fortitude valley cafes
Agnes Bakery
Cafe
Agnes Restaurant’s popular lock-down era bakery now has a permanent home inside an old Queenslander in the Valley. It’s punching out five different types of sourdough, plus kouign-amanns, breakfast rolls, doughnuts and coffee by Bear Bones.
James & Antler
Cafe
This pint-sized kiosk, run by two brothers, is known for its viral croques (French bechamel-slathered toasted sandwiches) and canned-to-order frappes. Your best bet is to get in early – both have been known to sell out.
Bellissimo Coffee Fortitude Valley
Cafe
A small-batch roastery that smells every bit the part.
Nug General Store
Cafe
Tucked down a laneway in the Valley, this homey cafe and retail space sells everything you need for the ultimate dinner party at home – think pantry staples, artisan condiments and chic homewares. You can also sit in and enjoy a rustic salad or sandwich with filter coffee by Semipro.
The Green
Cafe
Hidden just off James Street, this cacti-filled eatery and shop is dedicated to Lebanese-style mezze and share plates, Ottolenghi-inspired salads, Japanese ceramics and plants – lots of them.
Paradise Cafe
Cafe
An old pizzeria reborn as a beautiful coffee and breakfast spot.
Reverends Fine Coffee
Cafe
A trinity of good beans, chilled vibes and gluten-free donuts.
Halo Ground
Cafe
Restaurant quality food in a sophisticated cafe setting: that’s the concept behind Halo Ground Coffee and Food.
Milk Box Coffee and Tuckshop
Cafe
A specialty coffee joint turning back time.
King Arthur
Cafe
Local produce reigns supreme at this sustainable, semi-suburban cafe.
Street Lab Specialty Coffee
Cafe
Coffee appreciation goes street.
Tonic Espresso + Bar
Cafe
Coffee meets warehouse chic at this little laneway spot.
One Drop Specialty Coffee
Cafe
Good coffee in an office block? Believe it.
Pineapple Express Superfood Box
Cafe
This pint-sized superfood cafe dishes up a sweet fix without the regret.
Laruche Kiosk
Cafe
Start a hangover at Laruche, then come to Kiosk for the next-day cure.
Sinmei Tea Room
Cafe
A Chinese tea experience among the books at Scrumptious Reads.