Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cairns

"What a lovely cafe, so close to the Esplanade in Cairns. Very good food and have yet to find a better coffee in town. A must visit for easy locals..."

Binod Thapa

Mitsuhiro Kato

"I was super impressed to find a coffee shop in Cairns (anywhere for that matter) that solely focusses on coffee. Nothing other than espresso and..."

John B Schilt

"You will be supprised how difficult to find a good coffee in Cairns. Apart from lack of understanding in basic difference i.e. latte vs cappuccino..."

Alexander Mitrichev

"Great coffee and exceptional service super friendly and amazing range of coffee! A MUST when in..."

G T

"Hands down the best coffee venue in Cairns and beyond. Not only is the coffee precisely to your tastes with the multitude of bean options but the..."

Alexandra O'Neill

"Has 24 kinds of coffee beans to choose. Tried Smooth Harry, very nice one. I'll try the godfather II next..."

balabalalala wong

"The definition of “whatever you do do it well” the staff and coffee are just amazing. This is one of those places you leave feeling better than..."

Libby O'Connor

The Backyard Cairns

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"What an amazing place! Fantastic food, great prices, good array of choices on the menu. Oh almost forgot, the staff were over and above! Well done..."

Ryan Dunbar

"Highly recommend having lunch here. Great value, decent size meals and amazing service! I had the Grilled Atlantic Salmon it was delicious. Crispy..."

Bonnie Dunbar

"Buffet breakfast is the best value for money in town my family and friends always enjoy eating there plus the nice views over the harbour area. I..."

Tavita Teira-Thomson

"had a great time. Tyson and Jacob are so great in the bar. Can have a joke and make great cocktails. legit the best cocktails in town. I will be back..."

Sara Monro

"Best mojito I have ever had the service was amazing and the blood orange creme brûlée for dessert was to die..."

Mel Whittaker

"We had their lunch deal yesterday. It was great, beautiful setting, lovely day, great food. We are going a few more..."

Lynnette McKenzie

"A big thank you to the saff and especially Cam for providing us with the best experience of our trip to Cairns, by cooking the most amazing meal..."

Jacqui Hunt

"Fantastic location, great value, serene atmosphere and great food. Highly..."

Vaiari Inglis

"Really enjoyed The Backyard. I was a bit hesitant after reading some of the reviews but I decided to give it a go myself. I booked with not much..."

Luke Strochnetter

"Really delicious dinner! And good services! We ordered tuna watermelon and king fish as entree. Wagyu rump and surf and turf for main. The wagyu rump..."

Isabella NG

"beautiful food. beautiful company. beautiful times. COVID-19 vaccination certificates required for entry and the staff were diligent at checking. it..."

Gideon Mina

"We took some interstate friends to The Backyard Cairns last night. The service from start to finish was fabulous. The staff quick and attentive. I..."

Cathy Barrow

"Friday 10/6/22 - after a disappointing attempt to have dinner at another restaurant (we left after trying to order for a long time), we wandered into..."

Daniel Tofters

Bang & Grind Spence Street

87/100 (1725 ratings)

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Mama Coco

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Free off-street parking

"Holy sheez, what deliciousness did I just stumble into. How have I not sampled this greatness before? Don't let the unexpected location fool you, the..."

Luisa Watkins

"Stopped by Mama Coco yesterday hoping that they would serve me as I had my pet greyhound Pip with me after a visit to the vet ( we live out of town )..."

Colleen Anne Collier

"Had breakfast here this morning for the first time. Good service, best food, good price, the staff were lovely. Thanks guys..."

Lisa Edwards

"I went away traveling for 2 years and came back, and I usually ordered the poached chicken sandwich every week before I left, but they no longer made..."

April Nancarrow

"Best service! Food fresh and delicious.. my eldest who is 7 mentioned it was the best food in the world!..."

Erin Raquel Padua Stewart

"The food was amazing the staff were lovely. Tried the Monkey drink and the coffee flavour was a bit strong for me, so My server said that they would..."

Anna Schaefer

"Always a great feed. Love the new menu options. I'm finding Mama Coco is getting so very busy these days. Word is out that you will get a great meal..."

Dan Patrick

"Wow. Visited this restaurant with my wife for brunch while we were holidaying in Cairns and we were blown away. Portion size was generous and more..."

E Chang

"Good coffee and Delicious food. Very friendly staff. Superb..."

Rijosh Sebastian

"Superb experience. Customer service was friendly, welcoming, attentive and quick, food was delicious, big menu, takeaway goodies, big portions,..."

Sarah Paynter

"Nicely and friendly staff Wonderful coffee and good food Cheese cake is delicious Totally..."

