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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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L'Orange Patisserie — Manuka, Canberra
55Spot

L'Orange Patisserie

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Cafes · Kingston

Bakeries in Kingston, Canberra.

4.3(123)View details →
Urban Pantry — Manuka, Canberra
55Spot

Urban Pantry

$$
Cafes · Manuka

Hip café with a tree mural plating creative local meals & desserts, plus cocktails, coffee & wine.

3.9(615)View details →
EightyTwenty Canberra | Belconnen Cafe — Belconnen, Canberra
55Spot

EightyTwenty Canberra | Belconnen Cafe

$$
Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.2(191)View details →
Habitat Espresso — Woden, Canberra
55Spot

Habitat Espresso

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.9(31)View details →
B-Side — Braddon, Canberra
55Spot

B-Side

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.3(107)View details →
Double Drummer — Barton, Canberra
54Spot

Double Drummer

$$
Cafes · Barton

Cafes in Barton, Canberra.

4.0(309)View details →
Leaf Cafe & Co Woden — Woden, Canberra
54Spot

Leaf Cafe & Co Woden

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.2(101)View details →
This Cafe — Gungahlin, Canberra
54Spot

This Cafe

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Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.0(323)View details →
Gemini — Woden, Canberra
54Spot

Gemini

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.7(109)View details →
G'Day Grounds — Gungahlin, Canberra
54Spot

G'Day Grounds

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(85)View details →
Caffe Cherry Beans - Civic — Civic, Canberra
54Spot

Caffe Cherry Beans - Civic

$$
Cafes · Civic

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

4.0(307)View details →
The Creamery & Co — Gungahlin, Canberra
53Spot

The Creamery & Co

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.4(203)View details →
KAFE.CBR | CAFE IN GREENWAY — Tuggeranong, Canberra
53Spot

KAFE.CBR | CAFE IN GREENWAY

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

5.0(19)View details →
Super Emoji — Braddon, Canberra
53Spot

Super Emoji

$$
Cafes · Civic

Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.

3.9(318)View details →
Laneway Espresso Dickson — Dickson, Canberra
53Spot

Laneway Espresso Dickson

Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.5(141)View details →
Coffee Encounter — Woden, Canberra
53Spot

Coffee Encounter

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.2(82)View details →
Artisan Canberra Cafe — Civic, Canberra
53Spot

Artisan Canberra Cafe

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.5(36)View details →
Wonder by Alice - Civic — Civic, Canberra
53Spot

Wonder by Alice - Civic

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(24)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.