Specialty's Café & Bakery

"We were enthusiastic when we found out Specialty's was somehow back in business, in all places, Brisbane?! They are only opened on weekdays so it was a voyage for me to drive down to Brisbane during my meager one hour lunch break. My favorite locations back then were the Sansome/Clay corner location and the one by Market and Battery. They used to have 1/2 priced cookies after 3pm. They still do have the lunch boxes. Those were great back then for catered lunch meetings. Today, I ordered one of my old favorites, the classic roast beef sandwich $15. My friend ordered the classic tuna sandwich $11. Back before the pandemic, their sandwiches used to be $6-7.50. We ate 1/2 each. Cookies are now $4. It brought back so many memories. Their sandwiches are great because they use plenty of mayonnaise, fresh vegetables, Italian vinaigrette and fresh bread. So good! This location serves Peet's coffee, so that's a bonus. Service is as expected for a counter style restaurant."

"This is a great place for lunch, though not inexpensive. The sandwiches for the most part are excellent. I had the pot roast sandwich today which was great. The tuna I know is very good as well. Milk chocolate chip cookies are delicious. Scones are delicious. They have a coffee bar where they serve Peet's. You can see how much everything costs by ordering online before you go. Parking is plentiful and free."

"Easy ordering, quiet with light music, Peets coffee, great food options. Literally everything optimal in a cafe. And did I forget really fast wifi and outlets? Man it’s a remote worker’s paradise! Views are calm as well and really close walking distance to the marina and trail if you so feel like taking a break. The service is fantastic. Love the vibes here!!!"

"I like the efficiency with which this place operates. The food is tasty, although a bit pricеy for the portion sizes. The room for improvement: having sauce, salt and pepper shakers + some napkins. Also make clear if washing hands is available or not. Parking is not bad, but could be a problem in the future."

"Only the second brick-and-mortar location of the post-pandemic Specialty's. Nice to see them revived - have missed their sandwiches, salads and cookies. Everything here is generally quite decent, albeit a bit pricey for fast-casual."