87Spot Score
Locale Newstead
Cafes · Newstead
Highly rated Italian café in Newstead serving brunch, pastries and catering, with a 4.9-star rating from 133 Google reviews.
4.9(133)· GoogleView details →
Brisbane
Best Cafes in Brisbane (2026)
244 cafes in Brisbane match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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68Spot Score
QAG Cafe
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A welcoming cafe within the Queensland Art Gallery at South Bank, serving gallery visitors and locals with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,600 reviews.
4.7(1,680)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
West End Coffee House
$Cafes · West End
Relaxed West End cafe serving coffee, breakfast and Thai lunch dishes in an art-filled space.
4.8(720)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Manly
Cafes · Manly
Highly rated cafe and bar in Manly, Wynnum, known for strong community patronage and consistent customer satisfaction.
4.7(1,148)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Goodfolk Cafe
$$Cafes · Bardon
Highly-rated neighbourhood cafe in Bardon serving espresso drinks and light fare to a loyal local crowd.
4.8(744)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Edward
Cafes · Brisbane City
Specialty coffee café in Brisbane City, Brisbane, highly rated for quality brews and welcoming service.
4.8(645)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Adelaide
Cafes · Brisbane City
Specialty coffee café in Brisbane CBD with consistently excellent ratings and strong customer reviews.
4.9(544)· GoogleView details →
67Spot Score
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Low-key laneway cafe in Brisbane CBD serving Modern Australian brunch, tapas and share plates in a gig-poster-lined space.
4.6(2,188)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Coffee Iconic
$Cafes · Brisbane City
Laid-back CBD cafe serving Italian coffee and Turkish open grill sandwiches from a courtyard setting on George Street.
4.6(1,455)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Fortitude Valley
Cafes · Fortitude Valley
A well-regarded cafe and bar on Robertson Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, with a solid 4.5-star rating across thousands of reviews.
4.5(3,174)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Blue Bear Coffeehouse
Cafes · New Farm
Highly-rated independent cafe on James Street in New Farm, Brisbane, serving coffee and light fare to a loyal local crowd.
4.7(725)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Dovetail Social
$$Cafes · Highgate Hill
Relaxed South Brisbane cafe serving breakfast, pastries and afternoon tea with an extensive gluten-free menu.
4.8(485)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Nana and Da's
$$Cafes · Kedron
Snug neighbourhood cafe in Kedron serving homestyle fare, baked goods, smoothies and espresso drinks from a charming patio space.
4.7(826)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Bunker Coffee
$Cafes · Milton
Hole-in-the-wall spot in a converted bomb shelter covered in vines for artisanal coffee and sweets.
4.7(702)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Doc Brown Cafe
$Cafes · West End
Highly rated cafe on Buchanan Street in West End serving coffee and light fare to locals and visitors.
4.9(289)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
New Farm Deli
$$Cafes · New Farm
A long-standing Italian eatery in New Farm serving speciality coffee, all-day breakfasts and pasta in a buzzy neighbourhood setting.
4.5(1,923)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Bellissimo Coffee
$$Cafes · Fortitude Valley
A specialty coffee roaster and cafe in Fortitude Valley serving premium brews, light gourmet fare and pastries.
4.6(845)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Josie North
$Cafes · Toowong
A highly-rated cafe on Sherwood Road in Toowong, known for strong customer feedback and a solid local following.
4.8(439)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Brisbane is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best cafes in Brisbane?+
The cafes on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Brisbane cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many cafes are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently list 244 cafes across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
What's the coffee culture like in Brisbane?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.