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Best Coffee and Cafes in Palm Cove

Updated Mon 03 Oct 2022

BEST COFFEE AND CAFES IN PALM COVE

Island palm trees on the beach at Palm Cove

Image source: Chill at Portofino

If you’ve ever been a barista, you’ll know that every cafe has their own unique way of making coffee. We think Palm Cove’s way of doing things reigns supreme, though. Their secret ingredient? Stunning waterfront views. Yep, every cafe in our list of go-to coffee spots for Palm Cove boasts stunning and sweeping views of waves crashing onto warm, sandy beaches. So, if you like your coffee with a side of oceanfront living, consult our must-visit guide to the best of Palm Cove’s unbeatable cafes below … 


Coffee machine, close up

Image source: 27 Degrees

27 Degrees


27 Degrees is the ultimate chillout zone in Palm Cove and has two nirvana-inducing dining areas for patrons to find their Zen. Cool off with a revitalising cold brew in the serenity of their lush garden dining, or sink into their beanbags by the water as you let the rays of Tropical Far North Queensland’s sun dry the salt on your skin. 27 Degrees is locally famous for their homemade peanut butter, so don’t forget to grab a tub on your visit! Souvenirs you can eat? Can’t think of a keepsake from your travels to sunny Queensland.


Ocean front dining, Palm Cove

Image source: Chill at Portofino

Chill at Portofino


With tiered alfresco dining, everybody at Chill at Portofino gets a view of Palm Cove’s breathtaking beach. Their menu boasts a classy oceanic twist on classic pub food, with coral trout tacos and scallops wrapped in prosciutto. Let the fresh sea breeze carry you away to an unparalleled tropical paradise.


Cappuccino latte art

Image source: Espresso and Co

Espresso and Co


The hustle and bustle of a cafe is often the best way to gauge how good it is, and Espresso and Co is always hustling and bustling with locals and tourists. Don’t let the crowds deter you, though! The service at Espresso and Co is speedy and reliable, and their baristas are second-to-none. The tall paperbark trees that tower over the cafe offer a sweet reprieve from the sun, too! You seriously won’t be able to stop yourself from being sucked into the convivial hubbub of this locally loved star.


Acai bowl topped with strawberries, blueberries, coconut

Image source: The Beach Hut

The Beach Hut


Ever wondered what exactly is Australian cuisine? On top of being home to an unrivalled cafe scene and the best baristas in the world (this is our unbiased expert opinion), a huge part of what characterises Aussie cuisine is our focus on what’s fresh and healthy. There’s something about the warm, salty air that gets you pining for a fresh juice, a tropical smoothie, an acai bowl laden with Australia’s famously lush fruits. The Beach Hut is a quintessentially Queensland cafe that offers all this and more. Find yourself a seat under the Beach Hut’s umbrellas and let the warm and welcoming staff fix you up with one of the freshest treaties your taste buds will ever experience.


Alfresco dining, people eating, fairy lights

Image source: Underground Palm Cove


Underground Palm Cove


What do you get when you cross London’s iconic tube system with Tropical Far North Queensland? Underground Cafe, Palm Cove’s cutest and quirkiest cafe by far run by a father-son duo and set in the heart of William Esplanade. Enjoy a slice of the motherland with the Prince Charles omelette or the Big Ben Breakfast, and if you happen to swing by in the afternoon treat yourself to a sunset speciality drink — because you’re not on holidays unless you’ve got a cocktail in hand and an ocean horizon in sight.


Happy dining, travellers. Be sure to check out our East Coast packages for great deals that will help you experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Far North Queensland’s rainforests.


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