SITE PARTNER:  

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.

Exterior of Piggy Back Cafe Jindalee
Jindalee
Piggy Back Cafe
Piggy Back Cafe, located in a suburban shopping strip in Jindalee, is a welcome addition to the south west's cafe scene
...more
Microlot Coffee House Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Microlot Coffee House
Microlot Coffee House in Hawthorne is a charming, specialty coffee café offering filtered, single origin and a house blend
...more
Exterior of Sea Salt and Vine Scarborough
Scarborough
Sea Salt And Vine
Scarborough’s hidden gem – a breezy seafront café under the fig trees tucked away inside the Scarborough Holiday Village
...more
Ginger and Green South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Ginger And Green
Ginger and Green is South Brisbane’s secret go to for great coffee, serving Seven Seeds espresso alongside house made sweets and an all-day menu.
...more
Vietnamese meat and salad in a bowl at Four Sisters on Lang Auchenflower
Auchenflower
Four Sisters On Lang
Four Sisters on Lang is a cute little Vietnamese street food café tucked away in an Auchenflower commercial estate
...more
Colourful cushions on a lounge chair at Gabi Cafe Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
Gabi Cafe
This cute little cafe, tucked away in the Gabba Central precinct offers the lot - from top-notch breakfasts to icy cold beers
...more
Diners at alfresco café on Astroturf with a mix of tables and chairs and a retro caravan kitchen at Kith 'n' Chow Mt Gravatt
Mt Gravatt
Kith'n'chow
Kith 'n' Chow is a groovy, garden oasis café found tucked away in the backstreets of Mt Gravatt
...more
Cloverlea Cottage

Best Cafes With A View

Cafes with a view are a rare commodity in and around Brisbane yet if you know where to go there are some stunning outlooks to be enjoyed from the dining table.
...more
Little Clive Annerley
Annerley
Little Clive
Little Clive is a welcome addition to Annerley, attracting foodies far and wide with a top-notch seasonal menu
...more
Outside Cafe Lagarto Samford with tables & chairs next to thatched hut
Samford
Cafe Lagarto
Cafe Lagarto provides an excellent excuse to relax by fountains and flowers at the Samford Lifestyle Centre
...more
Morning After West End
West End
Morning After
Morning After is an uber chic breakfast and brunch café that, as its name suggests, is the ideal place to revive after a night out
...more
South Brisbane Municipal Hall, exterior of Under The Clock Cafe South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Under The Clock
Under the Clock is a secret café steeped in historic charm, under the landmark heritage-listed South Brisbane Municipal Hall
...more
Let Minnow Cafe Clayfield
Clayfield
Let Minnow Cafe
Let Minnow Cafe pays homage to the old Clayfield Aquarium it occupies by exuding a very fishy vibe - in the nicest possible way.
...more
Pond & garden at The Place 2 B Cafe Delaneys Creek
Delaneys Creek
The Place 2 Be
The Place 2 B Cafe is a quiet country cafe overlooking the water at Delaneys Creek, just north of Mt Mee
...more
Chairs outside Fuel & Co Nundah
Nundah
Fuel & Co
On Brisbane's northside, this cafe offers great food, a dash of funk, pops of color and a chilled vibe. In a leafy suburban street, Fuel & Co is a stand out, with
...more
Vito's Espresso Bar Everton Park
Everton Park
Vito's Espresso Bar
Vito's Espresso Bar is Everton Park's go-to for an authentic Mediterranean style breakfast or lunch
...more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

ID It! Insects Queensland Museum Kurilpa

ID It! Insects

Discover the fascinating world of Brisbane’s insects
Sep 5
Deck at Walkabout Creek Cafe

Father's Day

Escape to the bush this Father's Day for breakfast or lunch
Sep 6

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Gilbert & Sullivan is a sparkling night of song, satire and theatrical chaos is coming to QPAC in Brisbane
Sep 6-9
Hero image

No One Gets Out Of Here Alive - Brisbane Festival

The Farm company brings No One Gets Out of Here Alive to the Talbot Theatre
Sep 9-12
Woman singing

Viva La Voce

Catch Brisbane’s next generation of opera stars at Viva La Voce
Sep 10 - 12
Brisbane Festival - Tiri Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking - Brisbane Festival

The new adaptation of the tale of Tiri Mahana, Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking, comes to the Brisbane Powerhouse
Sep 10-13
Laidley Festival crowd

Laidley Spring Festival

The Laidley Spring Festival showcases a weekend of family-friendly fun.
Sep 11-13
Muppets on stage at the Make, Believe, Magic The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company show

Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company

An exhibition exploring The Jim Henson Company will show at GOMA
Sep 12 - Apr 18
Hero image LEGO®

BBX2026 LEGO® Fan Expo

BBX2026 brings Brisbane's biggest LEGO® fan event back this August
Sep 12-13
See All
EDITOR'S PICK

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities
Read more
Flame BBQ & Music Festival
MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun
Read more
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 4-6

Riverfire lights up the Brisbane skyline, Brisbane Festival kicks off, Father’s Day celebrations, a family-friendly raceday and Haigh’s Chocolates opens its first Brisbane boutique
Read more
This Weekend Sep 4-6
COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

From beloved musicals, unique exhibitions and live shows to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers events, cinema programs and culinary experiences, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in October
Read more
What's on in October
FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day at Walkabout Creek

Escape to the bush this Father’s Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek Cafe
Read more
Father's Day at Walkabout Creek
HOT TICKET

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Six of Australia’s finest voices are joined on stage by a 19-piece orchestra and all your favourite Gilbert & Sullivan classics
Read more
A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Read more
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
Read more
Best Bars in Brisbane
Gilbert & Sullivan Classics Take Centre Stage at QPAC
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT