The Best New Cafes in Brisbane

This is our edit of Brisbane’s best new cafes of the last 12 months. Some are highly invested in serving excellent food and following the latest coffee trends, while others are just trying to become great neighbourhood catch-up spots. Here’s where we’re going for coffee, pastries and all-day eats right now.


Updated on 16 April 2026

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Kosta’s Takeaway Brisbane
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Kosta’s Takeaway Brisbane
Kostas was already a hit in Sydney. Now it’s made the move north with ex-Anyday chef Adam Wolfers on board.
Jane’s Deli
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Jane’s Deli
Visit for truly excellent sandwiches, including a mortadella with woodfired broccoli one, a hot honey cheese toastie and a fan-favourite Hainanese chicken number.
Time & Temp
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Time & Temp
Cardamom buns and croissants are the stars at this cute Albion bakery.
Idle
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Idle
The Anyday team’s cafe has Agnes Bakery DNA, along with 36 seats to enjoy the all-day dine-in menu. Plus, there’s a pantry to buy provisions.
Semi Semi
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Semi Semi
Get bingsu, the fluffy shaved ice dessert, with customisable toppings, plus a cast of rotating sandwiches at this West End spot.
075 Pinsa Romana
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075 Pinsa Romana
Using an 800-kilogram oven imported from Rome, Italian-born pizzaiolo Michele Bei is serving pinsa and pizza al taglio that’s crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.