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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

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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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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