The Best Coffee in Canberra

Canberra's coffee scene is spread right across the city, from the inner-north buzz of Braddon and Dickson to the suburban hubs of Woden, Belconnen and Tuggeranong. Rather than clustering in one strip, the capital's cafes are dotted through local shopping precincts and town centres, which means good coffee is rarely far away wherever you find yourself. This guide pulls together a cross-section of cafes across the city's districts so you can plan a coffee stop close to wherever you're based.

Why Canberra delivers

Because the cafes here are scattered across Canberra's distinct town centres, you can match your coffee run to your day, whether you're in Civic, heading south to Woden or Tuggeranong, or out in Gungahlin's newer suburbs. The spread of venues makes it easy to find a local cafe in most parts of the city without a long drive into the centre.

Highlights

• Inner-north cafe-hopping around Braddon and Dickson, with options like BEDST in Braddon and Gang Gang Cafe and Bar in Dickson
• A coffee stop in the southern town centres, including Space Kitchen and Coffee Cafe in Woden and Cafe Beetroot in Tuggeranong
• City-centre convenience at DOP Canberra in Civic
• Kingston and Manuka, with Coffee Collective in Kingston and Kita in Manuka
• Gungahlin's growing cafe choices, such as Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie and Atlas Cafe

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• TRADIES CAFE AND BAR — Fyshwick
• Cup & Coaster — Fyshwick
• Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie — Gungahlin
• Kita — Manuka
• Space Kitchen — Woden
• Coffee Collective — Kingston
• Gang Gang Cafe and Bar — Dickson
• DOP Canberra — Civic
• Coffee Cafe — Woden
• FOX & BOW - FARRER — Woden

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find coffee in Canberra's inner north?

The inner-north suburbs of Braddon and Dickson have cafe options including BEDST in Braddon and Gang Gang Cafe and Bar in Dickson.

Are there good cafes in Canberra's southern suburbs?

Yes. Woden has Space Kitchen, Coffee Cafe and FOX & BOW - FARRER, while Cafe Beetroot is in Tuggeranong.

Which cafes are in Gungahlin?

Gungahlin options in this guide include Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie and Atlas Cafe.

Is there a cafe in the city centre?

DOP Canberra is located in Civic, in the centre of the city.