林阿當

"Mama coco is one of not many breakfast places i would go back. Food are fresh, generous portions and tasty Coffee just alright for me. Service..."

mirantee kaewsringam

"Delicious, exactly what a urban cafe should be like. Great coffee, great service delicious..."

Simon Black

"One of the best breakfast experiences in Cairns! Greeted and served by lovely staff, incredible food and coffee at a very good price. Atmosphere was..."

Katie Enright

Bagus Cafe

86/100 (1628 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Very friendly owners/staff with traditional menu along with some western style to cater for all family members. Highly recommend as a regular place..."

Brett Frederick Ingham

"Authentic Indonesian food.The best in Cairns. I would recommend this place to all who love Indonesian food..."

Christina Sherring

"Simply amazing - simple food but amazing. Nasi goreng was delicious. Sate is unlike any other I've ever had - in a fabulous way! Beef rendang was..."

Melissa Henderson

"Owned by the very nice couple Sri and Safwan, this hidden secret has a great variety of food options, in my week away in Cairns, I enjoyed a great..."

Michael Macken

"The Bagus Cafe is an awesome and authentic Indonesian street food cafe in Cairns. Small, not many tables all crammed together adds to the..."

Chris Lee

"Traditional Indonesian food just like home. You don't need to spend a fortune to eat amazing food. This place is the best Indonesian food you will..."

Moira McGovern

"It is a fabulous place to go for breakfast lunch wonderful staff yummy..."

Farah Khan

"Awesome food and friendly staff, definitely recommend here..."

Peter Reeve

"I was so happy to find an Indonesian Resturant that cooked authentic Indonesian food. We walked a fair way to find the restaurant and it was worth..."

Zulaika Shaheen

"It feels like I'm going back home! Speaked ethnic language with the friendly staffs. The food is strongly spicy, the chicken is very tender. It's..."

Rahmawati Eriyadini

"The food is like being in Indonesia. Authentic fast cheap cheerful and friendly staff. Plus they are right on the Esplanade. The place to..."

Darren Mark Penney

"Bloody awesome service, fantastic food. Just like being back in Bali! Very authentic food for a fantastic price, definitely be going back...."

Alan Millington

"Taste like homemade food back home & pak Brown Donk hospitality is the best..."

Fidelia Surja

"Amazing food, amazing staff, great price, perfect! Love this place..."

Amy Thomas

"Best best best! Love the food, price is right, really the..."

Christine Howes

"Makanan authentic yang dihidangi oleh orang Indonesia. Saya dan kawan kami ordered nasi goreng dengan 2 stick satay dan thoroughly enjoyed perisa..."

Jordan Theseira

"Gado gado and specifically the peanut sauce is to die for. At a very reasonable price too - not to be..."

Avril Cox

"I kept going back to Bagus whilst visiting cairns because it is the best Indonesian food that I’ve had outside of Indonesia. It’s authentic with..."

David Maddison

"We really loved Bagus during our stay at Cairns, we went back there every second day during the week. This is some of the best Indonesian food..."

Rakib Bhuiyan

"Came here at the start of last year and been back a few times when coming up to cairns from Melbourne. Delicious food and well worth it. It's worth..."

Christopher Priestley

"I enjoyed eating dinner at this small establishment. Reminiscent of a beach side cafe, small counter with outside tables. The food was very good. ..."

John B Schilt

"100% authentic indonesian foood, I’ll definitely be back again. Very funny and lovely staffs, love the sambal. It definitely hits the spot, 10/10..."

Amanda Seek

"It has a genuine taste of Indonesia but I was disappointed in some of the dishes. I'll go again but choose different..."

Ian Cairns

"Beautiful hidden gem in Cairns across from Muddy's Playground. Friendly & welcoming faces who greet you with a warm smile. Food is delicious! We..."

Nomai Benioni

"Nasi Goreng was tasty and filling. Be warned Sambal is hot, a little bit goes a long..."

Bob Quinn

Bang & Grind Spence Street

86/100 (1125 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great coffee, delightful wait staff ... beautiful spot to sit outdoors and enjoy the balmy Cairns weather in July. Bottle of chilled water was..."

Susan Hamilton

"Have had brekkie/lunch here several times in one week, just can't get enough! Awesome food, great staff and friendly vibe..."

Chris McKewin

"Really great food, wonderful and helpful staff. Definitely coming back..."

Robbie Ahmat-Simpson

"So good to have gluten free options, lovely staff..."

Katie Fraser

"Best acai bowls in Cairns & the staff are great..."

Vivienne Kruckow

"YUM‼ Preferred place for coffee/brunch any time in..."

Ingrid Limkilde Cederskjold

"Absolutely incredible breakfasts. The loco beans is a must..."

Sarah Beresford

"Great coffee, food, staff, awesome atmosphere since the new owners took over..."

