Calabrese Cafe
A 5-star cafe and restaurant on Lake Street in Cairns with a flawless record across 35 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Calabrese Cafe sits on Lake Street in Cairns City, in the heart of tropical Far North Queensland. A flawless 5-star rating from 35 reviews speaks to a venue that has genuinely delighted its visitors.
The appeal is quality food and coffee with a devoted following — a cafe and restaurant that's a lovely spot for a meal, a great brew and a catch-up, the kind of quality that earns rave reviews, right in central Cairns. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 13:00, 22:00 – 04:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 13:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 13:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 13:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 13:00, 22:00 – 04:00
- Saturday
- 22:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 47
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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