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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.

Wilston

Putzig Cafe

A quaint Queensland cafe serving traditional German baked treats from the legends behind Baked Poetry Café

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West End

BK Pizzeria & Cafe

This Ukrainian cafe and pizzeria in West End dishes up a tantalising array of Eastern European eats

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Fortitude Valley

Piccolo by Him

This charming cafe boasts a sophisticated yet casual French flair, from the furnishings and vintage plates to the soft

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Paddington

Paddi

A chic light-filled cafe with stunning district views out back, serving up some of the best all day breakfast and coffee

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Milton

Dux Gutz Cafe

Dux Gutz Cafe is a hidden gem of a cafe in Milton that ticks all the boxes for families, with a dedicated menu for kids

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Coorparoo

Snug

This cosy cafe in Coorparoo Coffee, brunch and dinner

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Stones Corner

Mourning Roast

This espresso bar in Stones Corner is caffeinating locals & commuters from early in the morning 'til late at night

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Cleveland

The Little French Bakery

The Little French Bakery is a charming pâtisserie & boulangerie, found in the heart of Cleveland on Brisbane's bayside

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Westfield Chermside

Table 26 Cafe & 26 Paws Dog Grooming

In a first for a major Australian shopping centre, a cafe with an adjacent dog salon is now open at Westfield Chermside

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Fortitude Valley

ēmmē

ēmmē is a stunning light-filled diner dishing up an ever-evolving menu, breathtaking interiors and exceptional brews on James Street

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Newstead

Fonzie Abbott

One of Brisbane's fave coffee roasters has opened a new warehouse cafe, nestled in the back streets of Newstead

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Fortitude Valley

Buttery Boy

Buttery Boy brings stacks of buttery hot cakes with decadent toppings to the heart of Chinatown, Fortitude Valley

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Fairfield

Fieldy's Coffee

Fieldy's Coffee is a charming cafe in Fairfield dispensing top-notch locally roasted coffee, gourmet toasties

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Samford Village

The Owlery Cafe

The Owlery Cafe has flown into Samford Village, located next door to the Harry Potter-inspired shop The Store of Requirement

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Stones Corner

Buenisimo - The Chilean Way

Buenisimo brings the authentic and bold flavours of Chilean street food to Stones Corner

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Stones Corner

Lalaland Korean Cafe

The casual Korean cafe and bar serves a delicious range of 'Seoul' food, from Korean fried chicken to kimchi pancakes

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