Where to Find the Best Coffee in Brisbane

Brisbane’s coffee scene is booming, and with the growth of some of our hometown heroes and funky new players entering the mix, there’s never been a better time to support your local bean merchant. 

To help you decide where to head this weekend, we’ve dropped our favourite cafes and hidden gems here for you in one convenient list, so you can get sipping on some of the best coffee Brisbane has to offer. 

Best Coffee Brisbane CBD & Surrounds

Coffee Anthology

Having been ranked in the top ten of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops by public opinion and an expert panel, Coffee Anthology is one of the best coffee shops Brisbane has to boast about.

Showcasing a range of local and internationally sourced beans, this local favourite aims to delight the palate of any and every coffee drinker with something tailored to their tastes. Located within the Inter/Section food and drink precinct on Charlotte Street, the brick walls and iconic Heritage-listed facade only add to the gravitas of this elevated coffee experience.

Just around the corner, you’ll find the Maillard Project, a testing kitchen where baristas from the Anthology team experiment and further hone their roasting techniques, whilst also offering community cuppings and opportunities for you to try your hand at a new technique.

150 Mary Street, Brisbane City

Edward Espresso

This cosy little nook is the perfect place to step away from the hustle of the CBD and indulge in a cup of the good stuff. With some serious coffee buffs behind the machines, feel free to nerd out and quiz them on the current blend. They’ve also got a delicious smoothie menu, including a selection of fresh juices and a handful of brunchy mains should you feel like something more substantial.

Shop 25 & 26, 275 Edward Street, Brisbane City

Reverends Fine Coffee

Reverends Fine Coffee is a beloved coffee haven and cafe on Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley. Expect top-notch Coffee Supreme blends to savour as you indulge in house-made brekkie plates or baked goodies to start your day.

372 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Allpress

A gorgeous, light-filled coffee haven in Fortitude Valley, Allpress is serving all of your favourite blends, and rotating single origins on tap, every day of the week.

Keen to keep things local, Allpress has teamed up with Sprout Artisan Bakery for a steady stream of baked goods, and Rose Gelateria for the creamiest affogato accompaniments. Enjoy within the serene and pared-back cafe, or head out to the sidewalk for some top-tier people watching.

161 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley

Anytime Coffee

Tucked down a laneway in Brisbane’s CBD, this cult favourite is always buzzing. You’ll find them churning out coffees all day long using their signature Sample Coffee for house drinks and a rotation of feature roasters for espresso and batch coffee. Pair with a fresh bake, hot crumpet slathered in butter or chunky sandwich and you’ll be ready and raring to take on the day.

160 Mary Street, Brisbane

Doc Brown

A favourite amongst West End locals, Christian and his friendly team serve up stellar coffee and mouthwatering brekkie bites to the residents of West End at the Doc Brown cafe.

Greeting their regulars by name and with a big smile, your morning coffee run becomes a visit to your friends at this true hidden gem of a cafe.

Shop 1/10 Buchanan Street, West End

Bellissimo Coffee

What began as three mates roasting coffee on a whim has turned into four locations and a cult-like following. Bellissimo Coffee is a friendly and welcoming cafe to pop into for a bite and a delectable coffee that starts your engine. 

Sample one of the blends on offer in any medium you please, batch brew, cold brew, pour over and more, or grab your classic morning latte on your way to work for the perfect kickstart to your day. 

Multiple locations

John Mills Himself

John Mills Himself is a little nook in the same heritage-listed building as Archives Fine Books, named for the 1970s stationery and letterpress merchant who owned the building. 

During the daytime, you can slip through a secret door and staircase from the back of Archives into the cafe.

40 Charlotte Street, Brisbane City

Felix For Goodness

This sleek and minimal cafe is quality, from the pastel-toned ceramics down to the light that filters gently across the window seating. Enjoy an expertly crafted brew whilst people watching to your heart’s content. As a bonus, their curated brunch menu is so delicious that Felix For Goodness has even opened a catering branch!

50 Burnett Lane, Brisbane

Death Before Decaf

Hot coffee, hard music. This is the mantra behind this Fortitude Valley coffee shop that’s open 24/7. Built by Carl and Nicola, a couple with a passion for coffee, tattoos and heavy music, Death Before Decaf is unlike any other cafe in Brisbane. 

If you’re frustrated by the lack of coffee spots open past 3pm, you’ll be pleased to know you can stop by DBD at any hour for a quality brew. 

They’ve even perfected their very own hardcore coffee bean blend after years of dedication and experimentation.