Kelly Laurence

"They open early, great coffee, awesome bacon sandwiches and friend, efficient..."

Neil Dixon

"Best coffee since the new owners have taken over! Gotta get down..."

Louis Gonzales

"Really nice atmosphere! Staff are super nice!!!! Great coffee!!!!!..."

Donna Keating

"Pancakes are..."

Shaun Leech

"I had a hard time choosing what to order as quite a few of the options stood out to me. Super happy I went with the choc protein bowl, it was..."

Krystle

"While I don’t drink coffee, I drink hot chocolate. Theirs is one of the best I had in a long time. Our breakfast was so fresh and delicious. Worth..."

Rowena Oliver

"Fantastic breakfast experience - the French Toast was amazing. Coffees were excellent too. Friendly team with food and coffees coming..."

Gary Harford

"Another very nice Café in Cairns. Just a block away from the Marina, and around the corner from the Esplanade on Shields Street. Plenty of covered..."

John B Schilt

"I knew Bang and Grin done an amazing coffee, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their breakfast. Thank you for your warm friendly service..."

Tom Oliver

"Great location and a lovely fresh menu. Easy access to central Cairns and a nice place to sit and have a meal. They have most standard cafe classics..."

Holly Corpe

"Awesome location close to the Esplanade. Clean cafe. And friendly Staff. What more could you ask for from a cafe. The Veggie Burger & Chips i order..."

Genie 84

Pantry 15

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible. This was the first place I found in Australia offering bulletproof coffee and as if I wasn't excited enough about that, their bowls also..."

Katie Jalette

"Having healthy options on holidays is amazing.. Highly recommend food was lovely and fresh but overall customer service was superb always a delight..."

Trinity Peau

"Delicious, fresh and nutritional food. Love their Nutty Professor bowl and their tumeric and matcha lattes. The staff are always super friendly and..."

Erin Wright

"We had breakfast here on Sunday and the food was to die for! I couldn’t get it down quick enough. The juice was the perfect mix of goodness. Thank..."

Theresa Azzopardi

"Such yummy food! Came here for a late breakfast with my partner, waited a little while for our food and the staff acknowledged that and gave us a..."

Shari Josephs

"Pantry 15 was a surprise find in the heart of Cairns. Beautiful clean food, plenty of options for those of us with food intolerances/allergies. The..."

Paula Lindsay

"The yummiest food & the most amazing service! Pantry 15 is definitely my go to!!..."

Libby Powell

"This Cafe is my favourite Cafe when we fly to Cairns. The food is so delicious and authentic. The presentation is perfection,makes it not only..."

Chandu kandukuri

"Great little cafe in the heart of the Cairns CBD with truly something for everyone. We tried the cauliflower and chickpea curry and it was..."

Nicky Jurd

"I enjoyed my coffee here. The food is also good and they have takeaway meals for those who do not have time to cook. These are very good as..."

Rob Pyne

"To start with the ambience of the cafe is impressive. Staffs are very friendly and being a cappuccino lover they didn't disappoint me. Coffee was..."

Abilash D J

"Meals presented just like a magazine shoot. And yes the meals taste just as good as everyone said they would. 10/10 for consistency, presentation..."

Kylie Baumback

"We have been twice and both times had the Buenos Nachos. One time they did not have hash browns and provided roasted potatoes as an alternative which..."

Rosie Twomey

Bang & Grind Spence Street

85/100 (1846 ratings)

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"The best breakfast experience I have had. Every thing done to perfection. Great coffee and the staff were sensational. You won't be disappointed...."

Danny Sheehan

"The Avocado on turkish bread is done nicely an add haloumi its paired perfectly the coffee is the perfect hit in the morning no complaints from me..."

Mick de Appolonia

"Best coffee ever! They do amazing breakfast food which is fresh and tasty. The girls are so lovely, always happy & bubbly which is so..."

Shari Josephs

"This place is my favourite cafe to have breaky or lunch in Cairns. Great service and the food and coffee is excellent. It also has a vibrant..."

Tobius Mott

"Great friendly staff, very knowledgeable on coffee and coffee blends. As I'm from the home of all things coffee, Melbourne, I feel I know my stuff..."

Julie Tavener

"Ace for customer service ,coffee amazing and the granola was so so yummy they must start selling it in the shop as take home packs .u guys..."

Belinda Sayce

"Great place, friendly staff, fantastic coffee! The perfect place to start your..."

Ray Carr

"Great service. Great coffee and one of the best steak sandwiches I've ever had ... perfect medium rare, juicy steak..."

Tracey Rumble

"Awesome coffee, great food... and the best staff in..."

Michael Hicks

"Friendly service, beautiful coffee and great food at reasonable prices. Spanish beans and the heuvos rancheros were both..."

