Rise and Bake Brasserie
A well-regarded cafe and brasserie in Cairns City with a 4.3 rating across 360 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rise and Bake Brasserie is a French-inspired cafe in Cairns City, combining modern Australian cafe food with classic French crepes and patisserie. Its menu includes both sweet and savoury crepes, alongside daily-baked gourmet pastries and cakes, giving visitors a choice between a lighter coffee stop and a more substantial cafe meal.
Coffee is prepared by baristas using locally roasted boutique beans. The venue also focuses on locally sourced products where possible, reflecting its locally owned and operated roots. Established in 2017, Rise and Bake has grown to two Cairns locations, with the brasserie at Cairns Central and a separate creperie in Smithfield.
The brasserie is presented as a relaxed place for coffee, pastries, crepes or modern Australian cafe fare. It may suit a casual catch-up, a solo visit or anyone looking for a French-influenced cafe experience in the city, with the combination of baked goods, patisserie and sweet and savoury choices offering plenty of flexibility. The business also places emphasis on attentive customer service, adding to its approachable cafe setting.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Friday
- 08:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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