Queensland

  • Blackbird Laneway – amazing coffee and top vibes in Cairns!

    Blackbird Laneway – amazing coffee and top vibes in Cairns!

    Very occasionally, I visit a coffee shop that just nails it – and Blackbird Laneway in Cairns is one such place. On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, I did some coffee research before the trip. Blackbird Laneway got great reviews, so it was the first place I headed after checking-in to our…

  • Caffiend – clever branding and good coffee in Cairns

    Caffiend – clever branding and good coffee in Cairns

    On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, I went in search of an early morning takeaway coffee in Cairns. Checking out local reviews, I headed to the cleverly-named Caffiend in the city centre. Caffiend is more of a cafe than just a coffee shop, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and it…

  • Origin – roasting and serving stunning coffee in Port Douglas

    Origin – roasting and serving stunning coffee in Port Douglas

    On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, my pre-trip research led me to Origin Espresso in Port Douglas. It became my “go to” coffee shop during my brief stay in the town. On my first visit, the place was packed. There was a big queue to order, with many already waiting for takeaways…

  • Captain & Co – coffee with a friendly smile in Port Douglas

    Captain & Co – coffee with a friendly smile in Port Douglas

    On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, I enjoyed watching the sunrise from Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas – after which a morning coffee was certainly in order! First cab off the rank wandering along a very quiet Macrossan Street was Captain & Co Espresso. This “hole in the wall” style coffee…