Brisbane CBD Cafes

Motorwagen Brisbane CBD
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Motorwagen

This stylish city eatery is striking with an industrial chic fit-out – think exposed brick and concrete

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This stylish city eatery is striking with an industrial chic fit-out – think exposed brick and concrete

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Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane CBD? Our curated guide has them all, from riverside, arcade and laneway cafes to hidden gems in the city heart.

From the old world charm and chandelier room of Room with Roses atop the 1924 Brisbane Arcade, Keri Craig's Emporium Cafe in the basement and sandstone The Pantry in the grounds of Old Government House to the laneway gems Felix for Goodness and Brew, and the slick new age Motorwagen brought to you by Mercedes Benz and even quirky Star Wars themed Death Star Canteen, there’s a cafe in Brisbane CBD for every taste.

Inter/Section Laneway Inter/Section Laneway, Brisbane City
Brisbane City

Inter/Section Laneway

A stunning new urban laneway in the city where you'll find great coffee, fresh pastries and creative breakfast fare
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The Garden Room Roma StreetThe Gard
Roma Street Parkland

The Garden Room

The Garden Room is a stunning railway pavilion style cafe nestled on the edge of Roma Street Parkland
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Miss Demeanour Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD

Miss Demeanour

This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building
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Stanton Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD

Stanton

Stanton is a casual, chic restaurant and bar in a luxurious setting overlooking Queen Street Mall
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Brisbane Cbd

Ed Café

ED Café is bringing suburban café vibes to the centre of Brisbane’s CBD, with its park-side eatery nestled on the corner of Edward Street and Wickham Terrace.
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Alta Cafe Brisbane CBD
Brisbane Cbd

Alta Cafe

Alta Cafe is a cool Hamptons-inspired cafe dishing up some of the best breakfast and lunch in Brisbane's CBD.
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Frankie & George Brisbane CBD
Brisbane Cbd

Frankie & George

Frankie & George is an ethical healthy cafe bringing quality Single O coffee and fast delicious meals to the heart of Brisbane
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Melt Brothers Grilled Cheese Co Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD

Melt Brothers

Melt Brothers Grilled Cheese Co is a kiosk that is wholly dedicated to gourmet grilled cheese toasties, both savoury and sweet
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Death Star Canteen Brisbane
Brisbane Cbd

Death Star Canteen

Death Star Canteen, Brisbane’s first Star Wars themed café has come from a galaxy far, far away to land on the far reaches of Queen Street
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Hive The Riverside Centre Brisbane
Brisbane Cbd

Hive

HIVE is a compact tasty addition to Brisbane CBD's The Riverside Centre, providing fast quality eats for the corporate crew in the surrounding buildings.
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Marchetti Brisbane
Brisbane Cbd

Marchetti

Elegant little Italian cafe Marchetti brings a continental touch of class and the aroma of fresh baked pastries to Brisbane’s splendid heritage-listed Tattersall’s Arcade.
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People sitting in Felix Espresso seen through coloured glass on Burnett Lane
Brisbane CBD

Felix For Goodness

Felix for Goodness on Burnett Lane is a must-visit in Brisbane’s CBD – a charming architect designed café carved out of an old record storage room
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Brisbane Cbd

Strauss Cafe Bar

Located opposite the Hilton hotel on Elizabeth Street, Strauss oozes 19th century Parisian charm with exposed ceiling beams and brick walls.
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Shingle Inn Brisbane CBD
Brisbane

Shingle Inn City Hall

No visit or life in Brisbane should be attempted without a visit to The Shingle Inn, the iconic 1936 walnut panelled cafe bakery beloved by generations
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People dining on Sage's terrace on Ann St Brisbane
Brisbane

Sage On Ann

It may be out of the shopping hub but Sage on Ann is a classy little cafe worth crossing the hot grey granite expanse of King George Square for.
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Keri Craig Emporium Cafe
Brisbane

Keri Craig Emporium Cafe

Whilst the outside world marches through the 21st century, the world of Keri Craig is firmly entrenched in the glamorous 1950’s and ’60’s.
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