The Best Spots to Score a Salad in Brisbane

The humble salad gets a bad rap, but in our opinion, sometimes it’s the meal that hits best. There’s nothing more satisfying than a salad that tickles your taste buds, hits a few macros and leaves you feeling satiated… and not in that heavy, sluggish way. 

Whether you’re an inner-city slicker picking up a quick work lunch, or you need some potluck inspiration for your next group get-together, these are the best salads in Brisbane that will hit the spot. 

Sunshine

Ever since Sunshine burst onto the James Street scene, this cheerful yellow eatery has been making salads seriously fun. This choose-your-own-adventure style restaurant offers a mix of warm morsels (think schnitzels, roast meats, roasted veggies and more) alongside a delicious mix of varied salads that are packed with so much flavour, you’ll forget you’re eating healthy. 

Pick and choose between all of your delicious options before paying by the weight of your plate at the till. 

39 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Evra

It’s not often you come across a farm-to-table eatery that can offer food with a zero-kilometre footprint. Evra is Newstead’s new coastal and rural-inspired bodega, serving delicious and authentic cuisine, prepared simply as nature intended.

The rooftop farm supplies Evra with fresh eggs and honey, along with chemical-free, pesticide-free, and preservative-free fruits, vegetables and herbs. Pick up a nutrient-dense smoothie crafted by wellness professionals, and build your own bowl of salads, meats and veggies from the deli counter.

18a Longland Street, Newstead

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Botanica

When you think delicious salad – your mind goes right to Botanica. Serving wonderfully fresh salads made from top-quality ingredients, this is one of the best salad spots in Brisbane to pick up a potluck contribution, or simply a fresh and healthy lunch. 

Catering to many dietaries (including coriander-free, yes, that IS a filter on their website!), simply pick and choose between the decadent blends of vegetable, grain and fruit that form these healthful bowls and tuck into a salad that will certainly make you some new friends. 

Multiple Locations

Greenstreat

What if fast food could be healthy? That’s what Greenstreat set out to achieve! This Brisbane CBD salad spot is the perfect place to swing by for lunch, to pick up a meal that is full of flavour, but doesn’t compromise on nutrients. 

Choose from one of the chef’s recipes, or build your own salad according to your taste. Want your salad served in a burrito? No problem – Greenstreat can make that happen, too!

262 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Grazegrind

With a passion for wholesome food and excellent coffee, Grazegrind is the CBD’s answer to a quick and healthy lunch. The menu shifts with seasonal trends, but you can always find a delicious hot bowl that’s made to order and will satisfy your lunchtime hunger. 

The salad bowls here blend rice, salad and protein, and you can opt for a salad-only base if you’re not keen on adding carbs to your meal. Opt for chicken, tofu or beef brisket to pack some extra protein, and the various dressing options will add the perfect hit of flavour to bring the bowl together. 

Post Office Square Park, Level 1/215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Felix for Goodness

Easily one of the worst-kept secrets in the city, Felix For Goodness is one of the best cafes in the Brisbane CBD for a fresh and tasty meal. Once upon a time, this building was an old record storage room, but it’s been brought back to life to serve top-tier organic coffee, nutritious juices and even organic wines in the evening.

On the menu, you’ll find all-day brunch meals that have an elevated home-style feel, and there are plenty of sides to beef up your dish or share with your friends.

For the salad-seeker, try the Felix Bowl. This enormous bowl of veggies can be topped with fun seasonal proteins (including vegan options!), and is hearty enough to satisfy any appetite.

50 Burnett Lane, Brisbane

Now that you’ve made friends with the best salad spots in Brisbane, you might be chasing a fun drink. Check out our favourite places to find Brisbane’s viral drinks, or head to one of the best new cafes in Brisbane for a fresh bite. 

Writer

Lexie Mamo

31 October 2025

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.