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.
71 spots
The Toasted Goat
The Toasted Goat is a coffee in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 19 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Fruibies Organic Juice Bar & Cafe Kuranda, Cairns
Fruibies Organic Juice Bar & Cafe Kuranda, Cairns is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 274 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Cruze Coffee Smithfield
Cruze Coffee Smithfield is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 39 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Crate 59
Crate 59 is a cafe in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
CaKao Plus Edge Hill
CaKao Plus Edge Hill is a cafe in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 23 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
TANK sixtyfour
TANK sixtyfour is a cafe in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 206 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
UniVibes Espresso
UniVibes Espresso is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Mrs Delicious
Mrs Delicious is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 28 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Cafe Kuranda
Cafe Kuranda is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.6-star Google rating from 54 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Vittoria’s Emporium
Vittoria’s Emporium is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
The Coffee Club Smithfield
$$All-day breakfast & cafe lunches, plus signature coffee blends, in an established, casual chain.
Birdwing Kuranda
Birdwing Kuranda is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.3-star Google rating from 44 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Cafe Veivers (Palm Cove)
Cafe Veivers (Palm Cove) is a cafe in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 26 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Kuranda Scenic Railway Tea Rooms
Kuranda Scenic Railway Tea Rooms is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Cuppa@clifton
Cuppa@clifton is a cafe in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 82 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Skyrail canopy cafe
Skyrail canopy cafe is a cafe in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 13 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 41/100.
Cafe Suzi
Cafe Suzi is a cafe in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 2.9-star Google rating from 148 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 34/100.
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.