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Mylk & Ko: Where Health Food Gets Naughty in New Farm
Let’s talk about Mylk & Ko, the café that proves once and for all that “healthy” doesn’t have to mean “sad salad in a plastic box.” Tucked in at 1/148 Merthyr Road, New Farm, this Brisbane hotspot is what happens when a vegan goddess and a tropical fruit bowl have a baby — and it’s fabulous.
This is not your average leafy-green, kale-slinging health café. No, Mylk & Ko serves up wholefood goodness with a side of sass, a sprinkle of superfoods, and just enough decadence to make your inner wellness warrior feel smug, even while downing a gluten-free brownie the size of your face.
The Vibe: Instagram Heaven Meets Beachy Zen
Walk into Mylk & Ko and you’ll immediately feel like you’ve entered the brunch dimension of your dreams — all coastal whites, timber accents, plenty of natural light, and that essential sprinkle of Brisbanite cool. It’s relaxed, a little boho, and unapologetically aesthetic. In other words, if your phone’s not out within 60 seconds, are you even living?
Locals in activewear? Check. Dogs in designer bandanas? Absolutely. Açaí bowls that look like edible artwork? Oh, you better believe it.
But don’t let the beauty fool you — the crew here are the real deal. Friendly, efficient, and always ready with a recommendation that’ll blow your smoothie-loving mind.
The Menu: Clean Eating That Gets Dirty (In the Best Way)
Mylk & Ko knows its audience. Whether you’re a strict vegan, gluten-free for life, or just someone who appreciates food that tastes good and makes you feel like a glowing wellness deity, there’s something here for you. Their menu is seasonally inspired, locally sourced, and nutritionally balanced — but let’s be real, it also just tastes like brunch heaven.
🥣 Açaí Bowls (The Showstoppers)
These aren’t just bowls. They’re edible trophies. Signature creations include:
• The OG Açaí Bowl – With organic açaí, banana, berries, house-made granola, coconut yoghurt, and fresh seasonal fruit. She’s a classic, and she knows it.
• Snickers Bowl – A cheeky favourite with peanut butter, cacao nibs, banana, dates, and a healthy drizzle of not-so-naughty caramel. Honestly, this should be illegal.
• Green Goodness Bowl – For when you’re feeling saintly: think spirulina, mango, pineapple, mint, and all the tropical vibes.
Each bowl is crafted like a smoothie Picasso — and tastes even better than it looks.
🥑 The Smashed Avo (Because BrisVegas, Obviously)
You can’t swing a soy latte in New Farm without hitting an avo toast, but Mylk & Ko does it right. Their version? Thick-cut sourdough (gluten-free available), lashings of avocado, cherry tomatoes, herbed dukkah, and the option to add a poached egg, feta, or smoked salmon if you’re feeling frisky.
🍳 Brunch-y Bites & Brekkie Bowls
Feeling hungrier than a yoga teacher after sunrise flow? Go for one of these:
• The Nourish Bowl – Roasted pumpkin, avo, quinoa, kale, hummus, beetroot relish, sauerkraut, and poached eggs. It’s a whole rainbow on a plate and your gut will throw a party.
• Vegan Brekkie Plate – Tofu scramble, hash brown, roast tomato, sautéed greens, and more. Basically: flavour explosion without the food guilt.
• Buckwheat Waffles – Served with seasonal fruit, coconut whip, maple drizzle… and yes, still somehow gluten-free and dairy-free. Sorcery.
🥤 Smoothies & Elixirs: Liquid Sunshine
Their smoothie game is next level, featuring delights like:
• Berry Beets Me – Berries, beetroot, banana, dates, almond mylk — it’s like a disco in your blender.
• Golden Glow – Turmeric, mango, banana, ginger, and coconut mylk. One sip and you’re basically a wellness influencer.
And for the coffee crowd, fear not. Their Allpress espresso is strong, smooth, and served with your choice of dairy or dairy-free mylk — oat, almond, coconut, soy… the whole plant-based rainbow. Feeling adventurous? Try a charcoal latte, matcha latte, or house-made chai that could warm even the coldest Brisbane winter morning (which, let’s be honest, is still about 16°C).
The Vibe Check: Cheeky, Clean, and Chill
The real magic of Mylk & Ko? It doesn’t preach. It just delivers the goods — delicious, colourful, health-conscious fare in a chilled-out setting where everyone feels welcome. Whether you’re a green juice junkie or a hungover mess hoping to detox last night’s regrets, you’ll find comfort (and a killer smoothie) here.
The Final Verdict from BrisVegas
If John Mills Himself is your secret laneway espresso fling, Mylk & Ko is your wholesome, sun-kissed brunch soulmate. She’s vibrant, nurturing, and knows how to hit that sweet spot between nutrition and naughty.
So grab your reusable tote, dust off the linen shirt, and head to New Farm’s favourite slice of açaí-fuelled paradise. Don’t forget to thank us when your Insta followers double overnight.
📍 Mylk & Ko
1/148 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD
📞 (07) 3358 5652
🕘 Mon–Sun: 6:30am–2:30pm (prime brunch time, baby)
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