Croydon Road Precinct Guide
The City of Logan is ever-evolving – meaning there’s always somewhere new to explore. The thriving Croydon Road Precinct in Logan Central is a can’t-miss destination, where you’ll find a plethora of restaurants, markets, and services. In this area, known for its multi-ethnic population and unique culinary offerings, everybody has a story to share.
Recreate the magic of travel in your everyday life as you discover new things at the storied Global Food Markets, sip on authentic Vietnamese coffee from Vietnam Pure Coffee, or pick up freshly baked Afghan cakes at Hamid Bakery.
Here are the spots to visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.
Saleh Supermarket
If you’re an adventurous consumer, the interesting spices sold here are worth a trip to Croydon Road Precinct. This supermarket has been in the area for more than 5 years, selling everything from scrumptious sweets to homewares and shisha. The most popular items include fresh mixed nuts and spices, which are popular for use in chicken dishes, curries, and other Arabic dishes.
Address: 4/3-5 North Road, Woodridge
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Top Cut Butchery
This family-owned business has been serving up the finest cuts for 13 years and has gained a loyal following because of it. Top Cut Butchery is well known for its high-quality lamb, which is perfect for curries, kebabs, and shawarma. Other best-sellers include their signature Lebanese, Iraqi and Turkish kebab minces and sausages that are marinated in tantalizing spice blends that are made in-house.
Address: 5 North Road, Woodridge
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 7 am – 3:30 pm
Douty African Market
This market is a favourite with the local African community and for good reason. From spices and herbs to organic beauty products, Douty African Market has it all. It’s also a destination for textile enthusiasts as the store boasts a vibrant array of quality fabrics, many which are sourced from Holland and China. The most popular items here are South African maize and palm oil for cooking.
Address: 54 Station Road, Logan Central
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am – 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Hamid Bakery
Locals flock to this bakery for lavash, a thin flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor oven, which is sold in the hundreds every week. Beyond its lavash, Hamid Bakery is famous for bolani, Afghani cakes, doughnuts and baklava. Owner Hamid also cooks up a delicious chickpea, barley and goat soup which is great for dipping lavash into.
Address: 55 Station Road, Woodridge
Hours: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday 5 am – 7 pm
Modest African Shop
Your one-stop-shop for African goods, from clothes to jewellery for both men and women. Browse through a meticulously selected range of wigs, handbags, shoes, and beauty products to complete your new look. Owner Francine frequently travels to Africa to source the best of the best for the community. Customers are often pleasantly surprised by the quality of items available in her store.
Address: 45 Station Road, Woodridge
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
L&G Hair Salon and Barber Shop
The first Afghan barber in the greater Brisbane area, the skilled hairdressers here can do it all. Owner Rahmat chose to set up in the Croydon Road Precinct because of its strong multiculturalism but even he didn’t expect the sheer range of haircuts people would request. The barber shop’s signature style is the popular skin fade haircut.
Address: 13/45 Station Road, Woodridge
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Vietnam Pure Coffee
Brighten your Monday mornings with a cup of Vietnamese coffee and a big smile from owner Paul. One of the newest additions to the precinct, Paul’s brew is as authentic as it gets and is more popular than ever. His coffee is described as pure and clean with a great taste.
Address: 1 Croydon Road, Logan Central
Thay Karenni Asian Supermarket
You can eat your way around the world after a trip to this supermarket, which is chock-full of Southeast Asian grocery staples. It also boasts the biggest range of noodles in Logan. With hundreds of varieties on offer, it offers to take your tastebuds on an adventure with a bowl of spicy ramyun from Korea or mi goreng from Indonesia.
Address: 11/35 Croydon Road, Logan Central
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 6 am – 4 pm
Euro Deli
For 15 years, Euro Deli has been run by a husband-and-wife team to give the community a taste of Europe. This store stocks Eastern European delicacies like puddings, preserved peppers and more. The most popular items include homemade sour cabbage, smocked speck and special beef cevapi. If you’re looking for authentic time-honoured recipes, just ask Melita.
Address: 4 Croydon Road, Logan Central
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 8 am – 2 pm
Sunday 6 am – 1 pm
Afghan Supermarket
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to this supermarket. This spot not only sells Middle Eastern goodies from sweets to spices, but also a stunning ceiling to floor range of quality Iranian carpets. In another hidden room, you’ll find a full range of authentic kitchenware and decor to jazz up your home.
Address: 5/4 Croydon Road, Logan Central
Hours: Monday to Sunday 9 am – 6 pm
Sana Bakery
Visitors flock to this bakery for many reasons, but most are hankering for the popular bolani, a stuffed and fried flatbread from Afghanistan. This establishment is open 6 days a week to keep up with the demand for its flatbreads, which are now also available on Uber Eats.
Address: 2/30 Blackwood Road, Logan Central
Hours: Wednesday to Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am – 6 pm
Sunday 6 am – 2 pm
Krishna Groceries n Spices
This long-standing local business has called Croydon Road Precinct home for more than 18 years. This grocery sells everything, representing all nations from Africa to India to Afghanistan. It’s an adventure to browse through the aisles of rice, lentils, four, maize and more. There’s also a hefty freezer brimming with delicacies, along with a few aisles of Indian art and home décor.
Address: 2/30 Blackwood Road, Logan Central
Hours:
Wednesday to Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am – 6 pm
Sunday 6 am – 2 pm
Charcoal Kebab
This Afghani restaurant was the first of its kind in Logan back in 2014 – and it’s only getting more popular over time. Here you can chow down on authentic royal kebabs, chicken korma and dishes like mixed vegetarian stew. The most popular dishes include lamb shanks and chicken kebabs.
Address: 4/23-25 Blackwood Road, Logan Central
Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
Global Food Markets
Every Sunday, discover an incredible diversity of fresh produce straight from the growers. You’ll find exotic produce like kundru, jack fruit, cassava and durian. There are also street vendors who cook up a feast and showcase the numerous culinary cultures found in the City of Logan.
Address: Croydon Road, Logan Central
Hours: Every Sunday 6 am – noon
