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Bang Espresso   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Fresh and funky cafe with baristas trained professionally to produce the perfect espresso. A must visit for coffee connoisseurs.

(07) 4051 7770 | Shop 8, 14 Spence St

Berlin Bier Cafe   (More Info) Clifton Beach


(07) 4059 2800 | Shop 24 Clifton Village Shopping Centre, Captain Cook Hwy

Blue Mango Cafe Wine Bar   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


A funky location with a lengthy wine list, Blue Mango is a popular after work venue on a Friday with locals; Miles Away, a funky jazz band plays regularly. Innovative cocktails and interesting pizzas keep the regulars coming back. Great views of the Esplanade.

(07) 40316297 | 209-217 The Esplanade (Mercure Harbourside Hotel)
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Boardwalk Cafe   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


Overlooking the Marlin Marina, Boardwalk Cafe is a delightful spot to peruse the yachts, feel the cool breeze as it drifts across Trinity Bay, and enjoy fantastic coffee and sweets. It has a relaxing atmosphere, and arguably the best scenery of any coffee shop in Cairns - boats!

(07) 40315496 | Shop 1B Pier Marketplace

Botanic Gardens Cafe   (More Info) Edge Hill


Set among tropical flora in the most beautiful garden in Cairns, this cafe is a lovely place to meet friends for lunch or devonshire tea. Delightful.

(07) 4053 7087 | Collins Avenue

Cafe Blue   (More Info) Edge Hill


(07) 40534630 | 138 Collins Avenue

Cafe China   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Recently moved to inside the Reef Hotel Casino complex, Cafe China is open for yum cha lunch and chinese dinner. Owner Harry Sou has extremely high standards and you are assured of a delicious meal every time you visit this authentic Chinese restaurant. Very high quality and excellent service. 1 Review.

(07) 4041 2828 | 35-41 Wharf St

Cafe Coco   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Adjacent to the Cairns International's Lobby, Cafe Coco offers casual brassiere style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from the A La Carte menu or Buffet and enjoy quick and quality service at any time of the day. 1 Review.

(07) 40311300 | 17 Abbott St

Cafe De Lema   (More Info) Palm Cove


Famous for their tropical fruit daquiris, Cafe De Lema is a funky alfresco cafe overlooking the ocean in Palm Cove. Offering fun Fawlty Towers type of service and atmosphere, you won't leave the cafe without having at least one real Santa Claus belly laugh. Playing groovy cocktail tunes, this cafe's focus is on fun, with unstifling class. Very popular, bookings strongly advised for dinner.

07 4055 3690 | Shop 13, Palm Cove Shopping Village

Cafe Ecco & Bar   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40994056 | Shop 1 43 Macrossan St

Cafe Fresq   (More Info) Port Douglas


Great food at cafe prices in the centre of Port Douglas' main dining precinct.

(07) 40996111 | Cnr Macrossan & Grant Sts

Cafe Gallery   (More Info) Thursday Island


(07) 4069 2922 | 102 Douglas St

Cafe Il Barista   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Il Barista is a top spot for a relaxing coffee with friends or work collegues. A decadent selection of cakes and cafe-style food is available.

(07) 4041 1028 | 21 Lake St, Cairns

Cafe Lumiere   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A lovely new cafe located on the boardwalk at Harbour Lights overlooking the Cairns Harbour.

Perfect for relaxing with a superb coffee and divine pastries — some of which are made in-house. During the day they also offer baguettes, cheeses and pates to go with your glass of wine or beer.

Also open for dinner, with a French menu.



(07) 4031 2877 | 1 Spence St, Shop 7 Harbour Lights Boardwalk.

Cafe Melt   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Great little cafe near Cairns Central with a cool, tropical garden setting. Great fresh and tasty lunch menu with wraps, salads, pizzas and crunchy potato wedges.

(07) 4031 6754 | 183 Bunda St, Cairns Queensland 4870, Australia

Cafe On Sea   (More Info) Thorton Beach


Absolute beachfront cafe on Thorton Beach, adjacent to the Daintree Rainforest.

