TFC Cafe Carvery

18 Brandl St, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant , Coffee shop
(116 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

TFC Cafe Carvery sits in the heart of Eight Mile Plains as a versatile spot blending the easygoing habits of a local café with the hearty appeal of classic carvery-style meals. It’s the kind of place that fits smoothly into everyday routines, whether you’re dropping in for a quick morning breakfast or settling down for a generous lunch.

The atmosphere here leans toward practical and welcoming, with a clean, straightforward space where the staff’s friendly, no-fuss manner shines through. You’ll find a mix of regulars — people stopping by for a bacon & egg roll to start the day, workers grabbing a satisfying roast sandwich, or those who appreciate a casual midday meal without ceremony.

The menu offers a practical array of comfort foods and café staples. Toasties, like chicken and cheese on Turkish bread, provide a simple but reliably tasty option. The carvery section is where the heartier choices come in: roast meat served with chips and gravy or classic chicken schnitzel and parmigiana dishes. A few salads round out the options for those after something lighter. Portions here tend to be generous, making it a solid value proposition, especially for those keen on filling lunches.

Visitors often remark on the freshness of the food and the straightforward, unfussy preparation — it’s not gourmet dining, but you get a sense that meals are put together with care rather than speed alone. The environment suits a casual sit-down or a convenient takeaway, making it a reliable stop for families, nearby workers, and locals who appreciate a solid meal with friendly service.

Best times to visit revolve around breakfast and lunchtime rushes, when the café buzzes quietly with a mix of community familiarity and efficient service. It’s not a place for fancy coffee connoisseurs per se, but its everyday offerings — from brekkie combos to roast sandwiches — make it a dependable choice for a well-rounded start or a midday break.

All in all, TFC Cafe Carvery reflects the down-to-earth character of its neighborhood, providing a friendly, no-hassle spot where hearty, freshly made food meets genuine local warmth.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday

5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday

5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Thursday

5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday

5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

116 Reviews
Kylie Mills

09 Jan 2026

Yummy food, prepared fresh. Clean store, great staff. I got the bacon & egg roll brekkie combo, great value for money.

Steven Valle

28 Nov 2025

They told me they had the best souvlaki I'd ever have and they weren't lying!! This place is awesome and the staff are amazing. I'm going to be devastated if they ever leave like my dad

Charmaine Crosby

06 Nov 2025

My lunchtime fave place! Always awesome friendly service by people that genuinely seem to love what they do, which creates a great atmosphere. Food NEVER disappoints and always generous servings. 10/10 I would recommend anyone to come try this place out. You won't regret it!

R Marsters

09 Oct 2025

Best food, best vibes and best crew around! Sweet family run business with lots of food options - think hot box, roasts, desserts, salads, sandwiches. You name it. Plenty of seating and I'd 100000% recommend their homemade veal & cheese! Best I've had in my life Cheers, team!

CHRISSIE HAGIAGLOU

03 Oct 2025

What a wonderful little Cafe I've just discovered,my freshly made sandwich was delicious,friendly staff and a great vibe to walk into. Great variety in food on offer including home made sweets. Will be back to try your Greek sweets and slices too. Thanks guys,keep up the good work.

Susan McGinnis

28 Sep 2025

Absolutely amazing service, the vibes in the cafe are so good you can tell these guys really like their jobs. I was here two days for training and the biggest thing for me is if you want chips with extra salt they will give you the chips and the extra salt! The food is really good, they make amazing sandwiches and everything is so fresh and yummy. As a pregnant woman this is so exciting I’m telling you hahaha. They’re super friendly and I went there after they closed and they still served me. Really appreciate this cafe and I just know I need to find a reason to come back to this area for training.

Jessie

18 Sep 2025

Popped in at 6am out of curiousity after a run. Super friendly staff who were more than welcoming and happy to fix me a breakfast muffin and drink. Muffin was pretty standard but they had an interesting range of drink choices and the friendly staff were great at giving recommendations- the 'cherry ripe latte' I had is probably one of the tastiest drinks I've had! Decently sized breakfast muffin (bacon, egg and hasbrown) + medium iced latte ran me $15.20, great value and I will be coming back to try their "coconut bounty" latte next

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