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Mi Piace Espresso Bar
98/100 (1477 ratings)
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"Great place where to have breakfast! Coffee is really good, breakfast and the cakes are served perfectly and taste amazing.. Staff also is always..."
Fabio Floro
"Good varied menu , excellent food, something for everyone! Wonderful friendly service! Service very professional and quick. Lovely atmosphere! Would..."
Shelagh Edwards
"Beautiful food and amazing coffee � I had the best almond milk latte ever!!! Cant believe how creamy you made my coffee �� Thank you Damien..."
Nathalie Jill
"My crew love this place so much - the banana bread breakfast is now code for the most amazingly desirable thing in life!!! Unprecedented referencing..."
Katie Townsend
"One word! AMAZING... this place is a must. Friendly staff .. delicious coffee and food.. my new coffee..."
Lisa Belgrave
"Fantastic service - always very welcoming and happy. Coffee is amazing (recently I tried an iced vanilla latte for a change - so so yummy) Their..."
Sarah Visser
"Amazing service and relaxing atmosphere. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly..."
Shaun Carmel Debel
"The food, service and atmosphere at Mi Place is fantastic... I have no hesitation in recommending this great little eatery to anyone.... & their..."
Cathy Ratcliffe
"Amazing space, excellent coffee and the food is shamazing. Opposite Munro park and you feel like your in another city. If you love the finer things..."
Leanne Bowden
"Trendy upmarket cafe in a regional city, what a nice surprise. Add great service, yummy food and nice strong coffee.....perfection. I had the Egg..."
Corinna Cotter
"This is a small but bustling cafe with both indoor and out seating. The decor is pleasant and chairs comfortable. Staff were friendly, welcoming and..."
Marianne Siggs
"Had breakfast with hubby there today. One of the best ones ever. I had the Eggs Benedict with leg ham and hubby had the pancakes. His plate looked..."
Bridget
"I loved the breakfast and watermelon & lychee Juice. It was absolutely beautiful! I was impressed on staff’s friendly customer service to make us..."
ricky oh
"Nice relaxing place for a coffee and a bite to eat. A little out of the way from central Cairns , but well worth a visit. On Sheridan Street, just..."
John B Schilt
"MP became my local and my go to whilst visiting Cairns for a week. What a place! Delicious baked goods, incredible coffee, friendly service,..."
David Maddison
"Best breakfast I had in Australia! Everything is high quality, from the cutlery to the food, from the service to the drinks! We had Porchetta..."
Luca Oliva
"Exquisite service - such present and genuinely attentive staff - even at the busiest of times. I'd go back again and again just for that...but as..."
Leanne Emmitt
"Nice coffee and food, pancake is really good for sweeter lovers, watermelon smoothy perfectly match with the hot weather, staffs are nice and..."
Mason Zhu
Sing Sing Espresso
98/100 (317 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
"What an amazing find in a cute little Cairns laneway! The gentlemen who run this establishment make you feel right at home. They are friendly and..."
Romina Volo
"Had such a great breakfast this morning everything was amazing the food the coffee the presentation and such lovely staff. And then took away the..."
Kris Pearl
"Such a relief to find a great shop in the middle of Cairns run by happy down to earth people. The coffee was superb , the atmosphere was alive and..."
Ian Tunbridge
"Great avocado, edamame and black sesame toast. And the earl grey tea too. Yum. Good magazines and great spot for a long, relaxed, simple..."
Steph Luxton
"This is such a great cafe! Beautiful food, cosy vibe an the coffee is perfection in a cup. Such a friendly atmosphere. It's great to go with friends..."
Tegan Koster
"Just had the most delicious breakfast here great way to start my..."
Daniel Gane
"Thanks for letting me work all morning at your cafe! It is so nice to be able to take work with you anywhere and for places to be so accommodating...."
Tahnee Jayde
"Best coffee in Cairns and the best possible way to start a..."
Jim Campbell
"THE best cafe in Cairns. See the beanhunter app.�. Richard is the loveliest guy! First discovered this cafe in July and will keep going back! I..."
Ruby Sixseven
"What a little gem! The staff are so friendly. I'm currently heavily pregnant and sat down to wait for my coffee order. The lovely young guy came up..."
