COFFEE GUIDEBRISBANE · 2026

Best Coffee
in Paddington

5 cafes reviewed. Same order every time. One latte, one double shot espresso. No sponsorships.

5REVIEWED
1MUST VISIT
6.5AVG SCORE
7.5HIGHEST

TOP PICK IN PADDINGTON

7.5/10
Blackout Paddington
Paddington · $$
MUST VISIT
"Rich and full-bodied from the jump, silky texture through the middle,DIBS Coffee dialled in perfectly. Smooth all the way to the last sip, n..."
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Paddington's Given Terrace is one of the most walkable cafe strips in Brisbane. Compact, high quality, and locals first. 5 cafes reviewed with an average of 6.5/10. Nearly every cafe here takes its coffee seriously.

HOW WE SCORE
One latte. One espresso. Every time. No exceptions.
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN PADDINGTON
1 of 5 cafes score 7.5+ (Must Visit tier)
Average score: 6.5/10 above the Brisbane average of 6.4
Typical price: $$

ALL 5 CAFES · RANKED

Paddington Ranked by Score

1
7.5
Blackout Paddington TOP PICK
Paddington · $$
Rich and full-bodied from the jump, silky texture through the middle,DIBS Coffee dialled i...
MUST VISIT
2
6.4
Tandem Co. Cycle House
Paddington · $$
Decent hit, smooth body, balanced good enough for a pit stop, wouldn't go out of your way
TAKE OR LEAVE
3
6.4
Eighty Six Cafe
Paddington · $$
Decent hit, smooth body, balanced Paddington cup, gets by.
TAKE OR LEAVE
4
6.2
Swift Espresso
Paddington · $$
Decent hit, smooth body, balanced good cup, nothing more.
TAKE OR LEAVE
5
6.2
Hope & Anchor
Paddington · $$
Decent hit, smooth body good cup, nothing that stands out.
TAKE OR LEAVE
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