Townsville eateries ready to serve you during coronavirus pandemic

With most of the city in lockdown, the Townsville Bulletin is compiling a list of the local cafes and restaurants who are still open for its Open for Business initiative, showcasing companies with the tenacity and fighting spirit for which we are famous.

These businesses were bustling with customers a short few weeks ago.

Today, they’ve had to quickly adapt to the coronavirus crisis in order to stay viable. Whether it is your favourite coffee shop, restaurant or handyman, the friendly service is still there, just not as we are used to.

Each day townsvillebulletin.com.au will highlight, for free, businesses that have turned to new ways of doing what they do best.

We will also showcase inspiring tales of Townsvillians defying the odds in coming weeks, so please drop us a line at [e-mail] if you have a great story to tell.

We are in this together. All of us. Here are just some of the food and beverage outlets still trading across the city — to get your business added, fill out the online form found on our website.

City Lane and City Arcade

City Lane and City Arcade remain open and operational.

While restaurants are now only offering take away options, Woolworths, the pharmacy, medical providers, as well as retail and service-based businesses are all open as usual

“Our thoughts are with the owners and employees impacted by this decision, as well as their families, during these unprecedented and challenging times,” the centre said in a statement on Facebook.

“City Lane and City Arcade is a community, and we all need to support each other.

“We thank you for your continued understanding and adherence to best-practice around personal hygiene, staying home if you’re unwell and purchase restrictions.

“We’ll continue to keep you informed as this situation develops. In the meantime, stay well and look after each other.”

The Brewery

Townsville Brewery will be delivering cartons and six-packs of its locally brewed beers to homes across the city, as well as continuing to deliver food via Uber Eats.

People from across Townsville will be able to order Legends Lager, Tropical Coast Pale Ale, Townsville Bitter Premium and Townsville Bitter Light in either cartons or six-packs, while the Brewery’s heavier offering, the Rebel Red IPA will only be available in six-packs.

Betty Blue and the Lemon Tart

Betty Blue and the Lemon Tart posted on Facebook that it was feeling optimistic about the future.

“Aunty Betty is a positive person and believes we need to remain solution focused,” the business said.

“And as such we will ramp up our processes to make everything readily available solely as takeaway! Please feel free to call us on 47242554 with your order.”

The cafe’s full menu is on its Facebook page.

Cafe Bambini

The three Cafe Bambinis at Fairfield Central, Domain and Verde are still open for takeaway.

In a post on Facebook, Cafe Bambini Fairfield Central thanked the community for its continued support.

“We are a family run business and that means each and every order you place, no matter the size, makes a HUGE difference to us and all of our amazing employees,” it said.

“So THANKYOU from the bottom of our hearts. Big love.”

Shorehouse

“Like thousands of businesses across the country we this morning woke to a surreal new world,” Shorehouse said in a post on Facebook.

“At this time we have to be honest in saying we don’t know what our future holds.

“We hope, like all of you, that there is an end to COVID-19 and we will one day reopen our doors. We hope that this is weeks, not months or years but at this time there is no information available to us to know.”

The bar and restaurant will continue to do take away, but said “it is no silver bullet to keep businesses live”.

Ribs and Rumps

Open for takeaway meals from midday. Call 47216088 to place an order.

Simply Tops Seafood Bar

This seafood bar is only doing takeaway until further notice. “Let’s work together and stay safe,” it said.

Daves Diner

Burgers fish and chips toasties coffee. Take away phone orders can bring out to your car. Phone [phone].

Hours: 6 till 2

Mello Cafe

Food and beverage menu for take away or delivery to surrounding businesses free of charge. Call for orders 4426 7653.

Hours: 6:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Grand Central Cafe

Serving hot & cold beverages through our service window. Toasties & ready made meals available. Place your order at our window or phone ahead and we will deliver it to your car when you arrive.

Hours: From 7:30am.

V Fusion Restaurant

Takeaway and delivery available to Kirwan, Cranbrook, Mount Louisa, Bohle Plains, Heatley, Condon.

Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Masala Indian Cuisine

Malsala on Palmer St is open for take away and delivery. Visit the website for the full menu and phone [phone].

Stripes Coffee

202 Flinders St, Townsville and 20 Elchin St, West End

Open at both locations for takeaway coffee.

Strand Souvlaki Bar

You can still get your souvlaki fix on The Strand. You can walk in and order for take away, or get delivery through Uber Eats and Menulog.

Squeezeme Townsville

The juice bar has implemented takeaway last week, so you’ll still be able to get your nourishing fix. Squeezeme has asked for anyone who wanted to take extra precautions to order via phone on 47210322.

“Thank you to all of our customers for all of your ongoing support and understanding,” it said. “Tough times ahead for everyone.”

Odyssey on The Strand

Odyssey on The Strand will remain open with the entire menu available for takeaway.

Real Burger Co

The Real Burger Co at Hyde Park and North Shore has asked customers to bring in their own bags while they deal with a few stock issues.

“Might be an idea for all food places you intend on visiting, while we all deal with the influx of takeaways,” it said. “You’d be doing us a favour and saving us a few cents.”

Baker and Barista

The team will be offering takeaway food to keep in line with the new rules.

“On behalf of the team here at the Willows Shopping Centre, I would like to thank you very much for your kind support over the past years,” the cafe said. “We will be trading as normal

I will keep you updated if anything changes in the future.”

