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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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FOX & BOW - FARRER — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

FOX & BOW - FARRER

$$
Cafes · Woden

This chill cafe with rustic accents & a patio offers a creative menu with sandwiches & smoothies.

4.5(816)View details →
Cafe Beetroot — Tuggeranong, Canberra
63Spot

Cafe Beetroot

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.8(233)View details →
BEDST — Braddon, Canberra
63Spot

BEDST

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.8(200)View details →
The Tipsy Mug — Gungahlin, Canberra
62Spot

The Tipsy Mug

Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafes in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(179)View details →
The Explo — Fyshwick, Canberra
62Spot

The Explo

Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

5.0(88)View details →
Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax — Belconnen, Canberra
62Spot

Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

$
Cafes · Belconnen

Dessert Spots in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.5(497)View details →
Močan & Green Grout — Civic, Canberra
62Spot

Močan & Green Grout

$$
Cafes · Civic

Stylish, retro-chic nook with inventive meals cooked in an open kitchen, plus fair-trade espresso.

4.4(843)View details →
Supersweet Cafe — Tuggeranong, Canberra
62Spot

Supersweet Cafe

Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.6(374)View details →
Marvie and Wolfe - Cafe — Braddon, Canberra
62Spot

Marvie and Wolfe - Cafe

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(173)View details →
East Row Cafe — Dickson, Canberra
62Spot

East Row Cafe

$$
Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.5(538)View details →
Bean Origin Belconnen — Belconnen, Canberra
62Spot

Bean Origin Belconnen

$
Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.6(373)View details →
Maple and Pine Cafe — Woden, Canberra
62Spot

Maple and Pine Cafe

$$
Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.7(209)View details →
Fika Cafe & Deli — Woden, Canberra
61Spot

Fika Cafe & Deli

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.6(237)View details →
Two Before Ten Aranda — Belconnen, Canberra
61Spot

Two Before Ten Aranda

$$
Cafes · Belconnen

Brekkie staples and hearty lunches in a hip cafe and roastery with outdoor tables and dark walls.

4.3(787)View details →
BEAN & TABLE — Manuka, Canberra
61Spot

BEAN & TABLE

$$
Cafes · Kingston

Cafes in Kingston, Canberra.

4.4(611)View details →
Hudsons of Dickson — Dickson, Canberra
61Spot

Hudsons of Dickson

$
Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.5(333)View details →
Common Grounds Corner — Tuggeranong, Canberra
61Spot

Common Grounds Corner

$$
Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.4(678)View details →
Silk Cafe — Fyshwick, Canberra
61Spot

Silk Cafe

$$
Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.5(304)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.