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Best Cafes to open in Brisbane

2024

Exterior of A Cafe Called Kevin New Farm

Updated: Dec 20, 2024

From the inner city to suburbs and the bayside, the best new cafes to open in and around Brisbane in 2024:

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

Nos. Bakehouse & Cafe

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

Ollie's Espresso Bar

Say hello to Ollie's Espresso Bar - a hole-in-the-wall specialty brew dispensary on Station Street in Nundah

Snug

This cosy cafe in Coorparoo Coffee, brunch and dinner

ēmmē

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

A Cafe called Kevin

A cafe called Kevin is a hot new brunch spot in New Farm, with an all-day menu of delicious, wholesome fare

Putzig Cafe

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

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.

Dijon

A gourmet toastie cafe has opened in Tarragindi, from the folks behind Deedot Coffee House, Groundhog Social & Never Been

Mourning Roast

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

Fieldy's Coffee

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

The Owlery Cafe

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

Piccolo by Him

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

Friends & Flowers Cafe

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

Roasting Warehouse

Roasting Warehouse is a top notch cafe and wholesale coffee warehouse located in the north Brisbane suburb of Geebung

Lumen Cafe'Lounge

Lumen Cafe'Lounge is a stunning cafe by day, lounge bar by night, bringing a touch of pizzazz and sophistication to Toowong

Soufflé Japancakes

The little, pink-hued cafe on Logan Road dishes up the fluffiest, soufflé pancakes with a range of decadent toppings

Frankie's on 4th

A charming little gourmet sandwich bar in Sandgate, from the folks behind longtime neighbouring bar Mr Henderson

Supernova

Supernova is a slick, contemporary cafe in the heart of Fortitude Valley serving soba, sandos and sweet treats

Sabor Cafe & Grill

Sabor Cafe & Grill brings a taste of the Philippines to Yeerongpilly with a flavour-filled all day menu including classics like

Meeple & Mug

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

Mitr Dessert House

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

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA

Until Oct 18, 2026

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured

Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend

This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November

What's On in November 2025