Cairns
Kool Spot is a retro little cafe with a plant-filled corner outdoor dining area and the best $7 breakfast special around, as well as lunch and dinner…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Victoria
Disappear into this classic old-style tearoom for its Devonshire tea ($10.50) or a slice of lemon tart. Otherwise, enjoy a pie or light lunch on the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The best of Herberton's few cafes and the only one open in the evening. Hearty meals, great coffee and country-style service make the Jacaranda a worthy…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This classic family deli sells smallgoods and prepares fresh focaccia sandwiches. A top spot also to pick up picnic supplies like Italian cheese and…
Townsville
On the tourist strip, this versatile Greek restaurant serves filling takeaways include juicy gyros, meze galore, burgers and homemade honey puffs.
Townsville
An excellent Thai restaurant with a prime downtown location, Summerie's uses Coral Sea produce in dishes such as Panang prawn avocado or Volcanic seafood.
Broome
Fans of deconstructed-hipsterism will love the breakfasts, vegos the wide and varied earth fodder and parents the thoughtful cheese-and-Vegemite toasties.
New South Wales
This bistro in the gorgeous Commercial Hotel has fabulous pub food, open fireplaces, local wines and not a TV or poker machine in sight.
Gold Coast
Grab a seat in the shade of the beautiful tree here for a lazy breakfast or lunch with well-made coffee. The menu has gluten-free and vegan options, too.
Great Ocean Road
An attractive open-plan cafe, Swell is popular for brunch items such as buttermilk hotcakes, organic sourdough toasties and healthy fresh-juice blends.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The main attraction here is local seafood and fish and chips (eat in or takeaway) and Cooktown's best pizzas (it was formerly the Italian Restaurant).
Cairns
Disregard the empty-mall atmosphere at Orchid Plaza and head upstairs to dig into authentic sizzling, spicy Korean fare at this very popular hangout.
Thursday Island & Horn Island
This waterfront cafe-bakery brews easily the best coffee on TI, along with fresh juices, cakes and sandwiches. Locals queue up here in the mornings.
West Coast Australia
Colourful, cosy cafe with very friendly staff, excellent coffee and surprisingly varied fare – from poached eggs and bacon on sourdough to quiche.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Dine on tasty pizza and pasta dishes at this Italian-owned restaurant, with an extensive vegetarian pizza menu and gluten-free and vegan options.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
The Fat Pigeon offers good-value mains such as pulled-pork tacos, and huge freshly baked muffins and bagels crammed with salmon and cream cheese.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Enjoy excellent pizzas and pasta dishes at an outside table, or join the hungry hordes that dial-in for delivery every night (minimum order $20).
Queenstown
Middle Eastern–inspired kebabs, salads and wraps are the go. Soups and yummy pies (try the chicken, kumara and mushroom one) break the mould.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packed with locals most nights, Phamish serves delicious rice-paper rolls, dumplings, pancakes, salt-and-pepper squid and Vietnamese curries.
Port Douglas
Locals rate open-fronted Euro-chic Ziva for good coffee and breakfasts such as eggs Benedict. Lunch is mostly burgers and toasted sandwiches.
Hobart
Gourmet self-caterers alert: don't miss the fruit, veg, meats and groceries, plus a suite of Tasmanian wines, at this hip little supermarket.
West Coast Australia
A red-brick heritage house on the main road has been turned into a cycling hub and cafe. Does excellent coffee, simple dishes and smoothies.
Port Douglas
At Wildlife Habitat, includes a tropical buffet breakfast and a guided bird interactive experience.
West Coast Australia
Tucked away in the South Beach car park, this casual snack shack offers excellent coffee, cooked brekkies, winter soups and summer salads.
Western Australia
This food van cheerfully caters to the caffeine needs of passerby, as well as serving toasties, fancy sandwiches and very decent burgers.
New South Wales
This is the place to go for freshly baked bread and delicious macarons, éclairs and tarts, all crafted by French chef Phillippe Legall.
Victoria
The shopfront of the local fishermen's co-op always has fresh seafood, but there's no cooked food here, so it's one for self-caterers.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Good coffee, all-day breakfast, great homemade pies and Alice in Wonderland quirkiness make Mad Hatterz a very Yungaburra-type cafe.
Southern WA
Prize-winning pies lauded across WA. Try the spicy Vinda-Roo with everyone's favourite marsupial given a spicy subcontinental spin.
West Coast Australia
Local fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as natural fruit ice creams. Our favourite are the frozen chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Victoria
Setting up along Metung's scenic grassy foreshore, this local farmers market sells regional wines, cheese, breads and local honey.
Margaret River
Retro furniture and kitsch needlework art – the MRB is a rustic, playful bakery producing quality pastries and big breakfasts.
West Coast Australia
Excellent coffee and good food. Try the bacon-and-egg wrap for breakfast while southern sunshine streams through the windows.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A dedicated vegetarian cafe with plenty of bold Middle Eastern flavours and salads. Dine inside or al fresco, or take away.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Though it's a takeaway kitchen within a petrol station, this place does some of the best and biggest burgers in the region.
New South Wales
This welcoming little country cafe is a good bet for wraps, sandwiches, burgers and burritos. Breakfast is served all day.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
The Waitomo General Store cafe has pre- and post-caving sustenance, including hearty burgers, good coffee and tap beer.
Cairns
This cool, cosy cafe has superb barista coffee, all-day breakfast, gourmet lunches, art and the occasional live gig.
Coromandel Peninsula
Occupying a corner of an old villa, this chic little cafe serves excellent coffee and enticing pastries and cakes.
Dunedin & Otago
Great coffee, delicious baked goods and a sunny corner position make this the pick for your morning caffeine fix.
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