brisbane cafes

Medley Cafe

Editor's Pick

Medley Cafe

Medley Cafe commands a prime riverfront position at Kangaroo Point, nestled in the exclusive history-laden Yungaba enclave

Medley Cafe commands a prime riverfront position at Kangaroo Point, nestled in the exclusive history-laden Yungaba enclave

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 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, including the coolest and latest cafe openings in Brisbane.

Barko & Co Teneriffe

Barko & Co

Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with stunning views

River la Vie Tennyson

River La Vie

River La Vie is hidden gem of a child-friendly cafe tucked away in Tennyson beside the Brisbane River

Jugar West End

Jugar Eat Play Drink

Jugar in West End is a stunning space the whole family can enjoy with top-notch fare & a purpose-built play space for kids

Coffee Head Co, South Brisbane

Coffee Head Co

Coffee Head Co is a cool laneway cafe serving boutique coffee, cacao, hand crafted tea & delectable treats until midnight

Duo Bar & Restaurant West End

Duo Bar & Restaurant

Duo Bar and Restaurant is a quaint West End eatery in an old Queenslander with a leafy courtyard

Brisbane's Cat Cafes

Brisbane's Cat Cafes

Brisbane has three pawsome cat cafes where you go for a coffee and the chances are you'll come home with a cat

Halo Ground Coffee and Food, Fortitude Valley, cafe

Fortitude Valley

Halo Ground Coffee & Food

Halo Ground Coffee and Food in Fortitude Valley is a foodie's delight with an in-house pastry chef and top-notch fare served along with locally roasted Cleanskin coffee

Dot Dash Cafe, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley

Dot Dash Cafe

Dot Dash Cafe is a hidden gem in the heart of Fortitude Valley serving locally-roasted Bear Bones espresso and top-notch breakfast and lunch fare

Old Storehouse

Around Brisbane

Best Country Cafes

From mountaintop tea houses to charming cafes in country villages, here's 10 country cafes worth a drive

Death Star Canteen

Brisbane's Quirky Themed Cafes

From Star Wars and Breakfast at Tiffany's to avocado, yoga and cat cafes, these are Brisbane's quirkiest themed cafes:

Ruco Cafe East Brisbane

Ruco Cafe

Ruco Cafe is a charming child-friendly and dog-friendly café in East Brisbane, serving top-notch Campos coffee

Entangle Living Art Dayboro

Entangle Living Art

Entangle Living Art is an eco-friendly cafe, giftshop and art gallery within Dayboro's Old Butter Factory

Bardon Thyme

Bardon Thyme

Bardon Thyme is a quaint café housed in an historic convenience store and former tram stop in the lovely, leafy suburb

Om Pantry and Coffee Rochedale South

Rochedale South

Om Pantry & Coffee

Om Pantry and Coffee is a charming, wholefood café in Rochedale South serving delicious wholesome meals along with organic coffee

Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Jindalee

Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant is a convivial, modern breakfast, lunch and dinner venue in the western Brisbane suburb of Jindalee

Six Feet Under Newstead

Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under is an uber cool, underground café found in the basement of a beautiful brick building on an industrial backstreet

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Romiosini and Beyond, QPAC, Mikis Theodorakis

Romiosini and Beyond

Romiosini and Beyond celebrates the greatest Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis

Factfulness with Anna Rosling

Factfulness with Anna Rosling

Join Anna Rosling for an inspiring and revelatory evening

Romeo and Juliet, La Boite Theatre

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare’s iconic love story, Romeo and Juliet, comes to life on stage at La Boite Theatre

Sanctuary Cove International

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will once again thrill boating enthusiasts over 4 days from May 23-26

The Humours of Bandon, Brisbane Powerhouse

The Humours of Bandon

The Humours of Bandon is a heart-felt, funny coming of age story

Brisbricks Morayfield LEGO® Fan Expo

Brisbricks Morayfield LEGO® Fan Expo

LEGO® fans won't want to miss this mega weekend of mind-blowing displays

Murder Mystery Train

Murder Mystery Train

Take a murder mystery train ride in the restored Sunlander Dining carriages

Southern Downs Harvest, Killarney

Southern Downs Harvest

Southern Downs Harvest is a delicious Autumn luncheon held in an historic homestead in Killarney

Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF), Meadowbrook

Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF)

Logan's free annual family-friendly Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) is back in May