Lucy Lou
"Coffee is super dooper but the new raw slices and chia puddings make this Cairns best alley way cafe even more..."
Hollie Swanton
"Dropped in here on my visit from Melbourne and loved this lane way cafe!! Great atmosphere with really welcoming and friendly service. Most..."
Emma Conn
"beautiful place to stay and have a good coffee !! staffs are friendly ~ don't miss out this little gem..."
Delfin Lin
"After a week of searching from Cape Tribulation to Port Douglas to Palm Cove we finally found the perfect coffee. Thank you..."
Sandra Bourke
"Cool artsy coffee shop in Cairns. The shop is tucked in a small and quiet alleyway. It is perfect if you’re trying to get away from the main busy..."
Jairo Ramirez
"Amazing! Very good coffee and amazing breakfast. I ordered the cauliflower and it is definitively the best food I had in months! The mix of..."
Blanche Elisabeth
"Breezy & bright cafe with great coffee and excellent food. Loved the breakfast..."
James
"Great quality, consistent espresso. The pancetta brioche is delicious..."
Edmund Prpic-Davey
"Good strong coffee. Friendliest service ! Very welcoming. Enjoyed the quiet lane to sit, enjoy coffee and be able to hold a conversation even through..."
Stefan Lilliston
"Everything about this cafe is perfect. The minimal decor, the delightful staff and the exceptional coffee. I'm so impressed! We had the avo, black..."
Rohan Ellis
"Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere at Sing Sing Espresso make for a great early start to the day. Their excellent coffee (Little Marionette..."
Diana Collins
"The coffee is actually magic in a cup, and it tastes so much better when paired with the delightful humans that run this establishment. The food is..."
Raych Mueller
Elixir Bar
97/100 (448 ratings)
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Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Bar
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Seating
Live Music
Mid-range
"This place used to be called Bernies and it was fantastic. The new owners haven't let that fantastic review down. The drinks are great with..."
Paul Springett
"Elixir is simply the best live music venue in Cairns. Support for original music, amazing staff, awesome crowd, brilliant atmosphere.... YES, YES and..."
Kian Eder
"This place gets better and better! Skye and her family have a genuine passion for art and music and for providing opportunities to original local..."
Stevie Roberts
"What an amazing little place Elixir is! Everytime I've gone there, it's been cozy yet elegant and always great music playing and loads of live talent..."
Irma Mik - Ivy
"Whether you're visiting or local Bernie's is the place to enjoy good music, food and drink in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Friday and Saturday..."
Leo Capurso
"Muso friendly venue. Good music at the Sunday blues session. Musicians able to jam with the band on invitation. Great Coopers tap beer, ice cold..."
Al Boulton
"Last night was fantastic at Elixir Tapas Bar, Blues explosion with a few extra guests, great to see Bill the new owner out mixing with the crowd and..."
Lee Methven
"Had the best night celebrating a friend's 50th birthday... A wonderful place with warm friendly staff, great food and a fantastic vibe...."
Lisa Wood
"What an absolute gem to find!!! We were lucky enough to come across Elixir on Sunday night and were able to experience some great music and the most..."
FJ Bixby
"Love this place, the food is fantastic and the service makes you feel at home. Happy to recommend to anyone and..."
Eli Birchall
"I can't fault a single thing about this place! The staff and owner fantastic, super friendly and attentive. The live music fantastic and food was..."
Rachael Monson
"What a fantastic place. Great all mix of people. Super friendly musos. Awesome staff. An all round super cool chilled vibe that i just want more..."
Steve Schwartz
"Absolutely love this place if you're looking to go out somewhere where you can hear, underground cairn's music that you don't hear every day. With a..."
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"Terrific little music venue. The bar snacks were good and very reasonably priced. We saw 8Ball Aitken and Jess and they were..."
Bruce Nelan
"Cosy venue, good for a drink. Varied musicians play here, mainly jazz, but always good. You will be close to the music at this place. Tapas is tasty:..."
Keating Vuong
"Great vibes, awesome music. Can be a bit loud so bring earplugs just in..."
S Mar
"Sublime. Wandering into this place was one of life's unexpected pleasures. The world felt a better place for..."
james horton
"Lovely atmosphere ! New owners since we were here last. We will not leave it as long before we visit again. It reminded me of the early days of..."
