Brisbane’s Best Coffee Shops
Visiting a café engages all of your senses, not just your taste buds. We return again and again once all of our senses have been tickled because we enjoy the entire experience. This includes listening to the appropriate music, creating the ideal atmosphere, and, of course, enjoying delicious food and beverages. The feeling of comfort and relaxation that coffee shops can provide is one of the primary reasons why they have become so popular over the last decade. When comparing coffee shops to other competing establishments such as restaurants, pubs, and fast-food chains, this feeling is amplified. The cafe experience is not only for coffee enthusiasts. Non-coffee drinkers can also enjoy Brisbane coffee shops. Take a break and visit Brisbane’s most-loved cafes!
Edwards Specialty Coffee
Specialty Coffee describes coffee of the highest quality that is produced in special microclimates, thus delivering distinctive flavours. Edward Specialty Coffee believes in thoughtfully sourced and meticulously brewed specialty coffee. Located in the heart of Brisbane city, at the foot of the iconic Anzac Square building with an intimate design reminiscent of NYC heritage establishments. Edward Specialty Coffee is for the savvy and the curious.
Address: 25/275 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 630am- 330pm, Sat-Sun 730am- 1130am
Website: https://www.edwardspecialtycoffee.com/
Blackstar Coffee Roasters – Contessa
With 16 plus million brews under our belts, we’ve paid our dues as a heritage coffee brand and are still passionate about our mission, bringing specialty coffee to life. We now roast and distribute from our roastery in East Brisbane, which is a purpose-built centre for all things coffee roasting, cupping, barista training, cold brewing, coffee events and more. We are industry leaders and early adopters in Australian Specialty Coffee, with a commitment to fair pricing for farmers, specialty grade beans, supporting young baristas and educating customers. Many of our staff have gone on to do great things in the industry. We continue to hold the original vision of our founders, progressing their commitment to producing high quality sustainably grown coffee. All that’s really changed is the technology, knowledge, business systems and resources available for that mission. As coffee specialists, we are here to assist you with access to the highest quality coffees on the planet.
Address: 154 Roma St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: (07) 3217 2323
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am- 3pm,
Website: https://blackstarcoffee.com.au/
Cleberson’s Coffee
Dive into Cleberson’s array of goodies to pair with their high-quality coffee blends. The quaint little cafe along the Brisbane river is popular among Brisbane residents because of its charm, friendly staff, and relaxing vibe and atmosphere.
Address: Shop 3, Stamford plaza hotel, 39 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: (07) 3160 1319
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri am- 3pm, Sat-Sun 5am-12nn
Website: https://www.instagram.com/clebersonscoffee/
Marchetti Cafe
Marchetti is a small Italian café and wine bar located in the centre of Brisbane city in the historic Tattersall’s Arcade. Italian espresso, wine and delicious food! Gather your friends or go on a light date for wine and some brunch in this Italian Cafe. There is nothing better than getting some sunshine and indulging in one of the best Italian food and coffee options in the heart of the city!
Address: 202 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: (07) 3003 1344
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm
Website: http://www.marchetticafe.com/
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar is a gem of a place tucked away in the streets of Lower Burnett Lane. You can enjoy the best of both worlds with their coffee and wine selection. They offer a brunch menu, burgers, and lots of appetizers and sides to go with your drinks. The owners are also making their space available for large bookings or functions where you can choose a food platter or drink packages for your event.
Address: Lower, Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: bookings@brewcafewinebar.com.au
Opening Hours: Mon 8am – 2pm, Tues- Wed 7am-10pm, Thurs 7am-11pm, -Fri 7am-12am, Sat 8am-12am, Sun 8am-10pm
Website: https://www.brewcafewinebar.com.au/
Merlo Coffee
Since its beginning in 1992, Merlo Coffee has been sourcing the highest quality beans from around the world and employing the very best staff to roast and deliver the most premium coffee available in the market – whether in a cup of coffee from your Merlo barista or delivered to your own café or home in freshly packed and sealed bags. We roast up to 20 tonnes of fresh coffee each week and we pack every order within 24 hours of roasting. Even though Merlo is all blue, we strive to be green wherever we can. Our BioPak takeaway cups are made of paper sustainably sourced from managed plantations and are printed with soy & water-based inks.
Address: 239 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: (07) 3221 8789
Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 630am -3pm
Website: https://www.merlo.com.au/
The Hideout Specialty Coffee
One of the best things about living in Brisbane City is the number of specialty coffee shops that you can find! One of them is the Hideout Specialty Coffee Shop. This cafe offers its customers a long line-up of hot and cold drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, piccolos, flat white, chai tea, and so much more. For gluten-free choices, they also offer desserts and pastries that are perfect for those allergic to gluten. Though meal options are few, their coffee is made from the best beans that you can find in the world!
Address: Ground level, 340 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: Hello@thehideoutspecialtycoffee.com
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 630am -3pm
Website: https://www.thehideoutspecialtycoffee.com/
Wake Up Specialty Coffee
We are a family owned and run business providing excellence in coffee from the green beans to your cup. Everyone is individual with coffee, we aim to exceed your expectations every day. We source our beans ethically and from companies that have sustainability solutions in place for farmers from all the regions, we deal with. A positive attitude towards community, quality and sustainability is paramount in our partnerships as is bean quality. We try to set a standard of superb coffee with friendly service in Brisbane City for all customers who walk in the door. We encourage staff to be proactive with customers and enjoy an exciting interactive workplace environment. We encourage all coffee knowledge across the coffee industry, and love our growing community.
Address: Ground level, 340 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: 0412 361 891
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am -4pm, Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-330pm
Website: https://wakeupcoffee.com.au/
Mr. Claude
To honour my memories of growing up, I have built a café that captures Italy’s meticulous way of getting the right fragrance, hue, and flavour, while at the same time offering the perfect laid-back social space that we love here in Brisbane. One thing is strikingly common between both nations—coffee is treated as a way of life. Allow me to help you experience the ideal blend.
Address: 12 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: (07) 3236 5289
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am- 4pm
Website: https://mrclaude.com.au/
John Mills Himself
John Mills Himself Cafe is housed on the ground floor of the ‘John Mills Himself’ building at 55 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane (Bottom of the Driveway). It is co-owned by Marcus Allison and Matthew Burt. Our business philosophy is for sustainable profit and attempts to maximise quality, environmental sustainability and best practice ethics. In conjunction with the John Mills Himself Bar we are committed to sourcing local products where possible. We run the Five Senses Dark Horse blend as our house coffee and rotate our feature coffee with Australian roasters who we align with. Currently, we source coffee from Small Batch, Sample, Light and Parallel Coffee Roasters. We use Heirloom Chocolate and have over 10 flavours for our 70% Dark, Dairy Milk and White hot chocolates. We source our cow milk locally from Barambah Organics and Maleny Dairies and also offer Bonsoy soy milk and Macadamia milk. We also have cakes and pastries baked fresh from Crust and Co and Leavain Bakeries.
Address: 40 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Contact: 0434 064 349
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 630am-230pm, 330pm-8pm, Fri 630am-230pm, 330pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm
Website: http://www.johnmillshimself.com.au/
Get Your Caffeine Fix!
What makes a good coffee shop, in my opinion, is a compelling concept executed in an appropriate setting and environment. The combination of atmosphere, excellent customer service, and high-quality products create an experience that customers want to repeat. You can never go wrong when you visit Brisbane’s most popular coffee shops because you get quality coffee, excellent customer service, and good vibes all around!