Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Cafe sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, along the city's popular waterfront in tropical north Queensland, near the much-loved Muddy's Playground. A popular cafe in a lovely foreshore location, it's become a genuine favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed setting, the playground close by and lovely Esplanade surrounds, making it a hit with families and visitors.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a brilliant Esplanade location by the waterfront and playground, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, a coffee or a family bite. With the playground, the lagoon and the waterfront right there, it's a natural spot for families and visitors, and Muddy's has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 3,500 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular Esplanade cafe gets busy on weekends and over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee, a bite and a family-friendly spot by the waterfront, it's often just a matter of dropping in on the Cairns Esplanade.