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Best Cafes in Canberra (2026)

Looking for the best cafes in Canberra? We've rounded up 180 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.

180 spots

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TRADIES CAFE AND BAR — Fyshwick, Canberra
69Spot

TRADIES CAFE AND BAR

Cafes · Fyshwick

Highly-rated cafe and bar in Fyshwick serving coffee and casual meals to locals and workers.

5.0(566)View details →
Space Kitchen — Tuggeranong, Canberra
65Spot

Space Kitchen

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.5(1,517)View details →
Cup & Coaster — Fyshwick, Canberra
65Spot

Cup & Coaster

$$
Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.8(427)View details →
Kita — Fyshwick, Canberra
65Spot

Kita

$$
Cafes · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

4.6(920)View details →
Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie — Gungahlin, Canberra
65Spot

Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie

$$
Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.6(1,083)View details →
Coffee Cafe — Woden, Canberra
64Spot

Coffee Cafe

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.8(270)View details →
Gang Gang Cafe and Bar — Dickson, Canberra
64Spot

Gang Gang Cafe and Bar

$$
Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.5(1,058)View details →
Coffee Collective — Kingston, Canberra
64Spot

Coffee Collective

Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

5.0(138)View details →
DOP Canberra — Civic, Canberra
64Spot

DOP Canberra

$
Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(263)View details →
Cafe Beetroot — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

Cafe Beetroot

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.8(233)View details →
FOX & BOW - FARRER — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

FOX & BOW - FARRER

$$
Cafes · Woden

This chill cafe with rustic accents & a patio offers a creative menu with sandwiches & smoothies.

4.5(816)View details →
Yu Cafe — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

Yu Cafe

Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.9(152)View details →
Cafe Himalayan Brew Tuggeranong — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

Cafe Himalayan Brew Tuggeranong

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.8(201)View details →
Atlas Cafe — Gungahlin, Canberra
63Spot

Atlas Cafe

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.6(414)View details →
Uni Corner Cafe — Woden, Canberra
63Spot

Uni Corner Cafe

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.9(164)View details →
54 Benjamin — Belconnen, Canberra
63Spot

54 Benjamin

$$
Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.6(503)View details →
Cafe Chapter 4 — Dickson, Canberra
63Spot

Cafe Chapter 4

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.7(282)View details →
The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra — Fyshwick, Canberra
63Spot

The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra

$$
Cafes · Civic

Hip, airy joint with outdoor seats & exposed rafters serving up boutique coffee & classic cafe fare.

4.3(2,734)View details →

Cafes in Canberra — FAQs

What are the best cafes in Canberra?+

Our top-rated cafes in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Canberra cafes ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many cafes are listed in Canberra?+

We currently feature 180 cafes across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.