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Best Cafes in Cairns (2026)

Looking for the best cafes in Cairns? We've rounded up 69 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.

69 spots

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Origin Espresso Port Douglas Coffee — Port Douglas, Cairns
67Spot

Origin Espresso Port Douglas Coffee

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Cafes · Port Douglas

Origin Espresso Port Douglas Coffee is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 647 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.

4.8(647)View details →
Bang & Grind Café Spence St. — Port Douglas, Cairns
66Spot

Bang & Grind Café Spence St.

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Cafes · Cairns City

Bang & Grind Café Spence St. is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 889 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.

4.7(889)View details →
Guyala Cafe — Cairns North, Cairns
66Spot

Guyala Cafe

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Cafes · Cairns City

Guyala Cafe is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 888 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.

4.7(888)View details →
Blackbird Laneway — Cairns North, Cairns
66Spot

Blackbird Laneway

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Cafes · Cairns City

Blackbird Laneway is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 547 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.

4.8(547)View details →
Mi Piace Espresso Bar — Edge Hill, Cairns
66Spot

Mi Piace Espresso Bar

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Cafes · Cairns City

Mi Piace Espresso Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1009 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.

4.7(1,009)View details →
Espresso & Co Cafe Palm Cove — Palm Cove, Cairns
65Spot

Espresso & Co Cafe Palm Cove

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Cafes · Palm Cove

Espresso & Co Cafe Palm Cove is a cafe in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 956 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.

4.6(956)View details →
Caffiend — Edge Hill, Cairns
65Spot

Caffiend

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Cafes · Cairns City

Caffiend is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1132 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.

4.6(1,132)View details →
The Chambers — Port Douglas, Cairns
65Spot

The Chambers

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Cafes · Cairns City

Easygoing cafe with a terrace offering an extensive brunch menu, plus a cocktail bar.

4.6(1,051)View details →
Rayyan Cafe — Kuranda, Cairns
65Spot

Rayyan Cafe

Cafes · Edge Hill

Rayyan Cafe is a cafe in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 332 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.

4.8(332)View details →
Cafe Strada — Port Douglas, Cairns
64Spot

Cafe Strada

Cafes · Cairns City

Cafe Strada is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 475 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.7(475)View details →
Muddy's Cafe — Port Douglas, Cairns
64Spot

Muddy's Cafe

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Cafes · Cairns City

Laid-back destination with sea views serving breakfast, tacos & burgers, plus juices & smoothies.

4.4(3,525)View details →
Pete & Paulz Breakfast Bar — Port Douglas, Cairns
64Spot

Pete & Paulz Breakfast Bar

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Cafes · Cairns City

Pete & Paulz Breakfast Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 574 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.6(574)View details →
Jamdrop Cafe Cairns — Port Douglas, Cairns
64Spot

Jamdrop Cafe Cairns

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Cafes · Cairns City

Jamdrop Cafe Cairns is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 394 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.7(394)View details →
Goose Specialty Coffee — Cairns North, Cairns
64Spot

Goose Specialty Coffee

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Cafes · Cairns City

Goose Specialty Coffee is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 555 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.6(555)View details →
Captain and Co Espresso — Port Douglas, Cairns
64Spot

Captain and Co Espresso

Cafes · Port Douglas

Captain and Co Espresso is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 173 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.9(173)View details →
The Chamber Room Espresso & Brew Bar — Cairns North, Cairns
64Spot

The Chamber Room Espresso & Brew Bar

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Cafes · Cairns City

The Chamber Room Espresso & Brew Bar is a coffee in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 300 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.

4.8(300)View details →
Wharf ONE Cafe — Port Douglas, Cairns
63Spot

Wharf ONE Cafe

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Cafes · Cairns City

Wharf ONE Cafe is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1179 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.

4.4(1,179)View details →
Toast Sandwich Bar — Port Douglas, Cairns
63Spot

Toast Sandwich Bar

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Cafes · Port Douglas

Toast Sandwich Bar is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 304 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.

4.7(304)View details →

Cafes in Cairns — FAQs

What are the best cafes in Cairns?+

Our top-rated cafes in Cairns are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Cairns cafes ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many cafes are listed in Cairns?+

We currently feature 69 cafes across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.