Best Cafes in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane? We've rounded up 294 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
294 spots
075 Pinsa Romana
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Coffee Head Co.
$$Cafes in South Bank, Brisbane.
Hope St Cafe
$Cafes in South Bank, Brisbane.
Blackstar Coffee Roasters - West End
$$Snug bar and roaster serving cold-pressed iced coffee and espresso brewed from single-origin beans.
Frankie's Coffee Bar
$Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Sunsets Rooftop
Cafes in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Alter Community Coffee
Cafes in Chermside, Brisbane.
Marhaba Cafe
$Cafes in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
Bear Bones Coffee
Cafes in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Reverie Coffee House
Cafes in Paddington, Brisbane.
Sassafras of Paddington
$$A cafe in a weatherboard cottage with a leafy garden courtyard, for breakfast, burgers and frappés.
The Gunshop Cafe
$$Vibrant spot with brick walls and rooftop beehives, serving creative breakfasts and market specials.
Let Minnow Cafe
$$Fish-themed indoor/outdoor cafe, in an ex-aquarium, serving updated global comfort food & coffee.
Cordeaux Social Club
Cafes in West End, Brisbane.
Terrace Espresso Cafe
$$Cafes in Milton, Brisbane.
Ruma Rooftop
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
New Farm Bistro
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Capacillios Cafe
Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Cafes in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated cafes in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 294 cafes across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.