68Spot Score
QAG Cafe
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A welcoming cafe within the Queensland Art Gallery at South Bank, serving gallery visitors and locals with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,600 reviews.
4.7(1,680)· GoogleView details →
South Brisbane, Brisbane
Best Cafes in South Brisbane
Looking for the best cafes in South Brisbane? We've gathered 25 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. South Brisbane has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Brisbane is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
25 spots in South Brisbane
65Spot Score
Coffee Head Co.
$$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 →
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
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
Five Sisters Cafe and Bar
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Brisbane cafe and bar offering daytime service, hampers and catering for events held at the venue or elsewhere.
4.8(286)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Coco Bliss South Bank
Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Bank café serving predominantly raw, vegan, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free whole-food options, including açaí bowls, juices and smoothies.
4.7(293)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hope St Cafe
$Cafes · South Brisbane
Highly rated neighbourhood cafe in South Brisbane with strong customer loyalty and a 4.7-star rating across nearly 300 reviews.
4.7(286)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Gunshop Cafe
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A vibrant West End cafe with brick walls and rooftop beehives, known for creative breakfasts and market specials.
4.3(1,294)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Espresso Garage
$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Bank café with a solid 4.4-star rating from over 540 reviews, Espresso Garage serves espresso-based drinks and operates as a neighbourhood coffee spot in the heart of the precinct.
4.4(543)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Nodo South Bank
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Bank cafe from Nodo, known for gluten-free baked-not-fried donuts, coffee and a playful approach to wholesome breakfast treats.
4.3(602)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Christina’s Vibes Cafe
$Cafes · South Brisbane
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4.5(287)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Denim Co.
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Bank cafe serving coffee, breakfast until 3pm, lunch, late-evening dining and sweet treats, including peanut butter Italian hot chocolate.
4.1(1,157)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Cups on Melbourne
Cafes · South Brisbane
A much-loved South Bank cafe — 4.7 stars from 350-plus reviews.
4.7(354)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
O Bagel South Bank
Cafes · South Brisbane
A South Bank cafe serving house-made fresh bagels, signature sandwiches, drinks and catering, with online ordering available.
4.6(103)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Olio Cafe & Bar
$$Cafes · South Brisbane
Brekkie dishes, salads and wraps in a polished, glass-walled venue with bright yellow accents.
4.3(250)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Pancha
Cafes · South Brisbane
Cafes in South Brisbane, Brisbane.
4.6(54)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Chris and Kathy's Continental Cafe Bakehouse Deli
Cafes · South Brisbane
A much-loved South Bank continental cafe, bakehouse and deli — 4.8 stars from 110-plus reviews.
4.8(111)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Lost Bean (Grey Street)
Cafes · South Brisbane
A much-loved South Bank cafe on Grey Street — 4.5 stars from 280-plus reviews.
4.5(284)· GoogleView details →
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Cafes in South Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best cafes in South Brisbane?+
The cafes in South Brisbane 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 South Brisbane?+
We currently feature 25 cafes in South Brisbane, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to South Brisbane in Brisbane?+
South Brisbane 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.