Jim Smart
"i used to go there 5 years ago.i love this Bar😌 hope can go there..."
h suzuki
"Usually good music 18th dec 2021 had great night didn't have to show covid vaccine only sign in Qld covid..."
Alan Moore
Slap And Pickle Low And Slow Smokehouse
96/100 (1196 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Australian
Australian
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Gluten Free Options
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Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Burger
Pork
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I first ended up at Slap and Pickle by accident. I was intending to go to a nearby Korean restaurant, but on our way there I had an abrupt change of..."
Sam Hickman
"Great food (you won’t find a better breakfast than the “full shebang”), great coffee and friendly service. Get into..."
Troy Spinner
"I have dined in and got a sandwhich to go and both were excellent. Really happy this place is near work. Food is tasty, service is friendly. Even..."
Zeke Fontaine
"Great vibe, food and music. Excellent place to stop over for brekkie or..."
Liao Zhao Qi
"Awesome food I reccomend it to everyone. I work close by it's great for lunch, coffee on the way to work and breakfast on weekends..."
Candice Carter
"Just devoured the best club sandwich ever!!! Do yourself a favour and grab one -..."
Liz Anderson
"Seriously amazing coffee!!! You walk in and you instantly get a wave of beautiful smells. Relaxed funky vibe and atmosphere that's oozing with yummy..."
Natalie Whitcher
"Cairns was missing a sandwich place like this! Awesome sangas and vibes..."
Kate O'Callaghan
"The best sandwiches eva !! Ruban is the bom ! Try it, you will love it..."
Bernadette Gil
"The food was fresh and well made for an affordable price. Great vibes and great..."
Stephanie Jane Croatto
"Picked up 2 sandwiches for lunch takeaway today - they were both spot on! The Reuben was well balanced with the slaw and rye, the Cuban was delish..."
Katie Maher
"A great find. Fab service and extremely tasty food for a good price. We’ll be..."
Megan Sidey
"Fourth visit in two weeks! The Ruben is amazing and the coffee could bring your great grandma back from the grave...."
Pappi Mellor
"Great breaky and friendly service, highly..."
Darcy White
"Awesome sandwiches lots of great choices and super friendly..."
Charis Auldjo
Baked On Red Hill
95/100 (478 ratings)
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German
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"OMG best GF bread I've ever had, hands down best in town, if you haven't tried it, get your butt down there asap and give it a try, you won't be..."
Aleisha Bartholomew
"I purchase a white loaf if GF bread this morning and it is the best bread I have ever had!! Thank you, I will certainly become a..."
Chantell Capra
"Probably is 2 years that I been buying the bread from Jeremy, he is the best and the healthiest you can find, every week I can't wait to go to..."
Elios Qosja
"The caramel tarts are the best I've ever had and the bread is amazing..."
Rebekah Bichard
"Every kind of delicious pastry goodness and sourdoughs you could think of, and then some. They even do reuben sandwiches with their own little Red..."
David Lawson
"One of the friendliest places around. Possibly the best pepper steak pie I have had.....ever. The Snickers iced coffee was..."
Dale Knack
"Since I was introduced to Baked on Red Hill I have not purchased bread anywhere else. I love their olive and garlic bread the most but I haven't had..."
Ben South
"Delicious bakery and very covid conscious SERVICE Friendly and prompt FOOD Ham, cheese and Mustard toastie on rye sourdough was delicious. Scones..."
Amanda BAS Agent / ATO Advisory
"Fantastic suburban bakery in Woree. Large range of sourdough bread and lots of savoury and sweet goodies. Pies, croissants, cakes and sandwiches...."
Nicky Jurd
"I’m not sure “baked on red hill” needs any recommendation it is simply the best for me and for the people I spoke to who live in Cairns I tried..."
Carol Tokessy
"Holy moly this place is amazing, for entree I had the char grilled vege roll! My goodness it was to die for, so rich in flavour, the fetta was..."
Ben Tico
"Best fresh bread in Cairns with different varieties of breads and pastry. Nice coffee. You can find them in rusty market as..."
