The best coffee downtown — espresso bars and sit-down cafes near the offices and the harbour.
Start with Hey Happy, Saint Cecilia, and Cafe Tourist. The stories below have more detail; check the restaurant websites for current menus and hours.
Meet someone or stop for a coffee in the core; check the cafe's laptop policy if you plan to work.
A cafe on Johnson Street with espresso, filter coffee and beans from a range of roasters. Its planned Cook Street location is due in January 2027.
560 Johnson St.
No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.
Espresso and filter coffee in a small downtown coffee bar on Yates Street.
101-535 Yates St.
No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.
The Tourist Wine Bar team's cafe on Broughton Street, which opened in 2025. Check the venue for its current food and coffee service.
762 Broughton St.
Check the cafe for its current selection. A separate cafe menu and booking page are not published on the wine bar website.
Coffee in the Atrium building on Yates Street, with windows facing the street and places to sit.
808 Yates St.
No online table booking is listed; contact the venue for seating details.
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