The Explo

The Explo is a Fyshwick cafe with a broad menu that moves from breakfast through to lunch, with plenty of choice for different appetites. Breakfast is available all day, covering simple options such as toast and eggs on sourdough, along with bacon and egg rolls, a breakfast wrap, halloumi rolls and eggs Benedict. For a more substantial start, the Big Box Breakfast combines eggs, bacon, tomato, baked beans, mushrooms, spinach, chorizo and a hash brown. A seasonal soup with toasted bread is also listed, although the flavour changes with the available ingredients.

The menu extends well beyond traditional cafe fare. The all-day section includes avo smash and a Japanese-style okonomiyaki with cabbage, spring onion, eggs, Japanese mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, crispy shallots and nori. Lunch options include spaghetti arrabbiata, a warm couscous dish, a protein bowl, chicken schnitzel, fish and chips, sirloin steak and salmon served with sides. There are also lighter choices, including a salad-style naked burger and warm couscous with leaves, beetroot, pickled cabbage, cherry tomatoes and ricotta.

Burgers are a major part of The Explo’s offering, with options built around Angus beef, tandoori-marinated chicken, southern fried chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket. Vegetarian and vegan diners are catered for with the Verdura Burger, made with grilled seasonal vegetables, vegan pesto and hummus, while the Halloumi Royal includes grilled halloumi, pesto, hummus and avocado. Sides include chips, onion rings, sweet potato fries and garden salad, with extras such as grilled chicken or a beef patty available. The menu also includes salt and pepper squid, southern fried chicken and chicken nuggets with chips.

Families have a clear option in the small-meals section, which includes scrambled egg with toast, a mini eggs Benedict and nuggets with chips. That makes the menu practical for mixed groups, while the wide range of breakfast, lighter and hearty lunch dishes also suits a quick solo meal or a casual catch-up. The website provides limited detail about the dining room, atmosphere or the people behind the venue, so those aspects are best confirmed directly. The Explo is listed at Unit 17/65 Tennant Street, Fyshwick, and offers takeaway and delivery through online ordering. Its Google rating is 5.0 from 88 reviews.