28 Best Cafes in Brisbane for Your Next Coffee Hit

By Aimee O'Keefe - Guide

Published: 9 Aug 2023, Last Updated: 15 Sept 2023

If you’re looking for the best cafes in Brisbane you’ll have to check out places like Pawpaw Cafe, Nodo and Chapter IV to name a few. No matter which part of the city you find yourself in or whether you’re after an espresso, cappuccino or some avo toast, there’s something for everyone lining Brisbane’s vibrant streets. If you’re discovering the best of Brisbane, ask yourself, where are the best cafes near me? You’ll find the answer down below.

Best Of Brisbane Cafes at a Glance:

Our list of best cafes in Brisbane goes like this.

Best for Breakfast: Pawpaw Cafe
Best for Donuts: Nodo
Best for Drinks: Anouk
Best for Families: Chapter IV
Best for Vegan Options: Florence Cafe
Best for Smoothie / Acai Bowls: Mylk & Ko

1. Pawpaw Cafe

Address: 898 Stanley St E, Woolloongabba
Hours: Monday – Tuesday 7 am – 3 pm, Wednesday – Sunday 7 am – 3 pm/5 pm – 9 pm
Contact: (07) 3891 5100
Best for: Breakfast
What we like: The Signature Hash and the customer service.

Offering an all-day breakfast and lunch menu, Pawpaw Cafe in Woolloongabba is a crowd favourite. The stylish Brisbane cafe knows how to make a good coffee and a delicious brekky- we can’t go past their croissant eggs benedict, a must-have with your morning coffee.

Pawpaw Cafe

2. Morning After

Address: Cambridge St, West End
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 3.30 pm
Contact: (07) 3844 0500
What we like: Variety of breakfast foods.

Aptly named, Morning After is the perfect spot to help get through those nasty hangovers. Their hearty meals, paired with a cup of joe, is the closest thing to a hangover cure you’ll get. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s West End, Morning After is the vision of mother and son Soula and Yianni Passaris, who love cooking everything from healthy, fun and indulgent foods for you to enjoy.

Morning After

3. Nodo

Address: 300 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City
Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 3 pm
Contact: (07) 3184 4200
What we like: Donuts!!!

Fancy donuts for breakfast? You will feel no shame at Nodo, who provide just that. With two locations across Brisbane, it seems that the rest of the city is also joining in on the shameless-free donut brekky. The team at Nodo are all about putting the fun back into wholesome food and also serve a tasty cup of coffee to help the donuts go down.

Nodo

4. Billykart

Address: 2 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 8 am – 3 pm/ 5 pm – 10 pm
Contact: (07) 3177 9477
What we like: The Pancakes.

For one of the best Brisbane cafes for your next coffee hit, head to Billykart in the West End. Serving up a delicious brekky menu as well as a dinner menu, you have the perfect excuse to stay here all day long! We recommend the buttermilk and ricotta pancakes if you’re feeling cheeky- the coconut caramel sauce is to die for!

Billykart

5. Felix For Goodness

Address: 50 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City
Hours: Monday – Sunday 8 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3161 7966
What we like: The Omelettes.

Tucked away in the laneways of Brisbane’s CBD, Felix for Goodness is one of the best spots if you want a cup of coffee and a fresh, homemade meal. The team at Felix for Goodness love making food from scratch sourcing local ingredients. They also serve a selection of Australian natural wines, craft beers and spirits, if that’s how you like to brunch!

Felix for Goodness

6. The New Black

Address: 694 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 am – 1 pm, Friday – Saturday 8 am – 2 pm/ 5.30 – 8.30 pm, Sunday 8am – 2 pm
Contact: 0404 348 954
What we like: The Fried Chicken

A hub for the creatives in Brisbane, The New Black is a delicious excuse for a coffee at an espresso bar and a feed when you find yourself in the CBD. The menu features all the brunch classics you love, and the small intimate space is the ideal setting to sit back, read a book and watch the world go by.

The New Black

7. The Green

Address: 27 James St, Fortitude Valley
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 5 pm
Contact: (07) 3177 2044
What we like: The breakfast selection.