Andy Thompson

"Visiting this morning for a coffee... my husband had a double shot cappuccino and I had a soy chai latte.. I tried his coffee and it is the best! My..."

Nathaly Cevallos Zambrano

"Great Coffee! Great service! Perfect..."

Aboo Auckbur

"What an amazing restaurant! We dined in for both dinner then breakfast the next day. The staff are warm, welcoming and genuinely happy to serve you..."

Marjorie

"The Garlic bread is my favorite! Crispy and delicious! During busy dinner hours, the serving speed is not too..."

sherry199671

"After observing the innumerable occupied tables at day and at night, we took the opportunity to book a reservation there for lunch. Although some..."

What up squadfam

"Food was incredibly delicious. Staff were very friendly and their steak and pizza was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend Villa..."

Jay

"We wandered in here for dinner and despite being initially concerned it may take a while to receive our food, our order came out within a few short..."

Alexandra Strydom

"The food was delicious and served hot. The service was the best I've had in a long time.The waiter was very attentive and nothing was a problem. I..."

Roly

"Eggs benedict and cafe latte was delicious. A stunning view, great location facing the..."

Rahmi

Tia's Cafe In Cairns

Wheelchair Accessible

"tia's cafe is the best best best restaurant in cairns! deep fried whole fish and pork fried rice was AMAZING. defo going back to this restaurant when..."

Min Kim

"Phone wasn’t working both nights we came here, but arrived around 8pm both times and only had to wait 10-15mins for food. It’s next door to a..."

Sam

"Our first dining when we arrived in Cairns, and add on 2 more visits on a 5 day holiday trip that says alot!. Love the food. We ordered fish and..."

Viv Sim

"You only know how good she is once you have taken.the first bite of your food, and if it comforts you, locally, she is a food celebrity, know for..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Visited here on Saturday 14th of May for dinner. We shared a Chicken Pad Thai and a Yellow Beef Curry. The food was excellent , the best Thai meal we..."

Mark Beardsall

"Best spring rolls and crispy pork fried rice. Service is fast and friendly and pricing is..."

Rebecca O' Mahony

"We brought our own fish we caught and Chris cooked it and prepared it with an amazing combination of flavours and spices salad. Absolutely Delicious..."

Regan White

"We were travelling interstate with our own food but needed something cold to drink. We stopped at Tia's cafe and Arisa was very friendly and kind..."

Deepa Joseph

Wheelchair Accessible

"Egg benedict was beautiful. I want to know recipe of sauce. The cafe is more local coffee shop, small but really clean and..."

Ethan Oikawa

"Bacon & eggs were fantastic friendly service & well..."

Neil Macfarlane

"Super friendly service. Great eating, and cosy..."

The Savage Llama

"Great little Cafe, open super early for a quick and easy breakfast sandwich. The coffee was..."

Thomas

"A great place to relax and enjoy a hearty breakfast! Lovely Service, will definitely return when back in Cairns! Thank..."

Mia Theodorakakis

"The bacon and egg burger was great, quick and friendly..."

K Luxton

"Lovely basic little cafe serves good bacon and eggs rolls, clean also.... nice..."

Vanessa Valenti

"Good, cheap breakfast. Friendly..."

Victor Odman (Statikk666)

Stratford Deli

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Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Lovely little cafe, we got the fish burger and the beef burger. Both were really delicious and filled us up. Highly recommend the fruit bat juice off..."

Alex

"We had a wonderful experience dining in for breakfast here this morning. Warm and efficient service, well priced menu and the outside back court yard..."

zz moo

"Wonderful caterers Simply superb We had a week long conference for 25 people and had the Stratford Deli cater for both smokos and lunch. Outstanding..."

Charles Wallace

"Seinfeld Trivia Night last night, This was brilliantly hosted. Excellent questions. Fast and very professionally hosted by a Cairns local comedian..."

Paul Fordyce

"It was the first time coming to Stratford deli. We came for a weekend event. Drinks and food was delicious. Definitely..."

Jessica Reinsma

"Stopped for a quick coffee fix..... they make good coffee. Clean and spacious with inside & outside (curb side & tea garden at the back) seating...."

Roy Edward

Woodward St Bakery

"Great little bakery in suburbia! Excellent range of bakery treats and good range of breads. The breads sell out early..."

Nicky Jurd

"Great coffee, lamington was good. Last week's almond croissant was perfect - crunchy on the outside, soft almond paste in the middle. Service was..."

Barbara Humphreys

"Coffee for the Saturday soccer run! Nicest bakery in edge hill. Worth the trip down the road. Indoor aircon and outdoor seating. Wheelchair and pram..."

Rosalie Stubbin

"I think one of the best bakeries in Cairns. In love with those danishes and almond croissants. Staff is very welcoming and the coffee is..."

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