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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.

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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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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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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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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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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New Farm

The Thistle

Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.

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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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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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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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Bowen Hills

Grumpy Cat Cafe

Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee

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Red Hill

Arthur Terrace Coffee Shop

Arthur Terrace Coffee Shop is a charming dog and child-friendly cafe, located in a line-up of colonial shops off the beaten track in Red Hill.

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Auchenflower

Salud

Salud is a gorgeous cafe bar in an historic Auchenflower shop, serving up delectable food with a Latin American and Spanish flavour,

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