Cafes

Archer River Roadhouse

Arlies Coffee Shop

Bang @ Haven

A lovely concept similar of a cool and casual coffee shop inside a relaxed furniture store.

Bang Espresso

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

Bello Caffe

A comfortable low-key cafe in the heart of Cairns CBD with simple, elegant, uncomplicated modern southern Italian cuisine.

Bernies on the Beach

Big Barramundi BBQ Garden

To immerse yourself in the Daintree Rainforest experience, no visit is complete without dining at the Big Barramundi Barbeque Garden.

Bikinis On The Esplanade

Bloomfield River Inn

Blue Mango Cafe Wine Bar

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.

Blue Moon Grill

Blue Moon Grill is a 'twice' dual state finalist in the industries Restaurant and Caterers Association Awards (N.T, Qld). With, quite possibly the most relaxing atmosphere of any restaurant on the Northern Beaches, Blue Moon Grill offers a vast array of international and local produce melded to create some of the most exciting, fresh and tasty dishes you will ever try.

Blue Sky Brewery

Cairns' own boutique brewery serving large portioned pub food with an abundance of friendly hospitality.

Boardwalk Cafe

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!

Botanic Gardens Cafe

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.

Bus Stop Coffee Shop

Cafe Blue

Cafe China

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.

Cafe De Lema

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.

Cafe Ecco & Bar

Cafe Fresq

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

Cafe Gallery

Cafe Il Barista

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.

Cafe On Sea

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

Cafe Piccolino

Cafe Soul Organics

Caffiend

(Ka-feend) noun: someone who is excessively fond of, or addicted to coffee. Caffiend is a coffee connoisseur's dream cafe.

Cairns Cafe Continental

Cairns Corner Cafe

Cairns Courtyard Cafe

Cairns Crapes & Juices

Customer service award winners, Crepe Expectations are well known for their friendly service and as a tasty, healthy take away option. Orgasmic mango smoothies!

Casmar Cafe Bar

Castro's!

Open 7 days. Ice creams, coffee, drinks, fresh juice and wireless internet.

City Walk Licenced Cafe

Coast Roast Coffee Cairns Central

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

Coast Roast Coffee 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.

Cocky's at the Cove

One of the most enjoyable things about spending a day at Palm Cove is wandering across the brick road to Cocky's and indulging in a refreshing icecream, milkshake, or small meal. Cocky's has been around for many years, and its prime location in the centre of Palm Cove and friendly staff make it very enjoyable.

Coffee Bean Estate

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.

Coral Hedge Brasserie

Winners of the Restaurant & Caterers 2002 Hotel/Motel Restaurant Award of Excellence, Coral Hedge Brasserie is well known for its wide variety of of tasty and exciting dishes.

Corea Corea

Brightly decorated, Corea Corea is similar to lunch bars in Korea. Serving tasty, authentic Korean cuisine, this spot is idea for a quick lunch, a sit & relax. Easy to read menu and friendly staff.

Cove's Beachside Cafe

Craft Village Cafe

Croc Eye Cafe

Aptly named cafe in the Daintree Village. Many people visit the village to go crocodile spotting.

Daintree Cape Tribulation Crossroads Cafe

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.

Danny's on Mulgrave

Dragonfly Gallery Cafe

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.

Eighty Cafe

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

Fan Palm Boardwalk Cafe

Fantasy Donuts Cairns

Flecker House Coffee Shop

Flinders Bar & Grill

Flinders Bar and Grill is located on the first floor of the Reef Hotel Casino. The restaurant serves light meals at all hours of the day - a great place to refresh your palette after a few hours at the casino!

Flynns Cafe & Internet

Fusion Organics

Aimed to please those who lead an alternative lifestyle, Vegetarians, Glychemics, Vegans and the health conscious are most welcome at Fusion Organics. Great coffee!

Gallo Dairyland

Producer of cheese made from local Atherton Tablelands milk. Our favourite is their 'Gallozola', similar to the famous Italian cheese, gorgonzola.