(07) 40989118 | Cape Tribulation Rd

Cafe Piccolino   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 4051 7244 | The Pier at the Marina, Pierpoint Rd, Cairns Queensland 4870

Cafe Soul Organics   (More Info) Smithfield


07 4038 3975 | Shop 81, Smithfield Shopping Centre

Cafe Thailand   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Fast paced friendly restaurant, with beautiful Thai decor. Extensive menu with many traditional Thai dishes not seen at other restaurants in Cairns, but also many dishes using local produce such as barramundi and coral trout. 10% discount on take away orders.

(07) 4041 2624 | 7/93 The Esplanade

Cafe Zipangu   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40513328 | 39 Shields St

Cairns Cafe Continental   (More Info) Earlville


(07) 40541177 | Shop 46 Stocklands Shopping Centre

Cairns Corner Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40311988 | McLeod St

Cairns Courtyard Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40517843 | 119 Spence St

Casmar Cafe Bar   (More Info) Palm Cove


(07) 40590013 | 73 Williams Esplanade (Cnr Harpa St)

Chocolat Patisserie & Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A cute café located within Mantra Esplanade Resort's foyer with a modern French atmosphere. Beatuifully decorated with an abundance of choclate goodies, the café also serves savoury delights to tempt those seeking breakfast or lunch. Great selection of individual cakes and pastries. Perfect for a executive coffee break or girly gossip session.

(07) 4031 5000 | 53-57 The Esplanade

City Walk Licenced Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 4051 5075 | 95 Lake St

Coast Roast Coffee   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


With sensational views of the new Cairns esplanade lagoon, Coast Roast is a top spot for a relaxing coffee with friends. A decadent selection of cakes and cafe-style food is available.

07 4041 6880 | Cairns Esplanade

Coast Roast Coffee   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Coast Roast is a top spot for a relaxing coffee with friends. A decadent selection of cakes and cafe-style food is available.

07 4041 1006 | Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cocoa Amour   (More Info) Earlville


A upmarket cafe, patisserie and chocolatier catering for the shoppers looking for a more sophisticated eatery to rest and recharge their batteries. Good selection of savoury options and amazingly creative pastries and cakes. Looks just like a Parisian cafe, and is just as popular.

07 4041 1802 | Shop 125 Stockland Shopping Centre

Coffee Bean Estate   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A delightful coffee shop in a stunning location, Coffee Bean Estate has outstanding views across the Esplanade lagoon, and Cairns skyline. Boasting Cairns' only on-location roasted beans, coffee connoisseurs will take pleasure from the high quality coffee from this cafe.

(07) 4051 3688 | Pierpoint Rd (Pier Marketplace)

Cove's Beachside Cafe   (More Info) Palm Cove


(07) 40553041 | Shop 13 Paradise Village Resort

Craft Village Cafe   (More Info) Kuranda


(07) 40938678 | 21 Coondoo St

Daintree Cape Tribulation Crossroads Cafe   (More Info) Daintree


Grab a quick bite to eat and enjoy a friendly conversation at the Daintree Cape Tribulation Crossroads Café. From tropical fruits, home made ice creams and an extensive range of light meals that showcase local products, you’re sure to find something that tingles your tastebuds. Local crafts and souvenirs are also sold here.

(07) 4098 7658 | Daintree Rd, Lower Daintree

Donnini's Ciao Italia   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


An authentic Italian restaurant & cafe inside The Pier Marketplace. Donnini's Ciao Italia features an open kitchen, highly attentive staff, and some of the best Italian food available in Cairns. 1 Review.

(07) 40511133 | The Pier Marketplace

Dragonfly Gallery Cafe   (More Info) Cape Tribulation


Funky and fun atmosphere in the middle of the rainforest at Cape Trib, this backpacker friendly cafe has lots of interesting things to look at, games to play and groovy tunes all set in a large treehouse style restaurant. Not your ordinary cafe, interesting menu choices and a unique feel.

