Wafflin'
71 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday 14:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-established waffle dessert spot on the Cairns Esplanade with a 3.9 rating across 101 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 22:00
- SundayToday
- 14:00 – 22:00
Why it's worth checking out
Wafflin' sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, along the waterfront in Tropical North Queensland. With a large 101 reviews behind its 3.9 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is an indulgent sweet treat in a lovely spot — a dessert spot known for its waffles, a lovely stop for something warm and moreish while you're taking in the lively Cairns Esplanade near the lagoon and boardwalk. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Ranges, flavours and trading hours change over time. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth checking the current details directly before you head over.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.9 from 101 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 61
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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