Best Cafes To Open In Brisbane 2025

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

Tucked inside a beautifully restored heritage building, Tom’s Kitchen pairs industrial charm with sleek modern design

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

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

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

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

Tucked away on the leafy backstreets of New Farm, The Thistle is a charming corner cafe.

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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

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

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

Laid-back charm and a dog-friendly atmosphere meet Fortitude Valley’s coffee scene at Navy & Oak.

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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 is a casual riverside dining spot with stunning views, located at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

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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

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

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

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 Coffee Shop's suburban charm makes it the perfect hideaway to unwind with a cup of coffee.

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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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Dopo Eatery

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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