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Sunshine

39 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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39 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3741 5979
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sunshine

A sunlit James Street patio serving restaurant-grade Mediterranean fare pay-by-weight deli-style. Simon Gloftis trades rigid dining for customized plates where diners build exactly what they want. Load up on tender lamb shoulder, crumbed eggplant, and flaky spanakopita alongside fresh salads and charcoal-grilled chicken. The model keeps portions flexible and reduces waste—equally fitting for a desk lunch or mixed-diet group tables. Everything gets weighed at the counter before you head out under the yellow umbrellas with a square of warm bougatsa.

  • Pay-By-Weight Model: Deli-style counter service lets you customize portions across hot and cold dishes, charged strictly per 100g.
  • Mediterranean Counter Spread: Rotates Greek staples like slow-roasted lamb shoulder, charcoal chicken, flaky spanakopita, and baked pastitsio.
  • Yellow Umbrella Patio: Bustling outdoor patio shaded by signature bright yellow umbrellas, built for relaxed daytime eating.
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Why Diners Choose Sunshine on James Street

Discover how Sunshine's pay-by-weight Mediterranean concept delivers custom portions, vibrant open-air dining, and seamless group meals.

  • Precision Portions Paid Strictly by Weight

    Diners can select across a broad spread of hot and cold Mediterranean dishes and portion each item according to their exact appetite, paying solely by gram weight.

    Restaurant-quality food, served quickly, with the ability to choose exactly what you want and pay by weight.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Scheduled Half-Price Power Hour Savings

    Weekly designated power hour sessions offer a 50% discount across all plates purchased during that operational window.

    Sunshine has a “power hour” once a week, with all plates paid for in that hour being 50% off - don’t miss it!!

    Sammy Young

  • Sunny Holiday Ambience Under Yellow Umbrellas

    Outdoor seating beneath cheerful yellow umbrellas captures a bright, transportive Mediterranean vacation atmosphere right in Fortitude Valley.

    Sat lunch vibe is lovely on a beautiful sunny day you feel a million miles away.

    M B

  • Nourishing Meals Without Waste or Heaviness

    Fresh, scratch-prepared Mediterranean vegetables and proteins provide a wholesome, deeply satisfying meal that leaves diners feeling revitalized.

    Great place to come for a health, filling and heartwarming meal.

    Michela Zanata

  • Equitable Dining for Varying Appetites

    Because diners build their own plates and pay individually by weight, groups with varying appetites avoid awkward bill splitting while ensuring fair spending.

    Friends can eat more and I can have less and we arent all paying the same. Its brilliant.

    Natasha Ace

  • Inclusive Variety Across Dietary Preferences

    Extensive plant-based and meat dishes side by side allow vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores to eat together without compromising choice or flavor.

    I was very pleased at how many vegetarian and vegan options they served here and will definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area

    Veronica Mwila

Customer favorites priced by weight from the deli counter

  • Lamb Shoulder

    The lamb shoulder was absolutely top tier.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Spanakopita

    The spanakopita was perfect.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Crumbed Eggplant

    crumbed eggplant tasty

    M B

  • Pastitsio

    Special mentions for the blow ya mind pastitsio 10/10

    C Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering and paying by weight work?

Sunshine operates deli-style where staff serve you from a spread of hot and cold Mediterranean dishes, and your plate is weighed at the counter to determine the final price per 100 grams.

Can you get takeaway meals or sides?

Yes. In addition to outdoor dining under bright yellow umbrellas, takeaway is readily available for full meals or side dishes.

Are there vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. The counter features an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan options, including crumbed eggplant, vegan moussaka, stuffed zucchini, and varied salads, alongside slow-cooked meats.

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