Chill Beach Cafè
A well-regarded beach cafe at Clifton Beach near Cairns with a 4.5 rating across 70 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Chill Beach Cafè sits on Arlington Esplanade at Clifton Beach, one of the lovely northern beaches near Cairns in tropical Far North Queensland. A 4.5 rating from 70 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe in a beautiful beachside setting — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, right by Clifton Beach's palm-fringed sand. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy in peak periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 06:10 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 06:10 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 56
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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