The Little Red Kitchen
A well-regarded cafe in Port Douglas, rated 4.7 across 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Little Red Kitchen sits on Grant Street in Port Douglas, the beautiful resort town north of Cairns in tropical north Queensland. A much-loved 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 bite or a proper cup while exploring the town.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Port Douglas location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch or a coffee while exploring the town. In a popular holiday destination, a quality cafe with genuine character stands out, and The Little Red Kitchen has clearly won over both locals and visitors.
With a 4.7 rating from 300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Port Douglas.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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