Best New Cafes in Brisbane in 2026

The best new cafes in Brisbane right now include the flavour-forward Ugly Coffee in Graceville, South-East Asian-inspired cafe Goodside in South Brisbane and French patisserie Eclair at the Bay in Newstead. This guide rounds up Brisbane’s latest cafe openings and is updated monthly with new arrivals, from Teneriffe brunch spots to Fortitude Valley coffee flagships.

Best Cafes in Brisbane: June 2026

Ugly Coffee

Speciality latte lovers, roll up. Ugly Coffee has touched down in Graceville with an array of decadent drinks. We guarantee it’s not just novelty or style over substance here with coffee beans supplied by ONA. Jazz up a standard Wednesday with some ube, cinnamon or cacao cold foam, or go all out with an Oreo latte. The food is equally as exciting with Korean garlic bread, pound cake and bulgogi baguettes, just a taste of what’s on offer.

Suburb: Graceville
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Breakfast, Brunch, Weekend plans

Goodside

Ever wish the Brisbane breakfast scene had a Southeast Asian comfort food spot to pick up morning treats? Your dreams just came true.

Goodside is the latest opening from hospo operation Fanda Group (Rick Shores, Southside, Sueño) and is geared around quick Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Southeast Asian-inspired bites. Think prawn ‘har gow’ sandos, Taiwanese pork rice bowls and baked coffee buns.

Naturally, the drinks menu has been pored over just as much as the food, with lychee iced tea with coconut cold foam and Goodside iced coffee with dirty iced tea and condensed milk cold foam, just two of the fun beverages leading the charge.

Suburb: South Brisbane
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Brunch
Best For: Weekend plans, Quick bite, Budget-friendly

Best Cafes in Brisbane: April 2026

Eclair at the Bay

Eclair at the Bay has made the move from Byron to Newstead, bringing its beloved choux treats and French bakes to the people of Brisbane. The sleek new store is stocked daily with fresh eclairs, craquelins, tarts and cakes for little and big moments of indulgence. You’ll have to make more than one trip with rotating seasonal flavours popping up regularly. It’s a tough choice between the bestselling chocolate and hazelnut to fresh and zingy lemon and Italian meringue. And yep, they do weddings!

Suburb: Newstead
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Patisserie
Best For: Quick bite, Weekend plans, Special occasion

Best Cafes in Brisbane: January 2026

Riffe For Goodness

Straight from the incredible brains behind coffee-haven Felix For Goodness comes this Teneriffe gem. With plenty of indoor and outdoor space, you’re welcome to stay a little or stay a while. Brewing fresh beans from Toby’s Estate, Riffe For Goodness‘ offering is rounded out with the same brunch classics you know and love, as well as some new additions. Think loaded waffles, crispy potato rosti and veggie-packed breaky bowls.

Suburb: Teneriffe
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Breakfast, Brunch, Locals

Allpress

A gorgeous, light-filled coffee haven, Fortitude Valley is now home to Allpress‘ flagship Brisbane store. They’re serving all of your favourite blends, and rotating single origins on tap, every day of the week.

Keen to keep things local, Allpress has also 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.

Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Breakfast, Brunch, Solo dining

FAQs About the Best New Cafes in Brisbane in 2026

What are the best new cafes to open in Brisbane recently?

Brisbane’s cafe scene has had a stellar run of openings lately, with Ugly Coffee in Graceville leading the charge thanks to its playful specialty lattes and Korean-inspired bites. South Brisbane’s Goodside brings a Southeast Asian twist to brunch with prawn sandos and Taiwanese pork rice bowls, while Eclair at the Bay has relocated from Byron to Newstead with its stunning French patisserie offering. Add in Riffe For Goodness in Teneriffe and the new Allpress flagship in Fortitude Valley, and there’s a fresh reason to explore a different pocket of the city every weekend.

Where is Ugly Coffee located and what makes it worth visiting?

Ugly Coffee has set up shop in Graceville, and it’s fast become a destination for specialty latte lovers. Using beans from ONA, the cafe gets creative with cold foam flavours like ube, cinnamon and cacao, alongside indulgent options like an Oreo latte. It’s not all style over substance, either, with a genuinely exciting food menu covering Korean garlic bread, pound cake and bulgogi baguettes. It’s a great pick for a quick bite, breakfast or a leisurely weekend catch-up, and budget-friendly at that, sitting firmly in the affordable price bracket.

Where can I find good coffee in Fortitude Valley?

Fortitude Valley is now home to Allpress’ flagship Brisbane store, a light-filled space serving up favourite blends alongside rotating single-origin coffees on tap. Allpress has partnered with local names Sprout Artisan Bakery for baked goods and Rose Gelateria for affogato, keeping the offering firmly rooted in the local food scene. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, a solo coffee break, or a spot for some people-watching from the sidewalk seating, this pared-back cafe delivers on all fronts.

How often is this guide to Brisbane's new cafes updated?

This guide is updated monthly to reflect Brisbane’s latest cafe openings, with new entries added as venues launch and older entries archived by month. This ensures the recommendations stay current rather than listing openings that are no longer new. Readers checking back regularly will find fresh additions covering different suburbs, cuisines and price points across Brisbane’s cafe scene, from quick coffee stops to full brunch destinations.

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Writer

Olivia Storrie

9 July 2026

Armed with an Arts Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Sydney, a natural curiosity and a ravenous appetite, Olivia is your go-to for restaurant recommendations across the city. She also has a keen interest in hiking, patting other people’s dogs, travelling, curating her maximalist home and reading every book she can get her hands on.