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Best Cafes in Cairns (2026)

Looking for the best cafes in Cairns? We've rounded up 71 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.

Editor's pick12 Cafes Worth Visiting Around Cairns

71 spots

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Envy Espresso — Cairns City, Cairns
63Spot

Envy Espresso

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Cafes · Cairns City

Envy Espresso is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 350 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.

4.7(350)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 →
Candy Cafe Bar — Cairns City, Cairns
63Spot

Candy Cafe Bar

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Cafes · Cairns City

Candy Cafe Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 704 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.

4.5(704)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 →
St. Crispins — Port Douglas, Cairns
62Spot

St. Crispins

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Cafes · Port Douglas

St. Crispins is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 568 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.

4.5(568)View details →
ANNEES® — Smithfield, Cairns
62Spot

ANNEES®

Cafes · Smithfield

ANNEES® is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 239 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.

4.7(239)View details →
Smith Street Cafe — Edge Hill, Cairns
62Spot

Smith Street Cafe

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Cafes · Cairns North

Smith Street Cafe is a cafe in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 306 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.

4.6(306)View details →
The Quack Coffee — Cairns City, Cairns
61Spot

The Quack Coffee

Cafes · Cairns City

The Quack Coffee is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.

4.7(160)View details →
Cafe Azur — Kuranda, Cairns
61Spot

Cafe Azur

Cafes · Kuranda

Cafe Azur is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 130 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.

4.8(130)View details →
Mojo’z Espresso — Smithfield, Cairns
60Spot

Mojo’z Espresso

Cafes · Smithfield

Mojo’z Espresso is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 76 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.

4.9(76)View details →
Bang & Grind, The Esplanade — Port Douglas, Cairns
60Spot

Bang & Grind, The Esplanade

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Cafes · Cairns City

Bang & Grind, The Esplanade is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 591 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.

4.3(591)View details →
And Co. Coffee — Cairns North, Cairns
60Spot

And Co. Coffee

Cafes · Cairns City

And Co. Coffee is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 187 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.

4.6(187)View details →
The Mango Bar — Kuranda, Cairns
59Spot

The Mango Bar

Cafes · Cairns City

The Mango Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 79 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

4.8(79)View details →
Sparrow Coffee - Port Douglas — Port Douglas, Cairns
59Spot

Sparrow Coffee - Port Douglas

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Cafes · Port Douglas

Sparrow Coffee - Port Douglas is a coffee in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 408 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

4.7(408)View details →
Kuranda Rainforest Coffee — Kuranda, Cairns
59Spot

Kuranda Rainforest Coffee

Cafes · Kuranda

Kuranda Rainforest Coffee is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 139 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

4.6(139)View details →
Trinity Beach Sports Club — Trinity Beach, Cairns
59Spot

Trinity Beach Sports Club

Cafes · Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach Sports Club is a cafe in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 497 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

4.3(497)View details →
Rise & Bake Creperie — Smithfield, Cairns
58Spot

Rise & Bake Creperie

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Cafes · Smithfield

Rise & Bake Creperie is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 534 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

4.2(534)View details →
Rise and Bake Brasserie — Smithfield, Cairns
58Spot

Rise and Bake Brasserie

Cafes · Cairns City

Rise and Bake Brasserie is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 360 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

4.3(360)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 71 cafes across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.