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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.

Front of Semi Semi
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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Shop front Outside The Box, New Farm
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 on Brunswick Street, that’s all about fun
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People seated at Raise Rooftop Brisbane CBD
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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Outside of the Crepe Nook
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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Outside of Albys
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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Front of So What Stereo
Fortitude Valley
So What Stereo
So What Stereo is Brisbane's first Thai vinyl cafe, a funky Fortitude Valley hole-in-the-wall where authentic Thai street food meets crate-dug vinyls
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The Thistle - New Farm
New Farm
The Thistle
Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.
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Front of Goldie Espresso
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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Hero of I Do Cafe
Auchenflower
I Do Café
I Do Café is a charming neighbourhood gem that’s quickly become a go-to for Auchenflower locals chasing quality coffee and eats.
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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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Front of Tom's Kitchen
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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Desserts on table Butter &
Woolloongabba
Butter &
If you’ve got a soft spot for sweet treats, Butter & in Woolloongabba is your next must-visit.
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Interior of GrumpyCat Cafe Bowen-Hills
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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Arthur Terrace Coffee Shop Red Hill
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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Facade of Salud Auchenflower
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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Cup of coffee on table at Bliss on Riverside
Tennyson
Bliss on Riverside
Bliss on Riverside is a hidden gem of a cafe bar found tucked away in the southside suburb of Tennyson alongside the Brisbane River
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