When the smell of crispy fried chicken drifts across Mt Gravatt this week, locals will know something new has arrived. The Sydney-born brand Pappa Flock has chosen Westfield Mt Gravatt for its biggest restaurant to date, bringing with it the same crunch, TikTok-famous Flock Boxes, and buzz that saw hundreds queue at its Chermside launch last month.
A weekend of celebration
The official opening takes place on Thursday, 2 October at 12:00 p.m., and the first 100 visitors will walk away with $100 gift cards. From there, the celebration will spill into the weekend with live DJs and a steady flow of the brand’s much-talked-about Flock Boxes. It’s the kind of fanfare the team hopes will turn Mt Gravatt into its next community stronghold.
At Chermside, some customers stood in line for up to four hours just to be among the first to try the viral chicken. Marketing staff described the turnout as overwhelming and a proud moment, one that reinforced the appetite Queenslanders have for the brand’s Sydney take on American-style tenders.
Built for locals
While the food might carry an American influence, the business is quick to point out its roots are firmly Australian. The Mt Gravatt store is designed with families in mind, offering space for 80 diners in an open-air setting, splashed with colourful murals and fitted out with an air hockey table for children and groups to enjoy.
Every detail ties back to the idea of food made fresh. Staff squeeze about 2,500 lemons daily for the brand’s signature lemonade, while each chicken tender is hand-breaded on site. Head chef Eddie’s family recipe for buttery toast is another menu staple locals can expect alongside wraps, sandwiches, and the signature sauces.
The chicken itself is free-range, Halal-certified, and hand-breaded daily to achieve what fans call the ‘Pappa crunch.’
Growing the flock
Mt Gravatt marks Pappa Flock’s eleventh restaurant, with nine already across Sydney and one at Chermside. More locations are expected in 2025, reflecting the growing following across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. For now, the team says it is focused on making sure Mt Gravatt feels every bit as welcome as the original community in Sydney’s suburbs.
Westfield Mt Gravatt, on the corner of Logan and Kessels Roads, will host the restaurant within its outdoor dining precinct. With space, music, and its now-famous crunchy chicken, Pappa Flock is setting out to become part of the southside’s dining rhythm.
Published 30-Sept-2025
