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Best Cafes to open in Brisbane

2025

Mulga Bill terrace with view

Updated: Nov 06, 2025

From the inner city to suburbs and the bayside, the best new cafes to open in and around Brisbane in 2025:

Tom's Kitchen
Front of Tom's Kitchen
Tucked inside a beautifully restored heritage building, Tom’s Kitchen pairs industrial charm with sleek modern design
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Puck
Puck Bar - Newstead
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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Salud
Facade of Salud Auchenflower
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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Grumpy Cat Cafe
Interior of Grumpy Cat Cafe Bowen Hills
Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee
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Mad Mile Coffee
Man sitting under an umbrella at a table outside 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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The Thistle
The Thistle - New Farm
Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.
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So What Stereo
Front of 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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Raise Rooftop
People seated at Raise Rooftop Brisbane CBD
Enjoy coffee with a view at Raise Rooftop Café, perched right above the city streets in the heart of Brisbane
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Alby's
Outside of Albys
Tucked away in a charming old Queenslander, Alby’s Coffee serves up some of Brisbane’s best coffees and toasties.
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Navy & Oak
Exterior of Navy and Oak
Laid-back charm and a dog-friendly atmosphere meet Fortitude Valley’s coffee scene at Navy & Oak.
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Goldie Espresso
Front of 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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Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar
Mulga Bill's Kitchen & Bar Brisbane City
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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Figtree Social
Front of Figtree Social
The Figtree Social is Yerongpilly’s go-to cafe, serving specialty coffee and wholesome brunch classics.
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Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe
Street view of Chill-83-Vietnamese-Fusion-Cafe
Chill 83 Vietnamese Fusion Cafe is a charming little cafe in an historic Paddington shop, specializing in banh mi, coffee and classic Vietnamese dishes
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I Do Café
Hero of I Do Cafe
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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Arbour
Arbour Southbank
Dine among lush South Bank greenery with city views at Arbour, nestled away in the heart of South Bank.
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Lang Park Coffee Shop
Lang Park - Petrie Terrace
Lang Park Coffee Shop's suburban charm makes it the perfect hideaway to unwind with a cup of coffee.
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The Crêpe Nook
Outside of the Crepe Nook
The Crêpe Nook is a Parisian-inspired hideaway in Bowen Hills serving up irresistible sweet and savoury crêpes
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Dopo Eatery
Outdoor area at Dopo Eatery Milton
Dopo Eatery is a charming foodie's cafe with a Mediterranean flavour in the heart of Milton Village, by the owners of longtime Institution Tognini's Deli Cafe
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