Memories Cafe @ Yorkeys Knob
Shop 7/471-475 Varley St, Yorkeys Knob QLD 4878, Australia
Open nowToday 06:30 – 12:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A much-loved cafe at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 10:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 12:00
- SundayToday
- 06:30 – 12:00
Why it's worth checking out
Memories Cafe sits on Varley Street at Yorkeys Knob, a relaxed beachside suburb in Cairns' northern beaches. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and casual fare in a relaxed, friendly setting near the coast.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe food, good coffee and a warm, neighbourhood feel in a lovely beachside location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a quieter part of the northern beaches, a consistently well-loved cafe stands out, and the loyal following speaks to a place getting the fundamentals right.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark with locals. 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 coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and finding a spot among the regulars who know it well.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 445 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 90
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 80
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues
Bottlemart
Bottlemart is a shopping in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 39 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Tasty at Yorkeys
Tasty at Yorkeys is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 150 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
hidden@yorkeys
$$hidden@yorkeys is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 478 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Ten 06
Ten 06 is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 407 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
More cafes in Cairns
Origin Espresso Port Douglas Coffee
$$Origin Espresso Port Douglas Coffee is a cafe in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 647 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Bang & Grind Café Spence St.
$$Bang & Grind Café Spence St. is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 889 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Guyala Cafe
$$A well-loved cafe in central Cairns, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
Mi Piace Espresso Bar
$$Mi Piace Espresso Bar is a cafe in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1009 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.