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Candy

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"Breakfast on Sunday morning was so delicious. Bacon Benedict was the best I've ever had, perfect eggs & hollandaise! Also highly recommend their..."

Natalie Wilde

"great staff, great food, prices are great ... and great atmosphere! recommend you try it for yourself..."

Raquel Hamley

"Awesome food great people the staff where all super friendly would defiantly recommend candy to..."

Stuart Palmer

"Loved the coffee (actually made really well with lactose free milk), food (ordered open brekkie bagel and fruit toast which was yummy as hell) and..."

Vivian Chau

"Had breakfast there this morning and was very happy to see gluten-free options on the menu. After requesting a couple of changes to my meal, the guy..."

Caitlin Tansey

"Great service, amazing coffee and crispy bacon!!! The cafe was cool and inviting and the staff were very efficient and..."

Don Byers

"Absolutely loved my meal great service and sooo good with my kids!!! Definitely will be a regular place for..."

Ashley CBax

"I couldn't recommend a better place for functions. The staff are relaxed and were happy to go with the flow, the food platters were amazing and the..."

Katina Edwards

"We had a wonderful breakfast at Candy Cafe. Full marks to the chef. Will definitely be recommending to our..."

Linda Pickford

"Great service, great coffee, great food! Modern well appointed cafe. This is a must visit while in..."

Robert Petie

"5 star food, 5 star coffee & 5 star service, I had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and it was absolutely awesome, my partner had the bacon and..."

Casey Johns

"Best breakfast and lunch in town! Candy does amazing food at great prices and has the best coffee I've had in cairns! Heaps of gluten free options..."

Debbie Lamberton

"Tried out Candy for breakfast since new management, great food and coffee, friendly staff! Recommend it to..."

Nick Lindsay

"Great coffee fabulous food very friendly staff with great..."

Lynnette Blackmore

"Excellent coffee (Melbourne grade) and great breakfast, especially the bacon - cooked perfectly. Quick service too. Would definitely recommend. ..."

Damian

"It was our first day in Cairns and we Bumped into this cafe when it was scorching hot outside..Nice food, friendly staff.. coffee was nice..."

Rachel Chung

"Absolutely best coffee in Cairns by far. Food was delicious too, and lots to choose from their menu. Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Can't wait to..."

Elmamo

"Love love love Candy! Always amazing food and some of the best coffee in town. Happily accommodated by dietary needs at no extra cost. Breakfast..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Nice little cafe in Cairns. The service was friendly and prompt. The coffees were great (cappuccino and soy flat white). Ordered the big breakfast..."

Tvp

"Best cafe in the far north for me! Service is super!! Foods fantastic! Nice cosey little spot to chill and relax. ..."

Adam Coad

"Excellent atmosphere, very hipster, lovely staff, fast service, delicious food, the fresh squeezed juices are amazing - the little peter rabbit is my..."

Laura Elizabeth Edgeworth

"Good breakfast. Had the eggs Benedict with pork belly and a kransky sausage. Everything was spot on, good flavours on the pork belly and eggs cooked..."

Birdman

"Awesome place..... The big breakfast was huge and delicious... The banana bread was amazing as well probably the best I have ever had the staff are..."

Nic Gleeson

"Very Decent brekkie here.. They have a good variety on the menu as well. We were there as doors opened as we had to wait to board our ferry but the..."

Sweetlips

"Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Cairns for a week-long getaway. One of my brother’s stipulations upon his visiting Australia (and..."

Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls

"Breakfast Bruschetta. Poached eggs with spinach feta pumpkin on sour..."

Catherwood

"Beautiful food, great service. One of the best places to eat in Cairns. Vegetarian options available. My partner loved the caramelized French toast..."

Amanda

"Not just bacon and eggs. Great cafe for breakfast with different menu options other then the usual. Have been multiple times and every meal has been..."

Ashleigh Edwards

"Such promise. Cute decor, table service rather than ordering at the counter, friendly staff and excellent coffee! The food is also beautifully..."

Lisa

"CAIRNS BEST. The only place to get real coffee in..."

Ed

"Been here once before, enjoyed experience 1st time. Unique atmosphere and decor. Arrived for Sunday brunch with most tables filled. Waitstaff were..."

