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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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Sushipresso — Gungahlin, Canberra
53Spot

Sushipresso

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.5(164)View details →
The Glass House Cafe — Tuggeranong, Canberra
52Spot

The Glass House Cafe

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.3(47)View details →
LAA Cafe — Gungahlin, Canberra
52Spot

LAA Cafe

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.7(74)View details →
Hideout — Barton, Canberra
52Spot

Hideout

$
Cafes · Barton

Cafes in Barton, Canberra.

4.4(155)View details →
On Lonsdale — Braddon, Canberra
52Spot

On Lonsdale

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

3.9(245)View details →
Espresso Room Gungahlin — Gungahlin, Canberra
52Spot

Espresso Room Gungahlin

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(45)View details →
Oliver Brown — Barton, Canberra
52Spot

Oliver Brown

$$
Cafes · Civic

Dessert Spots in Civic, Canberra.

3.8(383)View details →
caffe luxxe — Tuggeranong, Canberra
52Spot

caffe luxxe

$$
Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.0(108)View details →
Black & White Espresso Chisholm — Tuggeranong, Canberra
52Spot

Black & White Espresso Chisholm

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.5(132)View details →
Bite & Beans Cafe — Kingston, Canberra
52Spot

Bite & Beans Cafe

Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.4(169)View details →
EightyTwenty Canberra | Mort St - Express Cafe — Civic, Canberra
52Spot

EightyTwenty Canberra | Mort St - Express Cafe

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(19)View details →
Oliver Brown — Gungahlin, Canberra
51Spot

Oliver Brown

$$
Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

3.8(232)View details →
Cafe June — Dickson, Canberra
51Spot

Cafe June

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(112)View details →
Raven Coffee — Woden, Canberra
51Spot

Raven Coffee

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.8(48)View details →
The Husk Bakery and Cafe — Fyshwick, Canberra
51Spot

The Husk Bakery and Cafe

Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.3(169)View details →
Enjoy Living 108 Gelato & Coffee Bar — Dickson, Canberra
51Spot

Enjoy Living 108 Gelato & Coffee Bar

Cafes · Dickson

Bakeries in Dickson, Canberra.

4.7(50)View details →
Society Coffee Co — Belconnen, Canberra
51Spot

Society Coffee Co

Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.6(75)View details →
Cafe Mitchello — Gungahlin, Canberra
51Spot

Cafe Mitchello

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.7(52)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.