
Death Before Decaf
$$Specialty coffee café in New Farm with strong local following and consistently high ratings.
Looking for the best cafes in New Farm? We've gathered 19 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. New Farm 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.
19 spots in New Farm

Specialty coffee café in New Farm with strong local following and consistently high ratings.

Highly-rated independent cafe on James Street in New Farm, Brisbane, serving coffee and light fare to a loyal local crowd.

A long-standing Italian eatery in New Farm serving speciality coffee, all-day breakfasts and pasta in a buzzy neighbourhood setting.

Light-filled cafe in New Farm serving sandwiches, cakes and brunch with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere.

A well-regarded cafe and wine bar on Brunswick Street in New Farm, combining espresso coffee culture with a wine-focused drinks program.

Cafe and restaurant bar on Brunswick Street in New Farm with a solid 4.3-star Google rating from over 1,400 reviews.

Vietnamese-inspired café and bar in New Farm with rooftop dining and a stylish fit-out.

Highly rated cafe on Moray Street in New Farm, Brisbane, serving coffee and all-day fare to a loyal local crowd.

Neighbourhood café in Merthyr Village with consistent 4.5-star reviews from over 340 customers.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.

Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
The cafes in New Farm 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.
We currently feature 19 cafes in New Farm, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
New Farm 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.
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.