Best Cafes in Civic
Looking for the best cafes in Civic? We've gathered 27 standout spots in this corner of Canberra, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Civic 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.
27 spots in Civic
DOP Canberra
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The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra
$$Hip, airy joint with outdoor seats & exposed rafters serving up boutique coffee & classic cafe fare.
East Row Cafe
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Močan & Green Grout
$$Stylish, retro-chic nook with inventive meals cooked in an open kitchen, plus fair-trade espresso.
Marvie and Wolfe - Cafe
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Superfine Cafe
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CAFE BISTROT CBD
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Via Dolce
$$Housemade Italian desserts and pizzas served in a polished patisserie with marble tables.
Barrio Collective Coffee
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Oscar's Bakery Cafe
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Redbrick Coffee City
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Fav Cup
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Origin bake
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Two Before Ten Hobart Place
$$Artisan coffee drinks & inventive cafe meals served in a trendy space with big windows.
The Corner Market
Markets in Civic, Canberra.
10/10 cafe
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Caffe Cherry Beans - Civic
$$Cafe chain making classic brekkie & lunch, plus artisanal coffee using carefully sourced beans.
Artisan Canberra Cafe
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Cafes in Civic — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Civic?+
The cafes in Civic 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.
How many cafes are there in Civic?+
We currently feature 27 cafes in Civic, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Civic in Canberra?+
Civic 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.
What's the coffee culture like in Canberra?+
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.