Queensland’s Best Post Ride Coffee Shops

As much as we all love riding, it’s well documented that sometimes before we start, we are already thinking about the coffee at the end! For two-wheeled coffee drinkers, the first sip after a long ride is rewarding! We were determined to hunt down Queensland’s top bike-friendly cafes. So we asked our members what their favourite post-ride coffee spots were, and here are the results.

Musette | Bowen Hills
Voted top post ride cafe in Brisbane by our members! This gem is hidden inside CAMS Cycling Collective.

Cheeky Bean | West End
Cracking Colombian coffee and shockingly bad humour, with an ever changing array of naughty snacks! Dog friendly as well!

Cadence Cafe | Nerang
Situated at the back of the bike shop ‘Just Ride’. This cafe has a laid back atmosphere and provides a nice place for a catch up after a bike ride.

Bean Beat | Hervey Bay
A lovely, locally-owned, family-run cafe devoted to serving fantastic, home-made food by the beach side.

Cafe in the Mountains | Mt Nebo
Nestled in the forest with stunning views while you eat, and drink your coffee. 

The Gardens Club | Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
The Gardens Club occupies the heritage listed curator’s cottage in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, hosting a cafe.

Bread Social | Tweed Heads
For trips south of the border, this is a must-visit for quality sourdough, pastries and coffee.

Cafe Scooterini | Coolangatta
Enjoy a post ride beverage and meal by the beachside at this cosy cafe.

River City Coffee Roasters | Ormiston
River City Coffee Roasters was born from a desire to create amazing coffee, and share it with the public.

Water Drop Teahouse | Chung Tian Temple Underwood
The Teahouse provides tranquil and comfortable surroundings to relax with light vegetarian meals and refreshments.

Preece’s at the Jetty | Redcliffe 
Modern Australian dishes in a large, long-standing restaurant with pavement seating & bay views.

Lokal + Co | West End
A neighbourhood eatery and bar with a Nordic influence.

Hey Joe Coffee + Co | East Brisbane
An eatery with contemporary Australian cafe service and London-inspired aesthetics.

Drift Coffee Company | Scarborough
Dog friendly, seaside, organic coffee & eats.

Swift espresso | Paddington
A great place to relax and connect in Paddington over great coffee and a flavour-packed menu.

QRoasters | Stafford
Coffee is QRoasters passion and craft! 

The Wired Owl Coffee Co. | Sandgate
Open 7 days a week and pet friendly – there’s great coffee and a tasty menu.

Portside Cafe and Restaurant | Maryborough
Covering coffee, lunch and more from Wednesday through to Sunday.

Scatter Bean Cafe | Taringa
A bit more than a hole in the wall, serving great coffee and treats.

First Coffee Co. | Wellington Point
The go-to 7 days a week for coffee and cafe snacks.

The Latin Shack | Samford Valley
A popular stop on the way to or from The Goat Track, Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. Great coffee and food to fuel your ride.

York Street Espresso Bar | Nundah
A great spot to park up on the way too or from the coast or after a ride on the bikepath. Closed Sundays, but home to great coffee and food.

Good Bean | Milton
A firm favourite for the BQ HQ, Good Bean have exceptional coffee, and some tasty delights in the counter display as well. More of a grab and go than sit down place, it’s right on the path so easy to access.

Splityard Social | Fernvale
A new establishment, Splityard Social is just off the BVRT (opposite the shops) and does a good coffee along with a breakfast and lunch menu. Bike parking has a security camera – a nice touch!

Linville Store and Cafe | Linville
Perfectly located in the cycling hub of Linville, the store has the cafe essentials and coffee – plus a variety of items you’d expect at a local store. Perfect for a top up on the longest of bike adventures.

Cruise down to your favourite coffee shop and tag Bicycle Queensland, so we can stay up to date with the best cafes in QLD. We are sure there is more great coffee shops out there, so if we have missed your favourite let us know! 

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Enjoy your riding and COFFEE!