Captain and Co Espresso
A standout espresso bar in Port Douglas with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Captain and Co Espresso sits on Macrossan Street in the heart of Port Douglas, the beautiful resort town north of Cairns in tropical north Queensland. A specialty espresso bar, it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its serious approach to coffee — the kind of dedicated, craft-focused spot that draws a devoted following among those who take their cup seriously.
The appeal is that focus on genuinely good coffee in a relaxed, characterful setting on Port Douglas's main street, perfect for a proper cup, a casual bite or a quick catch-up while exploring the town. In a popular holiday destination, a spot that takes its coffee this seriously really stands out, and Captain and Co has clearly won over a loyal following.
A 4.9 rating from more than 170 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. The coffee offering, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular coffee spot gets busy over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Port Douglas.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Friday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Saturday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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