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cafes fortitude valley

L'Americano Espresso Bar

This chic Valley cafe bar is inspired by film noir The Talented Mr Ripley in an Italian Riviera-style setting

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.

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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

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

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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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Buttery Boy

Buttery Boy brings stacks of buttery hot cakes with decadent toppings to the heart of Chinatown, Fortitude Valley

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Bey Lane

This gorgeous pink blossom-festooned laneway cafe can be found nestled alongside inner city boutique hotel

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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

This inner-city dessert cafe & patisserie makes everything fresh on-site, from flaky croissants to basque cheesecakes

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Andonis Cafe Bar

Andonis Cafe Bar brings its renowned Insta-worthy dishes to Fortitude Valley

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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 & 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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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 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

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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Reverends Fine Coffee

Reverends Fine Coffee is the quintessential Fortitude Valley coffee house

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