22tables

"Great breakfast and coffee, terrific coffee, try the duck for breakfast, definitely coming..."

Tony Smith

"A good breaky and what we wanted. We walked and read all the menus along this strip and ended up at this one, because the menu read the same as..."

Nat

"Salivating at the thought of their breakfast. I can't describe how delicious this place is. The reviews were right and led me here. My friend and I..."

Maya

"Fantastic breakfast. Just had the little piggy breakfast at Candy Bar. Fantastic. Pulled pork belly on homemade corn bread and poached egg. Great..."

PC

"Finally found avo on toast!. Holidaying in Cairns for a few days and not a fan of the 'standard' breakfast offerings at most cafes. Used Urbanspoon..."

Lauren Michelle

"Great coffee, great service and some really cool brunch options aside from the usual Bacon and Egg special, including southern fried chicken and..."

Clay

"Amazing cafe! Great food, delicious smoothies, very friendly staff and awesome decor. A piece of quirky magic in Cairns. We came here every day of..."

HungryHungarian

"Great atmosphere-friendly staff. Candy cafe is our favourite cafe in Cairns, food is great, staff friendly and always welcoming, cool toilet a touch..."

Janardhan

"Something different. Inventive food, cute retro decor, friendly staff, decent coffee (they even use Bonsoy soymilk!). It's nice to find a menu that..."

Joyburton

"One of the best places for coffee and breakfast in Cairns. Friendly an accommodating staff. Definitely worth a..."

Leo Krupps

"Candy is Cool ... and Delicious. As much as anywhere I guess, restaurants and cafes in Cairns come and go at a rapid pace.Candy has been on..."

GlobalCitizen01

"Delicious! We went there for lunch and enjoyed every bite. Service and atmosphere was also excellent. Would highly..."

Laura

"Had amazing breakfast this weekend gone with my parents who were visiting from Brisbane. This is definately our favorite breakfast spot in cairns and..."

Sarah

"Came here after noticing this funky cafe whilst walking past. Once inside it is like a retro oasis. We struggled choosing breakfast as everything..."

NoniO

"Had best mushrooms I've ever had in cairns yesterday... On brioche toast Coffee was decent(since Caffiend was closed). Will be interesting to see how..."

CairnsLocal

"I like cafes that have some kind of theme going or some definitive character to them. Candy Cafe is one such place. The first thing that strikes you..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Loved this cafe in the morning! The offer on the menu and it all sounds so tasty! The juice is one to try.. you won’t be disappointed! The service..."

Gregory Clarke

"Great little insta worthy cafe! Friendly fast service and the meals were delicious, eggs bene was huge so come with an..."

Elisa

"Great Cafe. Friendly staff, and delicious food at reasonable prices. The Toby's estate coffee is done really well, and they do a great almond milk..."

Tim Bellette

"How could we resist? Breakfast at our favourite cafe. Pulled pork, two different ways. Benedict and quesadillas...."

Paula Dawson

"Candys was amazing! The food portion serving size was very generous ! Friendly staff, quick service and the food came out quickly ! One of the best..."

Johnny

"Coffee was unreal my partner had the nacho bowl and I had the calamari both meals were great plenty of flavour and portion sizing was perfect and we..."

Jason Morgan

The Lillipad Cafe

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"The best all day breakfast that I have ever had... hands down! Couldn't recommend this place enough. Lovely staff, great service and amazing..."

Jack Donald

"I have breakfast at Lillipad regularily. I have never had a disappointing meal. Always 5 star. I often have the salmon omlet. It is the best I..."

Jenni Horton

"Had breakfast at The Lillipad Cafe yesterday. Have had breakfast there numerous times and am never dissappointed. � You make the best, tastiest..."

Patricia Martin

"The best place for breakfast hands down in FNQ. I have been eating here for years and never been disappointed. The best and biggest breaky..."

Toby Waite

"One of the best breakfasts I’ve eaten and huge portion. Good..."

Steve Wood

"My food was worth every cent �� very big in portion and taste beautiful �� Pity there isn't a restroom...."

Nađia Anđelka Phyllis Avdić

"Fantastic. Big meals, fresh and presented well. Must remember to skip breakfast before our next lunch..."

