
Candy Cafe Bar
A much-loved cafe and bar in Cairns City, rated 4.5 across more than 700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Candy Cafe Bar sits on Grafton Street in the heart of Cairns City, in the tropical-north Queensland hub. A much-loved cafe and bar, it's a versatile all-rounder — combining quality cafe fare and good coffee with a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming spot that works equally well for a coffee, a casual meal or a relaxed drink.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, good coffee, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a convenient central Cairns location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, a coffee or a relaxed drink while exploring the city. Its flexible, all-day offering makes it a handy go-to, and Candy has clearly won over both locals and visitors.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee, a casual bite or a relaxed drink, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Candy Cafe Bar on Grafton Street in Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 12:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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