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Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.
Looking for the best cafes in Braddon? We've gathered 11 standout spots in this corner of Canberra, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Braddon has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Canberra is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
11 spots in Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

A well-regarded specialty coffee spot at Braddon in Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 452 reviews.

Modern cafe with black tiles and copper lamps, for wholefood-focused dishes, smoothies and treats.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

A much-loved cafe in central Canberra with a 4.6 rating across 301 reviews.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

A much-loved cafe at Braddon in Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 112 reviews.
The cafes in Braddon listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
We currently feature 11 cafes in Braddon, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
Braddon is one of Canberra's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.