​6 places to sip specialty Coffee in Cairns

February 19, 2015 - 3 min read

​Signature Blend: House Blend1) Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters ​Signature Blend: House Blend Specialty coffee is their specialty! Proudly branding themselves as ‘Latte Art Freaks’ don’t be surprised if there are amazing illustrations in your frothed milk which will leave you pondering whether to drink it or just admire the art. They also produce three different […]

​Signature Blend: House Blend1) Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters

Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters – Cairns

​Signature Blend: House Blend
Specialty coffee is their specialty! Proudly branding themselves as ‘Latte Art Freaks’ don’t be surprised if there are amazing illustrations in your frothed milk which will leave you pondering whether to drink it or just admire the art. They also produce three different blends on location in Stratford just outside Cairns, which can be purchased if you want to take that authentic flavour home choosing from the Face Kicker, Organic or House Blend.
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​Where: 25 Johnston Street, Stratford QLD 4870

2) Caffiend
Caffiend – Cairns

The name says it all, this place is for caffeine lovers who also appreciate art and music. With graffiti murals outside the cafe accompanied by unique dishes to compliment the amazing coffee it’s a local favourite. What’s so fabulous about this cafe is its community support and interesting local acts that are featured on a weekly basis so if you’re looking for a little bit of culture with your coffee then Caffiend is the place to be. They also use a specialty roaster to ensure every cup of coffee is perfect and depending on which day you come in to have a black coffee you can try a variety of roasts.
Where: 5/78 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870
3) Industry One Coffee Roasters
Industry One Coffee Roasters – Cairns

Industry’s specialty coffee roasting offers four unique blends to choose from which feature accents of hazelnut, chocolate and or fruity and floral notes.  Their Cafe located a few minutes out of Cairns also produces fabulous simple sweets to accompany your coffee featuring cupcake Fridays, which is the highlight of the week. If you’re looking to get on the other side of the machine then their Barista classes will allow you to further appreciate their specialty coffee.
Signature Blend: Barista’s Blend
​Where: 110 Scott Street, Bungalow, QLD
4) Cruze Coffee
Cruze Coffee – Cairns

If you’re on the go and don’t have time to sit in then Cruze Coffee is the place to swing by. With over thirty different types of coffee to choose from even the fussiest of coffee connoisseurs will find a blend that blows their taste buds out of the water. The owner’s passion for coffee has led to him creating a coffee shop where you have a wide variety of great beans to choose from so every time you order a coffee it’s a completely new experience.
Signature Blend: The GodFather
​Where: 105 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870
5) Bang & Grind Coffee Shop
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Bang & Grind Coffee Shop – Cairns

Bang & Grind is one of the very few boutique specialty cafes in Cairns that offer original blends. Their culinary food is also just as great as the interesting blends they have for the locals and tourists who love it. Roasting of the beans is done at Ransom Specialty Coffee Roasters and is then used in the cafe to impress coffee addicts. If you’re in the area then it’s well worth the trip to try both of their signature blends.
Signature blends: Screaming Masaai and the Honey Badger
​Where: Shop 8/14 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870
6) Silk Caffe
Silk Caffe – Cairns

Silk Caffe has a great atmosphere for individuals to sit down and relax for coffee with breakfast or brunch. Situated on the corner of Spence and Sheridan Street it’s a great cafe to bring family and friends with a upbeat atmosphere. Their specialty coffee is also made on a La Marzocca so don’t forget to say thank you to your friendly Baristas Alex and Georgia when inside.
Signature Blend: Vibe
​Where: Cnr Spence and Sheridan Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Agree or disagree with our favourite specialty coffee spots? Tell us your go to place for a caffeine hit in Cairns below.​