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Paddington cafes and coffee

Paddington is a hilly inner west suburb where most shops and cafes sit along two ridgetop roads, Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, with a second cluster in Rosalie village around Baroona Road. This page lists the Paddington cafes and coffee shops that have public pages on Cafe Collection. Each card carries a street address, which matters here: the terraces are long, and the hill makes a wrong guess feel longer.

What Paddington is known for

Paddington is known for its Queenslander houses and for boutique shopping, galleries, cafes and dining along Given Terrace, Latrobe Terrace and Rosalie village. Given Terrace begins near Suncorp Stadium, where the Caxton Street end is often called lower Paddington, and climbs west into Latrobe Terrace. Along the way you pass the Paddington Antiques Centre on Latrobe Terrace and Paddington Central, the shopping centre built on the old tram depot site. Rosalie, centred on Baroona Road and Nash Street, has its own restaurant, cafe and gourmet food culture.

On Cafe Collection, Given Terrace listings include Paddington Social, Anouk Café, Paddi and Quava Espresso. Latrobe Terrace has Sassafras of Paddington, The Java Lounge Paddington, Chapter IV and Beachmere Cafe, which lists the Paddington Central address. In Rosalie, look for Dopo Eatery, Tognini's Cafe Deli and Eightysix Cafe on Baroona Road, and Smoked Paprika on Nash Street.

How to pick a Paddington cafe

  • Choose your end of the ridge. Lower street numbers on Given Terrace sit near the Caxton Street end. Latrobe Terrace continues further west.
  • Pair coffee with a browse. If you are visiting the antiques centre or the Latrobe Terrace boutiques, a Latrobe Terrace cafe saves the walk back.
  • Rosalie for a slower lunch. Baroona Road groups several cafes and delis close together.
  • Check the card type. Cafe for a sit down meal, coffee shop for a cup to take with you.
  • Confirm hours. Open the venue page and check with the venue on the day. Hours change.

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FAQ

Where are most cafes in Paddington?

Most Paddington listings on Cafe Collection sit on Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, the two ridgetop roads, with a second group in Rosalie on Baroona Road and Nash Street. Every card shows a street address so you can plan around the hills.

Is Rosalie part of Paddington?

Yes. Rosalie is a village area within Paddington, centred on Baroona Road and Nash Street, and it has its own cafe and restaurant strip. Rosalie venues appear on this page because their addresses fall in Paddington.

What is near Paddington cafes to do?

Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace are known for boutique shopping and galleries, and the Paddington Antiques Centre is on Latrobe Terrace. The Caxton Street end of Given Terrace is close to Suncorp Stadium.

Does Cafe Collection rank Paddington cafes?

No. The page lists venues with public Collection pages. It is not an awards table or a paid ranking. For a short curated list across inner Brisbane, read Best cafes Brisbane 2026.

How do I add or update a Paddington cafe?

Claim the listing and add hours, what you serve and how people find you. No website yet? Read Cafe without a website.