Cairns Contemporary Cafes

Bang and Grind

Caffiend

(Ka-feend) noun: someone who is excessively fond of, or addicted to coffee. Caffiend is a coffee connoisseur's dream cafe.

Cruze Coffee

Flinders Bar & Grill

Flinders Bar and Grill is located on the first floor of the Reef Hotel Casino. The restaurant serves light meals at all hours of the day - a great place to refresh your palette after a few hours at the casino!

Frame

Fusion Organics

Aimed to please those who lead an alternative lifestyle, Vegetarians, Glychemics, Vegans and the health conscious are most welcome at Fusion Organics. Great coffee!

Gloria Jeans

Lillipad Cafe

The Lillipad Cafe specialises in fresh vegetarian cuisine, complimented by the famous Mungali Creek Dairy products. But you can also order fantastic focaccias and sandwiches that are refreshing and healthy. This cafe also serves wonderful coffee in a funky setting.

Mondo on the Waterfront

Locals know where to find the best bites, and that’s why you’ll find the locals here. The award-winning Mondo on the Waterfront is a unique al fresco dining experience that encapsulates everything great about North Queensland, with stunning views of Trinity Inlet. Whether it’s a casual coffee, a family gathering, business lunch or cocktail, indulge in flavours from around the world, with signature dishes like Mondo barbeque and sizzling fajitas!

Monika's on Lily

Coffee Lounge

Pacific Flavours Brasserie

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Pacific Flavours Brasserie offers a nightly Tropical Seafood Buffet Dinner with a wide selection of tasty seafood and tropical fruit. Sunday lunch features a live band and bottomless glasses of wine!

Paleo Café

Perrotta's at Myer

Quality in house cafe inside the Cairns Myer store. Excellent range of salads and paninis. Serves a good cup of Genovese coffee.

Sipping Duck

Smith Street Cafe

Stratford Deli & Cafe

Good delis are hard to find in Cairns, but hidden away in the Tropical area of Stratford is a charming oasis that is the perfect place to slow down and relax. Bask in the gentle atmosphere, dine on fresh food and sip delicious coffee. The staff at Stratford Deli and Cafe are helpful and very friendly. A highly enjoyable treat.

TAFE Tropics Restaurant

This restaurant is the Tafe training restaurant where up and coming chefs and waitors test their skills. This restaurant has the potential to serve fantastic meals at very low prices, but be prepared for standards to slip occasionally. For a cheap lunch or dinner, it's worth the risk.

Uhub

Virgin Australia Lounge

Requires premium membership.