Now Open · Thursday Island, QLD

Family‑Friendly Cafe & Takeaway on Thursday Island

Open daily serving breakfast, pizza, burgers, coffee & more

Mon–Sat 10:00 am – 9:00 pmSun 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Entrance to Island Rooster Uncle Frankie's Cafe on Thursday Island, featuring tropical plants and colourful turtle artwork on the door

67

Douglas St,
Thursday Island QLD

About Us

Your Local Cafe in the Heart of Thursday Island

Island Rooster – Uncle Frankie's Cafe is a licensed café and takeaway nestled on Douglas Street, Thursday Island. We're proud to serve the local community and visitors to the Torres Strait with a menu full of modern Australian favourites.

Whether you're after a hearty breakfast to start your day, a quick takeaway burger for lunch, a steaming curry for dinner, or just a great coffee — Uncle Frankie's has you covered, seven days a week.

07 4069 2288

Dine-In & Takeaway

Enjoy your meal with us in a relaxed, welcoming setting — or grab it to go.

Family Friendly

A warm, casual atmosphere where everyone — kids included — feels at home.

Local Delivery

We deliver across Thursday Island so great food comes straight to your door.

Great Coffee

Start your morning right with a quality brew from our cafe.

Our Menu

Something for Everyone

From hearty breakfasts to flavourful curries and island-style takeaway — Uncle Frankie's menu has a little something for the whole family.

Takeaway containers of glazed pork with fried rice and spring onions — a popular dish at Island Rooster
Fan Favourite

Pizza

Stone-baked style pizzas loaded with generous toppings — great for sharing with the family.

Fresh takeaway containers of glazed meat with seasoned fried rice — ready for dine-in or takeaway

Burgers

Juicy, satisfying burgers made fresh to order. Dine-in or takeaway.

Takeaway containers filled with creamy butter chicken curry and white rice, garnished with spring onions and cilantro
Must Try

Curries

Rich, aromatic curries served with fluffy rice — comfort food at its best.

Hearty takeaway meal — slow-cooked meat curry with vegetables on white rice, perfect for a wholesome meal

Breakfast

Kick-start your morning with a satisfying all-day breakfast from the cafe.

Tropical plants and colourful foliage outside Island Rooster cafe entrance on Thursday Island

Coffee

Quality brews from our espresso machine — flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos & more.

Bright croton and frangipani plants outside Island Rooster cafe — the welcoming tropical entrance

Takeaway & Delivery

Can't make it in? Order for takeaway or delivery across Thursday Island.

Ready to order? Give us a call!

Call Now – 07 4069 2288
Outdoor dining verandah at Island Rooster Uncle Frankie's Cafe with tropical plants, seating and warm afternoon sunlight

Where We Serve

Proudly Serving Thursday Island & the Torres Strait

We're your local cafe right here on the island. Whether you're popping in for a sit-down meal or need delivery, we've got you covered across Thursday Island and the Torres Strait.

Thursday Island

Our home base — right in the heart of TI on Douglas Street. Come dine-in or let us deliver to your door.

Torres Strait Islands

Proudly serving the broader Torres Strait community with great food and friendly service.

Opening Hours

  • Monday – Saturday10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Sunday12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Have a question or want to place an order? Reach out by phone, email, or send us a message below.

Hours

  • Monday – Saturday10:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Sunday12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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