Kerry O'Shaughnessy

"We have dined at Lily Pad a few times, we have never been disappointed, so much food, great staff, highly recommend it..."

Colin Liz MacKay

"Food was awesome.. servings... wow... so much I had enough to take for dinner too. Service was great and although it seemed a little cramped as every..."

Anne Wilks

"Delicious food and lots of it. Well presented and very friendly staff Very reasonably priced too! Will definitely go again and recommend it to my..."

Ann Adams

"Everybody's favourite, can't beat it for value, laid back style, efficient and friendly staff. Great place to meet, eat and catch..."

Eve O'Brien

"Absolutely the best breaky I’ve ever had. Sensational . Can’t wait to hit that place again next time I’m up. 10..."

Andrew Halson

"Every time I come to Cairns I make sure to go to the Lillipad Cafe for breakfast. Amazing food, generous portions. Love the laid back vibe too!..."

Amor Aroha

"My first time n loved it!!! Hugeee portions 😲!! Lots of healthy options on menus ( vegans, vegetarians etc)👍 Food were dedicious!!! Especially..."

Tina Nguyen

"We were in Cairns overnight, and Lillipad Cafe had been recommended to us as a great place to eat, so we tried it out. Loved it! Great food,..."

Coral Moody

"Had the breakfast burrito. Totally blown away with how good it was. Highly..."

Joe Philipsen

"Best place in cairns for breakfast. Lovely food and plenty of it. You won't go..."

Lois Numans

"Great food in a simple relaxed setting. Beware the servings are very generous. We came for lunch and had to come back for dinner. Good choice for..."

Paulo Lay

"We came here after a cold flight from Melbourne. Highly recommend this little cafe! The bacon breaky burrito is a must! The Eggs Benedict were also..."

Sophie Sahinovic

"I love a place with a little bit of quirky character!!! Whilst there are a few choices on Grafton Street, this little place stands out from the rest...."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"MUST VISIT! Very generous servings with a variety of different menu items. My friend and I went for something a little more traditional and it did..."

Crystal Lee

"This place is amazing if you want a hearty, filling meal for a decent price. We got the Turkish breakfast plate, shakshuka and crepes. The crepes..."

Eunifoodie

"The breakfast here was sensational. The fresh fruits and yogurt with muesli had me back the following day for more. It's a small place and popular...."

Stevo Thedevo

"Friendly service, very generous servings, especially the bacon on each of our plates! The whole cafe was full of diners whilst other cafes on either..."

Miriam

"Tiny little place with lots of food options, rich in taste and a ton in quantity.Must to visit on list when you visit cairns.Friendly and..."

Anurag Shetty

"Friendly service in a laid back cafe. Popular with backpackers and seems to serve good portions. Tried the toasted bagel w smoked salmon and avo for..."

Bianca

"A busy, bustling cafe that serves delicious breakfast. We tried several breakfast places in Cairns and this was our favourite. The breakfast burrito..."

Scottt

"Lillypad is a café known for its generous portions at affordable prices. We weren’t disappointed. The dishes were massive and tasted great. They..."

FOOD TRIP

"Lovely food and huge portions however staff were clearly very busy and were rude at times. Neither of us could finish our meals they were so big but..."

Elley Chauntelle

"An absolutely delicious meal at an extremely affordable price! Would definitely recommend to locals and visitors... A true hidden gem in Cairns city!..."

Anna

"Excellent value for money! Very relaxed vibe and friendly, helpful staff! Can't wait to go back! Make sure you are early, it is always..."

Annemarie Joubert

"Always so busy during lunch hours. Servings are huge and you get value for your money here. You can find great vegetarian/vegan options but on..."

Danielle Eats

"Eat here if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed. It was packed but we managed to get a table inside for lunch, meals were a bit slow to arrive..."

Bopnbeep

"Im a regular at Lillipad and the food is consistently good. Such good value for money. The service is always quick even when its packed.Love the..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"It's a massive breakfast!!! You can't finish it by yourself! And it's oily too, everything is fried with butter. And it's $18. You'd better share one..."

Tina

"Huge Big brekkie i cannot even finish, the juice very fresh, staff very friendly, just a bit to close to the other customer next table, but i will..."

