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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.

Newstead

Puck

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

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Ashgrove

Kimino

Minimalism and impeccable Japanese interior design intersect Brisbane's suburban coffee scene at Kimino

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Clayfield

The Grazing Italians

For those who cherish authentic Italian cuisine, The Grazing Italians at Clayfield is your go-to destination for exquisite grazing tables and platters

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Brisbane City

Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar

Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar is a casual riverside dining spot with stunning views, located at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

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Brisbane CBD

Mitr Dessert House

Mitr Dessert House is a cool and quirky little Asian-inspired dessert cafe and bake house in Brisbane CBD

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Bowen Hills

C'sis Espresso

C'sis Espresso is a tasty Thai-inspired cafe located in the space formerly occupied by Plant Vibes Cafe on Brookes Street.

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Newstead

Evra Marketplace

Evra Marketplace is a boujie gourmet grocer, cafe and deli (and soon to be restaurant) located in Long Island, Newstead

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West End

BY.Artisans

BY.Artisans is a stunning bar, distillery, cafe and creative space occupying a dreamy beautifully repurposed warehouse in West End

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Newstead

Rise Bakery

Gold Coast-born, Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired patisserie cafe located in Newstead's Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct.

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Dutton Park

Nos. Bakehouse & Cafe

Nos. Bakehouse & Cafe is a charming and unique bakery and cafe housed in a landmark historic shop

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West End

Meeple & Mug

Meeple & Mug is Brisbane's only games cafe - a fun, convivial place for dates, family and friends to gather in West End

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Newstead

DRZLE

DRZLE is a cookie, coffee and acai bar tucked away in a corner of Newstead

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Best Themed Cafes in Brisbane

Brisbane is home to five themed cafes, a secret to most but which are a must visit for fans of LEGO, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Freinds and cats

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New Farm

Officers Mess

Officers Mess is a all-day riverfront diner located in a former naval base dating back to 1943

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Dayboro

Dayboro Sugar Mill

This chill country cafe in the Moreton Bay Region is home to fab burgers & brews, with live music in the beer garden on weekends

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Deagon

Friends & Flowers Cafe

Friends & Flowers Cafe is a funky Friends-themed cafe occupying a corner block in Deagon

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