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Beachside The Strand

Takeaway food & drinks 7am - 11am Saturday & Sundays

Cowboys Leagues Club

Takeaway food and drinks now available from 9:30am - 8:30pm, seven days a week! Order online, by phone or at the club. We also have hot & cold drinks & alcoholic drinks for takeaway at great value prices.

Hours: 9:30am - 8:30pm seven days a week

Fasta Pasta

Fasta Pasta will continue to provide takeaway options using the online ordering system or by calling the Kirwan store.

“These are trying times for the restaurant industry, but rest assure our passionate and hardworking team is there to ensure our customers can still order and enjoy dishes through out takeaway,” Fasta Pasta said.

La Cucina Pizza and Pasta House

Take away pizza and pasta. Please phone ahead and use paywave where possible to ensure best social distancing measures. Doors cleaned regularly and double sanitation measures in place.

Hours: 5-9 sun mon wed, 5-930 their Fri and Sat. Closed Tuesday.

Specialty Coffee Trader

37 Civil Rd, Garbutt

Moved to two online order and pay platforms called Rewardle and Hey You. Very shortly launching online deliveries on Hungry Hungry platform to push home delivery of retail coffee beans sand cold brewed coffee.

Delivery: Townsville and surrounding areas

Hours: 6am till 2pm

The Candy Wrapper

International Confectionery, retro lollies, Dippin Dots icecream now doing online, takeaway, delivery and phone orders via 4700 6691.

Otto’s Market Warrina

Otto’s have opened up a drive-through cafe and market, with grab and go available for coffee, sweets, subs, salads, prepared meals and preordered grocery and produce boxes.

Old Railway Cafe

The Railway Cafe is still open, with takeaway and delivery available.

The full menu is on the Old Railway Cafe Facebook Page.

The Happy Kitchen Food Truck

Food truck based in Townsville City serving up epic creative burgers and bowls now serving up our menu take away from 13 McIntosh Street, Hermit Park.

Hours: 5-8pm Friday nights.

Cafe Society

Our full menu is available for take-away from all 3 stores (CastleTown, Kmart Stockland and Willows) and we are now offering “Cafe To Your Door’ delivery service from Willows to surrounding suburbs.

Hours: 8.30am -2pm daily

Juliette’s

Normal trading hours with full menu available for takeaway at both The Strand and JCU locations.

Catch ‘N’ Cook Seafood & Burger Bar Crestbrook

Open 11am – 8pm 7 days a week offering Fish and Chips to your car door.

Three Loaves Bakehouse

Offering made to order parcels that include all the essentials you need; milk, eggs, bread, goodies for the kids and can add additional products including cronuts.

Payment can be made over the phone and delivered to your car door if needed.

Rambutan

The street front cafe is open from 6am-2pm full menu take away only.

Michelangelo’s Pizza and Pasta

Open with home delivery available.

Aalishan Indian Restaurant

Open 7 nights and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Only takeaway available.

T astee Roastee

Monday to Friday $10.00 specials and takeaway is available.

Brophy’s Food Van

Granitevale Rd, Alice River

Selling all the showtime favourites, drive through available.

Tobin Fish Tales

Take-away available six days a week.

Outdoor seating area has been rearranged to observe social-distancing while waiting.

“Wishing everyone and every business the best during this unique and challenging event! Stay safe folks,” Tobin Fish Tales said.

Dialogue Coffee

All food and drinks will come in takeaway boxes and coffee cups.

“We are so grateful to still be trading in such a heartbreaking time,” Dialogue Coffee said.

Cafe Bella

Full drinks menu available take away as well as all the fresh food in the cabinet.

Open 7am – 2pm Monday to Friday.

Good Morning Coffee Trader

Castletown still operating for takeaway. Hermit Park and Garbutt stores are fully drive thru with take away meals available.

Brothers Leagues Club

Open for take away meals and alcohol and take home meals.

Cute as a Cupcake Australia

Open daily for fresh baked cupcakes.

Kelso Fish Bar

Open 10am-2pm for lunch and 5-8pm for dinner.

Phelans Pies

Forest Ave, Kirwan and Mooney St, Gulliver

Open from 5.30am to 3pm offering Uber eats and mobile food van for deliveries.

Lotus Saigon

Open for take away, lunch and dinner.

Take away is currently 15% off.

“We are hoping all businesses will be able to come through on the flip side,” Lotus Saigon said.

Leafwood Cafe

Offering take away 7 days a week.

Chefs Cafe & Carvery

Open Monday to Friday 7am – 2.30pm

Takeaway and delivery available in and around Townsville City.

Cuisine On Bowen

Full menu available for takeaway or drive-through.

Online meals for dinner available.

Sakana Sushi Bar and Restaurant

Takeaway only Mon - Sat 12-2.30pm and 5-8.30pm, Sun 5-8.30 Phone [phone] to order. Add a bottle of your favourite wine, sake or beer to your takeaway meal. Also available through UberEats and Menulog

Hours: Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm and 5-8.30pm, Sun 5-8.30pm

Rajas Indian Curry House

Rajas is mainly a takeaway business so it’s business as usual! May offer Uber Eats

Hours: Lunch Wed - Fri 11am - 1pm Evenings Wed- Mon 5:30pm - 10pm Closed Tuesdays

Bootleg Coffee Trader

Takeaway only, no need to come inside we will bring your order to your car when you phone ahead.

Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 to 1:30 food truck menu on Saturday 7am to 12pm

Originally published as Townsville eateries ready to serve you during coronavirus pandemic