Caffeine Hits (Differently) at these Brisbane Cafes
Double Shot Espresso, Latte, Cold Brew or a Frappuccino, whatever your caffeinated beverage preference, Brisbane cafes have you covered.
This city sure does give Melbourne a run for its money on the coffee front but don't take our word for it. Put your tastebuds (and energy) levels to the test at our seven favourite coffee spots and cafes in Brisbane.
Mews
With a focus on sustainably-sourced local produce, Mews puts a modern spin on the traditional breakfast. Paired with Single Origin coffee and freshly squeezed juices, this Brisbane breakfast spot is your perfect place to perch and people-watch in Howard Smith Wharves. With classic eggs benny, coffee and hazelnut hotcakes and apple crumble French Toast on the menu, breakfast in Brisbane has never looked (or tasted) so good. On the run? Grab and go from the conveniently located coffee cart.
Open 6:30am - 10:30am daily at Crystalbrook Vincent, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Coffee Anthology
If range, profile and brew are three words you look for on a coffee menu, then Coffee Anthology in Brisbane's CBD should be your first stop in the morning (and back again at 3pm). Offering more than just the house blend, Padre, (which is pretty darn good if you ask us), this Brisbane coffee spot serves up a rotating array of Australia's top roaster's beans and a slew of trendy brew methods to boot.
Open 7:30am - 3:30pm daily at 155 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
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Fonzie Abbot Factory
World-renowned, well at least country renowned, for their industrial chic location and super good cups of coffee, Fonzie Abbot is a must-visit Brisbane coffee bar, loved by locals and visitors. Come for the coffee, stay for the food (and booze). Along with their caffeinated sips, this spot also delivers house-brewed beer, boutique vodka and gin (distilled on-site), and really great bites.
Open from 6:00am at 40 Fox St, Albion, Brisbane QLD 4010
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Told You So
Really! Making creative use of the ultimate Single O roaster's delicious beans, Told You So Coffee in Brisbane’s North Lakes whips up classic white, black and filter coffees plus a spritzy soda coffee. This trendy little Brisbane coffee spot also caters to non-coffee drinks with a range of house-made sodas, cold-pressed juices, hot chocolate and chai tea blends.
Grab it and go, with a sweet breakfast bite to wash it down with.
Open 6:00am - 12:00pm at 1/14 Discovery Dr, North Lakes, Brisbane QLD 4503
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Big Bad Wolff
Quit your huffing and puffing; a high dose of energy is coming your way soon. Straight from the source, Big Bad Wolff doubles as a roastery with its own range of specialty coffee beans.
That means that coffees served (and consumed) here are one of a kind, and they'll knock your socks off! Take your pick of coffee classics or signature drinks, including Big Bad Wolff’s iced long black, iced latte or affogato with Big Dog Blend and vanilla ice cream.
Open 7:00am - 1:00pm weekends and 4:00pm weekdays at 140A Gerler Rd, Hendra, Brisbane, QLD 4011
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Salt Coffee Roasters
Pack your bags for the day and get ready to nestle into one of Salt Coffee Roaster's comfy seats and relish every sip of your rich, hot, flavourful cup of coffee. Order up your go-to classic-style cuppa or try Salt's famous cold drips or pour-overs.
Stunning decor, a roastery on one side and espresso bar on the other - you'll never want to leave.
Open 6:00am - 2:00pm at 60A Doggett St, Newstead, Brisbane QLD 4006
Image Credit: https://www.instagram.com/salt.au/
One thing is clear about Brisbane's coffee scene: this city takes its caffeine seriously. From the bustling streets of the CBD to the hidden corners of North Lakes, Brisbane's cafes offer a diverse range of caffeine fixes that cater to every kind of coffee lover. Whether you're a devout espresso drinker, a flat white enthusiast, or a fan of innovative coffee creations, these Brisbane cafes know how to start the morning right.