The New Black
694 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
ClosedToday 07:00 – 13:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



The New Black is a popular cafe located in Fortitude Valley's vibrant precinct. With 724 Google reviews and a 4.5-star rating, it draws steady local support. Limited public information is available about its specific offerings, atmosphere or specialties.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 13:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 13:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 13:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 13:00
- FridayToday
- 07:00 – 13:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 13:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 13:00
Why it's worth checking out
The New Black is an established cafe on Ann Street in the heart of Fortitude Valley, a Brisbane neighbourhood known for its busy laneway culture and thriving independent businesses. Its 4.5-star rating across over 700 reviews suggests it's struck a chord with the local crowd, though specifics about what it's known for aren't widely documented in available sources.
With that level of consistent feedback from regular customers, you can expect solid cafe fundamentals: good coffee, food done properly, and somewhere worth the trip if you're in the Valley. Whether it specialises in brunch, espresso drinks, pastries or something else entirely isn't clear from what's public, so it's worth checking their social media or dropping in to see what draws people back.
It's a natural stop if you're exploring Ann Street's cafe strip or working nearby, and the Fortitude Valley location means you'll find plenty of other spots to browse before or after. Weekday mornings and lunch hours tend to be busiest in this part of town, though the cafe's exact rhythm isn't documented.
Good to know
- Located on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley's busy cafe precinct
- Strong customer following with 4.5-star Google rating across 724 reviews
- Specific menu items, opening hours and specialties are not confirmed in available sources
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 724 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 79
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 87
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The New Black located?+
The New Black is at 694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD 4006.
What is the Google rating for The New Black?+
The New Black has a 4.5-star rating based on 724 Google reviews.
What does The New Black serve?+
It's a cafe in Fortitude Valley. Specific menu details are not available in current sources—we recommend checking their website or social media, or visiting in person.
What are the opening hours?+
Opening hours are not confirmed in available sources. Contact the venue directly or check their social media for current times.
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