The Green is one of the Best Brisbane cafes if your two favourite things are Lebanese food and conscious consumption. The inner-city cafe is a greenhouse combined with a kitchen and plenty of Lebanese-inspired breakfast to fuel your day. New kid on the block on the Brisbane cafe scene, it’s only up from here for this green cafe.

The Green

8. Anouk

Address: 212 Given Terrace, Paddington
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 3pm
Contact: (07) 3367 866
Best for: Drinks
What we like: The drink execution.

An old apothecary turned trendy, exposed-brick wall Paddington cafe, Anouk is a buzzing spot with one of the best coffees in town. They pride themselves on their experimental, seasonal menu and staking claim to Brisbane’s finest baristas. Next time you’re in Paddington, a visit here will not leave you feeling disappointed.

Anouk

9. Andonis Cafe

Address: 4/281 Station Rd, Yeerongpilly
Hours: Monday – Sunday 6.30 am – 3.30 pm
Contact: (07) 3848 8180
What we like: The portion sizes.

Andonis Cafe has become a South Brisbane institution, an indulgent, vibrant cafe with a positive atmosphere to match. The menu may overwhelm you at first, with over 20 tantalising dishes to tempt your tastebuds. They’re most well known for their dessert food, so we recommend the crepes, waffle cone pancakes or loaded donut, if you can handle it!

Andonis Cafe

10. Bear Boy Espresso

Address: Shop 8/180 Albion Rd, Windsor
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 6 am – 1 pm
What we like: The brunch service.

Bear Boy Espresso is one of the best cafes in Brisbane for your next coffee hit. Partnering with Surry Hill-based coffee roasters’ Single O’, they serve their ‘Killer Bee’ Blend. In terms of food, the brunch menu is seasonal and sourced with locally produced ingredients.

Bear Boy Espresso

11. Seven Miles Coffee Roasters

Address: 31 Collingwood St, Albion
Hours: Monday – Friday 6 am – 1 pm
What we like: The coffee selection.

For one of the best cafes for your next coffee hit, Seven Miles Coffee Roasters is what your caffeinated dreams are made of. Food is not the main focus here, with a team of award-winning coffee roasters brewing your daily petrol. From industry-leading coffee science, cafe support & sustainability programs, the cafe believes coffee is where art meets science, and it shows in the exceptional quality.

Seven Miles Coffee Roasters

12. St Coco Cafe

Address: 3 Cupania St, Daisy Hill
Hours: Monday – Friday 6.30 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3299 3264
What we like: The atmosphere.

Birthed by two local girls with a passion for coffee, St Coco Cafe is a vibrant, community-focused hub with delicious food and specialty coffee to match. The menu features hearty, creative meals with plenty of vegan options, raw treats and gluten-free options. We can’t go past the pina colada waffles!

St Coco Cafe

13. Miss Jones

Address: 1/599 Brunswick St, New Farm
Hours: Monday – Friday 6.30 am – 1.30 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: 0450 455 799
What we like: The Waffles!

Nestled in the streets of New Farm, Miss Jones and its Scandi-inspired decor will no doubt entice you from the street. Not only is the decor sleek and welcoming, but their dishes are also just as pretty to look at, serving up everything from nutmeg and caramel hotcakes to blossom scented semolina porridge.

Miss Jones

14. Agnes Bakery

Address: 85 James St, Fortitude Valley
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3062 2346
What we like: Speedy service.

What pairs better with your morning coffee than a flakey, buttery pastry? Well, at Agnes Bakery, they’ve got plenty of delicious options for you to enjoy with your cup of joe. They serve locally roasted coffee and use sustainably sourced ingredients within a welcoming, casual setting that sits in a heritage-listed cottage on the sunshine-filled corner of James Street, which we think makes the ideal mid-morning pit stop.

Agnes Bakery

15. Chapter IV

Best for: Families

Address: 180 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 3 pm
Contact: (07) 3367 0834
What we like: The balcony.

