Bakery Restaurants in Cairns

You can’t talk about Cairns without mentioning the smell of fresh bread wafting through the air early in the morning. If you’re craving a flaky croissant or a rustic sourdough, you’ll find plenty of spots that locals swear by. Places like Rusty’s Bakehouse, just off Cairns Central, serve up fantastic sourdough that’s perfect with a morning coffee. And if you happen to be around the Botanic Gardens early on a weekend, grab a bite from Harvest Café Bakery,their banana bread is hard to beat.

Don’t miss trying some classic Aussie meat pies; you’ll find some of the best at Baked on Sheridan. Pro tip: go mid-morning to avoid the rush and snag a seat. Cairns can get sticky and hot, so grabbing something light and fresh often does the trick, too. I usually pick up a vanilla slice or a custard tart to treat myself after a swim at the lagoon. Just so you know, many bakeries close by mid-afternoon, especially on Sundays, so plan your snack attacks accordingly.