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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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AM Cakes and Coffee — Gungahlin, Canberra
57Spot

AM Cakes and Coffee

Cafes · Gungahlin

Bakeries in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.4(128)View details →
My Cafe — Manuka, Canberra
56Spot

My Cafe

$$
Cafes · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

4.1(428)View details →
The Corner Market — Barton, Canberra
56Spot

The Corner Market

Cafes · Civic

Markets in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(113)View details →
Bunny Beans Café - Greenway — Tuggeranong, Canberra
56Spot

Bunny Beans Café - Greenway

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.2(249)View details →
Forrest Specialty Coffee — Belconnen, Canberra
56Spot

Forrest Specialty Coffee

Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.3(163)View details →
Dockside Cafe Kingston — Kingston, Canberra
56Spot

Dockside Cafe Kingston

$$
Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.1(353)View details →
Lava Coffee — Kingston, Canberra
56Spot

Lava Coffee

Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.3(131)View details →
Wildflour Kingston — Kingston, Canberra
56Spot

Wildflour Kingston

Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.4(111)View details →
Café Blanco — Tuggeranong, Canberra
56Spot

Café Blanco

$$
Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.5(412)View details →
10/10 cafe — Civic, Canberra
56Spot

10/10 cafe

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.6(301)View details →
Piccolo Me Greenway (Canberra) — Tuggeranong, Canberra
56Spot

Piccolo Me Greenway (Canberra)

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.7(47)View details →
Casa Espresso — Braddon, Canberra
56Spot

Casa Espresso

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.6(257)View details →
EQ Cafe & Restaurant | Gungahlin — Gungahlin, Canberra
56Spot

EQ Cafe & Restaurant | Gungahlin

$$
Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.1(311)View details →
Lagom — Gungahlin, Canberra
56Spot

Lagom

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.2(194)View details →
The Bakehouse Mitchell — Gungahlin, Canberra
56Spot

The Bakehouse Mitchell

Cafes · Barton

Bakeries in Barton, Canberra.

4.4(95)View details →
Sweet Little Cafe — Manuka, Canberra
56Spot

Sweet Little Cafe

Cafes · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

4.4(121)View details →
Jamaica Blue Woden — Woden, Canberra
55Spot

Jamaica Blue Woden

Cafes · Woden

Signature coffee blends, plus diverse brekkies, light lunches & sweets in a laid-back chain.

4.4(79)View details →
7th and bake patisserie cafe — Manuka, Canberra
55Spot

7th and bake patisserie cafe

$$
Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.0(504)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.