Rayyan Cafe

Rayyan Cafe sits on the Esplanade in Cairns, along the city's popular waterfront in tropical north Queensland. A well-regarded cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine favourite for a relaxed meal or a proper cup near the Cairns waterfront.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting in a great Esplanade location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up near the water. The Esplanade's relaxed, tropical mood pairs perfectly with a quality cafe, and Rayyan has clearly won over both locals and the many visitors to the area.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular Esplanade cafe gets busy on weekend mornings and over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the relaxed Cairns Esplanade atmosphere.