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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.

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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Yeronga

Baladi Trailer

The Baladi Trailer on the Brisbane Corso is a charming little coffee truck serving great coffee and tasty cafe bites.

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Stafford

Happy Jane Cafe

Happy Jane Cafe in Stafford serves up fresh, feel-good food made with local ingredients

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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