Best Cafes in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane? We've rounded up 248 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.
248 spots
QAG Cafe
$$Cafe located within the Queensland Art Gallery in South Brisbane, serving visitors to the gallery.
Death Before Decaf
$$Specialty coffee cafe in New Farm with a strong local following and consistently high ratings.
The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Adelaide
Cafes in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
Goodfolk Cafe
$$Cafes in Paddington, Brisbane.
The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Edward
Specialty coffee café in Teneriffe, Brisbane, highly rated for quality brews and welcoming service.
West End Coffee House
$Easygoing cafe with art on the walls, serving brekkie and coffee, plus Thai dishes for lunch.
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar
$$Low-key laneway spot hung with gig posters, for Modern Australian brunch, tapas and share plates.
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Manly
Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Dovetail Social
$$Laid-back cafe offering breakfast, pastries & afternoon tea, plus an extensive gluten-free menu.
Nana and Da's
$$Snug, charming cafe with a patio for homestyle fare & baked goods, plus smoothies & espresso drinks.
Coffee Iconic
$Italian coffee, Turkish open grill sandwiches, and coffee in a laid-back cafe, or shaded courtyard.
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Fortitude Valley
Cafes in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Blue Bear Coffeehouse
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Rabbit Hole Cafe - Wynnum
$$Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Bunker Coffee
$Hole-in-the-wall spot in a converted bomb shelter covered in vines for artisanal coffee and sweets.
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Chermside
$$Cafes in Chermside, Brisbane.
Carport Cafe
$Cafes in Hamilton, Brisbane.
Bellissimo Coffee
$$Acclaimed coffee roaster & cafe crafting premium brews along with light gourmet fare & pastries.
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 248 cafes across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.