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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.

2026

Best Cafes to open in Brisbane

From the inner city to suburbs and the bayside, the best new cafes to open in Brisbane in 2026

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Highgate Hill

Dovetail Social

Dovetail Social is a charming cafe in Highgate Hill offering well-brewed coffee, all-day breakfast & gluten-free treats

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Banyo

The Ole Dairy

The Ole Dairy is a convivial cafe that is honouring its predecessor the original dairy at Banyo, that once upon a time occupied this quaint shop and surrounding land

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Coorparoo

The Kelsey Cafe

Located in Coorparoo's Martha St precinct, this charming cottage cafe serving up an Asian-fusion brunch is worth travelling for

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Kangaroo Point

Joey's Brisbane

This cool tropical restaurant and bar is perched on top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs with jaw-dropping views

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Kenmore Hills

Fiori Kitchen & Bar

Fiori Kitchen & Bar is a family-friendly cafe offering a relaxed dining experience with an extensive, tantalising menu

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Brisbane's Best Garden Cafes

Enjoy a weekend breakfast or lunch surrounded by greenery in one of the garden cafes in and around Brisbane

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New Farm

New Farm Deli

Since 1975, this sliver of Italy in New Farm has kept locals supplied with their fix of cheese, cured meats, and more

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Stones Corner

Buenos Dias Con Cafe

Buenos Dias Con Cafe is a hidden laneway cafe tucked away in Stones Corner serving expertly brewed coffee

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Graceville

Forget Me Not Cafe

Forget Me Not Cafe is a charming cafe in Graceville that is renowned for its traditional, decadent high tea

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Graceville

Plentiful Cafe

Plentiful is a fab foodie cafe in Graceville serving delicious all-day breakfast & lunch

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Stones Corner

Clove N' Honey Cafe

Clove n' Honey Cafe dishes up delicious foodie fare for breakfast & lunch along with locally-roasted coffee

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Ashgrove

Corn Street

Corn Street is a stunning cafe and modern day marketplace providing excellent espresso, breakfast, treats and more

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Annerley

A Mano Cafe

This pocket-sized pasticceria provides a scrumptious selection of traditional Italian desserts

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West End

Superthing

Superthing is a gorgeous, pastel-hued bakery cafe found on Montague Road in West End

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Rochedale

Unkempt Espresso

Unkempt Espresso is a delightful alfresco café, serving up well-brewed coffee, eye-catching drinks, and freshly prepared food and snacks, perfect for eating in or on the go

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