Best Cafes in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane? We've rounded up 253 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.
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.
253 spots
Merlo Coffee Drive Thru & Cafe | Chermside
Blends & single-origin freshly roasted coffees poured in a smart cafe & roastery chain.
Little Florence Coffee
Cafes in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Grey Street Social
Cafes in South Bank, Brisbane.
New Farm Park Picnics
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Horizon & Grind Cafe Indooroopilly
Cafes in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
First Coffee Co Manly
Cafes in Manly, Brisbane.
Nodo West Village
Bakeries in West End, Brisbane.
Dopo Eatery
Cafes in Milton, Brisbane.
DillyDally Coffee
Cafes in Toowong, Brisbane.
August & Always
Bars in Milton, Brisbane.
Daffodil Cafe
Cafes in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Chatterbox Cafe
Cafes in Toowong, Brisbane.
Three Little Birds Kangaroo Point
$$Cafes in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Greenwood & Harvey Bakery
$$Cafes in Chermside, Brisbane.
Cafe Muse
$$Museums in South Bank, Brisbane.
Lillian's By Zouki
Bakeries in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Cafe One
Cafes in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Little Sparrow - Indooroopilly
Cafes in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
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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 253 cafes across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
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.