(07) 40980121 | 9 Camelot Cl

Eighty Cafe   (More Info) Edge Hill


New funky cafe in the centre of Edge Hill. Offering great prices on breakfasts.

Cnr Woodward and Pease St, Edge Hill 4870 Queensland, Australia

Fan Palm Boardwalk Cafe   (More Info) Daintree


(07) 4098 9091 | 80 Cape Tribulation Rd

Flynns Cafe & Internet   (More Info) Yungaburra


(07) 40952235 | 17 Eacham Rd

French Kisses   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Brand new French cafe located in the most vibrant area of Cairns. Their slogan is "art you can eat" and their sweets and pastries certainly look like small masterpieces.

They have a French pastry chef who chooses to import all ingredients from his homeland and for those who are linguistically challenged the menu will prove to be a hurtle as it is entirely written in French.

(07) 4051 6646 | 50 Shields St, Cairns 4870 Australia

Grapevine Cafe   (More Info) Malanda


(07) 40965130 | James St

Hides Coffee Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


In the heart of Cairns is one of the oldest hotels in the region, Hides Hotel. And at the base of this historic accommodation is a funky cafe where happy patrons enjoy coffee and cafe food. For those of us have voyeuristic tendencies, this cafe is the prime place to watch the world, and other people, go by.

(07) 40411899 | 87 Lake St

Hog's Breath Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


With fantastic steaks slowly cooked to perfection, and curly pig-tail fries that make my mouth water just thinking of them, Hog's Breath Cafe is a top spot for a lunch or dinner with friends. Grab a beer from the bar and tuck into a hefty meal fit for a king. 1 Review.

(07) 40317711 | 64 Spence St

Hog's Breath Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


With fantastic steaks slowly cooked to perfection, and curly pig-tail fries that make my mouth water just thinking of them, Hog's Breath Cafe is a top spot for a lunch or dinner with friends. Grab a beer from the bar and tuck into a hefty meal fit for a king.

(07) 40994222 | Wharf St (Marina Mirage)

Hulala Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40517030 | 45 Spence St (Shop 2)

Java Blue Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40995814 | 2 Macrossan St

Jo's Beachfront Cafe   (More Info) Kurrimine Beach


(07) 40656480 | 1 Hargreave St

Kel's Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40412081 | 46 Aplin St

Le Petite Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40994287 | 31 Macrossan St

Lousco's Cafe   (More Info) Yorkeys Knob


07 4055 7099 | 459 Varley St (Shop 5)

Mango Jam Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40994611 | 24 Macrossan St

Meldrum's Pies In Paradise   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Cake and pastry shop in the best, bustling cafe strip in Cairns... Grafton Street.

If you are a connoisseur of the Aussie pie this place is your heaven. Proven to make the best pies this state has seen by a string of Gold medals and VERY content locals.

After you visit Meldrum's every other pie shop will be compared to it's awesome standards.

Melt-in-your-mouth pies, delicious bakery sweets and a lunch menu packed full of flavour.

(07) 4051 8333 | 97 Grafton St Cairns City QLD, 4870 Australia

Mondo Cafe Bar & Grill   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


Mondo Cafe has one of, if not the best, locations in Cairns city. Overlooking the harbour, the food served at this restaurant matches the superb views. Ideal for business lunches. 1 Review.

(07) 40526780 | Hilton Hotel

Mudslide Cafe Juice Bar   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Cute and quirky little cafe in the Cairns CBD with excellent coffee and a strong ethical purchasing policy - sourcing a large percentage of their produce from our inner-city farmer's market, Rusty's Market.

(07) 4041 6592 | 5A Aplin St

Napoleons Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


8B Shields Street | 8B Shields St

Nautilus Beach Cafe and Bar   (More Info) Kewarra Beach


Cocktails and barbecue on the beachfront. Opening special of a deluxe barbecue for $39/person on Friday nights from 6.30pm.

