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The room, the plates, the light.

Every photograph on this page was taken at our own café at The Brickworks in Southport — the kitchen, the counter and the front door. Tap any frame to see it larger.

The Cardamom Pod 3/3 Brolga Avenue, Southport 8:00am – 3:00pm, 7 days

An overhead spread of plant-based dishes, bowls and drinks laid across a shared table at The Cardamom Pod — 01A shared table, laid end to end.

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At the table

Shared boards, cold drinks and the plates that arrive first.

A loaded acai bowl with dragonfruit, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries and granola — 02The acai bowl, built to be looked at.

Vegan tacos on blue corn tortillas with slaw, avocado and chipotle sauce on a timber board — 03Blue corn tortillas, slaw, chipotle.

A ruby tropical cooler in a textured glass with a sugared rim and pineapple garnish — 04Something cold, for the walk home.

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From the kitchen

Everything is made here, plated here, and photographed on the pass.

A plated plant-based curry with cashew cream, edible flowers and a sesame tuile — 05Plated by hand, flowers and all.

Vegan pancakes plated with mango roses, dragonfruit and edible flowers — 06Pancakes, mango roses, dragonfruit.

A vegan waffle topped with strawberries, edible flowers and nut butter — 07The waffle, mid-morning.

Espresso pouring from the machine into a glass at The Cardamom Pod — 08The first pour of the day.

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The room

A shopfront on Brolga Avenue, and the people who carry the plates.

A plant-based breakfast plate with avocado, tomato and dukkah, carried by a member of staff in a 100% Plant Powered shirt — 09Breakfast, carried out by the team.

The Cardamom Pod shopfront and entrance at The Brickworks in Southport — 10The shopfront at The Brickworks, Southport.

Come and see it

The best version of this page is the room itself.

We are open 8:00am – 3:00pm, 7 days at 3/3 Brolga Avenue, Southport. Kitchen closes 2:30pm. Walk in, or book ahead by phone or text.

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