Located in an iconic Queenslander with a breathtaking view of Brisbane, Chapter IV is all about delicious food and bringing people together. Snag a verandah spot and order any of your brekky faves from the menu. There’s even a kids’ playroom, so if you’ve got the little ones with you- this may be the perfect spot.

Chapter IV

16. Florence Cafe

Best for: Vegan Options

Address: 54 Martha St, Camp Hill
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: 0493 117 933

Another converted cottage, this time on the corner of Martha Street in Camp Hill, Florence Cafe is the perfect slice of goodness. The quaint all-day cafe serves up wholesome, nourishing food and everything is made in house by the Florence team.

Florence Cafe

17. Scout

Address: 190 Petrie Terrace
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3367 2171
What we like: The Bagels.

Scout is the trendy cafe taking Brisbane by storm. Serving up coffee from coffee supreme, you’re guaranteed a tasty cup of joe. Their food menu is just as good, with lots of bagels on offer and plenty of veggie and vegan options. We recommend the eggplant bagel for something a bit different.

Scout

Industry bea 3 — Image: Industry Beans Newstead

18. Industry Beans Newstead

Address: 18 Proe St, Newstead
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 7 am – 3.30 pm
Contact: (07) 3180 1190
What we like: The atmosphere.

Just like the name suggests, Industry Beans is all about coffee, in every step of the process. Housed in a warehouse conversion in the backstreets of Newstead, Industry Beans is both a coffee roastery, cafe and private dining area all under one roof. Gain a unique dining experience, enjoying your coffee as you watch how the very coffee you are drinking is made!

Industry Beans Newstead

19. Reverend

Address: 4006/372 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 1 2 pm, Saturday – Sunday 8 am – 1 pm
What we like: The Bagels and the Burgers.

It’s coffee before food at Reverand, a cosy little cafe with some of the best specialty coffee Brisbane has to offer. The staff here are passionate about coffee, which shines in the rich tastes you will experience. Once you’re feeling coffee’d out, they also serve alcoholic beverages, juices and toasties.

Reverend

20. Mylk & Ko

Best for: Smoothie / Acai Bowls

Address: 1/148 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
Hours: Monday, Wednesday – Friday 6.30 am – 1.30 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 1.30 pm
Contact: 0412 214 647

Mick & Ko is one of the best Brisbane cafes for everything vegan and delicious. With most items on the menu being dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan, pretty much anyone can dine here fuss-free! The food here looks just as good as it tastes, so be sure to take a snap for the gram before you dig in.

Mylk & Ko

21. Farmhouse

Address: 9 Somerset Rd, Kedron
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7.30 am – 2.30 pm
Contact: (07) 3861 1956
What we like: The Gnocchi and Potato Cake.

For farm to table dining in Brisbane, Farmhouse is our top recommendation. Farmhouse sources from local & regional producers & every season, add a few more farmers to their list. We suggest ordering the gnocchi for breakfast – don’t diss it until you try it!

Farmhouse

22. Kin & Co

Address: 24 Macquarie St, Teneriffe
Hours: Monday – Friday 5.30 am – 3 pm
Contact: [email protected]
What we like: Coffee, especially their cappuccinos.

Kin & Co is the quintessential Brisbane cafe and one of the best spots for a quality coffee. They use a South American blend, roasted exclusively for them, and have all your brunch faves like avo toast, hotcakes and shakshuka eggs. The best part- they also serve bottomless mimosas and sangria jugs from 10 am if that’s how you roll!

Kin & Co

23. Botero House

Address: 258 Adelaide St, Brisbane City
Hours: Monday – Friday 6.30 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3085 5387
What we like: The atmosphere.

Botero House has some of the best coffee in town, hands down. Their food menu is just as good, with a heavy focus on creating unique, innovative dishes for the Brisbane masses. We recommend the sourdough pancakes with Canadian bacon- it somehow tastes better every time.

Botero House

24. Willow & Spoon

Address: 190 Newmarket Rd, Wilston
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 6.30 am – 2 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3352 7927
What we like: The breakfast menu.