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Tha Fish
95/100 (2856 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Contemporary
Soups
Seafood
Healthy
Vegan Options
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Curry
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Seafood Paella
Calamari
Cakes
Risotto
Bruschette
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Fish & chips
Pork
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Seafood
Australian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
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Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"29.05.2022 The Pier, a great location in Cairns. Sadly still suffering badly due to COVID and lack of cruise ships. Definitely worth a visit as the..."
Gaylene
"While browsing through The Pier, Cairns Lifestyle Hub on Sunday evening 13/02/22 we came across a business inside named Cairns Miniature Village a..."
STEPHEN NORRIS
"Lovely area to walk along at sunset. Many people walking and exercising along the pier. Lovely seeing so many people out and..."
Jo Seaby
"Had a couple of beer selections on tap with a variety in the fridge. Great view, and the food looked very nice. Only stopped in for afternoon..."
Daniel Clark
"Visited the shopping area, some branded and expensive stuff but we went into a clothing shop with intentions of just looking around but came put with..."
Viv Sim
"Nice walk around the harbour, some good restaurants to try out and fresh seafood from the..."
Terry Lambourne
Jamdrop Cafe
95/100 (360 ratings)
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Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Highchairs Available
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Mid-range
"Popped in early for breakfast during the week. They are open early (06.30) which is great. Had bacon & eggs. Generous portions & the scrambled eggs..."
Ricky du Plessis
"Pleasant little cafe close to the medical precinct near the Cairns Hospital. Outside seating on the verandah is very pleasant , away from the hot..."
John B Schilt
"Really nice breakfast. First cafe I've ever been to that offers 5 big breakfast choices - a clever..."
Andrew
"Great place for a delicious breakfast. Fresh and tasty food at very good prices. The coffee is also very nice - the Barista really knows how to make..."
Darrell Roberts
"Nice dining - inside (a/c), outside (no smoking), and takeaway (catering and casual). Fast, good coffee and fast, excellent Eggs Benedict for me...."
Cullen Habel
"Perfect place to have a breakfast. Lots of option and got enough tables to sit outside. Friendly staff quick and quality food really worthy for what..."
sudip bhatta
"Food is always tasty and reasonable prices, good service and friendly..."
Edward O'Brien
"A excellent caf'e to get great quality food and friendly service. You can order to sit down or takeaway. Every time l have stopped at this caf'e, it..."
Robert Parker
The Mouth Trap
93/100 (193 ratings)
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"I love this place best food n great people!..."
Imogen Tiger Lily Furst
"Had a lovely breakfast there. Sweet and friendly..."
Jenni Steffens Simpson
"Great food, great experience!! My favorite place in Cairns. Greetings from..."
Roel Leys
"I had the mega mouth breakfast which was indeed MEGA. I enjoyed the location which was shy of the hustle and bustle, noticed a.steady stream of..."
Brad Muller
"Great food. Great service. Great..."
Adam Mills
"love the food as well as the friendly..."
Joanne Sedgwick
"Beautiful food everytime and without doubt the best service in Cairns :) P.s. The fish burgers are AMAZING!!..."
Kandyss Mclean
"Love the fish..."
Peter Kimpton
"Worth a visit, quiet and food is good. Opposite the Jack. I nice break from the din of..."
Barry Bradley
"Such a nice place to go for breakfast. I had Eggs Benedict and it was amazing! Well priced! The owner was absolutely lovely and we got to have our..."
Nicole Barbi
"The best breakfast for value. Love their..."
Tai Moor
"I like breakfast here, good prices and friendly service. Right opposite Rusties Markets on Sheridan. Very convenient for the weekly veg shop. Try the..."
William John Richardson
"Very friendly staff. Always cheerful and chatty. Great simple, no faff coffee. All I have had is toast there so far, but havent had toast that tasted..."
Jeeva
"This place would have to be the best place we have eaten in Cairns. For all those who want efficient service and top quality food, this is the place..."
M & L Wade
"The food is absolutely delicious... We are locals and we try and get there a few times a month for breakfast dining. On occasions we order some lunch..."
Phatass Phairy
"This is the local breakfast hangout, trust in what the locals already know. Surprise yourself. Opposite Rusties Markets, a excellent way to start..."
william J Richardson