Two Blocks

As one who appreciates the attention to detail and passion that goes into a pulling a great coffee up to a overwhelmingly exceptional coffee, I really need to applaud what Two Blocks has going on here. The coffees are just simply on point. Beautiful rich consistency, perfect crema and temperature just completely bang on. It's rare that cafes can continue to produce such exceptionally good coffees for extended periods of time but over the last couple of years I've been coming here, they've hit the mark every single time. Perhaps it's the warm Cairns sun, the exotic coconut palms or the salty sea breeze but I think I'm in love.. ☕

Was visiting Cairns on holiday recently and went out to Holloways Beach there to check it out. Well, we decided to have brunch first (Cafe I wanted to visit was right as you enter town, so that made the decision easy!) and then check out the beach… I looked up places to eat there and decided on Two Blocks Cafe. Had a wonderful conversation with a lovely lady getting out at Holloways on a local bus (easy ride from Cairns), who was actually on her way to Two Blocks Cafe herself (a local). So another recommendation! Well, the service was attentive and friendly and there was a great buzz in the place… it seems the place is very popular with the locals and the like. I was told by lovely bus lady that this cafe was her preferred in town. The owner (quite young guy obviously with great ideas and entrepreneurship) helped with cake recommendation as we arrived, and I ordered coffee too. Again the service was fantastic, making Holloways worth the visit just to eat at this Cafe, which when you look down the road, has a view of the beach there! The décor is very cool and urbane but still comfortable so as to make the whole experience there, just that - a whole experience. Their menu is wonderful - about all of which I’d try (next time, Holloways!) My brunch partner decided to go the full breakfast, ordering a dish with halloumi and beetroot relish which he really enjoyed. He had a juice he enjoyed also and actually was thoroughly impressed with his meal overall. Raving about it and the Cafe and young owner, well after we’d left already. The cakes and menu are inventive, interesting and just really tasty and the coffee was so good. Not sure, but think it may have been locally roasted? Look, the beach at Holloways is so pretty but I’m told swimming is an obstacle course with the Jellyfish in the season. However, the vista is amazing! We went out there to avoid the crowds at Palm Cove, but I would go out to Holloways again just for Two Blocks Café’s food, beverages, service and atmosphere, next time I’m in Cairns! It was a lovely visit to Holloways Beach all in all and Two Blocks Cafe was a delightful start to our visit there too.

Called into Two Blocks Café for the first time on Monday 20/06/22 & arrived approx. 1:15pm & immediately approached by friendly staff & given the menu planner, decided on one Cappuccino & ordered the Avocado Toast. Coffee & Meal served within a reasonable time-frame & tasted delicious. Relaxed atmosphere with seating either inside or outside. Menu prices are very reasonable & excellent service. In total paid AUD $25.76 using my C/Card. Highly recommend a visit & I will defiantly return. Plenty of parking spaces next to the Café.

Best place for brunch around Cairns. One of very few places using great quality Melbourne coffee beans (Code Black) in Cairns. Excellent friendly service. Just brilliant.