So What Stereo

Tucked away on Little Street in Fortitude Valley, So What Stereo is a hidden gem that blends a love for vintage vinyl, bold Thai-style breakfasts and retro-inspired decor into one eclectic, unforgettable cafe experience. Founded by Kawid Brikshavana and Ratinan Rattanathai – the duo behind MaMeek in Hawthorne – the cafe is a passion project years in the making, filled with secondhand furniture, mid-century art and a curated collection of records that fuel the cafe’s rich, analog atmosphere. The menu pushes boundaries with dishes like khao soi, kao lao sets and Thai-style scrambled eggs alongside espresso and filter coffee from Single O. With its mismatched Facebook Marketplace finds, vibrant aesthetic and genre-spanning playlist spun on JBL monitors, So What Stereo isn’t just a cafe – it’s a sensory deep-dive into culture, memory and creativity.