Cafe Strada
A much-loved cafe in central Cairns, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cafe Strada sits on Lake Street in Cairns City, in the heart of tropical north Queensland. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and food in a relaxed, characterful setting in central Cairns.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a tropical city, a spot that takes its coffee and food seriously stands out, and Cafe Strada has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in central Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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