Caffiend
A characterful laneway cafe in central Cairns, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Caffiend sits on Grafton Street in Cairns City, tucked into the city centre of tropical north Queensland. A much-loved cafe with a characterful, laneway feel, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality coffee and food — the kind of relaxed, creative spot that's become a genuine favourite for a proper cup and a quality bite in central Cairns.
The appeal is that combination of quality coffee, good food and a relaxed, characterful 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 Caffiend's strong following speaks to a place getting the fundamentals right.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 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 loved in Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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