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L'Americano Espresso Bar

This chic Valley cafe bar is inspired by film noir The Talented Mr Ripley in an Italian Riviera-style setting

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This chic Valley cafe bar is inspired by film noir The Talented Mr Ripley in an Italian Riviera-style setting

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Looking for the best cafes in Fortitude Valley? While a handful of funky cafes in Fortitude Valley can be found along Brunswick St, there's also some hidden gems tucked away in the side streets and laneways.

Facade of Bisro Tino
Fortitude Valley
Bistro Tino
Bistro Tino is a chic cafe bistro occupying an old war igloo in Fortitude Valley and nestled next door to Mosconi Italian restaurant
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Signage of Ember & Ash
Fortitude Valley
Ember & Ash
Ember & Ash is a multi-level wood-fired bistro, bar and boutique cafe housed within a landmark pair of charming restored 19th century Queenslander cottages
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Exterior of Navy and Oak
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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Front of So What Stereo
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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Piccolo by Him
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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ēmmē Fortitude Valley
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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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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Fortitude Valley
Bey Lane
This gorgeous pink blossom-festooned laneway cafe can be found nestled alongside inner city boutique hotel
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Nikau Espresso Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Nikau Espresso
Found on the ground floor of Jubilee Place in Fortitude Valley, this sleek cafe offers a range of breaky & lunch fare
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Croissant dessert at Jacorey Dessert Cafe Patisserie, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Jacorey Dessert Cafe & Patisserie
This inner-city dessert cafe & patisserie makes everything fresh onsite, from flaky croissants to Basque cheesecakes
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Fortitude Valley
Andonis Cafe Bar
Andonis Cafe Bar brings its renowned Insta-worthy dishes to Fortitude Valley
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The Green Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
The Green
A Middle Eastern inspired urban oasis serving breakfast and lunch daily from its leafy plant-filled home
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Fortitude Valley
The New Black
The New Black is The Black Lab Coffee Co’s Brisbane flagship store, serving quality brews and delicious tucker on the corner of Bakery Lane
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Icing Hill Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Icing Hill
Icing Hill is an artisan cake patisserie and cafe on the corner of Commercial Rd and Ann St
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Exterior of No.5 Café Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
No. 5 Cafe
Tucked away down the quirky and thriving Winn Lane lies tiny No.5 Café, surprising diners with delicious house made meals
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Woman drinking coffee in Brisbane's Reverend's Coffee House in Fortitude Valley.
Fortitude Valley
Reverends Fine Coffee
Reverends Fine Coffee is the quintessential Fortitude Valley coffee house
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