{"id":43628,"date":"2017-08-16T08:27:52","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T22:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=43628"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:44:40","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:44:40","slug":"coffee-guide-port-douglas-cairns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/coffee-guide-port-douglas-cairns\/","title":{"rendered":"A coffee lover\u2019s guide to Port Douglas and Cairns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let bad coffee ruin your holiday vibes (seriously, the struggle is real).\u00a0Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Cairns-Hotels.d889.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\">Cairns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Douglas.d6131595.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\">Port Douglas<\/a> faves for all your caffeinated needs.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Cairns-Hotels.d889.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\"><strong>Cairns<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blackbirdcairns\/\">Blackbird Espresso by Coffee NQ<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 9.5\/10<br \/>\nBeans: Blackbird Espresso<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSooooo this is a big call, but Blackbird Espresso may have the best coffee in Cairns. Located on Grafton Street, a few streets back from the esplanade, the staff are crazy passionate about the science behind the magic beans, and you can see (and taste) it in their coffee. I definitely could have had five, but I didn\u2019t (my heart is thanking me). Oh, and to keep up the energy high, you should also sneak in a little banoffee donut from Duke\u2019s Doughnuts, which Blackbird also serve. To die for!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 58.93518518518519% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWwL4m2j7Fa\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by blackbird espresso Cairns (@blackbirdcairns)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-20T03:14:19+00:00\">Jul 19, 2017 at 8:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singsingespresso\/\">Sing Sing Espresso<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Flat white rating: 9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Beans: The Little Marionette<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSing Sing Espresso is a hidden gem in the Cairns CBD that serves up full-bodied espressos. Aswell as offering 5-star caffeinated drinkies, the atmosphere sweetens the experience, with cool modern furnishings and super hipster design. The menu will probably lure you to stay for lunch too, and if you\u2019re there on a Friday, be sure to grab a locally baked organic sourdough on your way out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sippingduck\/\">Sipping Duck CoffeeRoasters<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 8.5\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Beans: Sipping Duck Coffee<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen a coffee spot does a sparkling cold brew, you know you\u2019re in for a treat. Whether you love it or hate it, these guys are legit specialty coffee roasters and, naturally, you see it in their product. The coffee is made with great care, and, of course, tastes like heaven (smooth and chocolatey). Definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWWKoNpHSfE\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters (@sippingduck_coffee_roasters)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-10T00:43:05+00:00\">Jul 9, 2017 at 5:43pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong> 4.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechamberroom.com.au\"> The Chamber Room<\/a><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 8.5\/10<br \/>\nBeans: Code Black Coffee<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nJourney to Village Lane on Lake Street to visit The Chamber Room, aka the \u2018coffee professionals\u2019 that offer specialty everything. They even have Brew Skool, where you can master latte art or become a \u2018Brew Homie\u2019, with classes from $100 per person. When it comes to the flat white, you have two choices of beans from Code Black (a top Melbourne roaster), and I can assure you that neither will let you down. If you\u2019re already having heart palpitations from the caffeine overload, the Chamber Room also serve AMAZING decaf. It\u2019s often taboo in the coffee world, but I respect their quest to find and serve tasty decaf. Bonus points for not having any shame.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWJ6c5ED5Tn\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The Chamber Room (@thechamberroom)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-05T06:30:50+00:00\">Jul 4, 2017 at 11:30pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Douglas.d6131595.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\"><strong>Port Douglas <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Origin-Espresso-Port-Douglas-Stratford-and-Cairns-North-166007350109930\/\">Origin Espresso<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 9\/10<br \/>\nBeans: Origin Espresso<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This, my caffeinated friends, is my top pick for coffee in Port Douglas. It\u2019s a little bit off the main drag, but trust me, it\u2019s worth the sleepy walk. Being a roaster as well, you can trust\u00a0these guys know their stuff. Their coffee is perfectly extracted and full of flavour, with a nice fruity kick at the end. Also, if you fall in love with Origin, they have more shops in Stratford and Cairns \ud83d\ude09 We got yo back.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/cairns\/1048px-wide-1.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1397\" \/>\n<p><strong> 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sparrowcoffeeco\/\">Sparrow Coffee Co<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 8.5\/10<br \/>\nBeans: Allpress coffee<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nA coffee-only spot serving smooth, rich, Allpress goodness. You know this place is good because they\u2019ve rapidly opened four stores \u2013 the other locations are in Bangalow, Byron Bay, and Brisbane. Sparrow is a takeaway-only place, but it\u2019s also attached to a retail store, so you can sip \u2018n\u2019 shop. If you don\u2019t want to wait for your coffee, just get the \u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/heyyou.com.au\">Hey You<\/a>\u2019 app and order it ahead\u2026 It\u2019s all about minimising the uncaffeinated time on earth &#8211; can I get an amen?<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bettysbohemianbeachcafe\/\">Betty\u2019s Bohemian Beach Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFlat white rating: 8\/10<br \/>\nBeans: Blackbird Espresso<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nBetty\u2019s is right off the main strip and it\u2019s exactly as it sounds &#8211; colourful, bold, and leafy. But, let\u2019s talk about the coffee. My latte was an easy drink, full of flavour and with subtle blueberry notes. The milk was perhaps not done as perfectly as at Sparrow or Origin, but Betty\u2019s makes up for it with a full menu and oodles of seating space. Definitely one for your lunchtime coffee.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/cairns\/1048px-wide-2.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1397\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Cairns-Hotels.d889.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\">Book a trip to Cairns<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Douglas.d6131595.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=AUG17-COFFEE-PORT-DOUGLAS-BLOG\">Book a trip to Port Douglas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let bad coffee ruin your holiday vibes (seriously, the struggle is real).\u00a0Check out these Cairns and Port Douglas faves..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":43631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,11],"tags":[],"acf":{"credits":[{"name":"","label":"","full_url":""}],"enable_review_score":false},"posts_api_cpm_point":{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia","latitude":"-16.483611","longitude":"145.465278","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43628"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43628"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43648,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43628\/revisions\/43648"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}