(07) 4057 6666 | Kewarra Beach Resort, Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach, Cairns Queensland 4879, Australia

Palm Cafe   (More Info) Mossman


(07) 40981660 | 5 Front St

Papaya Cafe   (More Info) Daintree


An unexpectedly awesome cafe in Daintree Village with delicious menu options, many of which have paw paw (otherwise known as papaya) as an ingredient. An enjoyable atmosphere and very friendly hosts.

(07) 4098 6173 | Daintree Village

Pensini's Cafe Restaurant   (More Info) Tinaroo Township


Delightful family-run restaurant overlooking the dam wall at Lake Tinaroo. Large, fresh meals served in a relaxing environment. Pensini's is an ideal place for lunch if you are visiting the Atherton Tablelands. 1 Review.

(07) 958242 | 12 Church St

Popular Cafe   (More Info) Ravenshoe


(07) 40976857 | 66 Grigg St

Pyramid Cafe   (More Info) Gordonvale


(07) 40561310 | 35A Norman St

Raffles Wine Bar Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40516188 | Florence St, Cnr Abbott St

Raintrees Cafe   (More Info) Mossman


(07) 40982139 | 6 Front St

re:hab   (More Info) Port Douglas


Decadent cafe and idyllic coffee house, very popular caffeinated haunt of local Port Douglas folk. Well worth a visit for coffee addicts, or anyone who loves gorgeous cakes. World music always playing for that funky tropical laid back vibe.

(07) 4099 4677 | 18 Macrossan St

Rokas Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40414304 | 29 Hannam St

Spoons Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Breakfast, lunch and catering.

46 Aplin St

Sports Bar Nightclub & Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40412533 | 33 Spence St

Stratford Deli & Cafe   (More Info) Stratford


Good delis are hard to find in Cairns, but hidden away in the Tropical area of Stratford is a charming oasis that is the perfect place to slow down and relax. Bask in the gentle atmosphere, dine on fresh food and sip delicious coffee. The staff at Stratford Deli and Cafe are helpful and very friendly. A highly enjoyable treat.

(07) 40551633 | 7 Kamerunga Rd

Swagmans Rest Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


(07) 40515075 | 95 Lake St

Temptations Licensed Cafe & Iga Express   (More Info) Mossman


(07) 40981168 | 12 Front St

The Beaches Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40994998 | 17 The Esplanade

The Edge Cafe   (More Info) Edge Hill


One of the best cafes in town tucked away in the cosy suburb of Edge Hill.

Try the Edge Big Brekky or the Edge Veg Brekky for a contemporary twist on the standard bacon and eggs.

Using Genovese coffee, they make a great espresso and to tempt you even more the shop is filled to the brim with gourmet goodies and gifts sourced locally and internationally.

(07) 4053 2966 | Shp1/ 139 Collins Ave Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia

The Good Food Cafe   (More Info) Weipa


(07) 40697298 | 1 Central Avenue

The Heritage Cafe   (More Info) Kuranda


(07) 40938849 | Heritage Markets St

The Lillipad Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


The Lillipad Cafe specialises in fresh vegetarian cuisine, complimented by the famous Mungali Creek Dairy products. But you can also order fantastic focaccias and sandwiches that are refreshing and healthy. This cafe also serves wonderful coffee in a funky setting. 1 Review.

(07) 40519565 | Grafton St, next to City Arcade

Top Shop Cafe   (More Info) Mount Garnet


(07) 40979132 | 11 Garnet St

Twelve Bar Cafe   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Great for a hearty brekky.

(07) 4031 2912 | Cnr Lake and Shields St

Uptown Internet Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40995568 | 48 Macrossan St

Uptown Internet Cafe   (More Info) Port Douglas


(07) 40995568 | 48 Macrossan St

Wilderness Cafe Coen   (More Info) Coen


(07) 40601146 | Regent St

Windmill Cafe   (More Info) Kuranda


(07) 40939466 | 25 Coondoo St

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