The Best New Cafes in Brisbane

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This is our edit of Brisbane’s best new cafes, updated monthly. Some are highly invested in serving excellent food and following the latest coffee trends, while others are just trying to become great neighbourhood catch-up spots. Here’s where we’re going for coffee, pastries and all-day eats right now.

  • The pioneering Sydney coffee roaster has landed in Brisbane – with Queensland’s first self-serve coffee taps, sweet treats by Agnes Bakery and a signature avo toast to start your morning right.

  • A Gold Coast deli king is now serving classic subs, Cuban sandos and loaded hot dogs in Brisbane. And because he's got a license, a Margarita or natty wine is in your near future.

  • On a leafy suburban road, find a beautiful pastel-coloured cafe devoted to the local community. Also – quality coffee and golden, cheesy sourdough toasties.

  • The team behind Clarence has flipped the derelict space next door into a sandwich joint inspired by NYC. Come early for brekkie muffins and coffee, or later for venison Reubens and tumblers of lo-fi wine.

  • City workers, take note – this sleek cafe is the answer to all your weekday lunch woes. It’s got you covered with healthy salads, loaded deli sandwiches and Bear Bones specialty coffee.

  • Just like a trad Italian bakery, this tiny takeaway joint sells chunky Roman-style pizza by the slice. Plus, arancini stuffed with saffron rice and Italian sausage, and house-made pastas to go.

  • This hole-in-the-wall cafe has a tight menu of delicious things between (and on) bread, alongside Single O coffee. Order crumpets with cinnamon butter (or a sausage-and-egg muffin) and park up in the dog-friendly courtyard.

  • St Ali coffee and baked goods are accompanied by omurice with prawns, egg drop sandwiches and a salty butter roll that’s a Korean favourite – all in this beautiful olive-green and timber space.