere. One person remarked that it was a “Relaxing space to be in” and complimented the café on its expert baristas and convenient location. Another wrote that “The staff are highly trained with vast knowledge on the blends they use and how to make them.”

Photo credit: Facebook/Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

The café can be found at Shop 3/1A, Stuartholme Road, Bardon, open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays.

To learn more about the café, visit their website here. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals and dates, as well as any other special announcements.