The Best Coffee in Brisbane

Brisbane's coffee scene stretches well beyond the CBD, with strong cafe culture clustered across inner-city suburbs and out towards the bayside. From specialty roasters to neighbourhood spots, the city offers plenty of places to chase a good cup. This guide rounds up cafes across Brisbane to help you find a brew that suits, whether you're after a quick CBD pick-me-up or a slower weekend sit-down.

Why Brisbane delivers

Brisbane's cafes are spread across distinct pockets, so you can match your coffee run to where you already are. The CBD has several options close together, while suburbs like Fortitude Valley, West End, New Farm, Paddington and Teneriffe each bring their own neighbourhood feel. There are even bayside choices out at Wynnum if you're exploring further afield.

Highlights

• CBD coffee on the go: The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Adelaide, Coffee Iconic and Brew Cafe & Wine Bar are all in Brisbane's CBD
• Specialty coffee focus: The Hideout Specialty Coffee, with locations in Teneriffe (on Edward) and the CBD (on Adelaide)
• Inner-city neighbourhood cafes: Blue Bear Coffeehouse in New Farm, Goodfolk Cafe in Paddington and West End Coffee House in West End
• South Bank and South Brisbane stops: QAG Cafe, Coffee Head Co. and Dovetail Social, handy around the cultural precinct and riverside
• Bayside option: Andonis Cafe & Bar at Wynnum if you're heading towards the water

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Death Before Decaf — Fortitude Valley
• QAG Cafe — South Bank
• West End Coffee House — West End
• Brew Cafe & Wine Bar — Brisbane CBD
• The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Edward — Teneriffe
• Andonis Cafe & Bar, Manly — Wynnum
• The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Adelaide — Brisbane CBD
• Goodfolk Cafe — Paddington
• Coffee Iconic — Brisbane CBD
• Dovetail Social — South Brisbane

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find coffee in Brisbane's CBD?

Several cafes in this guide are in the CBD, including The Hideout Specialty Coffee on Adelaide, Coffee Iconic and Brew Cafe & Wine Bar.

Are there cafes near South Bank?

Yes. QAG Cafe and Coffee Head Co. are listed in South Bank, with Dovetail Social nearby in South Brisbane.

Where can I get coffee in Fortitude Valley?

Death Before Decaf and Andonis Cafe & Bar both have Fortitude Valley locations.

Are there coffee options outside the inner city?

Yes. This guide includes Andonis Cafe & Bar at Wynnum towards the bayside, plus Nana and Da's and Carport Cafe in Hamilton.