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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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Fav Cup — Barton, Canberra
58Spot

Fav Cup

Cafes · Civic

Cafes in Civic, Canberra.

4.5(155)View details →
Cafe Gather — Braddon, Canberra
58Spot

Cafe Gather

$$
Cafes · Braddon

Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.

4.2(574)View details →
pulp. bookcafe — Gungahlin, Canberra
58Spot

pulp. bookcafe

$$
Cafes · Gungahlin

Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(292)View details →
Jindebah Café — Tuggeranong, Canberra
58Spot

Jindebah Café

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Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.6(100)View details →
Cafe2617 — Belconnen, Canberra
58Spot

Cafe2617

$$
Cafes · Belconnen

Cafes in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.2(517)View details →
Praga Cafe — Dickson, Canberra
58Spot

Praga Cafe

Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.4(209)View details →
Recess Coffee — Manuka, Canberra
58Spot

Recess Coffee

Cafes · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

4.4(179)View details →
EightyTwenty Canberra | Greenway Cafe — Tuggeranong, Canberra
58Spot

EightyTwenty Canberra | Greenway Cafe

Cafes · Tuggeranong

Cafes in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.4(172)View details →
Champi Express Cafe — Woden, Canberra
58Spot

Champi Express Cafe

Cafes · Woden

Cafes in Woden, Canberra.

4.7(84)View details →
Lil Milkbar — Woden, Canberra
57Spot

Lil Milkbar

Cafes · Woden

Bakeries in Woden, Canberra.

4.9(130)View details →
Ritual Cafe — Barton, Canberra
57Spot

Ritual Cafe

$$
Cafes · Barton

Cafes in Barton, Canberra.

4.4(156)View details →
Origin bake — Barton, Canberra
57Spot

Origin bake

Cafes · Civic

Bakeries in Civic, Canberra.

4.6(83)View details →
Pellegrino's — Fyshwick, Canberra
57Spot

Pellegrino's

$$
Cafes · Fyshwick

Cafes in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.6(395)View details →
Caffe Cherry Beans — Gungahlin, Canberra
57Spot

Caffe Cherry Beans

$$
Cafes · Gungahlin

Cafe chain making classic brekkie & lunch, plus artisanal coffee using carefully sourced beans.

4.2(289)View details →
Ricardo's Cafe — Barton, Canberra
57Spot

Ricardo's Cafe

$$
Cafes · Belconnen

Creative pastries, all-day breakfast & high tea, whipped up in a relaxed, light-filled cafe.

4.0(1,135)View details →
OUR HOURS bakery cafe — Dickson, Canberra
57Spot

OUR HOURS bakery cafe

Cafes · Dickson

Cafes in Dickson, Canberra.

4.7(62)View details →
Dobinsons — Gungahlin, Canberra
57Spot

Dobinsons

Cafes · Gungahlin

Bakeries in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(250)View details →
Two Before Ten Hobart Place — Civic, Canberra
57Spot

Two Before Ten Hobart Place

$$
Cafes · Civic

Artisan coffee drinks & inventive cafe meals served in a trendy space with big windows.

4.3(242)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.