Top Laneway Cafes

The laneways of Brisbane and its neighbours are increasingly becoming home to some great little bolthole cafes. Here’s 5 that are worth checking out:

John Mills Himself

The entry to this quaint little brick-walled café with in-house piano in the basement of the heritage John Mills Himself building is found via a driveway off Elizabeth Street...more

Cambridge Lane Espresso

Manly's only laneway café is a mecca for locals on weekends who pop in to the charming indoor outdoor space for the delicious breakfasts, excellent coffee and child and dog friendly vibe...more

A charming provincial style laneway is home to this lovely little café that dishes up all manner of delicious home-baked fare and also sells some handmade providore items...more

Strauss

Bringing a touch of old world Parisian-like charm to a tiny city laneway is this go-to café for excellent coffee, a simple yet delicious all day food menu and, later in the week, wine and charcuterie...more

Brew

The original Brisbane laneway café is found underground in an old loading dock off Burnett Lane and makes a great escape from the retail overload in the bustling malls nearby...more

Felix Espresso & Wine Bar

Take a stroll down Burnett Lane to find the checkerboard coloured glass window panes and it upstairs in this funky creative space that you'll find some of the best café fare in the CBD...more