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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.

Outside of This and That
New Farm
This and That Cafe
Tucked away in a quaint Queenslander, This and That Café in New Farm serves up great coffee and classic brunch favourites.
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Exterior of Roo Kitchen
Moorooka
Roo Kitchen and Bar
Roo Kitchen and Bar is the go-to spot for all-day brunch, smooth coffee, and a fresh twist on cafe classics.
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Outdoor area at Dopo Eatery Milton
Milton
Dopo Eatery
Dopo Eatery is a charming foodie's cafe with a Mediterranean flavour in the heart of Milton Village, by the owners of longtime Institution Tognini's Deli Cafe
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Exterior of Navy and Oak
Fortitude Valley
Navy & Oak
Laid-back charm and a dog-friendly atmosphere meet Fortitude Valley’s coffee scene at Navy & Oak.
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Street view of Chill-83-Vietnamese-Fusion-Cafe
Paddington
Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe
Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe is a charming little cafe in an historic Paddington shop, specializing in banh mi, coffee and classic Vietnamese dishes
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Front of Pick a Cake, Hamilton
Hamilton
Pick A Cake
Pick a Cake is a pâtisserie in the heart of Hamilton's Racecourse Rd where handcrafted cakes and sweet treats take centre stage
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Front of Semi Semi
West End
Semi Semi
Semi Semi in West End is a playful, stylish spot with beautifully crafted desserts and some seriously good Matcha.
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Shop front Outside The Box, New Farm
New Farm
Outside The Box
Looking for Brisbane’s quirkiest hangout spot? Say hello to Outside The Box, the colourful shop, gallery and gluten-free café
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People seated at Raise Rooftop Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City
Raise Rooftop
Enjoy coffee with a view at Raise Rooftop Café, perched right above the city streets in the heart of Brisbane
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Outside of the Crepe Nook
Bowen Hills
The Crêpe Nook
The Crêpe Nook is a Parisian-inspired hideaway in Bowen Hills serving up irresistible sweet and savoury crêpes
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Outside of Albys
Wavell Heights
Alby's
Tucked away in a charming old Queenslander, Alby’s Coffee serves up some of Brisbane’s best coffees and toasties.
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Front of So What Stereo
Fortitude Valley
So What Stereo
So What Stereo is Brisbane's first Thai vinyl cafe, a hole-in-the-wall where authentic Thai street food meets crate-dug vinyl
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The Thistle - New Farm
New Farm
The Thistle
Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.
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Front of Goldie Espresso
Gordon Park
Goldie Espresso
Gordon Park’s hidden gem, Goldie Espresso, brings together top-notch coffee and fresh, locally sourced dishes in a laidback neighbourhood setting.
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Man sitting under an umbrella at a table outside Mad Mile Coffee
Wynnum
Mad Mile Coffee
Mad Mile Coffee is Wynnum's best-kept secret, a hole-in-the-wall espresso bar pouring serious coffee for those in the know
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Front of Tom's Kitchen
West End
Tom's Kitchen
Tucked inside a beautifully restored heritage building, Tom’s Kitchen pairs industrial charm with sleek modern design
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