Cairns Cafes

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

Bikinis On The Esplanade

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 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 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 Piccolino

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!

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.

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.

Danny's on Mulgrave

Eighty Cafe

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

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!

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!

Galloping Gourmet

Goldpin Snacks

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.

Kel's Cafe

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.

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.

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!

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.

Raffles Wine Bar 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.

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.

Swagmans Rest Cafe

Swiss Cake & Coffee Shop

Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or just a quick cup of coffee, the range of delicacies will add a special taste of luxury to your day.

TAFE Tropics Restaurant

This restaurant is the Tafe training restaurant where up and coming chefs and waitors test their skills. This restaurant has the potential to serve fantastic meals at very low prices, but be prepared for standards to slip occasionally. For a cheap lunch or dinner, it's worth the risk.

The Coffee Club Cairns Central

The Coffee Club Earlville

The Coffee Club Esplanade

The Edge Cafe

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.

The Olive Tip

Tiny's Juice Bar

Juice! It's the yummiest and quickest way to keep healthy. Whether you're an adventurous drinker who likes all the plants of the rainforest pulped into your drink, or if you like the mainstay orange and pineapple, Tiny's Juice Bar is ideal for you.

Tosca Trattoria

Old world aromas and a casual, rustic atmosphere. Enjoy the quiet away from the bustling of Cairns Central shopping centre.

Twelve Bar Cafe (Twelve BC)

An eclectic cafe in the heart of Cairns CBD serving rich, dark roast Genovese coffee and large hearty breakfasts.

Victor's Gourmet Deli

One of Cairns' few delis, and a worthy stop off for any self-respecting foodie. Victor's Deli has a good range of European cheeses and smallgoods, as well as a wide range of groceries from Italy and further abroad. They also make decent coffee, sandwiches and rolls. They do subscribe to the Italian slow food concept though, so don't rush quality.