Memories Cafe @ Yorkeys Knob
A much-loved cafe at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
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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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 10:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 12:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 12:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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