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Best Brisbane Cafes

The very best cafes in Brisbane, from the CBD to the inner city ring, north, south, west, east and the bayside can be found right here. We’ve tracked down and personally visited all of Brisbane’s best cafes from city holes-in-the-wall to suburban hidden gems and you’ll find them all in this curated guide (keep scrolling down for areas and suburbs), including the very latest cafe openings in Brisbane.

Red Hill

Loverboy Cafe

Loverboy Cafe is a funky pink-hued neon lit dessert and coffee bar nestled in next to the Red Hill Cinemas

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Fortitude Valley

Bistro Tino

Bistro Tino is a chic cafe bistro occupying an old war igloo in Fortitude Valley and nestled next door to Mosconi Italian restaurant

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Rosalie

Eat at Billy's

The gourmet sandwich outlet of Meat at Billy's is located right next door to their popular butcher shop

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South Brisbane

Goodside

Goodside is a leafy al fresco Asian brunch café in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane precinct, tucked beneath the train bridges

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East Brisbane

Sunny Side Sandwiches

Sunny Side Sandwiches have opened their third outlet in East Brisbane, bringing their delectable gourmet shokupan sandwiches

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West End

Süreyya Kahve

Located at Function Well’s new West End flagship, Süreyya Kahve is a café where wellness meets Turkish cuisine.

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Mt Glorious

The View on Mt Glorious

The View on Mt Glorious is a charming licensed cafe in an old cottage, perched on a ridge at Mt Glorious with jaw-dropping views

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Sandgate

The Witchin Kitchen

The Witchin Kitchen brings big brekkie, old-school burgers and gluten-free treats to Brisbane's bayside

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Fortitude Valley

Ember & Ash

Ember & Ash is a multi-level wood-fired bistro, bar and boutique cafe housed within a landmark pair of charming restored 19th century Queenslander cottages

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Newstead

Kosta's Takeaway

Kosta's Takeaway is a hidden gem in the heart of Newstead that is home to some of Brisbane's best sandwiches

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West End

Janus Deli

Located in the heart of West End’s popular dining precinct, Janus Deli is home to some of Brisbane’s best sandwiches

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Hamilton

Warehouse Cafe

Tucked away along MacArthur Ave in Hamilton, this funky Warehouse Cafe dishes up small bites and great coffee

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Indooroopilly

Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe

Sweet Chapter Books & Cafe is a delightful reading nook tucked away in Indooroopilly, offering an expansive range of romance books.

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Stand of handmade items at Outside The Box

New Farm

Outside The Box – Art & Craft Cafe

Outside The Box has launched its brand-new art and craft café - a relaxed, hands-on experience that’s as fun as it is feel-good

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Auchenflower

Waho Cafe

Waho Cafe in Auchenflower is home to some of Brisbane’s best sweet and savoury waffles

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Dutton Park

Zmirk

ZmirK is a funky cafe in Dutton Park, serving up standout eats and a creative menu of unique drinks

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