Best Kangaroo Point Cafés for Coffee & Brunch

There’s something special about starting your morning at a Kangaroo Point café. Maybe it’s the riverside breeze, the city skyline backdrop, or the laidback yet adventure-loving energy that makes this neighbourhood feel alive. 

Oh, and the excellent food and coffee, of course. Kangaroo Point cafés do their breakfasts, brunches and oat lattes pretty well (not to mention all the fabulous lunch and dinner restaurants). And judging by the locals and tourists who flock to these hotspots daily, we’re not the only ones who think so.

So, to kickstart your Brisbane stay, here are 5 top cafés in Kangaroo Point you have to try.

Why Kangaroo Point is a Café Hotspot in Brisbane

Perched right on the Brisbane River and just across from the iconic Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point is that perfect mix of laid-back charm and urban buzz that Brisbane does so well.

The area boasts scenic cliff walks, river kayaking, even abseiling and rock climbing on the cliffs themselves. Sunrises are stunning from the Kangaroo Point cliffs lookout (or anywhere along the river), and our mild Queensland weather makes mornings enjoyable all year-round.

And of course, paired perfectly with a morning Kangaroo Point river walk or Riverlife Adventure activity is a delicious coffee and breakfast at a local hang out.

Close to Rambla @ Story House, you’ll find cafés Kangaroo Point locals love for their early-bird hours, outdoor vibes and smooth barista coffee. These vibrant yet cosy venues are just steps away from some of the city's most gobsmackingly gorgeous riverside spots.

If you’re visiting us from interstate or overseas, we’ve got a handful of hidden gems to explore on your travels. If you’re a local chasing your new weekend haunt, this precinct is a morning person’s dream, and we’ve got the coffee brewing just for you.

Let’s dig in.

Top 5 Kangaroo Point Cafés to Visit

1. Percolate Specialty Coffee & Waffles

Shop 5/121 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane

5-minute walk from Rambla @ Story House

A short stroll from our serviced apartments, Percolate Specialty Coffee & Waffles is the go-to for those who like their coffee strong and their breakfasts indulgent. This cosy café at Kangaroo Point serves Zest Specialty Coffee alongside all-day brekky, but let’s be real… the waffles steal the show.

Menu must-tries: The Canadian waffles stacked with bacon and maple syrup, or the savoury smoked salmon and halloumi waffles if you’re more of a salty-than-sweet person. 

Opening hours:

• Monday–Friday: 6am–2:30pm
• Saturday: 7am–2:30pm
• Sunday: 7am–12:30pm

2. Chatty Beans

93 Baines Street, Kangaroo Point

5-minute walk from Rambla @ Story House

Born from a love of coffee and community, Chatty Beans is that friendly café at Kangaroo Point where the staff know your name (and your order). It’s all about specialty brews, fresh brunches and park-side vibes that invite you to linger. 

This café is also proudly pet-friendly, with dog treats on hand for the goodest boys and girls in town. 

Menu must-tries: The bagels. Whether you’re team Brekky Bagel, Avo Bagel, or Nutella & Banana Bagel, they’re the kind of perfectly toasted, fluffy goodness that will have you coming back on repeat.

Opening hours:

• Monday: 6–11:30 am
• Tuesdsay–Wednesday: 6–11:30am, 4:30–8:30 pm
• Thursday–Friday: 6am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
• Saturday–Sunday: 7am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm

3. Three Little Birds

22 Baildon St, Kangaroo Point

5-minute drive or 21-minute bus and walk from Rambla @ Story House

Tucked in the heart of the suburb, Three Little Birds feels like stumbling across a cosy little secret. The coffee is smooth, the service is genuinely warm, and the menu hits all the right notes (like fried chicken waffles that balance crispy crunch with flavour-packed sweetness). 

It’s small, friendly, and the kind of Kangaroo Point café where you could happily park yourself all weekend. 

Menu must-tries: The homemade shakshouka with toasted sourdough, or the BBQ pulled pork eggs benedict piled on a toasted croissant. Seriously good.

