Brisbane coffee scene

Brunch cafés in Brisbane

Cafés in Brisbane that pair a serious cup with a proper plate. Brunch you'd cross town for, coffee you'd come back for.

12 cafés · Australia

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

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Newstead

Industry Beans Newstead

Set inside a modern warehouse conversion at 18 Proe Street, Newstead, Industry Beans pairs its on-site roastery and…

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Local favoriteOutdoor seats
Paddington

Anouk Cafe

Occupying a historic Paddington apothecary at 212 Given Terrace since 2007, Anouk has built nearly two decades of…

Espresso
Local favoriteBrunch
Fortitude Valley

Bellissimo Coffee

Australia's highest-awarded coffee roaster, Bellissimo won the espresso championship trophy at the Sydney Royal Fine…

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Local favoriteOutdoor seats
Hendra

Dandelion and Driftwood

A Brisbane specialty coffee pioneer since 2010, Dandelion and Driftwood returned to Hendra in 2021 in a beautifully…

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New openingBrunch
Teneriffe

Cult Coffee Teneriffe

Opening on Christmas Eve to immediate acclaim, Cult Coffee Teneriffe built a loyal following quickly with a…

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Dog-friendly
Woolloongabba

Blackstar East Brisbane

The second Brisbane outpost of Blackstar Coffee Roasters sits in East Brisbane and carries the same West End…

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Outdoor seats
Teneriffe

Kin Teneriffe

Kin brings a Melbourne-laneway sensibility to Teneriffe with stellar espresso and a food menu that earns its own…

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Outdoor seats
West End

Merlo Coffee West End

Brisbane-born Merlo Coffee, roasting locally since 1991, operates a relaxed West End cafe showcasing its full range…

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Outdoor seats
South Brisbane

Otti Cafe

Located in the lobby of Courtyard by Marriott Southbank, Otti serves Bear Bones Coffee with a modern…

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Dog-friendly
Fortitude Valley

Reverends Fine Coffee

A Brunswick Street staple at number 372, Reverends Fine Coffee pulls Coffee Supreme blends alongside a generous menu…

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Dog-friendly
Teneriffe

Samson and Sophie

Serving Veneziano-roasted espresso and a European-influenced breakfast menu from Shop 1, 2 Macquarie Street in…

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Outdoor seats
Fortitude Valley

The New Black

Black Lab Coffee Co's Brisbane flagship occupies a bright corner of Bakery Lane at 694 Ann Street, with a brew bar…

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