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 →
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane
Best Cafes in Brisbane CBD
Looking for the best cafes in Brisbane CBD? We've gathered 23 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brisbane CBD has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
23 spots in Brisbane CBD
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
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Low-key laneway cafe in Brisbane CBD serving Modern Australian brunch, tapas and share plates in a gig-poster-lined space.
4.6(2,188)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Coffee Iconic
$Cafes · Brisbane City
Laid-back CBD cafe serving Italian coffee and Turkish open grill sandwiches from a courtyard setting on George Street.
4.6(1,455)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Double Maker Coffee
$$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: $$.
4.7(429)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Maillard Project
Cafes · Brisbane City
Specialty coffee cafe in Brisbane CBD known for quality espresso and a strong reputation among locals.
4.6(564)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Coffee Anthology
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Upscale brunch food and choice blends, served in an industrial-chic cafe with exposed-brick walls.
4.3(1,885)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Strauss
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Airy cafe in a Kangaroo Point laneway, known for specialty coffee, craft beer, cold-pressed juices and light eats.
4.6(479)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
John Mills Himself
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Stylish Brisbane café and bar in a heritage 1917 building, serving coffee, pastries and specialty cocktails in an exposed-brick setting.
4.8(1,076)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Felix For Goodness
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
A casual all-day café in Brisbane CBD serving an eclectic menu built around locally sourced ingredients.
4.4(1,513)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Marhaba Cafe
$Cafes · Brisbane City
Highly rated cafe on Adelaide Street in Brisbane CBD serving quality coffee and light fare to a loyal local crowd.
4.8(148)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Wuta Brewers
Cafes · Brisbane City
Breweries in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
4.5(247)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Sugar 'N Spice Cafe
$Cafes · Brisbane City
A highly rated cafe on Adelaide Street in Brisbane CBD serving coffee and light meals to a steady stream of locals and visitors.
4.7(618)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Ed on Edward Cafe
Cafes · Brisbane City
Cafes in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
4.6(179)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Cafe Mondial
$$Cafes · Brisbane City
Casual Mediterranean-influenced cafe with Egyptian imagery on the walls and streetside tables.
4.1(1,156)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Urban Q Coffee and Catering
Cafes · Brisbane City
A weekday Brisbane café offering coffee, breakfast, lunch and corporate catering, with early starts and a strong 4.8 Google rating.
4.8(77)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The Common Room Specialty Coffee
Cafes · Brisbane City
A much-loved Kangaroo Point specialty coffee spot — 4.5 stars from 110-plus reviews.
4.5(113)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Two Sons Coffee Co
Cafes · Brisbane City
Cafes in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
4.6(61)· GoogleView details →
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Cafes in Brisbane CBD — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Brisbane CBD?+
The cafes in Brisbane CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Brisbane CBD?+
We currently feature 23 cafes in Brisbane CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brisbane CBD in Brisbane?+
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.