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Best Coffee in Cairns (2026)

Looking for the best coffee in Cairns? We've rounded up 18 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.

18 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 →
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.

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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.

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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 →
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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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The Toasted Goat — Palm Cove, Cairns
52Spot

The Toasted Goat

Cafes · Palm Cove

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.

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Cruze Coffee Smithfield — Smithfield, Cairns
51Spot

Cruze Coffee Smithfield

Cafes · 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.

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UniVibes Espresso — Smithfield, Cairns
48Spot

UniVibes Espresso

Cafes · Smithfield

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.

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Cafe Veivers (Palm Cove) — Palm Cove, Cairns
43Spot

Cafe Veivers (Palm Cove)

Cafes · 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.

4.0(26)View details →
Skyrail canopy cafe — Smithfield, Cairns
41Spot

Skyrail canopy cafe

Cafes · Smithfield

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.

4.1(13)View details →

Coffee in Cairns — FAQs

What are the best coffee in Cairns?+

Our top-rated coffee 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 coffee 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 coffee 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 coffee are listed in Cairns?+

We currently feature 18 coffee across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.