Clar Isse

"HUGE portions, amazing food, fabulous service and lovely staff. Had the most amazing vegetarian options, I'm not a vegatarian but had the vegetarian..."

Laura Elizabeth Edgeworth

"Fantastic wild omelette and huevos rancheros. Pleasant staff and outdoor seating. The juices were refreshing and excellent. The made accommodations..."

Wade Baugher

"Best breakfast I have ever had. Been there twice in as many day as it was good. Massive portions, cooked perfectly and nice juices. Best value for..."

Aron

"Our go to place for breakfast on a recent holiday in the area. Never had a bad breakfast. Staff service is dependent on who works on the day. But..."

Dixon

"Ignore the hostile attitude of staff, and you're in for a tasty breakfast experience!My dish of tofu, poached eggs, potatoes, mushroom and..."

Famished

"Recommended if you go to cairns, place is a bit hot and dark but i think it is just the style of they restaurant. They have a very big portion of..."

Celine Gewani

"Love this place! I'm a melbournian (vego at that) and last time I came to cairns I came here. The food was good and hearty then. Well, today I came..."

Maz

"I had heard about this place around the traps from various people, all saying the same thing. Massive meals that are cheap. They weren't wrong!..."

Louah

"Lovely food- very squishy and over crowded. Have only been once as every other time I try to go to this cafe there is NEVER any tables available :(..."

Amy Joseph

"Great food + great portion + decent price What more can you ask for? Ordered veggie breakup burrito with tofu and I just love it. The green..."

YunXin Lew

"Great breakfast. Managed to get a table inside. Good service, lots of menu options. Yummy juices and very good price with big..."

S362654

"Our favourite cafe in cairns! Friendly service, good variety on menu (including vego and gluten free), massive serves good enough to share, and..."

22tables

"Innovative menu served in generous portions. Some outside tables. Would..."

Paul Richman

"Great Food. Honest meals , big enough to share and wont need lunch after. Atmosphere of the cafe is bubbly and alternative. Being local I take all..."

Allyce.jane26

"Good food but long wait. Waiting/seating process was very disorganized. It was "every man for himself". We did show up at a busy period of the day,..."

Annykim21

"Great little cafe! Dose a great breakfast at a good price! I'll be back next time I'm up in..."

Duncan Mcintyre

"BEST BREAKY OUT. Fav: Eggs bacon and mushroomsPortions are huge! and food always good!always busy but worth the wait only place to have..."

BrisReviewer

"One of the few places in Cairns that actually delivers what they charge for. Can't go past the quintessential.... So much bacon and garlic..."

Alan

"Chicken Ceasar salad, amazing. Great cafe, amazing..."

CoopsNQ

"Best place to share! Food.... Best place to share!Food serves are giant! It is probably the best breakfast in..."

Brosadt

"One of the best brunch meals I've ever had! Great quality vegetables in very generous portions for a very reasonable price. Nice music and atmosphere..."

Jason

"Diana. Loved this little cafe on Grafton St in Cairns. Laid back, great service & the combination of good coffee & breakfast just faultless! The..."

DianaW

"Great brekkie burrito. Recommend sharing though. It's..."

Marc McMahan

"Value for money is second to none here. Meals are BIG and the cost is very modest indeed. The food is flavourful and wholesome, the juices are..."

Ben C

"BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE!!! We were a big group of 10 with a mix of vegans, vegetarians and GF and the cafe were able to accommodate for all of us. The..."

Erin Rasmussen

"This is my second trip to Cairns and I’ve eaten here 3 times already, haha! Their food is absolutely amazing. Feels like they’re feeding your..."

Alice Tai

"Great service and amazing food. The servings are huge and super generous. The coffee was good too. Highly recommend this place for a filling and..."

Gina

"Great food and service. Big servings. Great for gluten free and vegan. We had almond lattes, Berry crepes and veggie..."

Susan Turland

"Lillipad cafe is well known for fantastic breakfast options. The coffee is OK, but wheelchair access is not so good. The service is very good and the..."

Rob Pyne

"The eggs Benedict is amazing! The potatoes are so good. Coffee also good. Staff..."

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