Top Cafes of 2016 - Cairns

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#1

The Chamber Room Espresso & Brew Bar

Cairns

Best cafe The Chamber Room Espresso & Brew Bar in cairns for 2016

An adults only Espresso & Brew Bar where a coffee coma is possible...

910
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Beautiful fit out with great coffee. The only thing better than the coffee is their knowledge. Filter lover heaven

410
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This place looks great and very modern. The coffee was average as was the service. Not a family friendly place

1010
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I've been here before and second time around is just as good as the first. Great coffee with great service. Banana bread with housemade coffee cashew butter. Yum.

#2

Sing Sing Espresso

Cairns CBD

Best cafe Sing Sing Espresso in cairns for 2016

610
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Coffee was washed out and half of it was foam. After spooning it out, which I've never done, I wanted to taste what Cairns #1 has to offer. Can taste the potential in the beans, but it didn't deliver.

1010
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My go to cafe for awesome coffee, yummy food and friendly staff!

910
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Found my new local for full bodied creamy beautiful coffee! Very Happy

#3

Blackbird Laneway

Cairns

Best cafe Blackbird Laneway in cairns for 2016

910
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Hard to find but worth the search. It's in the 'Oceana Walk' alley. Walked in and treated like family, coffee & atmosphere easy 9's with service a 10. Great house blend & filter brew. Dbl ris is the way to go.

910
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Always great coffee and friendly service. Great spot

1010
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The coffee I had was top notch. Beautiful Colombian bean; full of vibrant flavours. The atmosphere is cool and the service friendly. Must go here if you’re in Cairns.

#4

Ten One Twenty

Cairns City

Best cafe Ten One Twenty in cairns for 2016

1010
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Finally a coffee serves at the right temperature, consistent and smooth (the cappuccino is anyway), amazing food with very good healthy product! My favorite thing is that everything is house made so you know what you drink/eat and it comes guilt free. 10/120 my favorite morning ritual, love the spot and live the staff.

#5

Caffiend

Cairns

Best cafe Caffiend in cairns for 2016

We roast our own coffee under the label Tattooed Sailor coffee roasters.Running milk and black blends, with single Origin for v60.Linea PB, EK43 Simonelli

810
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Great coffee with table service! Silky milk and flavours that came right through

1010
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Had a fantastic breakfast here with their tropical French toast. DELICIOUS. The coffee and service was the usual high standard.

810
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Awesome breakfast, good menu. Coffee a bit inconsistent but usually pretty good.

#6

Bang & Grind

Cairns

Best cafe Bang & Grind in cairns for 2016

710
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Nice flavoursome coffee. Food was a good serving size, well presented and tasty.

710
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Decent coffee and friendly staff. The food wasnt exceptional but nothing to complain about either. A pleasant experience overall.

910
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Exceptional Coffee. Two blends both outstanding. Two of the best coffees I have had. The two breakfasts we had were both fantastic and quick as well. Will be back everyday while in Cairns

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