The consumer desire to explore a healthier lifestyle is being taken to the next level in Australia’s café scene, and Brisbane is one of the major leaders of this ongoing revolution.
Nestled near the banks of the Brisbane River in the city’s inner northeast, Evra Marketplace has targeted customers’ rising desire to know exactly what they’re putting into their bodies, and is taking a health-forward and locally sourced approach to its community offering.
Developed by luxury wellness real-estate agency Cavalè, Evra is designed to be a “lifestyle extension” for residents in Newstead and surrounds says Apartment and Project Sales Specialist Ari Shahbazifa.
“Evra Marketplace is more than a café, it’s a living philosophy,” says Ari. “With its vibrant rooftop farm complete with chickens and bees, it delivers chemical-free, ultra-local produce straight from garden to plate.
“This commitment to ethical sourcing, seasonality, sustainability, and local producers makes it not just a place to grab food but a community-grown experience. One minute you have a group of teenagers chasing a ‘Brisbane Erewhon’ vibe, and the next you have seniors who are faithful to their daily croissant and coffee.
“Watching people swap greasy, rushed lunches for organic, health-forward meals has been a revelation. Customers roll in for a 6am coffee, hit the gym next door, swing back for breakfast and a smoothie, head to work, then loop back for lunch. Evra has become a daily routine and a lifestyle.”
The café has recently made the change to serve a range of Allpress Espresso coffees. A move which, according to Ari, was motivated by a clear alignment between the two brands.
“The switch to Allpress was a no-brainer. It’s chocolate-forward flavour profiles, paired with an organic option, aligns perfectly with Evra’s ethos – and our customers love it,” he says.
“Allpress coffee fits perfectly with our food philosophy because it shares our focus on quality, consistency, and ethical sourcing. Their hot-air roasting method produces a smooth, clean flavour that pairs well with our seasonal menu.
“The organic blend option also aligns with our commitment to offering clean, high-quality products without unnecessary additives.”
Evra Marketplace
18a Longland Street, Newstead
Queensland 4006
Open daily 6am to 3pm
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