Best of Townsville
Best Coffee in Townsville: Cafes and Roasters in the North
Townsville's cafe scene is lively for a city of its size, driven by a young professional and student population and a strong outdoor culture that makes morning coffee a daily ritual. The CBD and Palmer Street area have a solid selection of independent cafes, while Flinders Street and the Strand foreshore have cafes positioned for the morning walk and run crowd. A handful of quality roasters operate in and around the city, and several cafes serve locally roasted single-origin blends. Hours vary, particularly in the warmer months, so checking current opening times before heading out is worthwhile.
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Jam Jar Cafe
A Townsville specialty café with a strong single-origin espresso program and a relaxed inner-city atmosphere popular with professionals and students.
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The Brewery Cafe
A café and small-batch brewery in the Townsville CBD, with solid espresso and a range of locally brewed craft beers from the adjacent microbrewery.
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Wild Canary
A Townsville CBD café and providore known for quality specialty coffee, wholesome food and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere.
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Absolute Espresso
A small specialty espresso bar in Townsville's city centre with a rotating single-origin program and minimal seating, a focused coffee destination.
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Strand Coffee and Kiosk
An outdoor café kiosk on The Strand foreshore with reliable coffee and breezy seating overlooking the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island.
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