Opening hours:

• Monday–Friday: 5:30am–1pm
• Saturday–Sunday: 6am–1pm

4. Daffodil Café

98 Main St, Kangaroo Point

5-minute drive or 29-minute bus and walk from Rambla @ Story House

Bright, welcoming and quintessentially Brisbane in its low-key vibe, Daffodil Café is a Kangaroo Point staple. The cabinet food is always fresh, the coffee is consistently good, and the sunlit patio is perfect for quick catch-ups or easy grab-and-go mornings. 

There’s limited seating at this foodie hideaway, but we kind of love that, because it makes a picnic in the nearby park all the more enticing. Captain Burke Park is just steps away from this café at Kangaroo Point, so you can take your almond croissant down to the river, sit under the Story Bridge, and soak up one of Brisbane’s ultimate picnic views.

Menu must-tries: Toasted wraps, poké bowls, or their buttery almond croissant. Or, you know, all three.

Opening hours:

• Monday–Friday: 6am–2pm
• Saturday: 6:30am–2pm
• Sunday: 7am–2pm

5. Christian Jacques Bakery

8 Baildon St, Kangaroo Point

5-minute drive or 38-minute bus and walk from Rambla @ Story House

Much like Mum taught us to do with dessert, we’ve saved the best for last. But unlike those typical bowls of ice cream from childhood, this Brisbane boulangerie bursts with world-class pastries, bread, sweet treats and baked goods that attract crowds from all over the city (and beyond). 

Named one of the top 3 bakeries in Brisbane, Christian Jacques Bakery brings authentic Parisian technique (the man himself trained at the National Institute of Boulangerie and Patisserie in France) to Kangaroo Point, and the results are heavenly. Croissants, tarts, éclairs, brownies. You name it, they’ve nailed it.

A quick tip for visiting this Kangaroo Point café: Brisbane locals know the drill, and you’ll see them lining up for Parisian pastries often before the venue opens (especially on weekends). Get there a bit early if you want to snag the freshest, flakiest croissant.

Menu must-tries: The classic ham & cheese croissant is always a winner, but we also love the golden apple tart and custard almond croissant. Good luck trying to choose from the cabinets here.

Opening hours:

• Tuesday–Sunday: 6am–1pm
• Monday: Closed

Tips for Visiting Cafés in Kangaroo Point

Before you set off on your Kangaroo Point caffeine crawl, here are a few handy tips to make your café-hopping as smooth as your long black.

Getting There & Parking

While most cafés in Kangaroo Point have on-street parking nearby, the area is a busy inner-city hub. Weekends especially can get a little hectic. 

If you want to avoid circling the block for a spot, then walking, jumping on a bus or grabbing a rideshare is often the easiest option. 

Rambla @ Story House is only a 5-minute walk or drive to these venues, so your Uber won’t break the bank, either.

Family & Pet Friendly

Every Kangaroo Point café on this list welcomes families, so you can bring the kids along without a fuss. If your crew also includes a four-legged member, Chatty Beans has pet-friendly outdoor seating and even dog treats, so nobody misses out.

Best Times to Visit

Early mornings are prime time at Kangaroo Point, when the light over the river and cliffs is unbeatable. If you can, aim for an early coffee run. Grab a takeaway and head to the cliffs or riverfront park for the full experience. On weekends, try to beat the brunch rush by heading out before 8am.

Pair it With an Activity

With these cafés, the location is half (if not more) of the fun. Start your morning with a walk along the cliffs, a sunrise kayak on the river, or even an abseil session, then reward yourself with a flat white and pastry at a kangaroo point cliff café nearby.

Stay Close to Brisbane's Riverside Scene

Once you’ve had your fill of Kangaroo Point cliff café vibes, make Rambla your base to explore more. 

Stay with us at Rambla @ Story House, where apartment living meets urban convenience. Take in sweeping city views, enjoy front-row seats to The Gabba (it’s basically across the road!), and stroll to many of the riverside parks and cafés that make Kangaroo Point such a hotspot.

Because great days in Brisbane start with great coffee, and your Rambla story starts here.

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