Willis & Spoon is perhaps Newmarket’s quaintest little cafe, with just the right amount of trendiness on the side, and one of the best Brisbane cafes. Coffee is from Supreme Roasters and goes down nicely with one of their nourishing brekkies on the all-day menu- we suggest the truffled scrambled eggs.

Willow & Spoon

25. Lady Marmalade

Address: 269 Logan Rd, Stones Corner
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 2 pm
Contact: (07) 3324 2480
What we like: The Pancakes!

Lady Marmalade sits in a rustic, sunny corner spot, which is just one of the things to love about it. The coffee is from local roaster Elixer, and the no-thrills food menu is just as refreshing as it is tasty. However, our favourite bit is the kitsch decor and old-timey feel Lady Marmalade encapsulates.

Lady Marmalade

26. Halo Ground

Address: 100 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley
Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 1 pm, Saturday – Sunday 8 am – 2 pm
Contact: [email protected]
What we like: The brunch menu.

Halo Ground is another one of the best Brisbane cafes for your next coffee hit. The cafe is nestled in the backstreets of Fortitude Valley, so much so it’s almost hard to find! But, if you’re lucky enough to stumble upon this gem, you will be met with the finest food, with plenty of plant-based options and delicious specialty coffee.

Halo Ground

Address: 240 S Pine Rd, Enoggera
Hours: Monday – Friday 6.30 am – 4 pm, Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 3 pm
Contact: (07) 3876 1210
What we like: The service and atmosphere.

We all know how much Italians love their coffee, and Tank Stream Social is one of the best Brisbane cafes if you’re looking for the closest thing to premium Italian coffee. Enjoy a perfectly-made coffee while you stroll through the piazza-style showroom. This doesn’t mean they make compromises when it comes to the menu- full of delicious food sourced from local ingredients-Buon appetito!

Tank Stream Social

28. Coffee Head Co.

Address: 62 Manning St, South Brisbane
Hours: Monday – Sunday 6 am – 4 pm
Contact: (07) 3705 4692
What we like: The Hot Chocolate.

Are you an early bird and looking to get your coffee first thing in the morning? Coffee Head Co. has you sorted, open from 6 am every day. The cafe has a relaxed vibe and also serves handcrafted quality teas, baked goods and Brisbane’s best toasties.

Coffee Head Co.

Key Things to Consider for Brisbane Cafes

The key factors to keep in mind when deciding where to go:

Price – how expensive is your food/coffee.
Variation – menu variety and ability to make changes when needed.
Ambience – cafe’s are no fun to visit unless they have an interesting or calm ambience.
Quality of Coffee – probably the most important factor when considering any cafe.
Service – good service makes the experience at a restaurant or cafe that much more enjoyable.

Alternatives to Cafes in Brisbane

If you’re looking for other things to do in and around Brisbane, we’ve got you covered with some of the options listed below. You can also check out our list of the best coffee shops and brands in Australia with expert commentary from Australian coffee expert and Campos Chief Coffee Officer, Adam Matheson. Or, if you don’t feel like heading out for coffee, you can look to invest in one of the best coffee machines or French press coffee makers.

How Man of Many Chose the Best Cafes In Brisbane

With an editorial team full of foodies, Man Of Many has had the unique opportunity to directly sample and experience food and coffee from the best spots in Brisbane. As expert journalists who guide people between competing products and services, we have provided our independent opinion in formulating Man of Many’s selections. Our editors have taken into account location, food and coffee and atmosphere while also making a concerted effort to highlight a few spots outside of the CBD. You can review our editorial policy here surrounding how we maintain our independence in our editorial reviews.

Cafes in Brisbane FAQs

What is a good coffee shop in the Brisbane CBD?

While there are a number of great coffee shops in the Brisbane CBD, the top rated cafe via Google reviews is Botero House.

What is a good cafe in Fortitude Valley?

With an endless amount of terrific coffee shops, Fortitude Valley is renowned as a cafe lovers paradise. Some of the top-rated cafes via Google reviews are Agnes Bakery and The New Black.