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Tropical North Queensland Cafe Restaurants

Folly

Folly

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Redlynch

Charcuterie Boards — Petite & Grande Shared DelightsCheese, Chat, Cheers!At Folly, our charcuterie boards are crafted for connection—whether it's just two of you or a small gathering. Choose between petite (2 people) or grande (for more) and ask our team to curate a mix...
Happy Hour at Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar!Daily from 2–5pmJoin us daily from 2–5pm for dine-in only Happy Hour delights! Enjoy Italian classics like Margherita or Riviera Pizza, Cheesy Garlic Bread, or crispy Arancini. Craving more? Dive into seafood favo...
Cafe Matteo

Cafe Matteo

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Manunda

Expect to find the best coffee and fresh quality, café-style fare with flair at Café Matteo on Anderson Street in Manunda. This well-loved local Cairns eatery is a modern space, thoughtfully conver...
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 AM

Cairns

Shaylee Strawberries

Shaylee Strawberries

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Atherton

Spoil yourself with freshly made gelato and sorbet at Shaylee Strawberries on Marks Lane in Atherton. This family-owned farm produces fresh strawberries to be sold onsite, along with Berry Lane str...
The Gillies Cafe

The Gillies Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Yungaburra

When in Tropical North Queensland, make sure to visit The Gillies Café on Gillies Range Road in Yungaburra. Situated at the top of the famous Gillies Range in the picturesque hills of the Atherton ...
Sharbella Espresso

Sharbella Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Redlynch

Shanti Cafe

Shanti Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Mission Beach

Favourite eats, beats, coffee and cocktails await Mission Beach locals and visitors at Shanti Café on bustling Porter Promenade. Rocking a lush tropical Bali-style vibe, lounge on a floral patterne...
Coffee Buoy

Coffee Buoy

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Cairns

Set in a breezy, tropical corner of Lake Street in Cairns, Coffee Buoy brings relaxed Far North Queensland vibes with a splash of retro surf shack charm. This local favourite is known for its frien...
Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Cairns

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Cairns

Looking out over luscious green hills as well as the village of Millaa Millaa, from the turnoff to the majestic Ellinjaa Falls, is tea and cake with a view destination, The Falls Teahouse. Patrons ...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Cairns North

Caffin8 Cafe

Caffin8 Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Gordonvale

The Beach Hut Cafe

The Beach Hut Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Palm Cove

Jagad's Epicurian Emporium

Jagad's Epicurian Emporium

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Innisfail

Gallo Dairyland Cafe

Gallo Dairyland Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Atherton

Cafe Fresq

Cafe Fresq

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Port Douglas