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New Farm cafes and coffee

New Farm sits on a bend of the Brisbane River, east of the CBD, and its cafes cluster along a few streets. Brunswick Street is the main road through the suburb. Merthyr Road runs through Merthyr Village near New Farm Park. Moray Street and James Street pick up the rest. This page lists the New Farm cafes and takeaway counters that have public pages on Cafe Collection, each with a street address, so you can plan the walk before you leave home.

What New Farm is known for

New Farm was long called Brisbane's Little Italy, and today it is known for its many restaurants and cafes. Two landmarks shape a weekend visit. The Brisbane Powerhouse on Lamington Street, a former tram power station that is now an arts venue, hosts the Jan Powers Farmers Markets every Saturday morning, with coffee vans and food trucks among the stalls. Right beside it is New Farm Park, a heritage listed riverside park where plenty of people take a coffee or a picnic afterwards.

Merthyr Village is the main shopping strip near the park. On Cafe Collection, Franc. Cafe, Savour Cafe and Vue Lounge all list Merthyr Road addresses in the village, and Ground Alchemy, Mylk + Ko and Little Loco sit further along Merthyr Road. Brunswick Street listings include Caneca Espresso & Bar, Death Before Decaf, Dicki's New Farm and CASA LUNA Café. On Moray Street you will find Hey Mr. New Farm and The Thistle New Farm, and Blue Bear Coffeehouse is on James Street.

How to pick a New Farm cafe

  • Start with the street. Brunswick Street suits a coffee on the main road. Merthyr Road keeps you near the village shops and New Farm Park.
  • Plan around Saturday. If you are heading to the farmers markets at the Powerhouse, a Merthyr Road cafe keeps you close to the park.
  • Read the card type. Each card says whether the place is a cafe, a coffee shop or a takeaway counter. Pick a cafe for a sit down breakfast and a coffee shop for a quick takeaway cup.
  • Arriving by river? The CityCat stops at Sydney Street and New Farm Park, so a cafe near either stop saves a walk.
  • Check hours on the day. Open the venue page and confirm with the venue before you travel. Hours change.

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FAQ

Where are most cafes in New Farm?

Most New Farm listings on Cafe Collection sit on Brunswick Street, Merthyr Road around Merthyr Village, and Moray Street, with a few on James Street and Sydney Street. Each venue card shows the full street address, so you can group two or three stops on one walk.

Is there a weekend market in New Farm?

Yes. The Jan Powers Farmers Markets run every Saturday morning at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Lamington Street, next to New Farm Park. Coffee vans and food trucks trade alongside the produce stalls. Check the market's own website for current hours before you go.

Can I get to New Farm cafes without driving?

Yes. The CityCat stops at Sydney Street and at New Farm Park, and New Farm borders Fortitude Valley, so many visitors walk in from the Valley. Pick a cafe near your stop using the addresses on the cards.

Does this page include takeaway as well as cafes?

It includes cafes, coffee shops and takeaway counters that trade in New Farm and have a Cafe Collection page. For burgers, pizza and fish and chips across Brisbane, use the takeaway hub.

My New Farm cafe is missing or out of date. What can I do?

Claim the listing and add hours, what you serve and how people find the door. If you do not have a website, read Cafe without a website first.