3/760-766 Brunswick Street, New Farm

Ricochet Espresso

Ricochet was named after a tale of impatience. Regular market-goer and founder of Ricochet, DJ Urozgani, tired of waiting twenty minutes for his morning energy boost, so took over management of his favourite coffee stall, soon reducing the wait time to 2.5 minutes! 

Quickly earning a reputation as one of the best coffee spots in Brisbane for quick, quality coffee, he set up shop in the busiest and most time-poor location of all… the Brisbane CBD. 

Step into the Espresso Bar on Edward Street to sample their Artillery blend that has been honed and refined to a perfectly roasted flavour sensation.

276 Edward Street, Brisbane CBD

Best Coffee North Brisbane

Passport Coffee 

With over 30 years of combined specialty coffee experience, Aaron and Jason brought their filter coffee dreams to life with Passport Coffee. 

After managing cafes and coffee-roasting brands for years, they wanted to bring their passion to the forefront by sharing their knowledge and verve directly with their customers. Plus, it provided the perfect avenue for them to roast and drink the type of coffee that they loved best. Visit for a cupping, curated coffee experience or the occasional filter festival.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t forget to ask if they’re serving up their viral cold brew soft serve on your next visit!

49 Toombul Road, Northgate

Bear Boy Windsor

With a peachy-pink marble interior and whitewashed leafy exterior, Bear Boy delivers an Instagrammable aesthetic just as well as it delivers some of Brisbane’s best coffee.

Not simply a pretty face, this cute cafe dishes up some of the best flavour combinations and pours an expert coffee, every time.

It’s also dog-friendly, so your pup doesn’t have to stay home alone!

Shop 8, 180 Albion Road, Windsor

Cult

The only Cult we’re looking to join, this Tenerife cafe is all about community, coffee and casual eats. Serving three different blends of Coffee Supreme, they’re serious about their brews. And it’s not just coffee on the menu. You’ll find elite iterations of all our favourite bevvies, ranging from the of-the-moment Mont Blanc to speciality matcha and coconut cold brew.

As for the all-day brunch menu, expect the likes of toasties, crepes and pesto eggs.

113 Commercial Road, Tenerife

Best Coffee South Brisbane

Vacancy

New kids on the block, Vacancy, have wasted no time in endearing themselves to the locals of Woolloongabba, with incredibly relaxed vibes, a vinyl soundtrack and quality brews made using St Ali beans. They also have a curation of delicious local bakes on display and an alternative drinks menu stacked with fun things to try — think orange cold brew tonic and strawberry matcha.

Keen to be a place for people to gather and connect, they’ve even got their own run club that takes place on a Tuesday morning.

811 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba

Mourning Roast

Mourning your sleep in? We hear misery loves company, so head down to Mourning Roast to put a smile back on your dial. 

Founded by partners in life, love and business, Sam & Nadine infused their passion for creating a unique space for the community to come together and share in the morning ritual of coffee. 

The house signature blend is a dark-roasted coffee that delivers intense, strong character with notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and toasted almonds, the perfect wake-up call for those sleepy morning commutes.

Shop 7, 377 Logan Road, Stones Corner

Straits

Regularly rotating the beans on brew as well as the records spinning in the background, Straits is the coffee shop for anyone seeking coffee with a side of relaxed vibes. 

Tucked into a cosy corner on a quiet street beside a hair salon, step into this warm-toned coffee nook, and you’ll be greeted by friendly owner Brendo and a soundtrack of tunes from the likes of Earth Wind & Fire, Electric Light Orchestra and of course, The Straits.

You’ll love popping by for slow weekend sips or coffee catch-ups with your besties. 

82 Leicester Street, Coorparoo

Coffee Supreme

Supreme by name, supreme by flavour. This little cafe tucked into the heart of Woolloongabba pours Supreme’s delicious Five Star house blend, as well as single origins, pour-overs, batch brews and filter coffee. 

Stay for a little, or a long while enjoying the delicious flavours from this New Zealand roastery, and order up a tasty pastry, toastie or donut from the modest menu of delicious morsels.

27 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba

Supernumerary Coffee

Serving specialty coffee and snacks from an industrial-aesthetic space is Supernumerary Coffee. Whether it’s the house blend of Superroast or one of their rotating single origins or guest blends, you’re in safe hands here. 

There’s always something new to try from the retail range, and we love the boxed cold brew to keep caffeine on tap at home.

The team here hold community cupping events, which are the perfect opportunity to meet fellow coffee enthusiasts and learn a little bit more about these magical beans. 

655 Toohey Road, Salisbury

Now that you’ve scoped out the best coffee in Brisbane, try out one of the brekkie spots Brisbane is known for. Or, if you’re feeling energised after all that caffeine, head on out on one of the best walks in Brisbane.