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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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Ten One Twenty Cafe — Edge Hill, Cairns
58Spot

Ten One Twenty Cafe

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Cafes · Edge Hill

Ten One Twenty Cafe is a cafe in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 131 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

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27 Degrees Palm Cove — Palm Cove, Cairns
58Spot

27 Degrees Palm Cove

Cafes · Palm Cove

27 Degrees Palm Cove is a coffee in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 379 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

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Cafe Fresq — Port Douglas, Cairns
58Spot

Cafe Fresq

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Cafes · Port Douglas

Cafe Fresq is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 921 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.

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Mooz Gelato & Juice Bar — Smithfield, Cairns
57Spot

Mooz Gelato & Juice Bar

Cafes · Cairns City

Mooz Gelato & Juice Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 355 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.

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Teddy Espresso Smithfield — Smithfield, Cairns
57Spot

Teddy Espresso Smithfield

Cafes · Smithfield

Teddy Espresso Smithfield is a coffee in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 55 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.

4.8(55)View details →
Hail Mary — Kuranda, Cairns
57Spot

Hail Mary

Cafes · Kuranda

Hail Mary is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.

4.8(52)View details →
BUSK | Japanese tea house in Kuranda — Kuranda, Cairns
57Spot

BUSK | Japanese tea house in Kuranda

Cafes · Kuranda

BUSK | Japanese tea house in Kuranda is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 51 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.

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Cafe Ziva — Port Douglas, Cairns
56Spot

Cafe Ziva

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Cafes · Port Douglas

Cafe Ziva is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 559 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.

4.4(559)View details →
Chill Beach Cafè — Clifton Beach, Cairns
56Spot

Chill Beach Cafè

Cafes · Palm Cove

Chill Beach Cafè is a cafe in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 70 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.

4.5(70)View details →
The Butterfly Shop — Kuranda, Cairns
56Spot

The Butterfly Shop

Cafes · Kuranda

The Butterfly Shop is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 63 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.

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Woodward St Bakery Cafe — Smithfield, Cairns
56Spot

Woodward St Bakery Cafe

Cafes · Cairns City

Woodward St Bakery Cafe is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 320 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.

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The Beach Hut Cafe & Juice Bar — Palm Cove, Cairns
55Spot

The Beach Hut Cafe & Juice Bar

Cafes · Palm Cove

The Beach Hut Cafe & Juice Bar is a cafe in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 217 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.

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Coffee Works Port Douglas — Port Douglas, Cairns
55Spot

Coffee Works Port Douglas

Cafes · Port Douglas

Coffee Works Port Douglas is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 62 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.

4.5(62)View details →
Nourish, Port Douglas — Port Douglas, Cairns
54Spot

Nourish, Port Douglas

Cafes · Port Douglas

Nourish, Port Douglas is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 63 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.

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Sea Breeze Cafe at Cairns Hospital — Cairns North, Cairns
54Spot

Sea Breeze Cafe at Cairns Hospital

Cafes · Cairns North

Sea Breeze Cafe at Cairns Hospital is a cafe in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 144 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.

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Odett's Cafe Cairns — Cairns North, Cairns
53Spot

Odett's Cafe Cairns

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Cafes · Cairns North

Odett's Cafe Cairns is a cafe in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 397 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.

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Here's Good Cafe — Kuranda, Cairns
52Spot

Here's Good Cafe

Cafes · Kuranda

Here's Good Cafe is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 155 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.

4.4(155)View details →
4628-Yorozuya- — Kuranda, Cairns
52Spot

4628-Yorozuya-

Cafes · Kuranda

4628-Yorozuya- is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.

5.0(43)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.