Envy Espresso
A well-regarded espresso bar in Cairns City, rated 4.7 across more than 340 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Envy Espresso sits on Grafton Street in the heart of Cairns City, in the tropical-north Queensland hub. A much-loved espresso bar and cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality coffee and food — the kind of dedicated, characterful spot that's become a genuine local favourite for a proper cup or a relaxed bite in the city.
The appeal is that combination of quality coffee, good cafe fare and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient central Cairns location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its coffee and its food becomes a real local fixture, and Envy has clearly won over a loyal following of locals and visitors.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 340 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 quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated on Grafton Street in Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- 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
- 07:30 – 13:30
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 12:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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