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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.

Editor's pickThe best cafes across Canberra

180 spots

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Brew & Crust — Manuka, Canberra
51Spot

Brew & Crust

Cafes · Manuka

Breweries in Manuka, Canberra.

4.3(37)View details →
Wonder by Alice — Tuggeranong, Canberra
51Spot

Wonder by Alice

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.1(49)View details →
Espresso Room Civic — Civic, Canberra
50Spot

Espresso Room Civic

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.2(160)View details →
LL Bakery and Café — Fyshwick, Canberra
50Spot

LL Bakery and Café

$
Cafes · Fyshwick

Bakeries in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.4(82)View details →
Salters Canberra — Fyshwick, Canberra
50Spot

Salters Canberra

Cafes · Fyshwick

Restaurants in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.5(72)View details →
Two Before Ten Barton — Barton, Canberra
50Spot

Two Before Ten Barton

$$
Cafes · Barton

Cafes in Barton, Canberra.

4.2(36)View details →
Lil mama’s — Kingston, Canberra
49Spot

Lil mama’s

Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.5(57)View details →
Caffe Cherry Beans — Woden, Canberra
49Spot

Caffe Cherry Beans

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafe chain making classic brekkie & lunch, plus artisanal coffee using carefully sourced beans.

3.6(311)View details →
Greenhouse — Civic, Canberra
48Spot

Greenhouse

$$
Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

3.8(522)View details →
Down Town Milk Bar — Manuka, Canberra
47Spot

Down Town Milk Bar

Cafes · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

3.7(67)View details →
EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Belconnen — Belconnen, Canberra
47Spot

EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Belconnen

Cafes · Belconnen

Bakeries in Belconnen, Canberra.

3.8(28)View details →
Caffe Cherry Beans — Tuggeranong, Canberra
47Spot

Caffe Cherry Beans

$$
Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafe chain making classic brekkie & lunch, plus artisanal coffee using carefully sourced beans.

3.9(206)View details →
ONA Coffee Roasters — Fyshwick, Canberra
46Spot

ONA Coffee Roasters

Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.3(7)View details →
Two Before Ten Dickson — Dickson, Canberra
44Spot

Two Before Ten Dickson

$$
Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

3.5(25)View details →
EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Civic — Civic, Canberra
42Spot

EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Civic

Cafes · Civic

Bakeries in Civic, Canberra.

3.2(19)View details →
The Shed Cafe — Woden, Canberra
42Spot

The Shed Cafe

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

3.5(268)View details →
Grande Cafe — Belconnen, Canberra
41Spot

Grande Cafe

Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

3.7(36)View details →
EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Canberra Centre — Civic, Canberra
41Spot

EQ Cafe & Bakehouse | Canberra Centre

Cafes · Civic

Bakeries in Civic, Canberra.

3.0(39)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.