Smith Street Cafe
A much-loved cafe at Cairns North, rated 4.6 across more than 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Smith Street Cafe sits on Sheridan Street at Cairns North, near the centre of the tropical-north Queensland hub. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, welcoming setting, the kind of spot that draws a steady stream of regulars.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Cairns North location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch or a morning coffee. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and Smith Street Cafe has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings (and the tropical climate means early starts are popular), so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great breakfast and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Smith Street Cafe at Cairns North.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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