65Spot Score
Pancha
$$Cafes · Hamilton
Highly rated cafe on Racecourse Rd in Hamilton, Brisbane, known for quality coffee and a welcoming neighbourhood vibe.
4.7(578)· GoogleView details →
Brisbane
Best Cafes in Brisbane (2026)
243 cafes in Brisbane match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
243 cafes · page 2 of 14
65Spot Score
Carport Cafe
$Cafes · Cannon Hill
Carport Cafe is a well-established cafe located in Cannon Hill (Hamilton area), Brisbane, with a strong 4.7-star Google rating from 683 reviews. It operates as a neighbourhood gathering spot with appeal to coffee drinkers and casual diners.
4.7(683)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Chermside
$$Cafes · Chermside
Neighbourhood cafe and bar on Gympie Road in Chermside, Brisbane, with a solid 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews.
4.6(1,043)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Coffee Head Co.
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Brisbane speciality coffee cafe serving organic fair trade coffee, house-made toasties, cacao drinks and retail beans.
4.7(501)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Willow Cafe
$$Cafes · Balmoral
A welcoming Bulimba café serving all-day breakfast, lunch, coffee, drinks and a kids’ menu seven days a week.
4.7(508)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Rabbit Hole Cafe - Wynnum
$$Cafes · Wynnum
Popular Wynnum cafe with strong customer ratings and a steady local following.
4.6(1,170)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
remy's
$$Cafes · Paddington
Gourmet breakfasts, burgers and malt shakes in a lively Paddington café with compact interiors and a welcoming outdoor area.
4.5(1,182)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Mi Casa Cafè
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
Mi Casa Cafè is a cafe in South Brisbane, Brisbane. It holds a 4.9-star rating from 1,343 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.9(1,343)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Percolate Specialty Coffee & Waffles
$Cafes · East Brisbane
Percolate Specialty Coffee & Waffles is a cafe in East Brisbane, Brisbane. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 243 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100. Typical prices: $.
4.8(243)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Sips O’clock
Cafes · South Brisbane
Sips O'clock is a South Bank café with an excellent 4.9-star rating across 207 Google reviews. Located on Grey Street, it's known for coffee and attracts regular customers in the precinct.
4.9(207)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Double Maker Coffee
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Double Maker Coffee is a cafe in Brisbane City, Brisbane. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 429 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.7(429)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Vinty Bean
Cafes · Teneriffe
Highly rated specialty café in Teneriffe serving quality coffee and all-day brunch.
5.0(136)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Lokal + Co
$$Cafes · West End
Contemporary West End cafe serving breakfast, lunch and creative cocktails with a 4.6-star rating.
4.6(698)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Five Sisters Cafe and Bar
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Brisbane cafe and bar offering daytime service, hampers and catering for events held at the venue or elsewhere.
4.8(286)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
La Grava
$Cafes · Toowong
Highly rated cafe on Sherwood Rd in Toowong serving coffee and light fare to locals and visitors.
4.7(407)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Maillard Project
Cafes · Brisbane City
Specialty coffee cafe in Brisbane CBD known for quality espresso and a strong reputation among locals.
4.6(564)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Sippy Tom
Cafes · Teneriffe
Highly-rated neighbourhood café in Teneriffe serving coffee and light fare to a steady crowd of locals.
4.7(404)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Aji Spice House
Cafes · Teneriffe
Cafe in Teneriffe serving food and drinks to a steady local crowd.
4.6(390)· 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.
By neighbourhood
Cafes by suburb
Cafes in Brisbane's busiest neighbourhoods.
Read more
Cafes guides for Brisbane
neighbourhoodMilton Guide: Suncorp Stadium Transport and a Park Road Meal
Planning a Suncorp Stadium visit? Compare train and shuttle options, decide when to eat on Park Road, and check ticket travel, bags and accessible arrival.
Read guide →
roundupBrisbane Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
Find Brisbane nightlife by mood: piano bars, live music, cocktails, whisky, craft beer, sport, waterfront drinks and activity-led nights.
Read guide →roundupFree things to do in central Brisbane: art galleries or the Clock Tower?
Compare free gallery entry at QAGOMA with Brisbane City Hall’s booked Clock Tower Tour: tickets, stairs, opening hours and practical limits.
Read guide →Cafes in Brisbane — FAQs
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 243 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.