1
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
from 6,880 Google reviews.
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The cafes of Australia
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park (6,880 Google reviews at 4.7), The Grounds of The City (6,417 Google reviews at 4.2) and Higher Ground (5,905 Google reviews at 4.1).
- Cafes compared
- 3,540
- Google reviews
- 1,125,693
- Median rating
- 4.6
The cafes of Australia: the top 50
2
The Grounds of The City
from 6,417 Google reviews.
500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
3
Higher Ground
from 5,905 Google reviews.
650 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4
Cafe Sydney Restaurant
from 4,072 Google reviews.
Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000
5
Paddock Bakery
from 4,004 Google reviews.
20 Hibiscus Hvn, Gold Coast QLD 4220
6
Clancy's Fish Bar
from 3,804 Google reviews.
195 Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
7
Revesby Workers' Club
from 3,603 Google reviews.
8
Marina Mirage
from 3,577 Google reviews.
Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia, Gold Coast QLD 4217
9
Muddy's Cafe
from 3,572 Google reviews.
174 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
10
Sandbar Surfers Paradise
from 3,401 Google reviews.
WHITLON COURT, 52 The Esplanade, Gold Coast QLD 4217
11
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
from 3,315 Google reviews.
Fairfield Park Dr, Melbourne VIC 3078
12
Shanikas Berwick
from 3,155 Google reviews.
55 High St, Melbourne VIC 3806
13
The Lakes Hotel
from 3,058 Google reviews.
14
The Rustic Olive
from 3,024 Google reviews.
75 Redcliffe Pde, Brisbane QLD 4020
15
Miss Marple's Tearoom
from 2,930 Google reviews.
382 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Melbourne VIC 3787
16
Strathmore Hotel
from 2,918 Google reviews.
17
The Deck Cafe Lovedale
from 2,892 Google reviews.
Gartelmann Hunter Estate, 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325
18
ELK Espresso
from 2,830 Google reviews.
16 Chelsea Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4218
19
The Cupping Room
from 2,750 Google reviews.
Vae Group Canberra, Colonial Mutual, 17 University Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
20
Penrith RSL Club
from 2,748 Google reviews.
21
Butchers Buffet Blacktown
from 2,696 Google reviews.
23 David Ln, Sydney NSW 2148
22
Season Restaurant & Bar
from 2,427 Google reviews.
Tingirana Commercial, 25 Hastings St, Sunshine Coast QLD 4567
23
Innes Boatshed
from 2,410 Google reviews.
1 Clyde St, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
24
Industry Beans York St
from 2,395 Google reviews.
40 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
25
Latitude 32 Restaurant Rockingham
from 2,387 Google reviews.
Boardwalk, 7 Railway Ter, Rockingham WA 6168
26
HOYTS Highpoint
from 2,382 Google reviews.
27
Boatdeck Cafe
from 2,352 Google reviews.
Shop/7A Mawson Lakes Blvd, Adelaide SA 5095
28
Vine & Grind
from 2,318 Google reviews.
100 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2170
29
Circa
from 2,310 Google reviews.
30
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
from 2,283 Google reviews.
65 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
31
Gusto Riverfront Restaurant
from 2,270 Google reviews.
32
The Edge Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
from 2,262 Google reviews.
127 Main St, Montville QLD 4560
33
C Bar
from 2,230 Google reviews.
Gregory Street Headland, 58 The Strand, Townsville QLD 4810
34
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar
from 2,221 Google reviews.
150 Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000
35
The 7th Ave Bar & Restaurant
from 2,191 Google reviews.
74 Helena St, Perth WA 6056
36
Bulli Beach Cafe
from 2,135 Google reviews.
68 Trinity Row, Wollongong NSW 2516
37
Ballina RSL Club
from 2,116 Google reviews.
1 Grant St, Ballina NSW 2478
38
Deep Blue Cafe
from 2,104 Google reviews.
324 Esplanade, Adelaide SA 5169
39
The Coffee Club Café - Nepean River
from 2,072 Google reviews.
78-88 Tench Ave, Sydney NSW 2750
40
Peter Rabbit Cafe
from 2,055 Google reviews.
234-244 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
41
Coffee Cat On Kings Beach
from 2,008 Google reviews.
Rolling Surf, 8 Levuka Ave, Sunshine Coast QLD 4551
42
Cockle Bay Wharf
from 2,006 Google reviews.
43
Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
from 1,933 Google reviews.
60 Central Park Ave, Melbourne VIC 3064
44
Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
from 1,929 Google reviews.
45
Coffee Anthology
from 1,922 Google reviews.
147-163 Charlotte St, Brisbane QLD 4000
46
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
from 1,912 Google reviews.
47
Carina Leagues Club
from 1,910 Google reviews.
1390-1396 Creek Rd, Brisbane QLD 4152
48
Hoshino - Ringwood East
from 1,909 Google reviews.
6 Railway Ave
49
Heritage Bakery
from 1,906 Google reviews.
197-201 Princes Hwy, Milton NSW 2538
50
Bayleaf Cafe
from 1,904 Google reviews.
2a Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Common Praise compared 3,540 cafes in Australia, with 1,125,693 Google reviews between them. Of these, 3,235 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 158 reviews.
Of the cafes compared, the most reviewed is Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, with 7,438 Google reviews at 3.8.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which cafes in Australia have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park (6,880 Google reviews at 4.7), The Grounds of The City (6,417 Google reviews at 4.2) and Higher Ground (5,905 Google reviews at 4.1).
- How does Common Praise rank cafes in Australia?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many cafes in Australia did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 3,540 cafes in Australia, with 1,125,693 Google reviews between them. Of these, 3,235 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 158 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.
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