Galloping Gourmet

Goldpin Snacks

Grapevine Cafe

Habib's

Havana Music Cafe

A funky Caribbean flavoured cafe bringing the intense tropical flavours of Jamaica, Cuba and Bermuda to Cairns. The menu includes many of the popular jerk selections from Jamaica, the jerk chicken is especially popular. Regular live music, and lots of friendliness make this venue a good spot for friends catching up.

Hides Coffee Cafe

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.

Host Services P/L

Hulala Cafe

Ibiza Beach Bar Cafe

Located on the Cairns Esplanade opposite the lagoon. Ibiza Beach Bar Cafe offers a casual selection of fishy favourites (salt & pepper calamaria, smoked salmon), wraps, burgers, and heartier ribs & steaks.

Il Convivio

A rare food concept in Cairns, Il Convivo combines a well-stocked delicatessen with a restaurant, patisserie and bakery.

Industry One Coffee

A unique coffee concept store and coffee roastery to Cairns offering a range of coffee beans freshly roasted.

Java Blue Cafe

Jo's Beachfront Cafe

Kel's Cafe

Kewarra Fish 'N' Chips

Excellent fish and chips, a cut above the rest. Kewarra Fish 'N' Chips offer the best FNQ beach food in the region, and also offer gourmet burgers. Delivery from Trinity Beach to Palm Cove operates from Thursday to Sunday, with a minimum order of $20.

Kuranda Trading Post

A uniquely Australian garden restaurant, staff at Kuranda Trading Post are even dressed in traditional Australian costume! Huge capacity at 300 people.

Lake Barrine Tea House Restaurant

This lovely tea house set on the banks of Lake Barrine is the perfect place to stretch your legs and tuck into devonshire tea after a day touring the Atherton Tablelands. The beautiful scenery of the crater lake is unmatched.

Lake Morris Kiosk

Lily Pad Cafe

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.

Liquita Cafe

A passionate chef from Portugal with an interesting range of Portuguese goodies, as well as some adaptations of much-loved Australian take away food.

Lousco's Cafe

Lush Nursery & Cafe

A brand new concept to the Cairns region, enjoy landscape themes and contemporary garden decor while relaxing for lunch or a coffee.

Marko's Pizza

If you want a REAL pizza, not just a mass produced plate of Americanized Italian bread, then Marco's Pizza is the place to call. The authentic pizzas are delicious.

Meldrum's Pies In Paradise

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.

Mondo Cafe Bar & Grill

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.

Mudslide Cafe Juice Bar

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.

Nautilus Beach Cafe and Bar

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

Out of the Whey

North Queensland's only farmhouse cheese making operation. This charming cottage is located at a biodynamic dairy farm, and visitors can watch the organic products being made on the premises. Free samples of cheeses are offered, and the devonshire tea is a treat.

Pacific Flavours Brasserie

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Pacific Flavours Brasserie offers a nightly Tropical Seafood Buffet Dinner with a wide selection of tasty seafood and tropical fruit. Sunday lunch features a live band and bottomless glasses of wine!

Palm Cafe

Pensini's Cafe Restaurant

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.

Perrotta's at Myer

Quality in house cafe inside the Cairns Myer store. Excellent range of salads and paninis. Serves a good cup of Genovese coffee.

Perrotta's at The Gallery

Top spot for casual dining in Cairns with an all-outdoors breezy deck. The food and service has been consistently strong for many years.

Pete's Place

Popular Cafe

Port Coffee Pot

Port Douglas Pantry

Pyramid Cafe

Raffles Wine Bar Cafe

Raintrees Cafe

Rattle and Hum

Very funky dining on the Cairns Esplanade. A great place to grab lunch, a beer, and have a great time with friends or family.

re:hab Cafe

re:hab is fast becoming a popular haunt for excellent coffee among Cairns 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. Recently moved from Port Douglas to Cairns.

Rum & Raisin

Silk Caffe

Silk Caffe is leading the way with modern style perched on the corner of Spence & Sheridan Sts. Spectacular coffee.

Sonya's By The Sea

Come on down for absolute beaching dining any time of the day at the closest beach to Cairns, Machans Beach. Open for dinner every day of the week, and open for breakfast and lunch on the weekends.

Spoons Cafe

Breakfast, lunch and catering.

Stratford Deli & Cafe

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.