Bang & Grind, The Esplanade
A well-regarded cafe on the Cairns Esplanade with a 4.3 rating across 591 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bang & Grind brings quality coffee to the Esplanade in Cairns City, by the waterfront in tropical Far North Queensland. With 591 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it has built a loyal following.
The appeal is a properly made coffee and a relaxed cafe experience with a loyal following — the sort of place to start the day, grab a quality cup or settle in with a catch-up. The Cairns Esplanade, with its famous lagoon and the reef gateway, makes it an easy and convenient stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and the area gets busy in peak tourist periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 13:30
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 13:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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