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L'Americano Fortitude Valley
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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.

Illusion by no.5 Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Illusion by no.5
An extraordinary 2D laneway bar and cafe that literally feels like you've stepped into an optical illusion
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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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Supernova, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Supernova
Supernova is a slick, contemporary cafe in the heart of Fortitude Valley serving soba, sandos and sweet treats
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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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Jacorey Dessert Cafe Patisserie, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Jacorey Dessert Cafe & Patisserie
This inner-city dessert cafe & patisserie makes everything fresh on-site, 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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Halo Ground Coffee and Food, Fortitude Valley, cafe
Fortitude Valley
Halo Ground Coffee & Food
Halo Ground Coffee and Food  is a foodie's delight with an in-house pastry chef and top-notch fare
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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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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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King Arthur Cafe Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
King Arthur Cafe
King Arthur is a sunlit two-story cafe found in a World War II army hangar on a side street in the Valley
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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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